DEATH OF MRS. BOURKE.
The Kingman Miner contains the following obituary notice of Mrs. H. A. Bourke:
Mrs. H. A. Bourke. mother of Mrs.T. C. Potts, died Thursday night at the residence of her daughter in Kingman. Deceased was aged over seventy years at the time of her death. Mrs. Bourke went to California with the Argonauts of 49 and removed to Present in 1865, at which place she remained until taken sick a few months ago. when her daughter brought her to Kingman, believing that a change of climate would be beneficial.   She was an energetic woman and accumulated considerable property in Prescott. Her body was taken to Prescott for burial.
Date: 1900-06-13; Paper: Weekly Journal Miner

DEATH OF CHRIS JOHNSON.
Western Character Thrown from a Horse and Killed.
Williams, Arizona, July 13. Chris Johnson, widely known over the Pacific slope for the past twenty years as a gambler, mining man and striking western character, was accidentally killed today at Kingman, Arizona, by being thrown from a horse. Chris was riding at a stiff gallop when the reins broke. The horse leaped away throwing him on the ground, breaking his neck.
Johnson owned a great deal of promising mining property at Chloride where he has been operating for the past four years.
Cochise Review Bisbee July 14, 1900

Date: 1901-12-24;
Paper: Prescott Morning Courier
D.L. Hollister, a  pioneer of Mohave county, died at Chapman, Neb.on Dec 17, 1901. The Miner states that the old stone house at Fort Rock was erected by Hollister when Indians were bad.

Date: April 16, 1901
Paper: Arizona Republican Newspaper
Jeff Templeman returned to Kingman last Monday after investigating the death of the man found on the desert near Cottonwood Island which was reported last week.  The man's name was Henry Lundstrom and he had worked over on the desert with Hon. M.M. Rice about a year ago.  The man had mining claims between Searchlight Nevada and El Dorado Canyon and had been at work on these mines when he was apparently taken ill and was in  search of help when completely overcome.  He had made a shade of his blankets which indicated that his death occurred last summer. Letters, money and pictures were found on the body which were taken charge of by Mr. Templeman and turned over to the sheriff.  Mr. Roe, who found the body, rolled the remains up in the blanket and buried them where found.  The deceased was well known on the desert and was a quiet, easy going man. He had relatives in the old country, with whom Sheriff Lovin is communicating.

Paper: Prescott Morning Courier
Date: February 27 1902
Kingman, Az. Feb. 24
About 1:30 o'clock this morning pistol shots gave alarm of fire and the house of Joseph Gideon was found to be in flames and was soon a mass of ashes. Mr. Gideon and his son, Johnnie, a young man about 19 years of age, were the sole occupants of the dwelling. The father escaped witha slight scorching, but the son was not so fortunate, as he was burned beyond recognition, nothing being left but a  headless trunk. This is the fourth death by fire in the last month here.

Date: 1902-10-27; Paper: Prescott Morning Courier
William Ellis, aged 24 years, died in Kingman a few days ago
He left this city for Mohave county about four weeks ago His people live in Boise City, Idaho. He was by occupation a miner. He is spoken of as having been an excellect young man with many friends, all of whom mourn his untimely death. His brother, Weslty Ellis, who was working at McCabe, was notified and went to Kingman and was with his brother during his last hours. The remains will probably be shipped to the family home at Boise City.

Date: 1902-11-11;
Paper: Prescott Morning Courier
Eria Sherman, one of the oldest inhabitants of Mohave county, died at the hospital in Kingman yesterday morning— Mohave Miner, Nov. 8th.

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Aug Erickson a young Swedish sailor died at the hospital Thursday and was buried yesterday morning. Erickson served seven years in Uncle Sam's navy and was honorably discharged after the close of the Spanish American war on account of disability. He was a consumptive. He had no known relatives in this country
Mohave County Miner January 1 1903

Walter Marr a young teamster from Gainesville Texas died at the hospital this morning of pneumonia. The young man had been ill with the disease but was accounted out of danger when a relapse occurred which proved fatal. His funeral will take place this afternoon
Mohave County Miner January 1 1903

Mrs. J. Cokor died at her home on South Front street last Monday evening of blood poisoning. She had been ill for some days the result of child birth but it was not thought that the end was so near. She left  three children and a husband to mourn her death. The body was embalmed by undertaker Emerson and taken to the old home in Jacksonville Illinois for Interment. The remains were accompanied by the sorrowing husband and little ones and a near relative Mrs. Charles Griffith
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona January 24 1903

Solon Patrick of the twenty eight infantry U S A died on the train while in route to Wingate New Mexico last Sunday night. The authorities were notified but failed to respond and the body was buried here. We understand that it will be disinterred and shipped to relatives in the east.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona January 31, 1903

Forty people are said to have been cremated in the wreck on the Southern Pacific railroad at Esmond Arizona last Wednesday morning. The wreck was caused by a failure of the operator to deliver two orders to the conductor of the flyer and a head on collision resulted. The locomotives were totally destroyed as also were ten cars of the two trains. The passengers were buried in the wreckage which took fire before they could be extricated and they were burned to ashes. The operator reported some time ago to relatives that he was overworked and be was afraid that by an error of his a terrible wreck would result. He fled to Mexico as soon as he had given his testimony before the coroners jury.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona January 31, 1903

Among the passengers killed in the Esmond wreck on the Southern Pacific railroad appears the names of Eugene P Willard and wife Mr and Mrs. Willard had just been wedded and were making a tour of the territory They have many friends in Arizona who hope that the report is untrue
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona January 31, 1903

Last Sunday evening Charles S. Eastman engineer was almost instantly killed by his engine backing down on him while he was fixing a knuckle on a car that was out of repair. He was caught between the bumpers of the car and the engine and literally ground to pieces. The unfortunate man was taken aboard of No 3 the flyer but died before Hackberry was reached. His wife was on the train with him and was heartbroken by the terrible accident Mr Eastman was one of the best men on the Santa Fe road and was liked by all who enjoyed his acquaintance. His home was at Needles
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona January 31, 1903

G K Anderson, a well known engineer on the Santa Fe, was killed last Tuesday at Seligman. He was under his engine oiling when two other engines backed up against his engine and another one which was attached running all four engines over him literally grinding him to pieces. He leaves a wife and baby at Winslow.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona February 7, 1903

Paul Maguire Meets Horrible Death
Last Tuesday afternoon about the hour of two o'clock Paul Maguire was instantly killed in the shaft of the Bi-Metal mine four miles south of Kingman by the explosion of a charge of giant powder into which he had drilled. It appears that he had been working in the shaft with Joe Marines during the forenoon and that justbefore the hour for quitting at noon they had fired five holes. They counted the blasts as they went off and were sure that every hole had gone. After dinner they went back, mucked out the dirt and began drilling again. The two men were side by side in the northwest end of the shaft and had gotten their holes down about ten inches when Marines heard rocks strike the bucket hung in the shaft about ten feet above him. Fine rock cut his hand and he was thrown against the wall. He was dazed and when he came to his senses he called to Paul Maguire asking him what had happened. Getting no answer he looked around and saw him
lying in the southwest corner of the shaft. Going over he found that he was lifeless and on making an examination he came to the conclusion he was dead. Going up the ladder he looked around for help but finding none be ran to the Maguire home nearly a mile away and the mother and sister of the unfortunate  young man returned with him to the mine. They were let down into the shaft In the bucket and after ascertaining that Paul was really dead they tied the windlass rope around his body and It was raised to he surface. Dr Cowle had been phoned for and arrived at the scene of the accident shortly afterward but found that nothing could be done. At first it was thought that a cave in the shaft had occurred but
later an examination of the shaft disclosed the fact that some of the powder in a deep hole drilled and shot earlier in the day had failed to explode and that Paul had drilled into this unexploded powder with the result that when it went off he received the full force of the blast. His face was filled with fine particles of rock as was his breast and legs. One rock went through his chest and lodged somewhere in the back. Mr Marines stated that they had been using frozen powder and that Mr. Maguire had thawed out some of that used in the holes In the morning. That Marines had not been injured is one of these miracles that occur so often In mining accidents. He was within eighteen inches of the blast when it went off and the only Injury he has to show is a pitted right hand and a few little pits on the back of the neck. His hammer was forced from his hand and thrown across the shaft. He stated that he heard no explosion and was at a loss to know what caused the trouble until the examination disclosed the fact of the explosion. Paul Maguire whose terrible death last Tuesday caused such a shock to this community was born in the state of Nevada twenty six years ago. He came with his parents to this county about nineteen years ago and settled southwest of Kingman From boyhood he was ever an industrious energetic and honorable fellow. In the past few years he acquired considerable mining property and only two weeks ago received the first payment on the sale of one of the mine. He was a general favorite with the young people of King man and was universally beloved by the people of the whole surrounding country. To his mother and sisters whose mainstay he was for a number of years his death comes as a terrible blow
Arthur Maguire a brother of deceased who is in charge of a survey corps on the Clark road was wired to by way of Manvel and the body of deceased was embalmed to await his arrival It is thought that he was not reached promptly by the telegram and that he may not come for several days therefore the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the M E church at the hour of two o'clock
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona March 7, 1903

Death of Hon David Southwick
Last Saturday afternoon the soul of Hon David Southwick passed over the great divide. He had been ill for the past year and his death was not unexpected.  Hon David Southwick was born in the city of Springfield Illinois sixty four years ago and was a veteran of the civil  war After the close of the rebellion he went to Montana, where he worked in the placer mines for some time coming to Mohave county nearly thirty five years ago. He was one of the builders of this great county
and during all these years was one of its foremost citizens. He represented the county well and honorably two terms in the territorial legislature. He was a generous hearted man with the noblest of instincts. Every man who knew him was a friend. J W Thompson's one of his lifelong friends took charge of the remains and the funeral was held from the M E church Monday morning Revs Decker and Blakely conducting the services. The little church was crowded with old friends and acquaintances of deceased who congregated there for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to a honored pioneer. May his last sleep under the bright skiesof the land of his adoption be his best.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona March 7, 1903

Mrs Maud Prather (nee Maguire) was called to Kingman Tuesday evening by the death of her brother. Mr Prather came over from Bagdad Thursday night and returned home yesterday.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona March 7, 1903

Fred Pomeroy Meets Death In Enterprise Shaft
Lust Monday morning while descending the ladder to work In the Enterprise shaft. Fred A Pomeroy was suddenly seized by an attack of heart failure or lost his hold on the ladders and was precipitated to the bottom of the shaft over one hundred feet below. At a depth of eighty feet he went through an open trap in a platform his body striking the door and closing it after him. The unfortunate mans head was crushed in a terrible manner the whole force of contact with the bottom of the shaft evidently being on the head. His partner Tim Harrington was going down the ladder below Pomeroy and when about fifteen feet from the surface the latter laughingly said, "If I fall catch me Tim" and almost instantly fell backward from the ladder. Harrington descended to the bottom as fast as possible and found Fred struggling to get upon his feet. There was a small amount of water in the bottom and his face was in the water. Harrington raised him up and rang for the bucket. He tied the injured man in the bucket and ascended the shaft with it. On the surface the injured man made a terrible struggle to get on his feet, but was unable to do so he lived one hour and fifteen minutes and just before breathing his last he raised both hands and pressed them to his forehead took a long breath and was dead. Cal. Wilson, who had charge of the mine hearing of the injury of Pomeroy saddled his horse and came to town for a doctor.
The distance of twenty miles was made in a little over an hour Dr Ealy was called up and within ten minutes they were on their way back Fred was dead when they arrived and they took the body back to Kingman where it was taken in charge by the Knights of Pythias. It was found that his skull was fractured in three places and below the right shoulder was a great bruise where he had evidently struck against the trap door.
Tuesday afternoon the funeral took place under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias from the M E church Rev Decker a member of the order preached the funeral sermon and his remarks left few dry eyes in the little edifice. A pathetic scene was the unrestrained grief of a great number of school children with whom Fred had been a great favorite. The little church was filled to overflowing by the friends of deceased. A great wreath and triangle of flowers decorated the coffin. After the service at the church the cortege wended its way to the little grave yard where the beautiful burial service of the order was read and all that was mortal of Fred Pomeroy was committed to the earth there to remain until that great day when all men shall be called to final judgment.
Fred A Pomeroy was born in the little village of Dacoto Alameda county California on the 7th day of November 1875 and removed with his parents to Gila Bend in this territory when about ten years of age. After the death of his father in 1893 be with his mother went to Los Angeles where he took a business course In one of the colleges. The following year his mother and members of the family returned to Gila Bend but it was but a short time until the mother died leaving three boys and one girl to fight the battles of life alone. The brothers and sister were sent to an aunt in Los Angeles and Fred in company of Henry Lang struck out to find work. After months of hardships they arrived in Kingman and having
secured employment, made this place their home.
When the war with Spain broke out Fred A Pomeroy was one of the first to offer his services to the government and became a member of Roosevelt's gallant band of Rough Riders being aligned to Major McClintocks division. He was at the battle of La Guisimas and San Juan Hill After that famous battle he was several months in the hospital suffering from yellow fever and when he returned to Kingman nearly a year after he was in poor health. The people of our little town welcomed his return with open arms and he was made the recipient of an ovation at the town hall that any hero returning from the wars might well be proud of. There he was presented with a beautiful watch to the purchase of which nearly every person including the children had contributed. He was a noble fellow warm hearted and generous to a degree. Left alone In the world when but a boy he had overcome all obstacles and made of himself a man among men. He
was soon to be wedded to a most estimable young lady and to her and the brothers and sister the sympathy of the community is extended. Not in the history of the town has a death been so grievously felt by the people. Among his brothers in the order of Knights of Pythias his place cannot be filled. May the bright sunlight of heaven radiate his grave and light the way to that heaven of peace in which all true
Knights believe
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona March 14, 1903

Funeral of Paul Maguire
Last Sunday afternoon the funeral of Paul Maguire took place from the M E Church and never in the history of Kingman was such a crowd congregated to pay the last tribute of respect to the dead. Deceased had been one of the community for so long and was so well liked by all that it seemed more like a big family mourning over the death of a beloved relative. Not one half of the people could gain access to the church every available space being occupied. All the conveyances in town were pressed into service and even then hundreds had to walk to the burial grounds The service at the church and grave was most impressive. Great floral tributes covered the coffin almost biding the casket of death from view. No greater tribute to the worth of the deceased could have been paid than that great crowd of people mingling their grief with the stricken relatives.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona March 14, 1903

A W Wells farther of Mrs Will Eshom died at his home in Los Angeles on the tenth of the month Mr. Wells was a resident of this county for a number of years
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona March 14, 1903

Charles Blakey,
News has reached Kingman of the murder of Charles Blakey, known as the "Cowboy Pianist" and Roy Winchester, a young miner on the trail forty miles from this place by James McKenney.  Nothing definite is known of the cause of the murder but it is thought that McKenney who is wanted for the killing of William L. Wynn at Porterville California last July, took the men for officers and laid in wait for them on the trail.  A sheriff's posse is now in pursuit of the murderer. Blakey was well known here.  He was not only a pianist but was also something of a boxer and attained quite a reputation in this part of the territory. 
Mr. McKenney is said to be an American, about forty years old, five feet seven and weighs about 160 pounds.  His eyes are blue, his complexion florid and his features are broad and square.  He is missing two joints off his left forefinger and was previously shot in the leg.  He is by occupation a barkeeper and is a gambler and he smokes and drinks.
Arizona Republican Newspaper, Phoenix April 4, 1903

Joe Burke who died in Los Angeles on the 27th of last month and who was so well and favorably known in Kingman left a mother two brothers and a sister in Binghampton New York to mourn his death. One of the Binghampton papers stated that he was married but this is probably a mistake. Mr Burke had been suffering for years with asthmatic troubles but it was the result of an operation that caused his death. He was a genial fellow and made a friend of every acquaintance.. He gave liberally toward the support of his mother and sister and they will sorely feel his loss.
Mohave County Miner April 4 1903

W L Grant the young man who was ill so long in Kingman died a few days ago at the government sanitarium at Fort Bayard. He had served in the regular cavalry in the Philippines where it Is supposed he contracted the dread disease which caused his death.
Mohave County Miner April 4 1903

Mrs. M J Russell mother of C H Burlock died suddenly Tuesday morning at her home in Oceanside California. Mr Burlock who was in Gold Road was called up over the long distance phone and apprised of his great loss. He came to Kingman at once and took the evening train for Oceanside.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona April 25, 1903

Capt C N Sterry head of the Santa Fe Pacific law department died suddenly at his home in Los Angeles yesterday morning. He had not been ill and his death came as a great shock to his family and friends. Capt Sterry was well known throughout Arizona as one of the brightest of lawyers and a sterling gentleman
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona May 23, 1903

Nelson Carr who at one time had charge of the Indian school in Kingman committed suicide at the  Capitan Grande Indian school San Diego county California last Sunday night Carr was a cripple and was in ill health which is supposed to be the cause of taking his life. He was married and had two children who were attending the University of California at Berkeley.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona May 30, 1903

The fourteen mouths old child of Mrs and Mr C A Goodwin died last Monday night of spinal meningitis Funeral was held from the parents home on Oak street Tuesday afternoon. Many friends of the family followed the remains to the grave.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona June 13, 1903

Dr. William Winthrop Betts, one of the best known physicians in the southwest died at the Christian Hospital Los Angeles last Tuesday morning of Bright disease. Dr Betts was well known in Kingman having passed considerable time in this county a couple of years ago. He was considered an authority on climate and wrote many articles for medical journals on the subject. Several years ago he made an exhaustive investigation of the effects of mill dust on operatives in the De la Mar mill and showed that the dust was fatal in every case. He was of a bright and cheerful disposition and this fact no doubt prolonged his life. Prior to his death he tried to interest the Santa Fe railroad company in the erection of a sanitarium near Kingman.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona June 20, 1903

George Payne a Santa Fe engineer was crushed beneath his engine last Saturday evening while oiling up. The engine was standing on a side track at Franconia when from some cause it moved ahead and the unfortunate man tried to get out between the drivers and was caught and crushed. He leaves a wife and two children
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona June 20, 1903

George Russell died at the County hospital last Saturday. Deceased has been a resident of this county for more than thirty years coming here in the early seventies. He was miner and cattleman for years until old age forced him to retire from hard work. He was a quiet inoffensive man universally liked by the people surrounding him
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona June 20, 1903

James Nelson son of Mr and Mrs J L Nelson of Peach Springs died at Randsburg last Thursday of inflammation of the stomach. His wife mother and sister were with him when the end came. He was an excellent young man liked by all who knew him. The remains were taken to Los Angeles for interment.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona June 27, 1903

Edgar T Loy Dead
Yesterday morning the sad intelligence of the death of Edgar T. Loy was received in Kingman and caused universal sorrow. Mr Loy some time ago was injured in the Minnesota Connor mill by being caught in a  belt and thrown to the ground twenty or more feet below. A few days ago it was decided that an operation would be necessary to save his life but he was too weak to be placed on the operating table and they had to fore go the operation. Death came to him at his home in Long Beach California early in the morning of yesterday. Mr Loy was an active business man. Several years ago he came to this county and interested a number of wealthy men in the mines of Chloride and in a short time made of that old burg one of the busiest mining camps on the Pacific coast. To him alone is due the credit of bringing the camp to the front and making of it the best known mining section of the territory. He was tireless in his efforts to bring to a successful issue the mines under his management and had he lived would have built up one of the biggest producing properties in the territory. In his death not only Chloride but the whole county has lost one of its best men. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and one child. May he sleep peacefully
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona June 27, 1903

Thomas Mauley died at his home in Kingman last Saturday evening. He had been suffering for the past two years from tuberculosis and with his family had traveled over the country in the vain hope of finding relief from the terrible malady. He leaves a wife and daughter to mourn his loss Deceased is spoken of us an intelligent hard working man when in health and the wife and daughter have the sympathy of the whole community. The funeral took place from the church Monday forenoon
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona  June 27, 1903

Death of Charles E Bowers
Last Monday the people of Kingman heard with sorrow of the death the evening before at Truxton Springs of Charles E Bowers who so long was identified with the business Interests of the town and county. His death came after an illness of nearly a year and the end was painless. Several months ago he was taken to Los Angeles and an operation for a tumorous growth in the stomach was performed at one of the hospitals of that city but Mr Bowers failed to recover from the operation. He died surrounded by relatives and friends and everything possible was done to make his last moments on earth peaceful and pleasant. The remains were brought to Kingman Monday evening and were taken in charge by the local lodge of Elks of which order he was an honored member Tuesday morning at ten o'clock the little lodge room of the order was filled to overflowing by friends and acquaintances come from all parts of the county to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed. The Impressive funeral services of the order were conducted by the lodge after which the cortez took its way to the little cemetery. At the grave the Masonic burial service was conducted and all that was mortal of a good man was deposited in the tomb.Charles E Bowers was born forty nine years ago in the state of Kentucky where his boyhood days were spent About ten years ago be came to Mohave county and entered into partnership in merchandising  with his brother and F L Smith under the corporate name of the Kingman Mercantile Company. He was  very successful and finally acquired all the interests of the company. He was married to Miss Alice O'Farrel of Los Angeles, nearly ten years ago and the union was a most happy one. Deceased is survived by brothers and sisters in Texas and Mohave county. He was an energetic business man until his health failed and compelled a retirement from business in all his dealings he was honorable and conscientious and in his death Mohave county lost a good citizen. May his sleep beneath the sunkissed soil of Arizona be a peaceful one.
Mohave County Miner Kingman Arizona  July 11, 1903

Death of John M Russell
The sad news was received in Kingman of the death of John M Russell of Chloride on Wednesday evening last at that place Mr Russell has been bookkeeper for the Minnesota Connor Co mines and was as well as usual up to the day before his death. His sickness was not considered serious and without any warning he suddenly took with a hemorrhage of the lungs Wednesday evening and died in a few minutes. Mr Russell came to from Philadelphia five years ago and was a man well liked by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and child to mourn his loss. The remains were brought to Kingman Thursday evening and prepared for shipment to his old home in Philadelphia.  Mrs Russell left for the east with the  body on yesterday's train. It Is indeed a sad trip for the bereaved wife who came out to this country such a short time ago a bride
The Mohave Daily Miner Kingman July 18, 1903

Last Saturday evening a man said to have been an old army surgeon by the name of J L Edwards fell in the street and soon after being taken to the hospital. He had been leading a blind man around the streets during the day. Both men were inmates of the Home at Santa Monica and were off on furlough. It was said that deceased had been a hard drinker and it is supposed that death was a result of alcoholism.
The Mohave Daily Miner Kingman July 18, 1903

Jake Cook one of the oldest Inhabitants of the desert country died at the hospital in San Bernardino on the 11th of this month. Mr Cook had been a resident of Needles for fifteen years and was loved by all who knew him
The Mohave Daily Miner Kingman July 25, 1903

The Needles Eye reports the drowning of Peter Maguire In the Colorado river near Parker last week. Thursday Maguire had been visiting with a miner named McGraw three miles farther down the river to the Arizona side and got their mail. They then began the return across the river in a boat but the swift current carried them some distance below the landing. In bringing the boat up to land it at the usual place they had to carry the tow line around some bushes and In doing so the line got away from McGraw who was doing the towing and Maguire who was in the boat lost his head and sprang into the river. He sank at once and was not again seen. It is thought that Maguire committed suicide as he had been despondent for some time past. Peter Maguire came to Mohave county more than thirty years ago and at last resided at Signal. After that camp closed down he prospected along the Colorado river and for a time was very successful. He located the Black Metal mine about twenty years ago and shipped a number of thousand dollars worth of ore from it. He was a quiet unassuming man and his many old time friends  will regret to learn of his untimely death.
The Mohave Daily Miner Kingman July 25, 1903

Mrs. Charles Cummings, who, some years ago, lived at Wallapai Springs, died a few days ago at Harbin Springs, near San Francisco. of consumption.    Mrs. Cummings was a sister of W L. McGee, of the Big Sandy, and was a most amiable woman,   She leaves a husband and a number of children to mourn her loss (Mohave Miner.)
Date: 1903-08-10; Paper: Prescott Morning Courier

Death of Clayton Metcalf
The  whole county of Mohave mourns the death of Clayton Metcalf which took place at the home of his parents at Kingman last Wednesday evening. He had been ill about two weeks with an attack of pneumonia, but it was never dreamed that the the disease would terminate fatally  He appeared to be fast recovering Wednesday morning, but a sudden relapse caused a collapse
(Mohave Miner, Nov. 7.) Date: 1903-11-10; Paper: Prescott Morning Courier

Death of a Harvard Professor Frank Russell, professor of Anthropology of Harvard University, died this morning in Kingman of tuberculosis, after an illness of more than a year. His wife was with him when the end came. Frank Russell was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Aug 28, 1868—Mohave Miner, Nov 7
Date: 1903-11-10; Paper: Prescott Morning Courier

Death of a Harvard Professor Frank Russell, professor of Anthropology of Harvard University, died this morning in Kingman of tuberculosis, after an illness of more than a year. His wife was with him when the end came. Frank Russell was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Aug 28, 1868—Mohave Miner, Nov 7
Date: 1903-11-10; Paper: Prescott Morning Courier

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Date: 1905-12-25; Paper: Prescott Morning Courier
Death of Tom Burns.
Tom Burns, who was known to all old timers of this county, was found dead in his cell in the Montana state penitentiary one morning last week. Burns had been an itinerant tinsmith and had traveled from British Columbia to  Mexico many times. At Anaconda, Montana, a few years ago, he became involved in a quarrel with some gambling sharpsat whom he took a shot. Tbe bullet failed to bit his intended victims, but killed a harmless habitue of the gambling house. He was arrested, tried and convicted, his sentence being ten years at hard labor. An effort was made to get a pardon for him, but nothing came of it. Burns was as gentle as a child when sober, but was inclined to be quarrelsome when in his cups
(Mohave Miner)

Date: 1905-07-29; Paper: Prescott Morning Courier
Wm. Bobne Dead.
A telegram received by Judge Russell Thursday afternoon from Los Angeles, conveyed the information that Wm. Bobne had died at the California hospitaL Mr. Bohne came in from his mine a week ago last Tuesday, suffering from what he thought was neuralgia, but which Dr. Cowie ascertained to be screw worms in his head. The doctor removed fully 100 of tbe worms, but there were still more in the unfortunate man's head,  and it waa deemed advisable to take him to Los Angeles, where he would have the benefit of able surgeons. Apparently, he obtained no relief and gradually failed until Thursday afternoon, when the end came. His sufferings during the week were awful and death came as a relief.

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Date: 1906-02-07; Paper: Prescott Morning Courier
Old Timer Dies.
David Graham, an old time prospector of this county, died at Hotel Beale Wednesday night. Deceased had been ailing for a month or more and his death was not unexpected, David Graham had a romantic life, having been captured when a small boy by the Sioux and reared by them until verging upon manhood After being recovered by white friends, he went out into the mining section of the country, where he spent the greater part of his life among the mines. At one time he owned mining property ln the Organ mountains of New Mexico, later on coming to Yavapai county.—Mohave Miner, Feb. 3.

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Date: 1907-09-02; Paper: Prescott Morning Courier
Robert McKerrow Dead.
Robert McKerrow, father of Mrs. D. C. Bacon, died at Hackberry last Wednesday morning, after a long illness Mr.McKerrow  has been totally blind the last eighteen years of his life and was eighty five years of age. He was born in Scotland and came to this country when a young man, going to California in the early part of 1849 where he engaged in mining, He came to this territory a number of years ago.—(Mohave Miner, Aug. 31.)

Paper: Mohave Miner
Date: September 14 1907
DEATH BY FIRE
Last Sunday afternoon one of the most shocking tragedies in the history of Kingman occured at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dryden, which resulted in the death of their two littleboys by fire. The little fellows were making a shinney sticks in the back yard and were toasting the crooks in a fire to soften and toughen them so that a neat crook could be formed. Evidently the fire was not to their liking and older one took a can of turpentine and lead and poured in into the flame. Instantly there was a explosion and the buring mixture was scattered over the two boys, setting their clothing in flames from head to foot. A burning mass they dashed into the street, where neighbors caught them and smothered the flames, but not before their clothing was almost burned off them.

Date: 1907-10-15; Paper: Prescott Morning Courier
SUDDEN DEATH OF A PIONEER
Last night a message was received by the cornoner from Franconia conveying the intelligence of the death of a Mr  Rivard by the accidental discharge of his gun. Mr Rivard was at the time of his death at the head of a company of Los Angeles men that had In view the putting in of a large milling plant to handle the gold bearing concreted gravel beds of the eastern slope of the Chemehuevis mountains twelve miles south of Franconia. The company was receiving material for the plant, several carloada of which Is on the road Just how the accident which resulted In the death of Rivard occurred could not be learned.
Mr. Rivard as one of the first engineers on tbe Santa Fe railroad and was the first sheriff of Coconino county, Arizona.  He was a bright, busling man and had many friends alone the  line of the Santa Fe and among the railroad men of the
other roads. Mohave Miner, October 12.

COCONINO SUN, DECEMBER 3RD
Llndsay Gibson, who recently came here from Kingman, died on Monday night after a short illness. His death was caused by paralysis of the heart. His funeral occurred Tuesday from the G. A. R. hall, of which organizatlon he was a member.

Colorado Springs Gazette 1908-04-15
Mrs. Anna Kennedy Dies
Pioneer of Colorado City Passes Away Funeral Today
Mrs. Anna Kennedy, aged 77 years, died Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Tunney, 104 Main Street. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W.A. Lawrence and Mrs. Richard Clough of Colorado Springs and Mrs. Tunney of this city. Mrs. Kennedy had been a resident of Colorado City for more than 20 years and was well known here. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's Church this morning at 9:30. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Paper: Arizona Republic 
Date: January 9, 1908
Dr. A.F. Tewksbury died yesterday at his place, called Tewksbury camp on the Indian School Road, three miles east.  He had long been a suferer from ill health but only until recently was his condition considered serious.  He was a
man of about 35 years of age, and came here originally for his health some eight years ago.  Together with an old family friend, Jane Tapson, he woned and conducted a camp for health seekers.  He was well educated, had been prepared
for the profession of dentistry but was compelled to give that up on account of failing health.  The remains were taken in charge by Moore and McLellan and the funeral will be held in their parlors Friday at 2 0'clock.  The deceased had
quite a large number of friends who will regret to learn of his death.  A brother, sister, and mother reside in Lewiston, Maine.

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Allen Marsh Dead.
Last Wednesday night Allen Marsh, one of the oldest residents of this section of Arizona, died at his rooms in Kingman. Mr. Marsh had been ailing some time and his death was not unexpected.
Allen Marsh came to the Pacific coast from his home in Indiana in 1864 and began life in the desert country. For years he operated trading places along the old mail route across the Mohave desert, in the mining camps and in some of the larger towns. He made fortunes and spent them. Always a soldier of fortune he took chances that few would take and always succeeded. His life was a lonely one, never confiding in any one, nor associating with companions, his later life was spent practically alone. In his prospecting trips he slipped off by himself, being gone many months in the mountains and deserts. About twenty years ago he went into the
Grand Canyon north of Williams and had his boat wrecked. For days he was without food and only by his indomitable will did he succeed in getting out of the mighty gorge and back to civilization. The past several years he has been a resident of Kingman, taking little active part in the affairs of the world.
A daughter who he had not heard from in twenty years is supposed to be in some part of the east.
The funeral took place from then undertaking parlor of Van Marter & Casteel last Thursday evening, many old timers following the remains to the grave.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 15, 1909

Death of Mrs. Farley.
Mrs. Florence Farley, relict of the late Senator Farley, of California, died in Kingman last Tuesday night. She
came here last September with her daughter, Miss Louise, hoping that our climate would aid her back to
health. In passing through the earthquake horrors of San Francisco she emerged a nervous wreck, and gradually
failed until the end came. Her body was prepared for shipment and sent to Jackson, California, last Thursday evening,
where it will be buried in the family plot. The daughter accompanied the remains to their last resting place. A son and daughter are left to mourn the death of a loving mother.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 15, 1909

William Howe, who owned a number of mining claims in the McCracken Hill section, was found dead in a lodging house in San Bernardino yesterday morning. It was thought that he had ended his life with cyanide. He recently returned to this county from a trip from the Mexican border by way of Bouse, King of Arizona, and other camps, going from here to San Bernardino and Los Angeles.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 15, 1909

Frank Neal, a native of this county, died at a Prescott hospital last Saturday of Bright's disease. He was being taken to Los Angeles from his home in Parker when it was found that he was too ill to stand the trip and was taken off the train at Prescott by his brother, Ivan Neal, who was accompanying him. Deceased was a hustling fellow and his loss to the family will be deeply felt. He was a son of W A. Neal, a Mohave county supervisor a few years ago.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 15, 1909

Through inadvertance the MINER failed to note the death a few weeks ago, at her home in northern California, of Mrs. Baker, mother of Mrs. Ida Crozier, of this county. Many years ago Mrs. Baker was a resident of Mohave county, having come here with her daughters and taking up stock raising as a pursuit. She was successful, but later sold her interests and moved to California, where two sons and a daughter resided. There she lived the past twenty years. She was well known among the older people of the county as a woman of sterling worth. Her many old time friends in this county will hear of her death with regret.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 15, 1909

Edward Salomon, war governor of Wisconsin, died at his home at Frankfort, Germany, on the 20th of April. Deceased was an uncle of Ernest Salomon, of this place.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 15, 1909

J. B. Eastman, one of the old timers of this county, who went to California about ten years ago, returned to Kingman Wednesday last. He has been at the Soldiers' Home the past three years.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 15, 1909

Mrs. C. T. Norman, who came here several months ago from Los Angeles, in search of health, died last Wednesday night, death being due to tuberculosis. The good lady had been ill a long time and her death was not unexpected. The funeral will take place this afternoon at four o'clock. She leaves a husband and little girl to mourn her loss.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 22, 1909

Peter B. Hodges, of Yuma, a cousin of the Gross family of this county, was shot and instantly killed by a Mexican near the old Fortuna mine, a few days ago.   The Mexican was taking Hodges to see a mine which he claimed was fabulously rich, and when in the sand desert near Fortuna departed from the camp on some  pretext, and circling round got in  position to get a good shot at   Hodges and  his companion. Hodges was killed and his companion wounded in the leg. The Mexican was captured  in  the  Gila  river bottom Monday, the officers coming up on him while he slept in an adobe cabin. No reason is assigned for the killing.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , June 26, 1909

John Wheatly, of Searchlight, known to many people of Mohave county, died at his home in that place last Wednesday, after a lingering illness. Mr. Wheatley was one of the old timers in Pioche and other Nevada camps and was generally known as one of the big hearted pioneers of the Sage Brush state.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , July 3, 1909

Chloride Jack Dead
Last Wednesday H. A. Owens, known all over the Pacific coast as "Chloride Jack" Owens, died at the Sisters Hospital in Prescott, where he had been placed nearly a month ago, his death being due to general debility and dropsy. He was aged about 65 years. Owens was one of the original discoverers of the great McCracken mine, in the south part of the county, from which he realized about 100,000$.  He was liberal while his money lasted, but eventually it was dissipated, and his declining years found him low in purse and unable to work. He was cared for by friends and his last days made as comfortable as possible. He left a wife in San Francisco and a son to mourn his loss.
In the death of Owens the west loses one of its pioneers, a trail builder that braved the desert beat and the Indian arrow in quest of gold and adventure. It was by such men as "Chloride Jack" that the Indian country is now a safe habitation for the miner a no! husbandman. May he rest well under the sod of the glorious territory of his adoption.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , July 10, 1909

Len F. Hale, an old time sporting man of Prescot, committed suicide in that city a few days ago. He was known to all the old timers of northern Arizona.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 22, 1909

Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Sullivan, accompanied by a trained nurse, returned from Los Angeles Wednesday morning, bringing with them their little boy, who was suffering with a complication of disorders. The little fellow passed away Wednesday night. The funeral was held from the family residence on Beale street, the remains being followed to the grave by a large number of the friends and acquaintances of the grief stricken parents.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 22, 1909

John W. Butler, age 88 years, died at the Hospital in Kingman last Wednesday. Mr. Butler had been a resident of this county many years and was well liked by all that knew him. About three years ago he was stricken with pulmonary tuberculosis and gradually failed until his death last Wednesday relieved him from his misery.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , June 19, 1909

Accident at Pasadena Mines.
Last Monday morning, about ten o'clock, Fred Richard Miller was instantly killed in the shaft of the Pasadena mines, near Oatman, by a bucket falling on him. The bucket struck him in the neck and shoulder, break- ing his neck, jaw, shoulder and one leg in four places, the whole weight of the bucket having evidently fallen on him. Joe Brown, who was in the shaft with Miller, had a bad scalp wound and was somewhat bruised, but his injuries are such that he will not be laid up long. Water was being hoisted from the shaft, which is 120 feet deep, when in some unaccountable manner the hook became unfastened and the bucket fell back into the shaft. The two men were at work in the bottom and were unaware of their impending peril. Miller died instantly and it is probable that he never knew what struck him. He
was an old timer in the Goldroad section, having prospected that country the past three years, and was the owner of mining properly. He was aged about 41 years. Undertaker Van Marter went over to the mine and buried the body of the unfortunate man the following day. All the men in the camp turned out to the funeral. Miller was well liked, being a big hearted, good natured fellow.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , June 19, 1909

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Fuhrer died Thursday night. The funeral was held from the residence of the parents yesterday evening.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 22, 1909

Gus Newman, a blacksmith employed by the Byron Jackson Iron Works, on the big dredging plant, near Eldorado Canyon, suicided last Tuesday by jumping from the dredge into the Colorado river. The man appeared to be laboring under mental stress and his fellow employes were arranging to send him home when he suddenly threw himself into the river, his body disappeared beneath the turgid waters. Owing to the Hood stage of the driver it is not expected to find the body soon.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , May 29, 1909

William L. Watkins, known to many of the people of this county, died at the home of his daughter, at Tulare, California, on the 12th of this month. Mr. Watkins had suffered many years with bronchial and other troubles and came here about four years ago for his health. For a time he appeared to be getting along all right, but finally his health again failed and he went to his daughter's home, where the final summons came. He was a quiet, peaceably inclined man and was well liked by those who knew him.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , June 26, 1909

Charles Littlefield Congrove died at the hospital in Kingman last Tuesday night, death being due to pneumonia. He was taken to the hospital about a week ago suffering with an attack of this dread disease and had practically given up the tight when taken in charge by the doctor. He was a native of California and was known in all the mining camps of the coast by the name of Charles Littlefield. He was well liked by his miner friends and many will regret his death.
Mohave County Miner. (Mineral Park, Ariz..) , June 26, 1909

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Tucson Daily Citizen 11/22/1910
Indian Chief, Foe of Whites, Dies at Kingman
Kingman, Nov. 22 - Sherum, Titular Chief of the Hualapai Indians, and an implacable foe of the whites during the last half century, died Saturday after an illness of many months. His death bed was surrounded by his wives, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His body was afterward wrapped in valuable Navao blankets, sewed with the fiber of the Spanish bayonet, and buried on a hillside four miles east of Mineral park. Even to the day of his death he rebelled against the encroachments of the whites in Arizona. he was at all times haughty and arrogant, and was prevented from netural hostility only by the knowledge that a warlike demonstration would mean the extermination of his tribe. he used every effort to prevent the education of the young Hualapais.

Colorado Springs Gazette 1911-12-24
Miss Clark Dies
Miss Myrtle M. Clark aged 22, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Clark, 1639 Grant avenue, died from hemorrhage at her home early yesterday morning. The funeral will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock the Rev. G. Clifford Cress officiating. burial will be in Fairview cemetery. Miss Clark had lived in this city about three years, and had many friends here. She is survived by her parents, both living in this city; a sister at Lincoln, Kan., and two brothers in Las Animas, Colo.

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Tucson Daily Citizen March 2, 1912
Word has been received here of the death of Louis Kingman, the engineer after whom the town of Kingman, in this state, was named. He died in the general hospital in the city of Mexico last month. Mr. Kingman was cheif engineer of the old Atlantic & Pacific, now the Santa Fe, when that road was built through New Mexico and Arizona. He overcame many engineering difficulties in the work. He later went to the Mexican central railroad and was later chief engineer of the National Railways of Mexico.

Jack Barnes, one of the old timers of this county, passed away Sunday at the hospital. He had been ill but a few days and his death resulted from heart failure. Deceased had been one of the best known miners of the county and no matter what his faults had been he had done much good for the world while alive. He had mined and prospected all over the desert section and helped make this part of the American continent habitable. He had many personal friends in Kingman, and his remains were followed to the grave last Tuesday afternoon by many of these old acquaintances.
Mohave County Miner  April 20, 1912

Indian Suicides.
Look-up-Dick, a brother of the lately lamented chief Sherum and Wallapai Charley, committed suicide yesterday at Chloride by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun. Dick had been involved in the stealing of railroad ties and had
been summoned to appear as a witness in the cause of two white men accused of the same crime, and it is supposed that laboring under the belief that he was to be imprisoned for the crime he took the short route to the Happy Hunting Ground. He bad been ill many years from various ailments arid it is thought was only awaiting some excuse for shuffling off.
Mohave County Miner  April 20, 1912

Killing at Hackberry.
This morning at Hackberry a white man shot and killed a Mexican sheepherder, but we are unable to get details of the killing. Sheriff Lane went up to Hackberry and made the arrest of the shooter.
Mohave County Miner  May 4, 1912

Howard W. Kemper Shoots Himself.
The people of the town of Kingman received a great shock yesterday when it was reported that Howard W. Kemper had shot himself to death at his home on South Front street some time the night before. From the appearance of the
body he had laid himself down on the floor of his room and placed the muzzle of an automatic revolver to his mouth and fired a bullet through his head. When found his body was cold in death. William McKay, having some business with
Kemper had gone to the house and gained admittance through the rear door. In looking through the rooms he found the unfortunate man as above described. Mr. Kemper had gone home early in the afternoon, after writing some letters to his wife and others and it is supposed the thought of suicide was uppermost in his mind. He had been ill the past month, and financial difficulties added to his  unhappy state of mind. Mr. Kemper came to this county almost twenty years ago and is popularly supposed to have received $40,000 from the sale of placer ground to the French company that operated the Temple Bar mines in the nineties. Much of the money was lost in speculation and he soon found himself in difficulties. While unable to control any large amount of money since that time he appeared to be getting along nicely, but sickness in his family and other troubles, whether real or fancied, were too much for him and he probably concluded to end it all. He was well liked by all who knew him and these friends will learn of his untimely death with sorrow and regret. Mrs. Kemper is very ill in a San Francisco hospital and it is feared that grave consequences would result were she to learn of Mr. Kemper's death. A wife and two children and a brother survive him. The funeral will take place from Elks Hall tomorrow promptly at 2 o'clock. The services will be conducted by the  B. P. O. Elk lodge.
Mohave County Miner  May 4, 1912

Death of L Kimberley
Last Wednesday John C Potts came in from the Atlantic Pacific mines with the information that L Kimberley had died at that camp the night before.
Mr Kimberley had been complaining of being ill several days prior to his death but Tuesday evening he told Mr Potts that he was feeling fine. He went to bed early in the evening and when Ward Priest arose in the early morning and went to the mess tent where Kimberley had been sleeping he found his dead body on the floor From appearances a hemorrhage came on during the night and he apparently arose from his bed and fell against a table injuring his head. Much blood was found on the floor where the body lay only a small amount coming from the wounds in the head. He was cold and stiff in death when found.
Coroner Smith went out to the mine in the afternoon and returned with the body Wednesday night. The funeral was held from the undertaking parlors. Thursday afternoon a large number of old time friends following the remains to the grave.
Mr. Kimberley came to this county about 35 years ago and resided in many of the mining camps He was a miner and packer. He was known to one and all of the old timers and was not known to have an enemy in the world. No one ever heard him speak an ill word of any man. He was generous and kindly and had friends by the scores. He has been engaged in mining in the Finger Butte section the past several years with John C Potts and Thomas Hogan the property looking unusually good to him. He leaves relatives in central New York in which state he was born. He was aged about 72 years at the time of his death
Mohave County Miner May 18, 1912

A Suicide
Over at Goldroad sometime Saturday night Rudolph Adolphus an Italian miner went into a small tunnel west of the Goldroad mine and shot himself to death with a shotgun the charge entering his body below the heart and tearing a great hole through him. The man was missed the following day, but although search was made in the town no one thought that he would have committed a rash act in the taking of his life. Monday afternoon some people noticed that buzzards were alighting near the entrance of the little tunnel and went there to investigate and found the body. It was in a horrible condition owing to the heat in that place Undertaker Van Marter was called to attend to the funeral of the unfortunate man and went out there and the burial took place the following day. The man left a note stating that he was tired of living. It is stated that he made a big losing at poker and that a love affair were the primary causes of the man taking his life He was aged about twenty six years.
The Mohave County Miner June 22, 1912

Accidental Death
Last Saturday evening Anson H Smith coroner at Kingman was called to the Mohave valley to hold an inquest on the remains of a Mexican who had been killed by the accidental discharge of a gun Sunday morning in company of Judge Carl G Krook and Deputy Sheriff George B Ayers of Goldroad the coroner went to the ranch of D M Martin were the remains were and made an examination into the cause of death of the unfortunate man From the evidence it was ascertained that the man had picked up a hammerless shotgun late Friday evening and not knowing that it was loaded pulled the trigger The weapon was discharged and the recoil of the gun struck him in the abdomen causing injuries that resulted in death twenty hours thereafter. Doctors had been sent for but none came and the poor fellow suffered terribly until death relieved him of all earthly pain Garcia had been left in charge of the Martin ranch but when the break in the big dike came he and family had to flee to high land where they were encamped when the accident occurred. He is said to have been a hard working fellow and much liked by those that knew him. He left a wife and live children in destitute circumstances. The family had been working on the Martin ranch with the expectation of paying for a piece of land in the valley. Everything they had was lost in the flood. Owing to the bad condition of the body it had to be buried in the sand bluffs near the camp.
The Mohave County Miner June 22, 1912

J. T. Wright, known throughout the southwest as "Whistling Dick", was Injured on the Aqueduct, north of Mohave, Cal.. last week and died. Just how the accident occurred has not been learned. It is understood that he left whatever property he possessed to Hilda Wright of Kingman.
The Mohave County Miner June 22, 1912

Last Tuesday afternoon a Mexican track walker was struck by west bound passenger train No 7 two miles west of Peach Springs and received injuries that caused his death a few hours thereafter. The man was running a speeder east bound and saw the train when a few hundred feet away. He stopped his car and began lifting it from the rails. After moving the car around tie returned to the middle of the track and was turning the speeder over when the pilot of the locomotive struck him throwing him to one side. The train was stopped and the crew picked the injured man up. He was able to walk to the train with some assistance but died when the train reached Topock. His body was brought to Kingman Tuesday night and the burial took place Wednesday
The Mohave County Miner July 6 1912

Mrs Calista Colvin Gordon died at the home of her son in Kingman last Monday aged about 84 years Deceased had been a resident of Kingman only a short time and her death was the result of a paralytic stroke. The funeral took place from the family home the following day.
The Mohave County Miner July 13, 1912

Mrs Davis Garrett died suddenly at the Cyclopic mine Gold Basin on the 6th of this month During the evening she had a slight hemorrhage and it is thought that the shock caused death. Her body was taken to Hackberry and the funeral took place on the tenth a number of relatives being called from a distance to attend the funeral. Mrs Garrett was a noble Christian woman and her death will be a severe shock to the community in which she lived for so many years.
The Mohave County Miner July 13, 1912

R C Caldwell well known miner and prospector died last Tuesday night at the County hospital where he had been the past year About two years ago. Caldwell was shot by a man at Chloride while trying to take a gun away from him and since that time his not been in good health. About a year ago he wandered away into the desert and came near perishing from thirst and shortly thereafter was placed in the hospital where he remained until his death. The immediate cause of death was heart failure probably super induced by alcoholism.
The Mohave County Miner July 13, 1912

Last Monday night an Italian working in the Gold Road shaft was struck on the head by a falling drill and was precipitate to the platform forty feet below. His skull was fractured either from the blow or the fall and death resulted a short time thereafter the poor fellow not regaining consciousness. The man and another were working in the shaft untangling the cable which had buckled and while doing so the accident occurred.
The Mohave County Miner July 13, 1912

James Buchanan a miner aged about 40 years died at the home of Mike Coleman at Union Pass on the morning of the 31st of July. His death being due to tuberculosis. The poor fellow had been here only a short time. The remains were brought to Kingman and the funeral held Thursday evening under the auspices of Kingman lodge of Odd Fellows of which order he had been a member.
The Mohave County Miner August 3, 1912

The many friends of Mrs J M Springer in Kingman were shocked to learn of that good lady's death in Los Angeles last Wednesday. About two weeks ago Mrs Spripger gave birth to a baby boy and since that time she has been getting along nicely and the report of her death took her friends here by surprise. Mrs Springer had been a resident of Needles and other points along the Santa Fe for many years and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
The Mohave County Miner August 10, 1912

A few days ago at Seligman Pedro Garcia plunged a dagger into the neck of Francisco Valesco severing the jugular vein and causing instant death. The two men were intoxicated and became involved in a quarrel over some money when without warning Garcia drew his knife and made a lunge at Valesco who threw up his hand to protect himself and the blade passed through the hand pinning it to his neck. The poor victim fell to the ground and expired Garcia is in jail at Prescott. Seligman is getting an unenviable reputation from the many murders and assaults that have been committed there the past few years and the big double tracking gangs of Mexicans are not improving the tone of the place
The Mohave County Miner August 17, 1912

Mrs J K Hall the aged mother of Miss Sharlotte Hall the well known poet and writer died at the Sisters Hospital at Prescott a few days ago. Mrs Hall came to Arizona in the early eighties and took up her home near Cherry in Yavapai county where she resided until her last illness
The Mohave County Miner August 31, 1912

Death of John Barry Sr.
John Barry Sr. one of the oldest inhabitants of the State of Arizona died at his home in Los Angeles last Wednesday morning. Deceased had been ailing the past two or three months his ailment having been diagnosed as cancer of the stomach. Mr. Barry came to Mohave county in 1872 and resided almost continuously thenceforward at Cerbat and Chloride. During his lifetime he acquired a large number of mining properties and amassed quite a fortune. Some years ago he sold the Minnesota Connor mines at Chloride realizing 125000$ for the properties. Prior to that time he sold the Cerbat and other properties to eastern people but later purchased the Cerbat from the company.
At the time of his death he was owner of the Cerbat Rolling Wave Nugget and other mines at Cerbat the Towne. Tuckahoe and other mines at Chloride these being among the richest properties in the district.
He was known to every man woman and child in the county and leaves behind to mourn his loss a wife and two children John Barry jr and Mrs Alice Beebe of Los Angeles. The funeral was held from the parlors of Breezee Bros in Los Angeles. Many of the old timers ill mourn the loss of one of the pioneers of the county and regret that year by year the grim reaper is depleting the ranks of those that made history in the Sunshine State and made it possible for the present generation to dwell within its borders with no fear of Indian uprisings nor raids of lawless marauders
The Mohave County Miner September 7, 1912

The many friends of Paul Howard Galvin in Kingman and Needles will learn with regret of his death at the home of his parents in Oswego N Y on the 14th of August Mr Galvin was a well known musician but an attack of the dread white plague cut short what was confidently expected to have been a notable career
The Mohave County Miner September 7, 1912

R A Blaize a well known miner of this county died at his home in Oatman on the morning of last Wednesday of bronchitis. He had been ill some months and an acute attack of pleurisy caused a fatal termination to his disease. His body was brought to Kingman burial taking place in the local cemetery Thursday afternoon under the auspices of the local lodge of Moose. He was a member of the order at Needles Deceased leaves a young wife to mourn his death. He was a warm hearted man and had many friends in the raining camps of the county who will regret to learn of his demise.
The Mohave County Miner September 14, 1912

James Hanson a brother-in-law of Frank Thompson of Kingman was killed in a cave in one of the stopes of the Tom Reed mine last Monday night. He had set up his drill and had warned the muckers of the danger of a big slab of rock that was hanging in the side of the roof and then went out and brought in a number of drills to begin work. Apparently unconscious of danger he walked under the slab and at that instant it fell burying the unfortunate man beneath it. Life was crushed out in an instant although as it struck him he cried out for help. His body was brought to Kingman the following morning and embalmed for shipment to his old home in Angels Camp California. Hanson came here about three months ago and went to work in the Tom Reed where he was regarded as an exceptionally good miner. He worked sixteen years in one mine in Angels and only left there thinking to better the condition of his family. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his death.
The Mohave County Miner September 14, 1912

Death of John E Jamieson
John E Jamieson one of the oldest miners of the county died at the Soldiers home at Sawtelle California last Sunday being buried in the government graveyard at the Home the following day with military honors. His funeral was attended by some of the old soldiers from Mohave county who happened to learn of his demise.
Mr. Jamieson came to this county more than thirty years ago and engaged in mining at Layne Springs where he located and operated the Rip Van Winkle mine. After selling the property he mined in various parts of the county having some property at Eldorado canyon Nevada He was afflicted a few years ago with cancer and this eventually ended his life. The past year or two he was an inmate of the Soldiers Home. He was a splendid fellow generous cheerful and companionable. No one knows if he left relatives but the host of friends in this county will mourn his death sincerely
The Mohave County Miner September 21, 1912

Judge J. D. Bethune one of the best known jurists of the state in early days died at his home in Los Angeles a few days ago. He was well and favorably known to many Kingman people and his death will cause regret among the old timers.
The Mohave County Miner October 12, 1912

George Aitken Dead
Last Sunday George Aitken who had been ill for many months at his camp in Music mountain was taken to Los Angeles by his wife and son but too late to save bis life. His death occurred at the family home in that city Tuesday morning.
George Aitken had been a resident of this county since the latter seventies having lived at Hackberry Cerbat Stockton Hill and many other places in the county. He located a ranch on Yampai Creek afterward selling it to the government for school purposes the Truxton Canyon Indian school now occupying the place. For a number of years he owned and operated mining property at Music Mountain which he held at the time of his death. He was a whole souled man having many friends in the county and being without an enemy in the world. His death will be learned with regret by all who knew him.
The Mohave County Miner October 19, 1912

Dr Ford Accidentally Killed
Last Wednesday afternoon while hunting rabbits in the heavy mesquite brush near the Truxton Canyon Indian school. Dr. E. P. Ford in some manner shot himself through the heart with a Winchester shotgun. His body was found some time after by his wife and children. He was lying face downward stretched at full length on the ground from which it is deduced that he had tripped and in falling the gun was discharged the charge entering the body above the heart and causing instant death Rigor had already set in when found.
Dr. Ford and family had been at the school about five months and were general favorites with the superintendent and employees. Deceased was thirty years of age and had been in the government service a number of years. An order had been made transferring him to the Navajo reservation in the neighborhood of Tuba City and the family had their effects ready to make the change.
The body was taken to Kingman Thursday evening and the funeral was held from the Catholic church yesterday morning Rev. Father Rourk celebrating requiem mass Interment was held in the local cemetery.
Deceased leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his untimely death.
The Mohave County Miner October 19, 1912

J D Jordan Dead
The many friends of J. D. Jordan will be pained to learn of his death which occurred in Los Angeles last Monday evening Mr. Jordan was taken to Los Angeles about a month ago suffering with stomach trouble. At the hospital it was ascertained to be cancer and in his weakened condition it was not considered that an operation would be successful.
Mr Jordan came to this county more than ten years ago and engaged actively in mining being successful in making a number of important sales of mining property. He was wedded to Miss Nora Ealy about seven years ago and the widow and one child survives him. He also leaves two sisters who were with him at the time of his death. The remains were taken to the old home in Maine for interment.
The Mohave County Miner October 26, 1912

Hon S W Tobey Dead
Last Sunday night at Oatman S.W. Tobey passed away after an illness of about ten days death being due to pneumonia.
Silas W Tobey was born in the State of New York 62 years ago and came to this county about twelve years ago where he has since resided He represented this county in the last. Territorial legislature and has held many important positions in the business life of the county. He leaves to mourn his loss one son E D Tobey of Kingman and a host of warm personal friends To the people of the county his death came as a great shock no one realizing that his illness was serious.
The remains were brought to Kingman and services were held Tuesday afternoon from the residence of his son the funeral Cortez going to the Elks Hall where the ritualistic service of that order was held. The spacious opera house was filled to overflowing with the friends and acquaintances of the family and the greatest concourse of people ever brought together in Kingman followed the remains to the grave
The Mohave County Miner November 2, 1912

Last Saturday afternoon Tom Lee a well known Chinaman fell from an auto truck a few miles west of Union Station the wheels of the truck passing over his body and causing injuries from which he died during the night. Lee was riding on the top of a load and the lurching of the car evidently threw him off and the rebound caught him under the bind wheel His suffering was intense until death relieved him. An inquest was held on the body Monday and the jury found that death was accidental and no one was to blame Tom Lee had been a resident of the United States 41 years and
had lived in this county a long time. He was a big hearted fellow and had many friends among the white men who will regret to learn of his death.
The Mohave County Miner November 23, 1912

Death of John W. Lane
Last Tuesday morning John W. Lane a well known lawyer of this county who went to Los Angeles two months ago suffering with a general systematic break down died at one of the hospitals of that city. His wife was with him when the end came. Mr. Lane was one of the well known lawyers of Mohave county and was considered one of the best read attorneys practicing at the bar. His death will be regretted by many warm personal friends in this county and his widow has the sympathy of all in her sad affliction.
The Mohave County Miner November 30, 1912

J. P. Finegans Son Killed
Last Monday evening Elmer the eighteen year old son of J. P. Finegan formerly of Chloride was shot and killed by a policeman in Los Angeles. The story told in the Lo Angeles papers is to the effect that young Finegan was returning from night school with another boy and that they stopped to examiner an automobile. A friend of the owner asked the boys what they wanted whereupon the boys started to run away. He followed and calling on them to stop he attracted the attention of a policeman who also called on the boys to stop Young Finegan continued to run and the policeman took a shot at him the bullet striking him in the back of the head. The other boy stopped when called upon. The injured boy died at the receiving hospital without recovering consciousness. At the inquest a probation officer stated that a large number of machines had been driven off by boys and that young Finegan had been
admonished for driving one away some weeks ago. The coroners jury exonerated the policeman.
Elmer Finegan was born at Chloride about eighteen years ago later removing to Los Angeles with his parents.
The Mohave County Miner December 14, 1912

Death of Mrs David Kayser
Mrs David Kayser died at her home in Hackberry Thursday afternoon after an illness of but a few days death being due to pneumonia Deceased had been wedded to David Kayser a well known cattleman of the eastern part of the county about one year ago.
Mrs Kaiser came to Mohave county when a child and resided here up to the time of her death She was a most estimable woman and a large circle of friends will learn of her untimely death with sincere sorrow
The funeral will take place at Hackberry this afternoon.
The Mohave County Miner December 14, 1912

Mrs. Lee Robertson Dead
Mrs. Lee Robertson relict of the late H A Robertson died at the home of her sister in Visalia California last Tuesday morning Mrs Robertson was taken seriously ill at Goldroad and on advice of her physician departed to Visalia last week Friday. Her death came to her many friends in Kingman as a great shook no one dreaming that her illness was alarming. Some time ago she suffered from ptomaine poison  and it is thought that she never fully recovered from the effects of the poison but the immediate cause of her death was peritonitis She had been a resident of this county the past ten years and was liked by everybody.
She was distantly related to the Houstan family of Texas and leaves a number of near relatives in California.
The Mohave County Miner December 14, 1912

Killing of Elmer Finegan
There have been new developments in the shooting of the young son of J P Finegan formerly of Chloride by Policeman Hoffman in Los Angeles one evening last week. The coroners jury acquitted the policeman but immediately an information was filed before a justice of the peace and at the hearing Hoffman was held in ten thousand dollar bonds for trial before the Superior Court Hoffman has been suspended by Chief Sebastian until the result of the trial is known. The chief has also issued an order that there will be no more shooting at people unless under strict rules.
The young fellow who met his death at the hands of the policeman is said to have been an excellent boy who was returning from night school with a companion The two boys saw the automobile and were discussing the make of the machine so the boy testified when they were accosted by a man who asked them what they wanted. They started away from the machine when the man set up a hue and cry and they ran Immediately the policeman fired and young Finegan fell. He himself stopped when called upon to do so.
The death of the boy has been a dreadful blow to the parents of the lad and their many friends in this county extend their heartfelt sympathy.
The Mohave County Miner December 21, 1912

Death of James F. Carter
James F. Carter one of the best known mining men of this county died at the residence of Mrs. Mary Sweeney last Sunday death being due to tuberculosis. Everything that could be done to stay the ravages of the dread disease was done but he was too far gone when physicians were called.
James Carter came to Mohave county more than twenty five years ago and for a short time followed his trade of carpenter in Hackberry and Kingman afterward going to White Hills where he engaged in mining. Later he went to Goldroad and actively engaged in mining and prospecting After the discovery of the Tom Reed mines he located the mines now owned and held by the Carter Gold Mines company of which corporation he was the nominal head He also made the discovery of the great value contained in the waters that oozed away through the tailings pits of the Gold Road Mines company and with Henry Lovin obtained a lease on the pits from which he and Lovin realized 30000 or 40000 His work on the Carter mines brought to light ores valued at many thousands of dollars and had he not become ill a milling plant would have been erected on the property to handle the ores Mr Carter attributed his disease to the work on the tailings dumps of the Gold Road and Tom Reed mines it being his belief that the dry dust breathed into the lungs while gathering the crusts from the pits set up a condition that brought to life the germs of consumption.
Deceased was born in the State of Missouri fifty seven years ago and leaves one brother and sister to mourn his death In Mohave county he leaves a host of friends to mourn his death.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of Kingman Lodge No 408 B P O Elks members of that order coming from all parts of the county to take part in the ritualistic service over the remains of the
departed brother. The Opera House was filled to overflowing with men and women that had known and loved the man during his long life in the county May Supreme Ruler of the Universe deal gently with the soul of this old pioneer.
The Mohave County Miner December 28, 1912

James R L Boner Dead
James R L Boner one of the oldest residents of this county died at the home of his brother in Kingman last Sunday morning Mr Boner had been ill for some time on the Big Sandy and was brought to Kingman where he might have the advantage of medical treatment but he was to old and frail to rally from the attack of bronchitis.
Mr Boner came to this county in the early seventies settling at Cerbat where he remained some years and where his wife met death in a fire.
With his seven children he removed to the Big Sandy where he lived the greater part of the time until his death He was one of the hardy pioneers that have taken so active a part in blazing the trails for a great civilization
He leaves behind to mourn his loss one brother and four sons His body was laid away in the local cemetery Monday afternoon many of the old time friends following the remains to the grave
The Mohave County Miner December 28, 1912

A man by the name of J P Snyder was found dead yesterday in a cabin at the Cresent mine near Anteras
The poor fellow was sitting in a chair by the stove and had evidently been dead several days for two burros were tied up near the cabin and when found one animal was dead and the other one was so weak it could hardly stand.
The officers left this morning to hold an inquest.
The Mohave County Miner December 28, 1912

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Veston Quigley Hathaway a telegraph operator at Peach Springs died at that place last Thursday death being due to cancer of the stomach. Undertaker Van Marter prepared thebody for shipment to the old  home in Indiana
Mohave County Miner Jan. 11, 1913

W H Gregg who for years resided at the old ferry on the Colorado river near the mouth of Wallapai wash died at San Bernardino last Monday night Mr Gregg was taken ill some time ago and it was thought best to send him to a hospital where it as ascertained that he had pneumonia both lungs being affected Mr Gregg had lived in this county many years having worked in the mines in the Stockton Hill country twenty five years ago He was married about twenty years ago and reared a family one daughter Mrs David Kayser dying about a month ago
Mohave County Miner Jan. 18, 1913

Adrian D Girdner a well known young man of Goldroad died at that place Thursday night death being due to croupous pneumonia Dr Cowie had been called to attend the poor fellow the night before and when he left Goldroad the sick man appeared to be in a fair way to recover He leaves parents in Kansas The funeral will be held tomorrow under the auspices of the local Order of Moose at request of Needles lodse of which he had been a member.
Mohave County Miner Jan. 25, 1913

Death of Louis Davidson
Louis Davidson who has been a continuous resident of Mineral Park for more than forty years died suddenly at that place last Tuesday morning He had been ill some months ago and was brought to Kingman where he soon improved in health and returned to his home While it was known that he was feeble no one thought that he was in a serious condition. He was found soon after his death in an outhouse some distance from his cabin and from the condition of the body it was the opinion of the coroner that death was due to heart failure
Louis Davidson was born in Germany 73 years ago coming to this country at an early age He was naturalized in the courts at Los Angeles in 187i the following year coining to this county where he engaged in mining He was one of those genial men that make close friends and excite no man to enmity
The body was taken to Kingman where it was held to await the wishes of the relatives the funeral to be decided on as soon as answers are obtained to telegrams sent them.
Mohave County Miner Jan. 25, 1913

Death of James Arthur Thompson
After an illness of one short week James Arthur Thompson the fifteen year old son of Mr and Mrs E F Thompson died last Monday morning of pneumonia. Everything that medical skill could devise was done to save the life of the young man but God willed otherwise and tonight he rests in the lone couch of his everlasting sleep
Arthur Thompson was beloved of all in Kingman genial manly, a boy just budding into manhood the hope of a father and the pride of a loving mother. His death threw the whole town into a cloud of gloom and sobered up the enthusiasts preparing for the gala day on the morrow. The boy had been born and reared in Kingman and there was not one that did not feel the sorrow that a death in the family would bring No matter what personal bickerings may come Kingman is withal a great big family whose joys and griefs are felt by all.
The funeral was held from the Catholic church the Elks and Moose lodges attending in a body The little stone edifice was unable to hold one half the people that followed the bier from the late residence to the  church and on to the grave Rev Fr. Vabre preached a most interesting sermon and at the grave invoked the benediction and prayed for the repose of the soul of one of Kingmans loved ones. The floral tributes were many Handsome pieces from friends and lodges embowering the casket
Mohave County Miner Feb. 1, 1913

The funeral of the late Louis Davidson was held from the undertaking parlors of the Kingman Undertaking company last Tuesday morning the relatives of deceased asking that the remains be buried here Many of the old time friends followed the remains to their last resting place
Mohave County Miner Feb. 1, 1913

The little child of Mr and Mrs Clyde Cofer died in Kingman last Thursday morning of pneumonta after a short illness. The bereaved parents took the body of the little one to their home on the big Sandy where it will be buried today.
Mohave County Miner Feb. 15, 1913

Miss Mina Carpenter the seventeen year old daughter of C E Carpenter died at the home of her father in Kingman last Wednesday morning. The young woman had been a sufferer from tuberculosis many years and her dealt was not unexpected. The remains were taken to Los Angeles for cremation
Mohave County Miner Feb. 22, 1913

Death of Daniel W Holloway
Last Monday Daniel W Holloway was found dead in his bed at the Kingman house death evidently having come to him during sleep early Sunday morning. Mr Holloway had been feeling badly the past several years heart trouble being the cause of his illness Late Saturday night be went to bed and the roomers close by heard him coughing but when he failed to arise late Sunday afternoon some one looked into the room and saw him lying apparently asleep in bed they failed to make a further examination.
Monday morning he was still in the same position and the matter was reported to Coroner Smith who immediately made an examination finding that life had been extinct for may hours. The body was taken in charge by the Elks of which order he was a life member The funeral was held from the Elks hall Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the order Judge Krook made a feeling address over the bier of the departed brother and after the regular ritualistic service the lodge members and many old time friends followed the remains to the grave where the ritualistic service was completed
Daniel W Holloway was born in Illinois about seventy four years ago and came to the Pacific coast settling with his parents near Gilroy California Later he went to Nevada and in the early seventies removed to this county settling at Mineral Park then the scone of the striking of rich silver ore. Later he went to Hackberry and Tombstone and other mining camps finally making his home in this county A year or more ago ho became an inmate of the Pioneer Home at Prescott but the management and the altitude both caused him to take a furlough.
He gradually failed after  returning to Kingman his death resulting as above stated He was one of the most honorable of men honest to a fault an ardent friend and a good citizen. Among the old timers his death will be sincerely regretted. He leaves relatives in California but their addresses have not been found
Mohave County Miner March 1, 1913

Mrs C M Stowe Dead
Mrs C M Stowe wife of our fellow townsman C M Stowe died at the old home in Jacksonville Fla last week Friday Mr Stowe was hurrying to be at her bedside but did not arrive until the following day Mrs Stowe came to Kingman about three years ago but the elevation and electrical condition of the atmosphere made it Impossible for her to remain and she returned to Florida where she appeared to improve greatly. Some months ago she returned to Kingman but commenced to fail in health and it was again decided to send her back to the old home where she passed away She was a most admirable woman and her death will be greatly regretted by all who knew her
Mohave County Miner March 1, 1913

George Wilkinson a young engineer who has been with C W Miller in his contracting business the past several years was instantly killed by the explosion of a missed hole at the Miller camp near Keenbrook California. The young man was in charge of the operations at that camp and had three deep holes drilled in the side of the hill. Two of the holes went off but the third one failed. After waiting about thirty minutes the menstarted to work Young Wilkinson was examining the missed hole when it went off throwing men and rock in to the air Wilkinson and another man were killed instantly and about thirty others were more or less injured George Wilkinson was one of the best known young men working at the Miller quarry in Kingman canyon and was popular among the younger set. His death is greatly regretted The accident occurred last Tuesday morning.
Mohave County Miner March 8, 1913

George Gunn one of the best known mining engineers in the United States died suddenly at Salt Lake City last Tuesday The report that reached Kingman was that he and a friend engaged in a friendly scuffle and that almost immediately ho was overcome by vertigo and died almost instantly Mr Gunn came to Mohave county a few months ago and made an examination of the old Hackberry properties for the interest of Thompson Towle Co of New York and Boston the largest mining operators in the country Work had already been commenced on the properties. The death of Mr Gunn will be a serious loss to the  big mining interests of the country with which eo was so intimately identified
The Mohave County Miner March 15 1913

An Old Timer Passes
John C Potts this week received a letter from W B Stephens of the Big Sandy conveying the information that H R McClure had died at the Stephens home on March 9 after an illness lasting more than a month. The good people of the Sandy did all in their power to nurse the aged man back to health but death came to end his sufferings. Hank McClure as he was familiarly known was born in the state of Tennessee Dec 24 1837 being more than 75 years of age at the time of his death He had lived in Mohave county about forty years and was known and loved by every old timer that knew him for his many admirable qualities of heart and mind To those that knew him well his death will come as a shock
The Mohave County Miner March 15 1913

Miss Amelia Quinones at one time a resident of Kingman died at the home of her sister in Los Angeles  last week.
The Mohave County Miner March 29 1913

J.W. Russell, father of Attorney J.E. Russell, of Prescott, died at the Mountain City Thursday night. Charles Russell another brother was at the big Sandy and an automobile was sent out to bring him to town last evening in time to get the last train to Prescott. Deceased had been in Prescott but a few days, having come there from Gillispie, Illinois.
The Mohave County Miner April 12 1913

Death of Mrs Nellie Tuck
The many friends and relatives of Mrs Nellie Tuck in this county were grieved to learn of her sudden death at Las Vegas last Thursday noon. Mrs Tuck had been in the best of health and had been calling on a neighbor just one hour before her dead body was found in her home. While telegrams were sent out from Las Vegas within an hour none of them were received by relatives in Kingman until late at night. Mrs Anson H Smith a sister of deceased left yesterday accompanied by her daughter Phyllis to attend the funeral which will probably be held tomorrow Mrs Nellie Tuck was born in Dayton Nevada about 4i years ago coming to Arizona in 1882 and resided several years at Mineral Park afterward removing to Kingman where she was married to J W Tuck in 1886. One child was born to the couple a boy now 24 years of age Mrs Tuck was a woman of exceptionally fine business ability warm hearted generous and amiable. Her death will cause grief among a wide circle of friends in this county Needles California and Nevada
The Mohave County Miner April 12 1913

J. J. McCarthy Killed
James J. McCarthy was Almost instantly killed by being struck on the head by a rock from a blast, at Mohave Gap last Wednesday noon. The particulars of the accident are as fallows: A large shot had been put off in the side of the rocky cliff, which broke down thousands of tons of rock. Some of these great rocks weighed so much that they had to be shot to break them into sizes small enough to be handled by the cranes. In shooting one of the big rocks a piece of rock flew away from the shot and struck McCarthy who was at a hydrant some six hundred feet away, on the back of the head crushing his skuII. and from which injury he died about five hours afterward. Fifteen or twenty men were standing around the hydrant when the rock struck the unfortunate man. His body was brought to Kingman the same evening and an inquistion held the following day, the jury returning a verdict In  accordance with the above facts. McCarthy had just come to the camp and had just worked one day when killed. It is understood that his home was in Kansas City, and that he was aged about 25 years.
The Mohave County Miner April 19 1913

Frances M Dunne a young lady who was brought here from Los Angeles about three weeks ago a sufferer of the great white plague passed away in Kingman last Tuesday morning aged 22 years Her remains were shipped to Los Angeles the following day the mother of the unfortunate young woman accompanying them. Deceased is said to have been one of the most lovable young women and to her friends her death will be a terrible blow
The Mohave County Miner April 19 1913

Death of John Francis Moore
John Francis Moore aged 86 one of the oldest inhabitants of the county died at his home in Kingman at one o'clock this morning after an illness of nearly a week He had heen slowly sinking for several days  and his death was not unexpected The arrangements have not yet been made for the funeral but it will probably be held tomorrow afternoon. Deceased leaves a wife three sons and a daughter Wm F Moore, John M Moore, Melvin A Moore and Mrs Clara M Strause to mourn his death.
The Mohave County Miner April 26 1913

Death of Mrs Anna Murray
Mrs Anna Murray mother of Mrs W W Gates died in this city yesterday forenoon about oclock at the residence of Mrs Pruett after a lingering illness of about four years from paralysis The best of medical skill was in attendance but nothing could be done to relieve tho helpless sufferer although during her sad allliction she was patient kind and lovable to those about her. The deceased was a native of Texas and 54 years of age and leaves one daughter Mrs W W Gales of this city to whom the sympathy of the entire community is extended in the loss of her beloved mother. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 oclock and a large number of friends followed the remains to their last resting place.
The Mohave County Miner May 3 1913

Tho funeral of the late J F Moore mention of whose death was in last weeks paper was held in the Methodist church last Sunday afternoon at two o'clock Rev C W Deming and W G Blakely conducting the services. Mr Moore was a kindly man and had many friends who assembled at the little church to pay their last respects to one of the old pioneers of the county.
The Mohave County Miner May 3 1913

J B Osborn one of the oldest of the pioneers of the desert died at his home in Daggett last Monday death being due to a stroke of paralysis sustained some time ago. Mr Osborn was the owner of the principal mines at Resting Springs California and when these properties were being worked more than thirty years ago was one of the best known mining men of the state of California. He was wedded to Mrs J M Murphy several years ago Mrs Osborn is well known to the people of Kingman and to her their sympathy is extended in her hour of sorrow
The Mohave County Miner May 10 1913

Last Saturday night coroner Anson H Smith was notified by wire from Needles that the body of a dead man had been found on what is known as Jap slough opposite that place on the Arizona side of the Colorado river The coroner went to Spears Lake but was unable to get a boat to reach the body all the country being covered by water Going by way of Needles the coroner reached the body which was identified as that of a Needles carpenter  by the name of William Gavin. The man had last been seen near Glenwood on the morning of April 21 and it is the belief that he had wandered off into the brush and either was drowned while attempting to cross one of the sloughs or committed suicide. He had been drinking heavily during the two weeks prior to his death and was trying to sober up The body was badly having been in the water and partly exposed to the hot sun for two weeks. The man had many friends in Needles and his death is universally regretted. He was well connected in Scotland his people being quite wealthy
The Mohave County Miner May 10 1913

A. Heliot a recent arrival at Croisier was found dead this morning at that place having hung himself during the night. The unfortunate man had been in ill health for some time and had visited the home of his daughter in the hope that he would find relief and it is supposed in a moment of despondency committed the rash act.
The Mohave County Miner May 17 1913

John J Gosper secretary of Arizona under Gov Tritle died at his home in Los Angeles a few days ago and  owing to the fact that he left no means the Arizona legislature appropriated enough money to provide a funeral. Gosper was a queer character and did some extraordinary stunts in the Angel City after leaving Arizona One of these was in conjunction with the A P A movement when he alleged that large quantities of arms were stored in the Catholic churches of the city for just what purpose he was not able io inform the excited Los Angeles public. He was always a warm friend of Arizona and did much to create sentiment in our favor among California representatives during the fight incongress for the admission of the territory as a state The action of our legislature in providing means for the burial of deceased is most commendable.
The Mohave County Miner May 17 1913

Death of N M Richardson
Last Saturday morning Judge N M Richardson died at the home of his son N M Richardson at Cerbat after an illness of many months. Death was due to valvular heart disease. The remains were brought to Kingman and Monday afternoon the funeral took place from the Van Marter undertaking parlors a great gathering of the many friends of deceased being present to follow the body to its lastresting place Rev Deming read the burial services at the grave. Judge N M Richardson was born in the state of Tennessee 64 years ago and went to California when a young man Some years ago he engaged in mining in this county and at the time of his death was the owner of a group of rich properties at Union Pass. He was one of the most genial and lovable of men and wherever lie went he was sure to impress all whom he met with his genial personality He leaves a wife and two sons two brothers and many relatives to mourn his death
The Mohave County Miner May 17 1913

Last week a telegram was received at Yucca containing the information that Frank Kampff had been caved on in a slope of the Climax mine near Prescott and to have a runner bring his brother in from Chemehuevis mountain where he was at work on mining property. The unfortunate man had been working in the stupe of the mine alone and it is thought that he had been struck by a falling rock and knocked to the level below a distance of about twelve feet his neck having been broken by the fall. His body had been lying in the position in which it fell several hours and although alive when found he died within a few hours thereafter. Kampff brothers came to this county a few years ago and located a group of mines in the Chemehuevis mountains where they put in a small mill. One brother Fred went to Yavapai county and was employed at the Climax mine while the other one remained to develop their property.
The Mohave County Miner May 31 1913

The many friends of Mr and Mrs Henry Bacon of Hackberry will be grieved to learn of their bereavement in the loss of two sons by death. The little fellows were stricken with spinal meningitis dying within a day or two after the first appearance of the attack
The Mohave County Miner June 7, 1913

Crushed to Death
Last evening near Mays Well Laurence Musser was crushed to death beneath the body of his horse The particulars of the tragedy as near as obtainable is that Willie Jones and wife and Laurance Musser had  gone into the Wallapi valley a few miles looking for a steer Jones and wife became separated from the boy and returned home before nightfall. The young fellow failing to put in an appearance as the evening waned into night the family became anxious and Mr Jones started out to search for him following the trail by lantern light. About midnight he found the body beneath that of his horse the animal and the boy being dead. From the appearance of the bodies as they lay it was evident that the horse had
been running very fast and had jumped a gopher or rabbit hole and alighting on the other side had missed its footing and fell turning completely over the neck of the horse being broken and the boy falling beneath the body of the animal the life being crushed out The accident must have occured within a few minutes after Jones and Musser had separated as when found the body was cold and stiff. Mr. Jones and others carried the body to the home ranch on their backs where it now is awaiting the arrival of the parents who were at a well in the Peacock mountains where they bad gone the first of the week to fix up a place for a cattle ranch. Laurence Musser was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Musser and was aged about fifteen years. He was one of the brightest young fellows in the county and was well liked by all that knew him. The tragedy is deeply deplored and the parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement
The Mohave County Miner June 21 1913

Benjamin Hyde Davis youngest son of Mr and Mrs George B Davis died at the home of its grandmother. Mrs David Nelson in Kingman last Tuesday The body of the child was taken to Hackberry for burial Wednesday morning.
The Mohave County Miner June 21 1913

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bacon of Hackberry have the sympathy of every person in this county in the loss of three children the past month. Two boys died within a day of each other the latter part of May and Sunday last a little girl passed away Many people went from Kingman to attend the funeral and to offer sympathy to the bereaved parents.
The Mohave County Miner June 28 1913

Mrs Kate Taggart died at her home in San Diego last week Friday. She had been ill the past two years and her death was not unexpected. Mrs Taggart was married to Richard Taggart in Kingman over 24 years ago two children being born to them. These children survive her and were present at the death bed. Deceased was a native of Indiana removing from that state to Pennsylvania when quite young. She was a graduate of the convent at Allegheny New York. With her mother she removed to this county in the early eighties. She had many friends in this section that will learn of her demise with deep sorrow.
The Mohave County Miner June 28 1913


Sam Settle one of the old timers of this county died at the county hospital last Wednesday night. He had been ailing several months and when brought from Yucca to the hospital was in the last stages of disease. Heis said to come from a good family in Virginia but no one appears to know the address of relatives. He was a kindly man and had many friends throughout this part of the county
The Mohave County Miner Aug 16, 1913

Mother and Die Same Day
Last Tuesday C W and family received the sad intelligence of the death of F. E. Miller, at Los Angeles and Mrs. Miller in Bloomsburg, Pa. brother and mother of C W. Miller. A strange coincidence, that while while separated by almost the entire breadth of the continent the good old mother and the son passed away the same hour. Mrs. Miller had been suffering from a paralytic stroke, but was apparently improving when the end came suddenly. F. E.  Miller, who will be remembered by many people was a victim of the dreaded plague. The family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement.
The Mohave County Miner Aug. 9, 1913

Death of J N Wilson
Yesterday morning at the residence of A F Harris, J N Wilson one of the pioneers of Mohave county passed to the great beyond death being due to tuberculosis. Mr Wilson and family came to Mohave county more than thirty years ago from California and made his residence at Mineral Park and Kingman during all these years. During the past year he had been in failing health and his death was not unexpected. J N Wilson was born in the state of Ohio over 73 years ago removing to California in early manhood. A large family of children and the wife that so nobly stood by him during the days of pioneering and the hardships of frontier life survive him. Among the children that were with him when the end came are Mrs Grace Fox of Goldfield, Charles Wilson of Prescott, Clarence Wilson of Kingman Mesdames A F Harris, M H Force, and Pert Fouslia of Kingman. Cal Wilson another son was unable to get here from Reno. The funeral will take place from the residence of the family this afternoon at two o'clock
To the family is extended the heartfelt condolences of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances
The Mohave County Miner Oct 4, 1913

David A Tilton a barber died suddenly Monday night at the ranch house of Brown and Teale about thirteen miles south of Hackberry. Tilton had come to the ranch Monday evening and had been given supper and a bed. He had been drinking heavily and was in a rather shaky condition but the people at the ranch thought he would come out all right when he had partaken of a few good meals. During the night he was heard to get up and get a drink of water but when they had prepared breakfast in the morning and tried to arouse him they found him dead. Coroner Smith accompanied by L Teale and A F Harris went to the ranch and held an inquest on the remains a verdict of death from natural causes being returned Tilton had a wife in Ohio from whom he was separated although it appeared to be their intention to make up their differences until a few months ago when the wife wrote him that she was done with him. A letter from a sister-in-law conveying the information that the wife was preparing to divorce him is said to have been the cause of his last and fatal drinking bout.
The Mohave County Miner Oct 4, 1913

Death of Frankie Kelleher
Mrs. Frances L Kelleher one of the oldest residents of Kingman died at her home in this place last Monday night after an illness of several months. Death was due to carcinoma. Mrs. Kelleher was born in Iowa fifty-six  years ago and came to Kingman nearly thirty years ago residing here almost continuously ever since
The funeral was held Tuesday after noon from the residence of her sister Mrs Harvey Hubbs. Revs W G Blakely and C W Deming officiating A large number of the old friends and acquaintances of the family followed the remains to the grave.
Mrs. Kelleher was an amiable and kindhearted woman who made friends wherever she went and in Kingman her friends could be accounted among the whole population and her death is deeply regretted. She leaves a brother M. F. Wilkinson of Colton Cal and a sister Mrs. Harvey Hubbs of Kingman and a large number of nephews and nieces to mourn her loss
The Mohave County Miner Nov. 1, 1913

Wednesday evening an Italian died suddenly In the Gold Road mine, on the 7th level, and a coroner's jury found that death was due to a light shock of electricity and a weak heart. The fact of the matter is  that the man was walking along the level and stepped into a pool of water, the ground being lower than the drift level, and as he did so he gave a cry and dropped dead.  The other men with him felt no shock when they were removing the body which would indicate that the water of the pool was not charged.
An autopsy  showed a weakened heart, but no evidence of death having resulted from shock. The wires throughout the mine art thoroughly insulated, but as the mine is wet there is some leakage. From what we can learn it does not appear possible that death was the result of contact with any of the high tension wires along the level, nor could there have been enough leakage at that point to have caused death, which would lend to the conclusion that the man died from heart failure.
The Mohave County Miner Nov. 1, 1913

Joe Barr who was at one time a foreman for one of the big sheep concerns of Yavapai and Coconino counties died rather suddenly at Seligman last Sunday night.  He was a genial fellow and well liked by  all who knew him His remains were taken to St Louis by a brother. Barr was a member of the local lodge of Elks
The Mohave County Miner Nov. 1, 1913

Mrs Hattie E Miller died at Gold road last Saturday death being due to an attack of gastritis. Her body was shipped to Chico California for burial Mrs Miller and husband had resided in Goldroad some time and made many friends there. She was a most estimable woman and her death is greatly regretted by all that knew her
The Mohave County Miner Nov. 15, 1913

Charles Lee an old fellow who acted as grave digger for the local cemetery was found dead in bed yesterday morning. He had evidently died the day before from an attack of hemorrhage. He complained of illness Wednesday morning and went to bed. Not appearing yesterday Mr Thompson who lived next door looked through the window yesterday morning and saw his lifeless form on the bed. Leo was a German by birth but it is not believed that Lee was his true name although nothing could be found that would lead to his real identity. He had lived in Kingman several years and appeared to be one of the most inoffensive of men.
The Mohave County Miner Nov. 22, 1913

Atha Leonard Does Murder
Atha Leonard who at one time resided in Kingman was bound over to the Superior Court of Maricopa county last Wednesday on a charge of murder. Leonard on the stand told how he and Bob Tholman killed Marshal Peterson in Mesa last week Thursday. He stated that on that day he and Tholman had gone from Phoenix to Mesa to look for work. Not finding anything to do in Mesa they stole two bicycles from a blacksmith shop and rode to Tempe. Failing in finding work in Tempe they returned to Mesa and were riding around town when in the dusk of the evening they were accosted by the marshal. They got off their bikes and as the marshal came up he placed his hand on Leonards shoulder and said I got you Leonard told him that if he would let him go he would leave town. The marshal pulled his gun and he grabbed his wrist at the same time pulling his own gun. The marshal held his arm and the two shot at nearly the same time Leonard said he had his gun pointed at Petersons shoulder but did not know if he hit him. The ball from Petersons gun struck Leonard in the leg below the knee falling into his shoe. When Peterson shot him he called to Tholman to shoot and Tholman fired five or six shots at Peterson. The officer dropped in the road and the boys ran into a cottonfield and made their way some distance. After they had reached another road they found a team tied to the fence and taking it they drove to a ranch where Tholman had worked. Here they secured saddles and horses and started northwest passing the fair grounds and going on by way of Alhambra. Between Phoenix and Alhambra they met a Mexican who gave them other firearms and some provision. They were captured in camp this side of Congress Junction by officers and taken back to Phoenix Owing to the fear of lynching at Mesa the preliminary  examination was held in Phoenix Leonard is but nineteen and Tholman twenty years of age. Several years ago Leonard was placed under probation by Judge Sloan on a charge of robbing the mails while driving stage between Kingman and Cerbat
The Mohave County Miner Nov. 22, 1913

Last night Emma Wilson died at her home in the south part of town death being due to tuberculosis. She had lived here the past twenty years or more in Kingman doing housework and laundr. The funeral will probably be held from the undertaking rooms this afternoon
The Mohave County Miner Nov. 29, 1913

Jack McGowan commonly known in the mining camps of Arizona as Father McGowan died suddenly at Golconda last Saturday night death being due to hemorrhage. He had been working at the mine about six days having gone there from Jerome. The evening prior to his demise he had been cheerful and apparently felt in the best of spirits. Hemorrhage seized him about two oclock in the morning his roommate coming off shift at that hour finding him lying on the floor in an unconscious condition. Help was called but all efforts for his resuscitation was without avail. Coroner Smith was called and brought the body to Kingman Sunday morning. An examination of the remains by Dr. Cowie developed the fact that death was due to hemorrhage caused by rupture of a blood vessel. Deceased was known in nearly every town andmining camp in the state. He is said to have a sister living in Prescolt and a brother somewhere in the states.
The Mohave County Miner Dec. 6, 1913

Death of General John Boyle
Last Thursday evening the people of Kingman were shocked and grieved to learn that Gen John Boyle had died suddenly at the home of his son at Golconda. The General had been ailing for a number of years but lately he had been feeling quite well. During the summer months he was at one of the Atlantic seaboard watering places and only returned to this county a month ago. Death was due to heart failure caused by la grippe
The body was brought to Kingman last evening and is being prepared for shipment to the old home in St Louis where it will be laid by the side of the good wife who had preceded him to the other side. John Boyle Jr will accompany the remains. Gen John Boyle was born in the state of Kentucky 74 years ago and was educated for the legal profession. When the war broke out between the north and south he espoused the cause of the Union and gradually rose to the rank of general. After the cessation of hostilities he settled down to the practice of his profession in St Louis. He filled many places of honor In his state and was always at the head of civic affairs in his city. Owing to falling health he came to Arizona some years ago and while not making this his permanent abode lived here the greater part of the past three years. During his residence in Mohave county he made many friends and wherever he was known his death will be regretted. He was of the old school of southern gentlemen affable, courteous and kindly He leaves three sons to mourn his death.
The Mohave County Miner Dec. 13, 1913

The death of the late Gen John U Boyle has caused widespread regret among the old time army men. He was the youngest Brigadier General of the late war and was a general favorite among the Grand Army men.
His burial took place in St Louis with military honors
The Mohave County Miner Dec. 20, 1913

The many friends of C C Hutchinson in Mohave county will learn with regret of his death at Mercy Hospital Prescott Saturday night of last week. The funeral look place in Phoenix last Monday Mr Hutchison was badly injured by his automobile turning turtle and pinning him underneath. He was rushed to the hospital at Prescott and received every attention that medical science could advise but his injuries resulted in death. He as one of the largest sheep owners in the state and had friends without number
The Mohave County Miner Dec. 20, 1913

John L Munds reports receipt of a telegram from his ranch at Nelson informing him of the death of a man who came to the ranch a few days ago. The man was prospecting at the ranch and it is supposed got caught out in the cold and rain and died from the exposure. A casket is being sent up to Nelson this morning and the burial will take place there
The Mohave County Miner Dec. 27, 1913

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A sister of Mrs. W. A. Neal, of the Big Sandy killed at Long Beach. California, a few days ago when her automobile was struck by a Pacific Electric train. The remains of the unfortunate woman were taken through Kingman last evening to
Prescott, where they will be buried by the side of her parents. Mrs. Neal and son John joined the funeral parly here and  will attend tbe obsequies in Prescott.
Mohave County Miner January 24, 1914

Mrs. Elizabeth Antansia Stallsmith, of Chloride, died suddenly at her home in that place last Monday night, at the age of 57 years, death being due to diabetes. She had been ailing but a short time and her death came as a painful surprise to her relatives and friends. Burial was held at Chloride Tuesday afternoon, a large number of friends and acquaintances following the remains to the grave. Rev. Deming of Kingman officated at the services. Mrs. Stallsmith had been a resident of Chloride a number of years and made a host of friends among the people of that camp. She leaves a husband to mourn her loss.
Mohave County Miner February 7, 1914

The many friends of E.M. Lamont will be pained to learn that he had died suddenly during the night of Tuesday last at Hotel Gunnison, Gunnison, Colorado, where he had gone a few days before to look after a mining interest near that city. His death is attributed to heart failure. Mr. Lamont was a large promoter of mining investments and had large interests in the Raymond mine, at Ohio city, Colorado, and the BiMetal mines, near Kingman. he had lived in Kingman about a month ago, but was called to Colorado by important mining business. he had been ailing the past year and was in a weakened condition, and it is thought that the high altitude so affected his heart that he succombed to a attack of heart failure during the night, his death not being discovered until sometime the following day. he was a genial man and made friends wherever he went.
Mohave County Miner February 7, 1914

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ramsey, of Chloride, came in from that place yesterday afternoon, being called here by the death of Mrs. Ramsey's brother the late Robert Wright

Robert B. Wright Dead.
Yesterday morning Robert H. Wright died suddenly at his home in Kingman, death being due to heart failure. Robert B.. Wright was born in the State of Kansas about 48 years ago, removing to Colorado early in life. He came to Mohave county more than ten years ago and engaged in mining, later engaging In business in Kingman. He was a big hearted fellow and had many friends throughout the county, he leaves a wife, two sons, mother, sister and brother to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place from the undertaking parlors at 11 o'clock tomorrow, the  local lodge of Moose conducting the services.
Mohave County Miner February 21, 1914

The funeral of the late Robert B.Wright took place last Thursday afternoon from the VanMarter undertaking room. The funeral was under the auspices of the Loyal Order of Moose, of which the deceased had been past Dictator. A large
number of friends and acquaintances of deceased had come in from surrounding towns to attend the services. Mrs. Wright, widow of deceased, came in from Los Angeles attended the funeral.
Mohave County Miner February 28, 1914

John B. Young one of the old time miners of this county, died at the Co. hospital last Wednesday evening. He had been ailing for some months past and his death was not unexpected. Deceased had come to this county about thirty years ago and had followed mining until falling health compelled him to quit. He was the owner of desirable mining property in Weaver district, on which he had done considerable work, he was a genial good fellow, without an enemy on earth funeral took place today
Mohave County Miner February 21, 1914

Death of Dr. J. R. Whiteside.
Dr. John H. Whiteside is dead at the age of 65 years. He passed away at Albuquerque yesterday morning after an illness extending over nearly six months. Dr. Whiteside practiced medicine and ran drug store at Chloride for several years and later moved to Kingman where he continued to practice his profession He was a prominent figure in state and county politics for many years and represented this county as State Senator. Dr. Whiteside was a man of strong personality and he had many warm friends in northwestern Arizona. For the past two years he has been an active spirit in all matters touching good roads, and in fact was always foremost as a public spirited citizen. We understand he died from tuberculosis, a  disease which has rapidly developed in his case within the past few months. He was a member of the Masonic order atFlagstaff and the funeral services will probably be comducted by that order. Services will be held in Elks Hall next Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock.
Mohave County Miner March 7, 1914

George M. Stewart died at the county hospital on the 12th of March, death being due to nephritis and exposure. He was a native of Boston Mass. and the body was held some time to hear from his people. He left a wife and one child, besides two brothers and a sister to mourn his loss. Little is known of him here, having been brought in for medical aid only a week or so before his death. The wife writes a pathetic letter to Mr. Carr, superintendent of the hospital, inquiring of the poor fellow and the cause of his death.
Mohave County Miner March 28, 1914

Death of a Pioneer.
Yesterday morning this community was shocked by the death of Capt. J C Potts, chairman of the board of supervisors of this county and one of the most highly honored pioneers of the state. Capt Potts had been stricken with an attack of
paralysis last week, but it was thought no serious results would insue and although his age was largely against recovery, it was believed that his strong constitution would pull him through. Thursday evening he had a sinking spell, and although he rallied from it he continued to grow weaker until the end came peacefully at 6:30 in the morning Cpt. John C. Potts was born in the state of Pennsylvania 76 years ago. In early life he and parents emigrated to Nebraska and when the civil war broke out he raised a company of volunteers,and at their head as captain joined the northern forces. He was in nearly every battle along the western reserve and was mustered out in 1865. Shortly thereafter he went ta Prescott, where he engaged in business pursuits. About the year 1874 he was married to Louise Burke, and removed to Cerbat, then the mining center of this county. By this marriage he had four daughters and one son, all of whom survive him. During his long residence in this county he held many important offices, having been one of the supervisors in 1876 and having been twice elected to tho office of sheriff. He also held the post of chief deputy under  many of the other sheriffs, and about six years ago was elected to supervisor of the county, and was chosen chairman of the board, holding that position to the day of his death. In and out of office he was honest, capable and comscientious, caring for the affairs of the people as painstakingly as his own. Among the old timers his death will cast a pall of gloom, for in every mining camp his friends among the old boys was legion. To the county of Mohave and the State at large his death will be a distinct loss, and to close personnl friends his loss will be a heavy blow. To the good wife and children the sympathy of the whole community is extended. The funeral will place place from Elks Hall this afternoon at 3 o'clock judge Carl G. Krook will deliver the eulogy and Rev. Derning will pronounce the benediction. The remains will be Iaid away in the little cemetery in the sunny land he loved so well in all the years of his life. May he rest well and may the good God deal gently with his soul.
Mohave County Miner April 11, 1914

Mrs. M. G. Wlllard and son Charles D. were in Kingman this week, having come from the Cottonwoods for the purpose of removing the body of Mr. Wlllard. who died at Dolan Springs  this county, in 1879. Mr Wlllard was suddenly stricken while camped at Dolan Springs, and died there. His body was removed to the Verde last Monday. Mrs J. L. Monds of Kingman, is a daughter of Mrs. Willard.
Mohave County Miner April 11, 1914

Robert Pellejero was crushed to death in a cave on the 6th level of the Golconda mine, last Wednesday morning. The unfortunate man has been put to work at a point some distance from the shaft and had gone to work there. For some reason unknown he had gone to the place where the cave occurred and was caught under the fall of rock. Those who examined the place claim that the the man must have been sitting under the ore chute to when the rock came from the side of the drift and roof. The only marks found on the poor fellow was on the left side of the head, and while no fracture of the skull was found It was this injury that must have caused death. When the men reached him he was still alive, but died a few minutes thereafter. An inquest was held by acting coroner Anson H. Smith and a verdict in accordance with the above facts was returned. The body or deceased was taken to Kingman and prepared for shipment to Phoenix, two brothers accompanying it. The parents of Pellejero live at Wickenburg.
Mohave County Miner April 25, 1914

A man named Sheppard was accidentally shot last Saturday night in the red light district. He and another fellow had been drinking during the evening and the companion engaged in the pastime of beating up one of the inmates of the house. Another woman interfered and Sheppard, to make his companion's play good, tried to draw his gun. The same woman grasped the weapon and in the struggle for its possession it was discharged, the bullet passing down and into Sheppard's leg lodging in the bones below the knee. Before the arrival of a surgeon he had Iost an  immense quantity of blood  and for a time it was feared that he would collapse. Dr. Bucher was called and succeeded in stoppings the flow of blood. The following day Sheppard was taken to Los Angeles, where it is expected the injured limb will have to be amputated to save the man's life. Sheppard is well known along the line of the Santa re, having been with the sheep outfits that shift their herds from Coconino to this county every year.
Mohave County Miner April 25, 1914

Last Sunday evening, while returning from the baseball game at Clarkdale. H. B. White's automobile turned turtle on the road near Jerome. Edward Hill, one of the best known young men of Prescott was so badly injured that he died in the
hospital some time after another machine carried him there. One of the other seven men in the car had his collar bonefractured andHl. B. White was severely injured. He is now in the Jerome hospital. The other occupants of the car were
somewhat bruised, but were not seriously injured. It is said that White was running the car at a speed of over thirty miles an hour and failed to take a sharp curve. White is well known in Kingman, having operated the Big Sandy stage a year
ago. He is related to Mrs. I.D. Hilty of Kingman.
Mohave County Miner April 25, 1914

Napoleon Hoover, a miner was killed at Antares, about five miles west of Hackberry, last Tuesday night. It would appear that Hoover was walking aloog the track and was run down by a west bound train. His head was severed from his body, the face not being scratched in the least. His body was horribly mangled, being dragged along the track for several hundred feet. The only means of indentification was a note given to a bank in Osceola, Mo., and a card of working instructions of the Gold Road Mines company. The body was brought to town by Coroner Smith, and under instructions from a brother, Charles Hoover, of Osceola. Mo., was buried in the local cemetery. Nothing is known of the unfortunate  man here, although several citizens claim to have seen him in Kingman late last week.
Mohave County Miner April 25, 1914

J.W. Milne, a member of Needles Lodge of Moose, died last night in a Los Angeles hospital, with cancer of the stomach Milne was known to  number of people in Kingman.
Mohave County Miner May 23, 1914

Patrick Mehan, one of the old time miners of this section, died Iast. Wednesday at the county hospital of tuberculosis. Mr Mehan has been a sufferer of the dread disease many years and his death  was not unexpected. He had  worked
in many of the big camps of the county and was well known to all the old time miners of the county.
Mohave County Miner May 30, 1914

Death of J. A. Carrow.
Last Monday morning the people of Kingman were grieved to learn that J. A. Carrow, one of the pioneers of the county, had passed away during the early hours of the day, death being due to sarcoma, after an illness of about one year.
Mr. Carrow was born in the state of New York in the year 1846, and was aged about 68 years at the time of his death. During the civil war he served in the Fourteenth Wis. volunteers and was mustered out in 1865. In 1869 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Suey, at West Dupre, Wisconsin, eleven children being born to them, ten of whom are now living, six boys and four girls. Mother and all the children were at the bedside when death closed the eyes of this pioneer in eternal sleep. J A Carrow and his good wife came to Mohave county thirty-two years ago and resided here all the years, having taken up a ranch on the Big Sandy. Later they removed to Kingman, although Mr. Carrow continued
to farm the lands. About one year ago he met with an accident, falling from a railroad car from which he was unloading freight, the injury sustained eventually resulting in his death. The funeral was held from the Catholic church Wednesday afternoon, Father Roure. of Needles, officiating. A great procession followed the remains to their last, resting place, all the business houses in town being closed during the funeral services. J. A. Carrow had a host of friends in this county, and especially were he and his good wife respected and admired for the splendid family of children that they had reared here. To the bereaved wife and family the sympathy of the peoole of the whole county go out in this hour of sorrow.
Mohave County Miner June 20, 1914

John A. DeLand Dead.
Last Wednesday morning John A. DeLand. one of the pioneers of the county, passed away at the residence of J. W. Thompson. John DeLand came to Mohave county in 1876 fromSan Francisco and was a continuous resident until his death. He was a native of the state of Ohio, and was aged 72 years at the time of his death.
When the McCracken mine was discovered and sold to San Francisco parties the father of Mr. DeLand he  became a director and secretary of the organization. And it was to enter the employ of this company that John  DeLand to Mohave county.
He was a whole souled fellow, companionable, an interesting talker, a friend to all mankind. His friends in this county are legion, and every, where that he was known his death will be sincerely mourned. The funeral took place from his late residence, large numbers of friends and acquaintances following the remains to their last resting place in the little cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev. Deming, the ladies of the choir singing a number of appropriate hymns.
Mohave County Miner June 20, 1914

Rev. Father Ferraris, one of the first Catholic priests in Kingman died at Denver a few days ago. Father Ferraris was one of the best known priests in the southwest, having been stationed in many of the towns of Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. He was a man of scholarly attainments and was at one time a teacher in a college in Rome.
Mohave County Miner July 18, 1914

Sometime last night a Mexican mucker fell into one of the ore chutes at the Goldroad mine and wss killed, How the accident occured Is unknown. After the man fell many care of ore were dumped into this chute, the trammers  not being aware of the tragedy. When the shift came off the man was found to be missing and a search revealed the mangled remains in the chute. Undertaker Van Marter went out this morning with a coffin and the remains will  be buried in the Goldroad cemetery.
Mohave County Miner Aug 1, 1914

On the 6th of this month, at the State Asylum for the Insane, there passed away one of the old time residents of Mohave county Byron Collins. Mr. Collins had been suffering with some form of dementia for a number of years and finally had to be controled. He had been an inmate of the asylum about four years when death came to relieve him of his sufferings. He had mined in this county about fifteen years, and owned some excellent property. He was a splendid fellow prior
to his illness, and even unto the end was quiet and gentle. A host of friends in this county will greatly regret the unfortunate end of this old miner's life. He is said to have children somewhere around Salt Lake City, but nothing is known of them.
Mohave County Miner Aug 15, 1914

W. H. Kolar, brother of the late John S. Kolar, died at a Denver hospital, last week, death being due to cancer of the stomach. Mr. Kolar was well known in Kingman and had property interests here. He was married, having a large family.
His many friends in Kingman will deeply regret his death.
Mohave County Miner Aug 15, 1914

Indian Charley Powse, one of the Leve Leve tribe, committed suicide at his camp east of Kingman last Wednesday evening, by shooting himself through the neck. Powse is said to have been gambling and lost all his money, after which
he went to his camp and committed the rash act. He had a squaw and four or five children. The oldest boy was shot through the head by another Indian lad two years ago, and still lives, although partially paralyzed. Several years ago a brother of Powse killed his squaw and then committed suicide because the Indian agent proposed to take him to the Indian farm and keep him there for some time, on account of the commission of some misdemeanor.
Mohave County Miner Aug 15, 1914

John Swanson, a miner at work in the Tennessee mine, was caved on Friday night and died a few hours later. It seems that there was loose ground in the drift and the shift boss had notified the men to keep away because there was danger of a cave-in but Swanson saw a piece of timber on the ground and picked it up and tried to  drive it in the ground but a ton of rock became loose and crushed him. His leg and back were broken and he only lived a few hours but was conscious to the last moment. Judge Russell held an inquest and the verdict was in conformity to the facts. Mr. Swanson was about 35 years of age and one of the most popular men in camp. An unusually large party attended the funeral. C. R. Van Marter went to Chloride to conduct the funeral arrangements.
Mohave County Miner September 19 1914

A report comes from Oatman that Stephen Henkle, one of the oldest miners of this section, was caved on in the Tom Reed mine and so severely crushed that his life is despaired of. His back is said to have been broken and his body crushed and terribly bruised. Mr. Henkle came to this county in the early seventies and except for a short time during the Tombstone excitement has been a resident of the county. He is one of the best known miners of the state and has a host of friends in all the mining camps.
Mohave County Miner September 26 1914

The skeleton of a man was found Thursday Jast in the river bottom, opposite Needles, by Charles Sutherland. Nothing was reported to have been found that would identify the remains. At the time that the body of a Spaniard was found in the slough below the Sutherland-Lunceford ranch, six weeks ago, it was reported that another man accompanied the unfortunate fellow to the river from Oatman, but no trace of him was found. It is probable that in attempting to save the life of one the ther was also drowned. We have forgotten the name of the companion to the man whose body was recovered, but he has friends in Flagstaff
Mohave County Miner September 26 1914

Joseph Zeni, an Australian miner, died at the Goldroad hospital of blood poisoning, Wednesday last. The unfortunate man was caved on in the Gold Road mine about ten days ago, a large rock falling on his arm from the roof of the drift
and breaking the bones above the eIbow. One of the veins was cut and obsorbed poisonous matter, blood  poison uppervening and causing death. The remains were embalmed by Van Marter and shipped to his old home in Amador county, California, yesterday.
Mohave County Miner September 26 1914

Death of Another Pioneer
Last Monday night there passed away at the hospital in Kingman one or the most noble souls that inhabited earth, a man whose memory will  always bring recollections of self sacrifice to all who knew him in life.  Thomas Graypassed over the Range to the Great Beyond, and may we hope that the Good Angel will have recorded  of him the one a ?et that made the name of Ben Ahou immortal He loved his fellow man.
Tom Gray came to Mohave county nearly forty years ago from his home town in St. Stephens, N. B , and remained many years, until stress of circumstances took him to California, where he spent a few years being recalled  to Arizona
by a dreadful accident that took away the  the sight of his only brother, Robert Gray, For more than four years with the tender solicitude of a molher for her ailing babe Tom Gray watched over and cared for this brother. Unable to discern the night from the day, his every wish was anticipated and his every whim gratified so far as it lay in the power of this self sacrificing man to fulfill it. Living out in the hills where neighbors were few and far between this man working by day, cooking the frugel meals for the two, leaving water and necessaries where they could be reached by the blind man and at night  baking the bread and  washing the clothes. Every day during all the years Tom Gray toiled on to earth the funds necessay to keep up the needs of the household until at last nature rebelled and the years of toil and forbearance proved too much and he was stricken mortally ill. All that could be done by a kindly neighbor was done to save him. but old age (he was over 70 years) and physical ailments caused his death.
His funeral took place from the Kingman undertaking parlors last Wednesday afternoon, many of the old-timers that knew him  so well in life following the remains to the grave. Rev. W. G. Blakey one of the oldest of the old-timers.
preached the funeral sermon. Everywhere known the death of Tom Gray will be mourned for the kindly deeds he performed and because of the void  that he will leave in the heart of the poor brother who is lelt alone and so terribly afflicated
Mohave County Miner November 21 1914

Robert Meara Killed.
Last Thursday morning Robert Meara fell from his wagon, about eight miles from Fort Mohave and was instantly killed. He and J. B. Wilson were loading timbers on the running gear of the wagon and were engaged in tying the lumber on when Meara lost his footing and fell to the ground on his head. Wilson, who was on the wagon, but with his back turned to Meara, heard him cry out and turned in time to clutch him with his left hand and fell to theground with him. Meara was unconscious when Wilson tried to raise him up, and although he worked over him for some time he was unable to bring him to. Seeing that he could do nothing by himself he got one of the horses and rode to the Fort, where he obtained the services of Dr. Merriwether and went back to the place where Meara lay. The doctor found that Meara was dead and had probably been instantly killed. Coroner Smith was notified and in company of Under Sheriff Foster and undertaker C. R. Van Marter left Kingman early yesterday morning for Fort Mohave, where the remains had been brought from the place of death.
An inquest was held and the jury returned a verdict of accidental death. The body was brought to Kingman and is being held here until friends can be communicated with before burial.  Robert Meara has been a resident of Mohave county about forty years. During that time he had engaged in cattle raising and mining, and at the time of his death was improving lands on the Colorado river for the purpose engaging in farming, in this he had entered into partnership with J. B. Wilson, who was with him at the time of his death. He had many friends through the hills that will regret his untimely death. He was aged about seventy years.
Mohave County Miner Dec. 5, 1914

The funeral of the late Robert Meara was held from the Van Marter undertaking parlors last Monday evening, a large number of old time friends and ladies following the remains to the grave. Rev. Dodd read the burial service and ladies sang a number of appropriate hymns. Mr. Meara had many friends throughout the county, but owing to the uncertainty of the time for holding the funeral they failed to come in from the surrounding camps. The coffin was covered by many nice floral offerings.
Mohave County Miner Dec. 12, 1914

John Hart, a well known miner of the Cerbat section, died last Thursday morning at the Kingman Hospital from a complication of diseases. He had been operated on for appendicitis several days prior to his death in the hope that his life would be saved, but the ravages of the disease had done its work too well. Deceased was a warm hearted fellow and had many friends throughout the mining camps of the county. He was a member of the local lodges of Odd Fellows and Moose, under the auspices of which orders he will be buried this afternoon.
Mohave County Miner Dec. 5, 1914

One of the saddest events that Kingman has witnessed in many years was the death of little Eva May Lasley, aged between eleven and twelve years.The mother is in the hospital very ill with typhoid fever; while two brothers are being cared for at home with the same dread ailment. The little one was given all the care that medical skill and scientific nursing could give, but after nearly a month of suffering the Death Angel called and took her spirit to the beyond. The family had just come here from Los Angeles. The mother and two boys are still in a precarious condition. The funeral of the little girl took place from the Kingman Undertaking rooms Thursday afternoon, quite a number of neighbors and friends following the remains to the grave.
Mohave County Miner Dec. 5, 1914

Edward Swope's Death.
Saturday morning last Judge J. M. Francis, of Oatman, accompanied by Sheriff Harris and undertaker Van Marter, went to Sweeney, on the Colorado river, where an inquest was held on the body of Ed. Swope, who either committed suicide or was murdered the day before. The testimony given by the woman, who was with Swope at the time of the shooting, swore on the stand that she had gone to bed Thursday evening; that Swope was in the room and had undressed himself. She lay with her face to the wall on the bed. She asked Swope to make her a  cigarette before going to bed. He sat onthe edge of the bed and almost instantly she heard the report of a gun and the light went out When she had relighted the lamp Swope was crumpled up against the side of the bed apparently dying. She called others and although left in the position he had fallen for several hours, he did not die until the following  evening.
As a contradictory matter the Sheriff found that Swope had evidently begun the making of a cigarette, as the papers and tobacco was scattered on the floor where the woman said he was when the shot was fired. And again the unfortunate man was shot almost directly in the back of the head, the bullet fracturing the skull above the left temple and falling back into the skull cavity. It does not seem possible that a man could have shot himself as indicated by the trend of the bullet through this man's brain. On the other hand it would have been in line with some one on the bed to have fired the fatal shot, and he was crumpled up he may have whirled around into the position in which he was found. Swope had been at Oatman that day and had carried a .45 caliber gun with him, but had put it away when he returned. The gun with which the shooting was done was a 32 caliber automatic. Swope is said to have been married and had one child, but where the wife and child are is not known. A father in Denver, a brother in New Mexico and a sister in Colorado are left to mourn this poor fellow's sad fate. The body was brought to Kingman and is awaiting orders from relatives.
Mohave County Miner December 26, 1914

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Mexican Killed.
Last Sunday evening a killing at Hackberry, a section hand being shot through the heart by John Greele. The Sheriff's office was notified and went to Hackberry and placed Greele under arrest. The following morning coroner Smith went to Hackberry and held an inquisition on the remains of the Mexican.
The testimony adduced before the coroner's jury clearly exhonorated Greele from blame. From the evidence given by five witnesses to the tragedy
Greele had removed two drunken Mexicans from his saloon, when one of them turned on him and tried to slash him with a knife. As the man came at him he drew his gun and fired, the bullet going through the heart. The man swayed to the side of the porch and fell face downward on the ground.
A pocket knife with the blade open was found on the porch, which was said to have been the knife the Mexican had in making the assault. Greele showed a slit in the front of his coat, which was alleged to have been made by the knife of the Mexican.
The dead man is said to have had a wife and four children at Peach Springs. The man is said to have been of a quarrelsome disposition and to have been in several rows lately. The remains were brought to Kingman and buried Thursday last.
Mohave County Miner Jan. 2, 1915

Death of Lon Davis.
Hon. A. E. Davis died at his home in Pasadena, California, last Tuesday, a the age of 76 years.
Lon Davis, as he was familiarly known, was born in the city of Rochester, N. Y., and emigrated to California when but a boy. At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted in the First Cal. volunteers. This company was afterward sent to Arizona and stationed at Fort Mohave. After the close of the war Mr. Davis was mustered out of the service and at once took up the study of law, being admitted to the bar shortly afterward, For a number of years he practiced his profession in this county, and also engaged in merchandising and mining, When the writer first came to Mohave county he was District Attorney. In 1878 he was a candidate for congress as an independent, party lines not having been drawn in the state.
In the early eighties he removed to Los Angeles county and soon thereafter was elected supervisor, which office he filled for two terms.
Lon Davis was a warm friend, a loving, generous father and a citizen in whom any community would feel a pride. In Mohave county he numbers his friends of other days by the score. He leaves a wife and four chileren to mourn his loss.
The funeral was held in Los Angeles yesterday, many of the old Mohaveites living there attending the funeral. May his last rest be a peaceful one.
Mohave County Miner Jan. 23, 1915

The little child of Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Farrell died in Kingman last Saturday, death being due to pneumonia.
Mohave County Miner Feb. 6, 1915

Death of Mrs. T. L. Ayers.
Mrs. T. L. Ayers died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Schneider, in Oakland, California, on February 5, of this year.
Mrs. Ayers was one of the pioneer women of Mohave county and was a splendid type of the frontier women of forty or fifty years ago. All her early married life was spent in the mining camp of Cerbat, and where she had a host of friends. She was big hearted, amiable and one of God's own noblewomen.
Wherever she was known there will be sadness in the hearts of the people over her demise. She leaves a husband, and two children to mourn her loss.
Mohave County Miner Feb. 13, 1915

Mrs. Etta Maria Pearce, aged 65 years, died at the home of her son, J. W. Porter, in Kingmnn, last Saturday, death being due to appoplexy. Mrs. Pearce had lived in this county many years and had many friends that will regret her demise. The funeral was held from her late residence, the remains being followed to the grave by many mourning friends and acquaintances.
Mohave County Miner Feb. 20, 1915

Mrs. John Kravania, divorced wife of John Kravania, died several days ago in Los Angeles.
Mohave County Miner Feb. 27, 1915

Awful Suicide.
Last Tuesday afternoon an unknown man deliberately committed suicide, at Kasper siding, by walking onto the track in front of west bound passenger train No. 1, folding his arms and awaiting the awful death under the wheels of the onrushing train. His body was horribly mangled before the train could be brought to a standstill.
Coroner Cohenour was called to hold an inquisition, but could find nothing on the body that would lead to his identity. He was apparently about 35 years of age and a laborer. The man had applied to the sheep camp for work, but the manager had nothing for him and he went away quite despondent. There is a bridge near the camp and the man walked over to the railroad and was walking onto the bridge when one of the men called to him that a train was coming and to not go upon the bridge. He paid no heed but walked across and when on the other side suddenly straightened up, folded his arms and awaited death.
Mohave County Miner Mar. 6, 1915

Pioneer Passes Over the Divide
J. H. Johnson, Discoverer of Mohave County Mines Called by Death
Last Monday evening, at Kingman, there died another of those old pioneers who blazed the trail for our present advance civilization J. H. Johnson.
J. H. Johnson was born in Fleming county, Kentucky in the year 1840, and was raised to manhood on his father's farm. When the civil war broke out he and his father and brother enlisted in the 116 Kentucky infantry, later retaliating in the 4th Ohio Cavalry, serving from 1862 to the close of the war. He marched with Sherman on his famous raid through Georgia and saw more than the usual amount of fighting that comes to the individual soldier.
After the war he returned to Kentucky, remaining on the old farm two years, and then drifted to the Kansas frontier, going from that state to California in 1870. Mining attracted him to the northern California counties, but in 1872 he came to Mohave county, settling in Cerbat, which at that time was the County seat of this county. After prospecting and mining through the Cerbat and Wallapai ranges for several years. he eventually settled down at Oak Creek, a few miles from the present. town of Kingman. There he engaged in cattle raising and gardening.
He was the discoverer of the C. 0. D. mine, one of the famous base metal mines of the county, and was also the discoverer of the Music mountain mines, as well as having had an important part in the opening of the Wallapai mountain mines. The O'Fallon and IXL were also properties of his discovery.
In the political history of this county he played an important part, having been elected supervisors in 1886 and served two years. In 1894 he was again elected supervisor serving two years, and was again elected in 1900, serving a four-year term as chairman of the board.
He was ever a warm-hearted man, having no enemy on earth, treating all men with the greatest consideration, ever ready to help the needy, honest and conscientious in all his dealings with his fellow man, he can well go to his eternal reward with the consciousness that his life on earth was well spent.
Mohave county and its many old time citizens will mourn the loss of each and every one of these old pioneers when they bid farewell to earth, and hope and pray that they will meet a just reward when they appear before the eternal tribunal of of their creator.
Mr. Johnson left a large number of relatives to mourn his death. O. D., Greely. and Will Clack, nephews, and Mrs. Walter Casteel, a niece, reside in Kingman; a brother resides in Western Texas, and many other relatives reside in Kansas and Kentucky. For many years past he resided at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Casteel, from whose home the funeral took place last Wednesday afternoon, under the auspices of the local members of the G. A. R., and an immense number of old friends and acquaintances followed the remains to the grave.
Mohave County Miner Mar. 13, 1915

Sudden Death of W. D. McCrlght.
W. D. McCright was found dead in his room at the Brunswick hotel, last Sunday morning, death coming without warning. He had evidently arisen at the usual hour and was making his morning ablutions when the grim terror called. Not making his appearance at the usual hour Mr. Miller went to his room and found him lying on the floor, dead, with a towel in his hands.
Mr. McCright had come to Kingman about two years ago and had made his home at the Brunswick. He usually arose about seven o'clock and, after bathing, went to breakfast and then whiled away the day reading and conversing with old time friends. His fund of anecdote and knowledge of large areas of the Pacific coast brought about him many people and gave him a wide acquaintance.
W. D. McCright came to Arizona from Calitornia about the year 1874 and settled in Signal, where he resided the past forty years. He 'was the owner of a large part of the mining property known as the McCracken mines, and a few years ago received quite a sum of money as part payment on these properties. He also is an owner in the property now being exploited by Chris Vogt. He war one of those big hearted men that the west builds up a expands and was known and liked by everybody with whom he came in contact. Among these old time friends and acquaintances his death will cause regret and pain.
W. D. McDright was aged about 73 years at the time of his death. He was born in Pennsylvania, and in early life drifted to the PaDific coast, where he spent the past fifty years.
No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral, those having the remains in charge awaiting information from possible relatives or friends. It understood to have been his wish that his body be taken to Los Angeles and there buried.
Mohave County Miner Mar. 13, 1915

J. W. Jenkins, in point of service, the oldest employee of the Union Basin Mining Company, died, Sunday evening, of tubercular-pneumonia, at his residence in Oro Plata Gulch, following a brief illness. The body was removed to Kingman, Monday afternoon, and burial services were read at the grave, in the Kingman cemetary. Mr. Jenkins is survived by a wife and four young children, to whom is ex tended, the sincere sympathy of many friends deceased endeared himself to, during a residence in Golconda, of more than five years.
Mohave County Miner Apr. 24, 1915

George R. Gooding Dead.
The hundreds of friends of George R. Gooding in this county will learn of his death in Turlock, California, on the 25th of this month, with extreme regret. Mr. Gooding resided in Kingman many years as agent of the Santa Fe at this station. He was an excellent railroader, a good friend, a kind husband and father. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his loss.
Mohave County Miner May 1, 1915

Joe Archambeau, one of the best known business men of Prescott, was accidently killed in the mountains while hunting mountain lions. He had been caught out after dark and in going through what is known as Smith Canyon his horse fell over some rocks, precipitating him to the ground with such force that it is thought he became unconscious, and while in that condition his head and face was lying in a pool of water. Death is attributed to drowning. Some years ago a partner with Archambeau, at Ash Fork, committed suicide on account of illness and business reverses.
Mohave County Miner May 1, 1915

Bill Fitch's Body Found.
Last Wednesday Sheriff Lane received a letter from a surveyor in the employ of the government, who is located at or near Burn's ranch, over in the Blue Ridge range, announcing that he had found the remains of a man, about three miles southwest of that place.Thursday Coroner Cohenour, accompanied by M. G. Wagner, Osa Walker and undertaker C. R. Van Marter went out to make an investigation of the remains. They got back to Kingman about twelve o'clock Thursday night.
They found the remains in a deep canyon, and while the bones were somewhat scattered they were nearly all recovered. Nearly all the camp equipment of a prospector was found, but the blankets and canvas had rotted away. On the kyax was cut the initials W. H. F., as was also on the tool bag. Three canteens were found, one filled with water.
W. H. (Bill) Fitch disappeared from Burns' ranch in August, 1905, and when his burros returned a month afterward Mr. Walker, who was living at that ranch at the time, concluded that something had happened to Fitch, He made a search, but was unable to discover any trace of him. He then reported the matter to the authorities and George Hanson was sent out to make a systematic search. Nothing was found, and the disappearance of Fitch was a mystery until the finding of his remain in the lonely canyon clears it up. Mr. Walker and the others of the party are of the opinion that Fitch became dispondent and committed suicide, although it is also probable that he got into this canyon and became ill and died a natural death.
Bill Fitch was known to all old timers of the county. He was one of the most persistent prospectors of the old school and spent the past twenty-five years searching the hills of Mohave county for gold. He came here from California, where he mined in the placer and quartz mines. He was a native of the State of New York, but came west when a young man. He was aged about 73 years at the time of his death. When he was leaving Mr.
Walker's place, prior to his death, he stated that he had been working on some mining claims and had taken his last money to buy provision for this trip, and that it was hard for a man 73 years old to be in his fix. He was rather blue over the prospect, as he did not want to become a county charge. Mr. Walker takes it from this conversation that he was then contemplating the destruction of himself.
Fitch was a splendid fellow, a perfect specimen of man, and one of the most genial men we ever knew,
The remains were brought to Kingman and will be buried in the Kingman cemetery.
Mohave County Miner May 8, 1915

Pat. Torley Dies From Operation.
Patrick Torley, who has been mining in this county for some time, died in Los Angeles a few days ago, after an operation. He had been ill for some time and was advised that he would have to submit to an operation before his health would improve. Evidently the operation was too severe for his poor physical condition to withstand. He left three wills, but nothing is known here who the benficiaries are, although it is probable that sisters and brothers in Ireland will receive his estate, which amounts to several thousand dollars.
About a year ago Torley was extensively advertised for by a mining company operating in the Couer d'Alene country of Idaho, for the purpose of securing stock held by him in the company. It appears that he had worked for the company a number of years ago, but when the company shut down operation it had no funds to pay off the men. Two or three of them took stock at five per share for the debt and then went away and forgot the transaction. Torley had something over 4,000 shares of this stock and was offered 1.56$ per share for it, but only sold 1200$ worth, retaining balance. This stock is now left to estate and is considered to be worth about 2$ per share.
Mohave County Miner June 5, 1915

E. J. Poulin, who came to Kingman about two years ago with his wife, a sufferer of the White Plague, died at Spokane, Washington, on the 2d of June. He and the wife had been separated, but agreed to meet in Spokane. They got there on June second, which, by the way, was Paulin's birthday, he being aged 36 years. Death came to him that night.
Mohave County Miner June 12, 1915

Patrick Clark, familiarly known as "Patsy" Clark, died at his home in Spokane, Washington, a few days ago. He was one of the best known figures in the mining game of the northwestern states and was heavily interested in Goldfield and Manhattan, Nevada mines. His death will be a heavy loss to the mining country.
Mohave County Miner June 12, 1915

Death of Little Child.
Last Wednesday afternoon, Irving, the four-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Whitney, died at the home of his parents after an operation for appendicitis had been performed. The little fellow was too delicate to stand the shock of the operation.
The funeral took place from the Catholic church Thursday afternoon, a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives following the little form to its last resting place.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitney have the heartfelt sympathy of the people of Kingman in their great loss.
Mohave County Miner July 3, 1915

Russ. H. Warner, who was well known to people in this county as a traveling man, died at his home near Phenix Thursday morning last, death being due to heart failure. He was an enthusiastic member of Pacific coast gun clubs and was one of the most expert trap shooters in the country. He was an amiable fellow and all who knew him will sincerely regret his death
Mohave County Miner July 3, 1915

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