Ira T. SANDERS
May 21, 1902
Arizona Republican Newspaper

Readers of the Republican will remember the sad incident 
that occurred at the P & E Junction above Prescott on 
May 10, the result of which Ira T. Sanders, a brakeman 
on the S.F.P & P lost his leg and subsequently his life 
through blood poisoning.  It was impossible at the time 
to learn much of the record of Mr. Sanders, both himself 
and wife being in Prescott.  He was well known here by 
those who came in contact with the railroad men and was 
popoular and well liked by all.  But aside from his conduct 
and exemplary habits here and his faithful service on the 
railroad little was known.

It is learned now that he was not only a most estimable 
gentleman in the private walks of life, but was for many 
years a faithful soldier in the regular army, having 
served three enlistments.  He was born in Kansas City 
and April 19, 1888 he enlisted in Troop C of the Second 
Cavalry, being discharged with the best of papers 
July 18, 1891.  January 24, 1893 he enlisted in the 
Hostpial Corps, from which he ws discharged with 
excellent recommendations, April 3, 1896 and November 
12 of the same year he joined the United States 
Marine Corps.  A portion of his military service was 
in Arizona, he being stationed at Fort Huachuca for 
two years.  A little over a year ago he was married to 
Miss Gussie Hansaw, a sister of Mrs. E.H. Fredericks 
of Prescott.  Beside his wife, he leaves a father, 
brother and sister to mourn his untimely and tragic 
death.  He ws a good citizen and a patriotic soldier 
and a loving husband.