IVY BURLESON
Feb 4, 1910
Arizona Republican Newspaper

Another telegram was received from Mrs. Schoshusen yesterday 
morning containing the sad information that Ivy Burleson 
passed away at  five o'clock that morning at Prescott where 
he had been taken for treatment. Readers of this paper will 
remember that Mrs. Schoshusen was called to the Blue Bell Mine 
the first of the week upon the receipt of a telegram stating 
that Mr. Burleson was not expected to live. It was not until 
yesterday that any information regarding the nature of the 
accident was learned here.  That came in a clipping from 
one of the Prescott papers and is as follows:

"What are believed to be fatal injuries were sustained yesterday 
forenoon by Ivy Burleson, an employee of the Blue Bell Mine 
in the performance of his labors.

"He was driving a team in that camp, when one of the animals 
of a fractious temperament suddenly turned to one side while 
under headway at rapid speed, throwing him violently to the 
ground, his head striking a big rock.

"He was picked up a few minutes later and it was decided to 
take him to Meyer to the hospital, where medical aid could be 
extended him.  Immediately after being thrown off the wagon he 
lapsed into unconsciousness, and up to a late hour last night 
he had not regained his faculties.

"It is believed he has sustained a fracture of the skull, and 
his condition is reported as critical.

"everything possible is being done for him, the Blue Bell 
management giving orders that every assistance be extended 
and no cost spared to bring him around to his former self.

"Mr. Burleson bears an excellent name in that section for his 
industry and capability and much regret is expressed over the 
sad misfortune that has overtaken him. He has a wife and two 
children residing at Meyer."

Mrs. Schoshusen's telegram yesterday morning stated that Mr. 
Burleson passed away at five o'clock.  from the wire it is 
gathered that the injured man was taken from the Blue Bell 
Mine to Prescott for better treatment but to no avail.

The deceased was quite well known in Tempe and was a member 
of the Tempe A.O.U.W. Lodge.  Mr. Finch yesterday wired the 
Prescott Lodge to take charge of the funeral there today and 
Mr. Schohusen left yesterday to attend it.

The accident is a most deplorable one and Mrs. Burleson who was 
raised in Tempe, and has been a frequent visitor here with her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Schoshusen, since her marriage , and has 
the most sincere sympathy of all.


Feb 7, 1910

Henry Schohusen returned Saturday evening from Prescott to which 
place he had gone to attend the funeral of his son-in-law Ivy 
Burleson, who met his death through an accident at the Blue 
Bell Mine. Mrs. Schoshusen who went to Prescott earlier in 
the week, will be back tomorrow or the next day and will be 
accompnaied by her daughter, Edith, who was staying with the 
Burleson's at the time of the fatal accident. Mrs. Burleson 
and her two children will probalby come to Tempe in a short 
time and for the present at least, will make their home with 
Mrs. Burleson's parents.


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The funderal was conducted by the Miners' Union of which organization the deceased was a member. He was also a member of and carried insurance in the A.O.U.W. Lodge of this place. The Prescott Lodge of that order also assisted in the funeral services.  The interment was made in the Prescott Cemetery.