1910-1919 Fremont County Wyoming Obituaries

1910 thru 1919

FREMONT COUNTY OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES

September 22, 1911 - The Wyoming State Journal

ROBINSON - William N. Robinson

William N. Robinson died at his home on the Little Popo Agie last Saturday morning at 6 o'clock after having suffered from rheumatism for more than 20 years. Although badly drawn and crippled he was ever cheerful and though he had to be carried about he never complained. He was born in Adams County, Nebraska on Jan. 12, 1876. At the age of 11 he was stricken with rheumatism and never saw a well day after that.

He is survived by his mother Mary E. Robinson, his sisters, Mrs. I. N. Burnett and Mrs Charles Oldham reside here and Mrs. Ira Redding at Mullen, Neb. and his brothers George I. and Alexander Robinson reside here. He was indeed fortunate in having loving hands to care for him through his long affliction.

He was buried from the Catholic church at 9 o'clock Monday morning, Rev. Father Keller conducting the services. Interment in the Oddfellows cemetery followed.

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September 29, 1911 - The Wyoming State Journal

YOUNG - John S. Young

John S. Young was born in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, on March 3rd, 1823 and died at the home of his son, D. K. Young near Lander, September 26th, 1911.

Mr. Young came from Pennsylvania with his parents to Ohio when, but 4 years of age. In 1849 he moved to Illinois where he was married to Amanda Longnecker in 1853. To this union there were born nine children. Seven sons and two daughters, of whom four sons. Dan K., Rufus L., Grant, Edwin A. and one daughter, Mrs. Ellen Cooksey, with his wife, survive him.

Mr. Young was severely crippled by a fall from a building in 18(8)6 and has been feeble since that time.

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October 6, 1911 - The Wyoming State Journal

SMITH - Dr. C. K. Smith

Dr. C. K. Smith died of heart disease quite suddenly at his home at Fort Washakie last Friday morning. For some time he had known the weak condition of his heart but had been in his usual health. The body was brought to Lander on Sunday and lay in state at the Masonic hall where Hugh de Payen Commandery K. T. had charge. On Monday the body was taken to Denver for burial.

Dr. Smith was 50 years of age and had been physican at the Agency for seven years. He was greatly beloved for his kindly, charitable character and stood high in the esteem of the people as a physican.

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October 6, 1911 - The Wyoming State Journal

TROSPER - Mrs. Minnie Trosper

One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in this community for a long time was that of Mrs. Henry Trosper who passed away at 2 o'clock Thursday morning. She had given birth to twin boys, only one of whom survives. Three other small children are left motherless by her death.

She was but 30 years of age and was the daughter of Mrs. A. P. Battrum of this city, her maiden name being Minnie Clark.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

All members of the Women of Woodcraft are asked to meet at Odd Fellows hall at 1:30 p.m. Saturday to attend the funeral, Mrs. Trosper having been for years an esteemed member of the order.

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November 10, 1911 - The Wyoming State Journal

HIMMELSBACH - Joseph Himmelsbach

Joseph Himmelsbach, one of the earliest settlers in this section died Saturday morning at 3 o'clock at his ranch home fifteen miles south of Lander. He was in his 85th year and had been in failing health for some time. He came to America from Germany in 1849 and in 1869 came to South Pass.

Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday at 1 o'clock by Father Keller, interment taking place later in the Oddfellows' cemetery.

His aged wife still surviives him and the Giessler brothers are nephews.

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November 17, 1911 - The Wyoming State Journal

LEEDY - Mrs. Rose O'Neal Leedy

Death of Mrs. Rose O'Neal Leedy The remains of Mrs. Rose O'Neal Leddy were brought from Hudson Sunday evening, and taken to the Odd Fellows' Hall, where the body laid in state in charge of the Women of Woodcraft, until the funeral on Wednesday afternoon.

The funeral held at the Hall was conducted by Rev. Frank Barrett and the Women of Woodcraft, of which the deceased was a member, the order completing their impressive funeral service at the grave.

The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Lander, many of the friends not being able to get entrance into the Hall, and the cortege which followed the remains to the cemetery was one of the largest and most impressive seen in years.

Many beautiful floral offerings were sent by the orders and friends, those given by the Rebekahs, Women of Woodcraft and the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Hudson being especially beautiful.

Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. William O'Neal of Portland, Oregon, father and mother of the deceased, and Robert B. Leedy of Neosha Falls, Kans. father of the bereaved husband.

The following excerpt in the obituary as published in the Hudson Miner, will show the esteem in which Mrs. Leedy was held in what was her home town.

"A little more than a year ago she was led to the alter and became the wife of O. W. Leedy, of this place, whom she leaves with a five months old daughter to mourn the passing of an excellent wife, helpmate and mother.

Mrs. Leedy's illness was of short duration, on Halloween night she fell while giving a party and from the injury then received she never recovered But few knew she was seriously ill and that makes her sudden death all the more hard to bear.

Raised in Wyoming, she was one of its fairest flowers. Here she grew to womanhood, was married and became a mother and helped to brighten life's pathway for others. Here she and Oliver had established a comfortable home and planned for a long useful life but Death-inexorable Death-loves a light that shines, and she has gone to sleep that long sleep that knows no waking except in the land where Christ teaches that "all tears shall be wiped away." Here her lovely form will be laid away tenderly in its last resting place with its curtains of fadeless green."

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January 12, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

BAYERS - Celia Bayers

The news of the sad death of Celia Bayers, the twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bayers of South Pass, was received in Lander the fore part of the week. The child died Monday afternoon from an epidemic, after a brief illness. Dr. Schepp was called to conduct the funeral services Wednesday, and made a very consoling address. Celia was well known in Lander as well as South Pass and other points along the line, and was a general favorite with all who knew her. The family have the deepest sympathy of all in their deep sorrow.

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March 1, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

LANGLOIS - George Langlois

Another Old Timer Gone over the Range

George Langlois, better known as "French George, " died at the home of Ed. Stelzner. He was one of the pioneers of this section, and was a Canadian who caught the Colorado fever during the Pike's Peak boom. For a number of years he had a ranch on Cherry creek, near Denver before it grew into a city.

In '69 Langlois joined in the rush to the South Pass district in Fremont county. For a number of years he engaged in the freighting business, and then settled down on a ranch on Beaver creek, near Lewiston, where he ran a bunch of horses. During the last twenty-five years he has been associated in business with Stelzner for the greater part of the time, and has lived at his place since old age compelled him to retire from active work.

At the time of his death Langlois was nearly eight-two years of age. Interment was made in the Lander cemetery, the pall bearers being Chas. T. Wolf, Henry Myering, John Sandler, E. F. Cheney, Dan Young and Harry Garrett.

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March 8, 1912 - The Lander State Journal

AVERY - Jeremiah Avery

Mr. Avery Dies at Milford

Jeremiah Avery, aged 63 years, died suddenly at his home at Milford of heart failure, Tuesday morning. Mr. Avery came into the Lander country some three years ago from the east. He has had charge of the Smith & Sherlcok ranch at Milford. A wife and four children are left to mourn the loss of a faithful husband and loving father. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church today, Rev. Mr. Wright officiating.

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March 29, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

POGUE - Mrs. Warren Pogue

Funeral of Mrs. Warren Pogue

Mrs. Warren Pogue died last Sunday, March 24, after an illness of two weeks, following the birth of a daughter, March 9th. Every effort was made for her recovery, but without avail. The young mother leaves the infant child and a son Jack, two years old. The bereaved husband and father will have the help of his mother and father's family in caring for the little ones.

Mrs. Warren Pogue was Miss Viva May Dickinson and a Wyoming girl, having lived in girlhood mainly at Rawlins. After their marriage in 1908 the family lived at Lander.

The funeral was conducted from the Pogue family residence on the South side, Tuesday afternoon, and interrment was made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.

The large concourse of neighbors and friends was expressive of the general sympathy with the sorrowing relatives.

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May 3, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

YOUNG - Amanda Longnecker Young

In Memoriam

Amanda Longnecker was born at Marieta, Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb 31, 1831, and at the time of her death was 81 years, 2 mo. and 14 days old.

She was married at Robinson, Ill., to John S. Young, May 20, 1853, and to their union nine children were born, of whom four are dead. Henry W. Young died at the age of 36, and Iola M. Spry at 29, George and Benjimen were twins and lived but three days. The living are D. K. Young, Grant Young and E. A. Young of Lander, R. L. Young of Lenore, Wyo. and Mrs. Cathern Ella Cooksey of Hill City, Kansas.

They lived at Robinson, Ill., till 1853 when they moved to Richland County Wis., and at that place both Mr. and Mrs. young joined the United Brethern church in 1862.

In 1869 they moved to Spring Valley, Minn., where they lived till 1880, when they moved to Red Cloud, Neb.

In 1885 they took up a homestead in Kansas, and in 1891 moved back to Red Cloud, Neb., living there till Nov. 1901, when they sold their home and came to Wyoming, since then making their home with D. K. Young on North Fork.

Mrs. Young was a sister of the famous Joel Longnecker, who at the time of the Dr. Cronin murder in Chicago, was State Attorney for Illinois.

Amanda Young passed to her last resting place on April 27th at 8 a.m., from cancer of which she had only suffered a few months.

The funeral took place from the Baptist church on April 29th and the remains were layed to rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.

Grandma was in morning at the time of her death, and was buried in a beautiful black shroud trimmed in crepe having buried her husband on Sept. 20, 1911. He dying from cancer of the stomach at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 17 days.

She knew her end had come, and passed peacefully away with all her children present except one daughter of Hill City, Kansas.

The floral offerings were many and beautiful.

Do not weep for grandma, she is going home to live with Jesus, where pain and suffering are no more, for she was ready to be offered and the time of her departure was at hand; she had fought a good fight, had finished her course, had lived in faith, henceforth threre is laid up for her a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give her.

After the toil and turmoil;

After the strife is past;

Cometh the peace God giveth,

Cometh sweet rest at last.

Mrs. J. S. H.

(note: Feb. 31, 1831 was the date listed in paper as birthdate but must be Feb. 13 as listed below )

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May 3, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

YOUNG - Mrs. J. S. Young

Mrs. J. S. Young died at the home of her son, Daniel Young, on Apr. 27, 1912, at the ripe old age of 81 years, 2 months and 14 days, having been born on Feb 13, 1831. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church on Monday afternoon at 3 P. M., and were conducted by the pastor. The remains were laid beside those of her husband, who had preceded her to the other world by only a few months. Mrs. Young was the mother of seven children, four sons and one daughter now living. The sons were all present at the bedside of their mother when life passed away, but the daughter who lives in Kansas, could not be present. The deceased for many years was a member of the Baptist church in Minnesota, and was a christian woman much beloved by all who knew her. The children have the sympany of all in the irreparable loss of their mother.

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May 10, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

HUDSON - Dean Hudson

Dean Hudson, the twelve-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hudson died very suddenly last Saturday from either intestal trouble or heart trouble, the child having been subject to heart trouble since his birth. Fifteen minutes before his death he walked across the room, when he began to vomit, and in a few minutes passed away.

Dean was in the 6th grade, and was well liked by his teachers and class mates, whose floral offering was noticeable among the many sent by friends and neighbors.

The funeral took place from the Episcopal church on Wenesday afternoon, and was very largely attended.

The uncertainty of life is always brought vividly to our minds when a young and promising life is taken by remorseless death, and our sincere offers of sympathy and condolence to the sorrowing parents can do little in alleviating their grief.

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June 28, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

CANDLISH - James Candlish

Killed by Lightening

James Candlish, a young man twenty years old was killed by lightning on Monday afternoon, in the St. John pasture adjoining Lander. He was getting his horse, preparatory to going to his old home at Rawlins to spend the Fourth, when the flash of lightning came, instantly killing him and the animal he was on. The remains were taken to Rawlins for interment, and were accompanied by his brother-in-law, Mr. Snyder, and half brother, Harry Evans.

The Candlish family came to Lander a couple of years ago for the health of Candlish, Sr., who died last September of cancer, and the mother of the young man but recently went to Rawlins on a visit.

Jim Candlish was a young man who was very well liked by the young people about town, with whom he was a general favorite, and while not so well known among his elders, bore a good reputaion for honesty and industry. The mother and other relatives have the sympathy of the people of Lander and vicinity.

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July 12, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

SCHLEINING - Fred Schleining

"Bismark" Is Dead

Fred Schleining died suddenly Monday noon of heart failure. He was eating dinner at his home in South Lander, when his head suddenly fell forward and he died within a short time without regaining consciousness.

The deceased, who was better known to the many people who knew him as "Bismark," was 55 years of age, and came to this country from Germany in 1887, when 24 years of age. He had served one year in the artillery before coming to America and had spent several years steamboating.

On arriving in America he first located at Rapid City, S. D., and than at Hill City, before moving to Lander.

Here Mr. Schleining had acquired considerable property, and was worth in the neighborhood of $30,000. His interests were in ranch property adjoining Lander and Hudson and in ditch stock. He left no will, and his nearest relative is Ernest Schlining of Rapid City, who with his wife and son arrived in Lander on Tuesday evening. The nearest relatives of the deceased in Germany are two nieces.

The funeral did not take place until Thursday, it being necessary to get a casket from Denver large enough for the body. The services were conducted by Dr. Schepp of the Episcopal church.

The pall bearers were Messrs. Hennecker, Buckley, Fisher, Tighe, Thompson, Seaver and Beck.

The Lander Club was represented by a car, in which rode President Smith, E. H. Fourt, Bert Harris, J.H. Sharp, E.W. Ha--worth, and Park C. Hays.

"Bismark," like all mortals, had his grievous faults and his sterling qualities as well. The good in him made him many close friends, who will long miss him. He will be greatly missed in the Commerial Club, where he was a valued member.

The remains were interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery.

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July 19, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

ADAMS - Milton F. Adams

Milton F. Adams was born Sept. 10th, 1850, in Knoxville, Ill., and died July 13th, 1912, at Lander, Wyomiing, aged 61 years, 10 months and 13 days.

He was married March 5th, 1875, to Miss Kitty Williams of Laclede, Mo. Of this mariage ten children were born, five boys and five girls. All the children are living except the youngest, boy of five months who died in nineteen hundred.

The funeral services at which the family were present with many sympathizing friends, was held Monday, July 15th., from the First Mehodist Episcopal Church in charge of the pastor, Rev. Cyrus A. Wright. The Odd Fellows Order, of which Mr. Adams was a member, attended in a body and at the cemetery in addition to the regular church services the Order conducted their beautiful service.

Mr. Adams has been in poor health since it was necessary for him to have one of his limbs amputated some year or so ago. The immediate cause of his death was paralysis. The sympathy of the community goes out to the sorrowing family.

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July 19, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

HOLTCAMP - Joseph Holtcamp

Joseph Holtcamp, a young man 22 years of age, died at the G. J. States place on Saturday morning of spinal meningitis, after a very short illness.

A brother from Riverton and sister from Inez, Wyoming, came here to receive the remains, which were taken to Mexico, Mo., where the mother lives, for interment on Tuesday morning. The funeral was conducted from Middlegauff's Undertaking Parlors.

Those who knew the young man during his life time thought much of his honor and integrity, especially his employers, and all will sympathize with the mother, brother and sister in the loss of their son and brother.

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July 19, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

RAPP - Mrs. May O. Rapp

Mrs. May O. Rapp, wife of Carl E. Rapp, died of quick consumption in Lander on last Saturday evening at 9 P.M., at the age of 27 years. The remains were taken to Red Oak, Iowa, Tuesday morning by the husband and father for interment.

The deceased had lived in Lander about one year with her husband and nineteen months old child, also father and mother, brothers and sisters.

The family were here for her health, and intended going to the Boyd place, about 18 miles from Dubois, to spend the summer, but the faithful care of all the loved ones could not prolong the life of this woman in the prime of life.

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July 19, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

GOFF -

Mrs. Goff, who lived near Kinnear on Wind River died of dropsy last Friday, and was buried on Sunday near home. The deceased leaves a husband and five children to mourn a mother's care and wife's affection.

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August 2, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

HAYES - Cameron Hayes

Cameron Hays Drowned

Cameron Hayes, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Park C. Hayes, was drowned in North Fork Sunday afternoon. In company with Harold Parks and Dwyer Hayes he had gone driving that afternoon. While out the boys went swimming. Cameron had been in the water but a short time when he pushed out into the center of a large pool with a swirling undercurrent. He could not swim well and the water was too strong for him. The other boys tried to aid him but could not. T. H. Hood and Jess Fields who were fishing nearby were on the scene within ten minutes. Hood tried diving for the body but injured a leg on the rocks in the attempt and had difficulty in getting out himself. The accident occured in a pool on North Fork just west of the bridge on Charlie Wolf's ranch, about four miles from Lander. The water there was about tourteen feet deep. After help had been secured from town the body was recovered within a few hours after the catastrophe.

The remains accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. S. Connant Parks and Fred S. Lee, were taken to Tekamah Nebr., the former home of the parents and the interment took place yesterday. On Monday evening the last services conducted by the Rev. Mr. Baker were held at the Hayes home in Lander when the sorrowing friends gathered to pay their last respects to the boy who had left them.

Cameron Hayes was born August 29, 1896, at Oakland, Nebr. For the last several years he has lived in Lander with his parents. He was a member of the 1914 high school class. During the summer vacation he had been working on the State Journal. Cameron was a bright, studious boy who gave every promise of a successful life. But the call came. In their hour of bereavement Mr. and Mrs. Hayes have the sympathy of the entire community.

A Personal Sketch

Cameron Hays was a popular youth of the community and active in the things of interest. His life since childhood has been in Lander where he was a leader in many lines of youthful enterprise.

He was a member of the High School class of 1914 and held in high regard by his teachers and fellow students. He was a member of the Congregational Church and Sunday School where he was present Sunday morning a few hours before he changed to the unseen realm and with the other members of his father's family participated in the worship and Lord's supper.

His tragic and seemingly untimely death removes from among us a youth full of health, strength and promise of usefulness.

The Providence that directs life and all creation is beyond our comprehension, but if we regard the transition as a part of God's loving plan for his children and a birth into a larger life, rather than an evil to be dreaded, the matter of when and how the transition is accomplished is not of so great importance.

The loving sympathy of the wide circle of friends was expressed in every possible way and the whole sad event has drawn the public heart upward.

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August 9, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

HAYS - Cameron Hays

The last funeral services for Cameron Hays were held in Tekamah, Nebr., Thursday afternoon at three o'clock, at the old home of the Cameron family; where Cameron so often visited and lived at different times in his uncle's family; and where he had endeared himself to the hearts of all who knew him, as he did here in his home town.

A large gathering of people attended, anxious to grasp the hands of their friends, the bereaved parents and brothers, and to take a last look at the face of the boy they loved. The day was an ideal one and the services were held in the yard, under the beautiful old trees, waving gently in the breeze; the birds carroling sweetly; the casket covered with the exquisite floral offerings from a host of sympathetic friends.

All was peaceful and quiet and all nature, which the lad loved so deeply, seemed to pay silent tribute. The strains of sweet music rendered by a quartette, came softly from the old home, then the psalm "The Lord is my Shepherd" was read, and a few fitting words of comfort and sympathy were spoken by the minister, Rev. Williams, followed by a short biography of the deceased. The interment took place in the restful old family cemetery, where admids't the flowers, and the soothing everlasting requiem of nature, we know the dearly beloved son, brother, relative and friend is at rest.

"Requiescat in Pace." C. H. P.

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LAMB - Zeno Lamb

Zeno Lamb died Friday in Lander. The Funeral was held Sunday at the Baptist church of which deceased was a member. Interment was made in the Lander cemetery.

Mr. Lamb was born Feb. 1, 1847 in Indiana. In 1868 he was married to Miss Mary Oxley and they moved to Dixon, Wyoming where they lived for some twenty years. Of this marriage there were born nine children, of whom survive him: - Miss Elsie, Lynn, Ray, and Henry Lamb and Mrs. Rosa Fergeson of Lander, J. W. Lamb and Miss Effie Lamb of Phoenix, Ariz, and Mrs. Emma Davidson of Baggs, Wyoming. In 1901 Mrs. Mary Lamb died and later Mr. Lamb moved to Lander. Two years ago he was married again to Mrs. Josephine Welch of Lander, who, with the children, is left to mourn the loss of a faithful husband and father.

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August 23, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

CANDLISH - Mrs. Candlish

Mrs. Candlish Dies in Rawlins

Mrs. Candlish, mother of James Candlish who was killed by lightning on June 24, died in Rawlins Thursday of heart failure. The aged mother had never recovered from the shock of her son's death which is said to have been the immediate cause of her sudden death.

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August 30, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

CANDLISH - Mrs. James Candlish

Mrs. Candlish Dies

About 2 o'clock this evening Mrs. James Candlish died very suddenly at her residence here. Death came as a surprise as the deceased had been around just a short time before her death.

Death was caused by grief over the loss of her son Jimmie, which occured recently and the death of her husband about a year ago.

Mrs. Candlish has lived in this city for many years and she has many warm friends here as well as in various other cities of the state who will sincerely mourn her death - Rawlins Republican.

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September 13, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

ROBERTS - Mrs. Arthur Roberts

Mrs. Arthur Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers of Hudson, Wyo., died on Monday at her home on upper North Fork of paralysis, at the age of 43 years. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Episcopal church, by the Rev. John Roberts, assisted by Archdeacon Dray. The Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge of Hudson and Lander had charge of the funeral. Many beautiful floral offerings were sent by friends of the deceased.

Besides a father and mother and numerous other relatives, Mrs. Roberts leaves a husband and two children, a daughter 16 years of age and a son 14 years old, to mourn her death.

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October 11, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

O'DONNELL - Peter F. O'Donnell

Peter F. O'Donnell died Sunday morning at his home in Lander. The end was unexpected altho for some time he had been a sufferer from consumption. Rev. Father Keavey conducted the final exercises at the I. O. O. F. Hall on Wednesday morning and interment was made in the Eagle's cemetery.

Eight years ago he came to Lander to work on the Mountaineer. Since that time he has been employed on the Lander papers as a printer. He had learned his trade in a New York print shop in which city he was born forty-two years ago. When he first came west he worked on daily papers in Denver and Cheyenne. Peter F. O'Donnell was one of the best printers who ever worked in Wyoming. A quiet unassuming fellow he leaves behind him many friends. He had been a member of the typographical union for many years, holding his last card out of Cheyenne. He was a member of the local order of Eagles and of the Catholic church. Surviving him he leaves a widow and a mother who lives in New York.

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November 15, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

COFFIN - Bert R. Coffin

The people generally in Lander were grieved on Tuesday morning at the news of the death of Bert R. Coffin, and altho the trasition had been expected for some time, it was none the less heard with profound regret by our people. The remains were viewed at the house by the many friends of the family on Thursday afternoon, after which they were taken to the Methodist Church, which was crowded by friends to hear the sermon by Rev. Butler, and the special music by the choir. The Woodmen and Woodcraft attended in a body and at the cemetery the services were conducted by the Woodmen.

Bert R. Coffin was born December 19, 1873 in Wanbeak, Iowa, and graduated from the High School and afterward attended Coe College at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In 1901 he was united in marriage to Mary A. Calhoun. To this union there were born four children, two of which died in infancy. In 1905 he moved with his family to Casper, Wyoming, and the folowing year to Lander. He leaves beside his wife two daughters, Dorothy and Elmira, his father and aged grandmother in Belle Plain, Iowa, and three sisters Mrs. A. C. Myers, Huron, S. Dak. Mrs. L. P. Hilton, Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Geo. W. Voss, Lincoln, Nebraska.

At the age of sixteen he was brought to Christ in a series of revival meeting held in the Methodist Church. Since that time he has been a Zealous worker in that church and has led a faithful Christian life.

He bore his long illness with patient cheerfulness and up to the very last was keenly interested in the welfare of the town, his church, and his home. He lingered until about two o'clock Tuesday morning, November 12th. when he peacefully breathed his last. The home is bereft of the loving husband and kind father, the church of one of its strongest and most useful members, and the community of one of its best citizens.

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December 27, 1912 - The Wyoming State Journal

RHEIN - Mrs. Rebecca Rhein

Funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Rebecca Rhein were held in Burlington, Iowa, on the afternoon of Wednesday of last week. The Episcopal ritual ceremony was said by the pastor of Christ church of which she was a member. The burial was at Aspen Grove cemetery and was private.

For sixty years Mrs. Rhein had been a resident of Burlington. Of her death the Burlington Hawk eye said:

"Mrs. Rebecca Rhein, widow of Henry R. Rhein, passed away at 11:45 o'clock last evening, after a very brief illness. Despite her advanced years, she had been enjoying almost perfect health, and seemed in her usual spirits last evening. Later she had a chill and the end came quietly and painlessly at the old home, No. 724 North Seventh street, where she had lived so many years.

Deceased was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, March 25, 1827, and came to Burlington with her husband, Henry R. Rhein, in November, 1852. The husband went to his reward January 1, 1887. Mrs. Rhein was an earnest and faithful member of Christ Episcopal church. She was a good woman, a neighbor who was held in the highest esteem by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Life brought trials and griefs and sorrows to her, as it does to all, and yet here was a singularly happy one. While she mourned a husband and a daughter she had the priceless possession of good health and the loving care and attention of two good sons: William H. Rhein, of Lander, Wyo., and County Treasurer E. Rhein here.

Her home had always been a place of peace and quiet, a source of good influences that spread over the town and that cannot be measured or estimated, and yet what is there more potent and more beneticent than the example of a long, good, wholesome, honorable life. And thus with the regrets for the death of this good woman, there will mingle the feeling of deep satisfaction, that she was granted such long life and could long be an example and a model for others.

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February 7, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

MILLER - Mrs. A. W. Miller

The Spencer, Iowa, News, of January14th, has a lengthy account of the death of Mrs. A. W. Miller, a most estimable lady of that place, and the wife of the pioneer banker in that section. The obsequies were delayed awaiting the arrival of a relative from Alexandria, Egypt.

The deceased was a sister-in-law to Mrs. Cora Miller Seaver, wife of Major E. A. Seaver of Lander, and an aunt to Mrs. Dr. Gillam of Casper, Mrs. Pearl Miller Woodruff of Shoshoni, Cliford Albert Miller, of Lander. In response to the telegram conveying the sad news of Mrs. Miller's death, Mrs. Seaver wired her condolances of sympathy to the family, but on account of her own serious illness was unable to attend the funeral, having been confined to her home by lagrippe since the New Year.

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Febuary 7, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

PELON - John Pelon

John Pelon, Pioneer Passes Away Tuesday

John Pelon, one of the old settlers of the Lander Valley, died Sunday afternoon. A number of years ago he retired from active life, and for several years has made his home with Edward Steltzner, north of Lander. Mr. Pelon was 81 years of age and for some time past had been in a very feeble condition.

A french Canadian by birth he left Quebec while a young man and crossed to the Rocky Mountain country. He was in Colorado when the Civil War Broke out he joined Company A, Second Colorado Cavalry, and saw active service during the rebellion. In 1869 he joined the rush to South Pass, where for a number of years he was engaged in teaming. Later he located a ranch just north of Lander and one on Skull creek, where he ran a band of horses for a number of years.

While at South Pass in the early days he probably had more narrow escapes from Indians and saw more Indian fighting than any other man in camp. He seemed to bear a charmed life, and in 1870 he was with Oliver Lamoreaux on a trip from the Point of Rocks to South Pass when the Indians surrounded them and Lamoreaux was fatally shot. Pelon abandoned his horse and made into the brush, and made his escape.

John Pelon was a member of the Thos. A. McCoy Post, G.A. R. of Lander, under whose auspices the funeral was conducted. The Rev. Father Keavy performed the last funeral rites at the interment, which took place on Wednesday.

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March 14, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

JAMES - Mrs. F. E. James

Mrs. F. E. James Dead

Mrs. Mary James, beloved wife of F. E. James, died in this city on the evening of Tuesday, March 4th, 1913, from disorders incident to inflamation of the abdominal cavity. She had been in poor health for some time and her weakened condition contributed to her demise.

Mary Davidson was born near Lander on August 31, 1877, and was 35 years, 6 months and 4 days old at the time of her death. She was married to Frank E. James, and to this union three sons and a daughter were born, the latter being an infant of three months.

Deceased had a brother at Lander and a sister in Idaho. The former will arrive this evening.

The bereaved husband and children have the sincerest sympathy in their irreparable loss. - Thermopolis Record.

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CARSON - Captain Thomas G. Carson

Capt. Carson Dies at Vermont Post. Funeral at Washington

Captain Thomas G. Carson died Wednesday after a short illness at Fort Ethan Allen, near Burlington Vermont. Funeral services were held yesterday at Washington D.C., and interment made at the Arlington cemetery. A military escort accompanied Mrs. Carson and her little daughter on their sad journey.

Captain Carson was well known in Lander where his sudden death came as a shock to his many friends. He had been commander at Fort Washakie the last four years before it was abolished. His military career started at West Point where he graduated. During the Spanish War he served as a Major of a regiment of scouts and was with Major General Lawton when the latter was killed in battle. After his Phillipine service he was assigned to Fort Washakie and then transferred to Fort Leavenworth. Only recently he had been returned to his own regiment, the Eleventh cavalry.

He leaves surviving him a widow, formerly Miss Alta M. Nickerson of Lander, and a little daughter. A wire was received too late by Captain and Mrs. Nickerson for them to join their daughter before the funeral. Captain Carson was a member of the local lodge of Masons and the Burlington lodge of Eagles.

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March 21, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

DILLON - Judge Daniel Dillon

Judge Dillon Dies At His Home in St. Louis

Word was received in Lander last Saturday of the death of Daniel Dillon, Sr., in St. Louis. He was and has been for many years one of the prominent lawyers of Missouri. As a judge of the Circuit court he acquired fame as a jurist, and he was well known as a lawyer over the west.

He was the father of John Dillon, our well known local attorney who has been in St. Louis with his father for several weeks before the end came. Another son, John Dillon Jr., was for a time located at Riverton and Shoshoni.

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April 4, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

BERG - Mrs. C. A. Berg

Mrs. John Haglund's Mother Dies At Home In Chadron

Mrs. C. A. Berg, mother of Mrs. John Haglund, died at her home in Chadron Tuesday a week ago, and the funeral was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Haglund. Mrs. Berg lived in Lander for a time and had many friends in Lander; who will very much regret her demise. Of her the Chadron Chronicle said: "She was a christian lady, kind of heart and ever ready to aid and assist those whom she knew to be in need, she was a good neighbor, a loving mother and wife and her presence will be greatly missed by her large circle of friends and the relatives who will mourn her departure."

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May 16, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

MARSHALL - P. W. Marshall

Body Of "Doc" Marshall Found; Funeral Wenesday

The funeral of P. W. Marshall, best known locally as "Doc," was held from the Episcopal church in Lander yesterday, and interment was made in the Lander cemetery.

While at the Oliver Johnson sheep camp on Muskrat, south of Moneta, he wandered away on the night of May 5, and was dead when found 22 miles away, near Ted Ingraham ranch on Deer creek last Monday by Jim Forbes. He had been ill for some days before and the coroner brought in a verdict of death from exposure.

P. W. Marshall was born in England 58 years ago and received his medical education in England. He came to this country at the age of sixteen years with an Oxford degree, and served as post physician some twenty years ago and later located in Lander. He was a pharmacist, for a time in Lander and in late years had been with the sheep outfits.

The wife of the deceased now lives in California, and his daughter Mrs. Ralph Trout, is a well known lady in Lander. Mr. Trout assisted in the search for the remains. The relatives have the sympathy of the community in this sad death.

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O'NEAL - James W. O'Neal

James W. O'Neal passed away at his home at Hudson last Sunday evening after a short illness. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon under the joint auspices of the local and Hudson lodges of Odd Fellows and Woodmen, of which the deceased was a member. Rev. Keller preached the funeral sermon.

James William O'Neal was born in northern Missouri in 1857. When he was three years old his parents started with their family overland to California. On the way the father and brother were stricken and died. With the mother in charge the children were taken on to the coast where the deceased lived until 20 years old, when he came to Wyoming. Here he engaged in farming, and in 1911 he went to the coast again, returning to the state a year or so ago on the death of his daughter, Mrs. Leedy of Hudson.

The deceased had many friends in this section and all extend sympathy to the grief stricken relatives.

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CASSIDY - "Butch" Cassidy

"Butch" Cassidy Reported Killed In South America

Alfred Nard, commonly known as "Slick" Nard, whose death was reported in the Journal a couple of weeks ago, was one of the bad men in the Hole-in-the wall country twenty years ago. He was sent up from Johnson county for killing Ewing on Nowater, and after his release he left the state.

"Butch" Cassidy, for many years the pet outlaw of Fremont county, is reported to have been killed the past winter in South America. Cassidy was a bank robber and a horse thief on a big scale, and was doubtless one of the Wilcox train robbers who killed Sheriff Hazen of Converse county, north of Casper, while escaping into the Hole-in-the wall country. Sheriff Hazen was the father of Sheriff Scott Hazen of Hot Springs county, and was killed on June 5, 1899.

Cassidy wintered for a long time near where Dubois is now located and made frequent excursions into Lander. Most of his bad work has been done in Colorado. Pursuit finally became so close that he left the country and went to South America.

According to the report Cassidy and another bank robber named Kid Curry who was raised in Crook county, had joined forces in the Argentine Republic. They held up a pack train and were wounded in the fight which followed, and unable to get away Cassidy killed his companion and then himself.

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May 23, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

RICKERL - Joe Rickerl

Funeral Of Joe Rickerl Held Saturday In Lander

The funeral of Joe Rickerl was held Saturday morning from the Catholic church of which he was a member. The Rev. Father Keavey preached the funeral sermon. Interment was made in the Lander cemetery.

While only a resident of Lander for a short time, Mr. Rickerl had many friends here. He was a successful creamery operater and the patrons were his friends.

Nothing new has developed since the inquest as to the exact manner in which he met death. The evidence already gathered tends to show without question that in some manner he accidently fell from the bridge where he was fishing and was killed by the fall.

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O'NEAL - James W. O'Neal

Pioneer Passed Away With Death Of James O'Neal

James W. O'Neal, who passed away last week at Hudson, was one of the pioneer farmers and live stock raisers in the Lander valley. In 1877 he located on what is now known as the Schleuning ranch just south of town. On that and adjoining lands he developed in the vicinity, he farmed and engaged in stock raising until two years ago. Lander was only a post village when he settled in the valley and a score would have been more than all the farmers along the Popo Agie.

In 1879 Mr. O'Neal and Miss Rosina Grimmett were married. To them were born five children of whom three are are surviving, Henry O'Neal, now living at Vancouver, Wash, and George and Edna O'Neal of Lander.

Two years ago Mr. O'Neal sold his ranch on Squaw creek and left for the Pacific coast. The illness and death of his daughter, Mrs. Oliver W. Leedy of Hudson, brought the family back to Hudson, where his daughter had resided. He had served two terms as county assessor of Fremont county and his friends were those who knew him. At his death there passed away one of the pioneers who helped make the valley and whose life in his quiet way had sone much to develope our citizenship.

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June 6, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

HOISINGTON - Guy Hoisington

Guy Hoisington Dies Suddenly

Guy Hoisington died Sunday morning after two days illness of typhoid pneumonia. On Tuesday afternoon the funeral was held by the Lander Aerie of Eagles of which deceased was a social member. Interment was made in the Eagles cemetary. A widow survives him.

Guy Hoisington was a native of Iowa. He first came to South Pass city in Fremont county some twenty years ago. There he was interested in mining for many years Seven years ago he came to Lander. He was a man of generous dispostion who made and kept many friends.

The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Hoisington in her sudden bereavement.

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June 13, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

CLARK - B. W. Clark

B. W. Clark, Soldier And Mason Dies

B.W. Clark died at his home in Lander Sunday afternoon, after an illness of over five months, during which time he was a great sufferer.

The funeral was held at the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon, where the service was conducted by Rev. Butler. The remains were accompanied from the residence to the church and to the cemetery by members of the Masonic order, and at the grave the Masonic burial service was read. Members of the G.A.R. also accompanied the remains of their comrads to their last resting place.

A profusion of flowers on the casket testified to the regard in which the deceased was held by the neighbors and friends, and all sympathize very deeply with the widow and daughter in the loss of their husband and father.

Ben Clark was born February 23, 1839, at Athens, Ohio, and enlisted twice in the civil war and each time received an honorable discharge. Mr. Clark was made a Mason in November, 1864, nearly fifty years ago, at Vanceburg, Ky., and and the time of his death was a member of the lodge at Stanton, Neb., where he lived for many years.

Mr. and Mrs. Clark raised seven children to man and womanhood, and most of these children are now residing in Nebraska.

The pall bearers were Grand Army comrades and Masonic brothers and were T. H. Batte, John Truckey and Mr. Rhodes, and F. V. Marsh, W. T. Adams and E. W. Hainworth.

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June 13, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

MCAULEY - C. R. McAuley

C.R. McKauley, Brakeman Killed By Lightening

C.R. McAuley, a brakeman on the Northwestern, was killed by lightning Saturday afternoon, at the gravel pit two miles east of Riverton. The train was going at about twenty miles an hour when after a blinding flash of lightning the brakeman was missing. He had been on top the cars about six cars back from the engine. The train was stopped at once and the body found beneath a car badly mangled and burned.

After an examination by Dr. Tonkin at Riverton, the remains were brought to Lander Friday evening, and an inquest was held by Coroner Feiser and County Attorney Winslow, Engineer Spicer, who first missed McAuley, Conductor Grebe, Fireman Steve Barry and J. A. Hoffbauer, a brakeman, were examined. Dr. Starr testified as to the condition of the body and the cause of death. The coroner's jury, E. A. Earle, C. R. Wells and O. L. Middlekauff, found that death was caused by lightning. The remains were shipped to Wichita, Kansas, the former home of the deceased. The deceased was a man who had many friends in railroad circles. He belonged to the trainmen's association, and was a member of the Pocatello, Idaho, lodge of Elks.

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June 20, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

JOHNSON - Harry Johnson

Harry Johnson, Brakeman, Accidentally Killed in Yards

Harry Johnson, brakeman on the Northwestern, was accidentally killed in the local yards here Tuesday morning. The morning freight was making up its train when Johnson went between a flat car loaded with switch ties and a box car to couple the cars. Evidently the ties were pushed far enough over the end of the car to catch him between the ties and the end of the box car. His head was badly crushed and neck dislocated.

The freight was held for several hours until an examination could be made of the accident. No inquest was held. The remaines were taken to Casper and on to Ohio, where the deceased formerly lived.

For five or six months Johnson had been employed on the Casper Lander freight run. It was his first experience in railroading. He leaves a widow and young child, who reside at Casper.

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June 20, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

CAMPBELL - George Campbell

Old Timer Passes Away

George Campbell, an old time resident of Fremont county, died Saturday afternoon at Joe Lacey's place on the ceded part of the reservation. Coroner Fiser was sent for and he held an inquest there Sunday, a verdict of death from natural causes being returned.

The deceased had lived in and about Lander for a number of years. For some time he had been in an enfeebled condition and the county has taken care of him at times. The interment was made near Kinnear.

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June 27, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

HONNECKER - Martin Honnecker

Martin Honnecker Passes Away, Aged 91 Years

Martin Honnecker passed away at the home of his son, J. M. Honnecker, Saturday. He had been ill with paralysis for a short time. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Butler were held at the home Monday afternoon. Interment was made at the Borner's Garden cemetary.

Ninety one years ago Martin Honnecker was born at Baden, Germany. In 1840 he emmigrated to the United States and settled in Polk county, Missouri, near Oregon. For many years he farmed in that vicinity and later lived in town. Some four years ago he came to Lander to be with his sons.

A life long member of the German M. E. Church, his life was one of example and precept. Of sturdy stock he had been industrious and had lived to see many of the wonderful changes of the last century. Surviving him he leaves four sons, J. M., E. F., George and Albert Honnecker, all residents of Lander and vicinity.

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July 11, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

WASHAKIE - George Washakie

George Washakie Chief of Shoshones Dies

George Washakie, son of former Chief Washakie, died at his reservation home on Tuesday. The funeral was held at the Mission chapel and the burial at the Protestant cemetery at the Agency. He had been sick some fifteen days with spotted fever.

Some forty years of age George Washakie was one of the progressive Indians of his generation. As the son of the former chief he was unofficially recognized as the head of the Shoshones. His influence had been for advancement and at his death the tribe lost one of its strongest members. He left a widow and several children.

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July 11, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

GRIMMETT - Alva Grimmett

Alva Grimmett Killed on Way to Casper Celebration

Alva Grimmett was killed at the Northwestern station in Lander last Friday morning by being run over by a passsenger coach. He had started to get aboard after the train started, but slipped and fell beneath the wheels. Death was almost instantaneous, and an inquest in charge of Coroner Fiser returned a verdict of accidental death. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Orson Grimmett, and was born and raised in this community, where his death came as a shock to his many friends.

The funeral service was held Sunday at the Episcopal church, where the sermon was preached by Rev. Keller, and interment was made in the Odd Fellows' cemetery. Many beautiful flowers were sent, among them being a floral pillow by the Rock Springs Elks, in whose lodge Alva held membership.

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July 11, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

SAAL - Valentine Saal

Valentine Saal, Soldier and Expert Farmer Dies

Tuesday morning Valentine Saal passed away as the result of injuries received last week in a fall from a hay stacker. Internal injuries caused by the fall in the end brought death. The funeral was held Thursday from the Episcopal church, the Rev. Keller conducting the services. Interment was made in the local cemetery.

Valentine Saal was a German born, but at the age of 19 came to America to try his fortune. He spent some time in traveling, and then, impelled perhaps by the force of old associations, for he had served with the colors in Germany he enlisted in the regular army and was for eight years a good soldier.

Leaving the army, he for some time followed various occupations at Fort Washakie, where he had been stationed as a soldier. Later he came to Lander, where for a number of years he was employed by M. N. Baldwin in the mercantile business. Tiring of indoor life he bought a ranch south of town. As a farmer and ranchman he was very successful.

Some twenty years ago he and Miss Bertha Doeing joined their hands and fortunes. Three children, Irene, Audrey and Carl, are left to comfort the bereaved wife and mother.

As was natural to one of his active temperment and nervous energy, Mr. Saal took an active part in the work of the several lodges of which he was a member, and he will be greatly missed by them. The Woodmen of the World, with whom he had long been affiliated, had charge of the funeral. The members of Borner Grange of which he was a charter member, attended in a body.

The wife and children were left well provided for in a material way by the industry and thoughtfulness of the deceased. He carried insurance in the W. O. W. The Borner Grange will render the temporary help necessary to care for the ranch and stock.

The death of Valentine Saal was a distinct loss to the community. His energy and thoroughness made him a successful example of what one can do with our natural resources. He took an active part in public affairs and his judgment had weight. The widow and family have the sympathy of their many friends in their great bereavement.

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July 11 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

HARSH - Philip Harsh

Death of Old Pioneer of Atlantic Mining District

A fitting tribute to the life of a worthy man, was that given by the people of the mining country on last Wednesday, when the remains of Philip Harsh were laid away in the cemetery at Atlantic City. With his life's work done, and surrounded by his children and neighbors from far and near, the body of this beloved father and trustworthy neighbor was lowered to its resting place on the grand old mountain top, while his precepts and worthy example will be ever remembered.

Philip Harsh died on Monday, July 7th, at the age of 81 years, his faithful wife having preceded him in his transition by fourteen years. He had seven children, all of whom are alive and five of whom were at the funeral. Mrs. M. E. Connell of Wind River, Mrs. J. K. Demsher of Hudson, Philip Harsh, Jr., of California, Henry Harsh, Mrs. L. A. Hunt and Mrs. P. M. Gustafson of Atlantic City, and Mrs. Wm. Mactic of Casper.

The funeral was held at the old home at Atlantic, and was conducted by Rev. Keller of Lander.  A very large number of floral offerings surrounded the casket, having been sent by friends all over the state, as a mark of the respect in which they held the deceased and of their esteem for the bereaved children. Mr. Harsh was an old soldier and the bier was draped with the flag which he held so dear, and the services at the cemetery were conducted by the Masonic fraternity, of which he was an honored member. The pall bearers were old soldiers and old friends.

Acting Master Bates went from Lander with a number of Masons for the funeral, and with the assistance of the Masons there, Messrs. McGrath, Bishop, Geissler, Gustafson, Sypes, Sullivan, Griffin and Farris, the remains of their brother were laid to rest with their beautiful burial service.

Mr. Harsh was truly one of the pioneers of the South Pass mining district, where he went in 1869. In 1868 Joe Farris loaded the tools and effects of Mr. Harsh on the train at Beartown, now known as Spring Valley, in the old section of Uinta county, for shipment to Bryan, where they were taken overland by Mr. Farris and Ed Young to South Pass. Here Mr. Harris started the first blacksmith shop in that district and in succeeding years he ran a shop at old Fort Stambough and Atlantic.

It was during the early days of his life at South Pass, in the early 70's that Philip Harsh was made a Mason, in what was then the only Masonic Lodge in the Territory of Wyoming, wile Bob Morris was master. It was at his time that Joe Farris and George Bishop, two of his surviving friends were also made members of the order, wich has kept them nearer together all these years.

Mr. Harsh served over four years in the Civil War, in the Missouri Light Artillery and Hancock's Verteran Volunteers. He was in the battle of Antietam, Wilson Creek, Shiloh, Ft. Donaldson, Siege of Vicksburg and at the time of LIncoln's assassination was in Washington guarding Secretary Seward's residence.

Philip Harsh need have no fear in crossing over to ther great hereafter where all the good deeds and kind acts he has done here will be repaid a hundred told. Of such men is the Kingdom of Heaven made, and his children and friends should not grieve at his going.

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October 24, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

BENNINGER - George Benninger

Binninger's Body Found by Sheep Herder

The remains of George Benninger, oil prospector, were found Thursday by a sheepherder near Alkali Butte, some 25 miles south east of Riverton. An inquest was held by Coroner Midlekauff, Messrs. W. W. Harris, Tom Snavley and Wm. Cook acting as jurors. They identified the body, which was badly decomposed, by a watch and papers found on it. The verdict was exposure, cause unknown. A close examination did not disclose the evidence of foul play.

George Benninger disappeared from Conant creek district on the 7th of last July. Several searching parties were sent out, but without result. The body when found was on a hill side and not hidden in any manner. The supposition is that Benninger got lost, wandered away and died from exposure. So far no relative or other interested particularly in his welfare has been found. The remains were buried near where they were found.

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October 17, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

BURCH - Mrs. Rolla M. Burch

Sad Death Last Sunday of Mrs. Rolla M. Burch

Sad indeed was the passing away of Mrs. Rolla M. Burch, who died last Sunday afternoon in child birth. A young woman just on the threshold of womanhood: loved by those who knew her, she was called by the Grim Reaper, and the many who sorrowed paid their last respects yesterday afternoon to the one who had gone. The baby, a boy, was buried with her.

Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church Thursday at 2 P.M., the Rev. John Roberts, assisted by Rev. Keller conducted the services. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows' cemetery, where she was laid to rest beside the grave of her foster mother, Mrs. R. A. Morse.

Rolla M. Burch was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Daugherty. Born twenty five years ago at Lost Cabin, she was while still a baby adopted by Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Morse. She attended the Lander public school and later taught a year at the Meredith school on North Fork, after which she was for two years instructor in the Shoshoni public schools, and then returned to the Angency where for a year she lived with her foster father. In 1911 she was married to Robert J. Burch, and as a bride she returned to Lander and here she has since resided.

As a member of the Musical Rasearch Club and other local organizations she was a part of the social life of the town.

Beautiful flowers in profusion, tokens from the friends she left filled the church. Kind hearted and true, loved, honored and respected, her early demise is mourned by a host of relatives and friends, to whom the utmost sympathy is extended.

The final services were delayed that a sister, Mrs. Viola Goodwin of Portland, Oregon, might be present. She arrived Wednesday evening. Many friends from out of town attended the funeral.

The funeral services were both beautiful and impressive, special music being given.

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October 24, 1913 - The Wyoming State Journal

REMA - Ben Rema

Ben Rema Dies at Mill Creek On the Road to Hospital

Benjamin Rema of Crow Creek died Monday evening at Mill creek, while being brought in to the hospital, suffering from spinal meningitis. The attack came on last Saturday, and before a physician could be summoned on Monday he was in a serious condition. His mother, Mrs. Josaphine Rema, who has been visiting at Meadow Grove, Idaho, was telegraphed for and reached Lander last night.

The funeral was a private one and held this morning, the interment being made in the Lander cemetery.

The deceased was an industrious young man with many friends. Last March he was married to Miss Maud Carmichael and they were making their home on Crow creek. Besides the widow and mother he leaves four brothers and four sisters to mourn his loss.

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November 29, 1918 - Wyoming State Journal

JOHNSON - Mrs. Alex (Scotty) Johnson

Death of Mrs. JOHNSON

Mrs. Alex (Scotty) Johnson died Tuesday night at nine o’clock at their home on Third Street. Mrs. Johnston was taken ill with influenza about a month since, the disease bringing about premature childbirth from which she never rallied.

She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Fife, who survive her, also her husband and three small children, one little girl and two boys, a sister, Miss Mae Fife, and a brother, James.

Mr. Johnson is a prosperous sheepman and they had recently build a beautiful home on Third street which they were occupying when death so relentlessly claimed the fair mistress.

Her untimely death has cast a gloom not only over the home circle but in the business and social world where her sweet and gentle life brought sunshine and happiness to all with whom she came in contact.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 yesterday afternoon. Rev. Lewis D. Smith officiating. Interment was made beside her infant babe and sister, Mrs. Charles Souter. May God in his infinite goodness watch over the motherless babes and lift the gloom from the hearts of those who are left to mourn.

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