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Cripple Creek Morning Times 1899
DEATHS IN THE MORNING TIMES (Cripple Creek, Teller County, CO.)

The following death notices appeared in the Morning Times, Cripple Creek, 
Teller Co., Colorado from January through April in the year of 1899.  Some the 
deaths did not occur in Teller County.  The date of publication is shown prior 
to the item(s).  There is no implication that this is all that may have been 
published in these editions.

Jan 1, 1899:
Martin E. Russell fell 150 feet down the shaft of the Lafayette mine yesterday 
and was instantly killed.  His skull was crushed in like an eggshell, and his 
body was badly bruised.
Nobody saw Russell fall, but it is thought that he grew careless, as there is a 
candle burning at the station from which he fell.  He was working with his 
partner, William Boyles, at the 400-foot level, and left the breast of the 
drift to get some steel which was left at the station.  Soon after he went 
after the steel Boyles heard a cry, and, running to the shaft, he found that 
his partner had fallen down.  The boy was found lifeless at the 550-foot 
station.
Russell leaves a wife at Viroqua, Wisconsin, to which place the remains will be 
shipped.  The remains are at Woods’ parlors on Bennett avenue, awaiting the 
arrival of the coroner from Colorado Springs.

Jan 3, 1899:
Andrew Lundvink, a miner, committed suicide yesterday afternoon at 2:30 
o’clock, in Poverty gulch, by taking a dose of cyanide of potassium.
Lundvink was a Swede by birth, and came to Colorado from Gelfe, Sweden, in 
1878, arriving at Leadville, where he was employed as a miner until the Cripple 
Creek excitement, when he left Leadville and came to Cripple Creek.  He had 
been in bad health for nearly a month.  Four months ago he received $1,000 from 
his relatives, who are in Sweden, and up until about a month ago has been 
spending it with friends.
A year ago Lundvink called at the office of Fairley Bros. & Lampman and told 
them he was going to take his own life.  The authorities were notified of the 
man’s intention, and officers found him in a saloon in Poverty gulch with a 
bottle of morphine and cyanide of potassium in his pockets.
The unfortunate was a member of the Miners’ union of this city and the funeral 
will be conducted by that body.  
Lundvink was 48 years of age, and prominent amonst the Swedish people of the 
Cripple Creek district.

A Boy Murderer.
Denver, Jan. 2. – One week ago Peter Farley, from Boulder, visited Nora Fox at 
her room, 1840 Champa.  While there he met J.E. Roberts, a 19-year-old youth.  
As a result Farley’s body lies on a slab at the morgue and Roberts is charged 
with murder.  Roberts claims that he shot in self-defense.  It is believed that 
the murder was deliberate, and perpetrated in order that the woman might be 
relieved of an undesirable suitor.  The Fox woman has been arrested for 
complicity.

Jan 3, 1899:
Death in Altman.
Thomas Botting, of Altman, had a paralytic stroke about two weeks ago, from 
which he recovered.  Saturday afternoon the paralysis returned, to which he 
succumbed at 6:30 yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Botting was well and favorably known in Altman.  He leaves a wife and 
daughter to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and devoted father.  The 
body will be sent to Colorado Springs for burial this afternoon at 2 o’clock 
from Fairley & Lampman’s undertaking parlors in this city.

Jan 4, 1899:
Funeral Today. – The funeral of Andrew Lundvink, the miner who committed 
suicide Monday, is to be held from the undertaking parlors of Fairley & Lampman 
today at 2:30 o’clock under the auspices of Miners’ Union No 40, of this city.  
Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Body to Go East. – The remains of Martin Russell, who was killed on the 
Lafayette mine last Saturday, will be shipped to his brother at Viroqua, Wis., 
tonight over the Midland Terminal.

Jan 5, 1899:
Another Missed Shot. – His left arm blown off at the elbow, his frontal bone 
crushed in over the right eye until the brain is exposed, his nose almost 
entirely severed from his head, Dick Thomas lies, an unconscious, groaning, 
tossing heap of bloody flesh in the Sisters’ hospital, with scarcely a hope for 
his recovery.  On another cot lies C. Woodruff, his right hand so shattered as 
to make amputation necessary, his face black from powder burns, and filled with 
bits of rock, his left hand fractured, and his whole body more or less bruised.
>From what can be gathered from the men who were working near, it is another 
case of the kind which has raised so many little mounds in Mount Pisgah 
cemetery – drilling in an old hole which had powder in the bottom.  The men 
were sinking the shaft on the Mountain Boy, on Bull hill, and, to save a little 
time, tried to utilize an old “gun” with the usual results.  Neither has a 
family, though each has a brother in the camp.
Dick Thomas died this morning at1:30 o’clock.  The remains will be shipped to 
Wetmore,  Colo., tonight.
It is thought that Woodruff will die before daylight as he is failing fast at 
this writing.

Two Men Killed.
St. Louis, Jan. 4. – A special to the Post-Dispatch from Jefferson City, says 
that passenger train No. 10, from Kansas City to St. Louis, was derailed one 
mile west of Jefferson City at 3:30 a.m.  Engineer Charles Clawson, of 
Washington, MO., and Fireman Zoll of Sedalia, were killed.  They jumped as he 
engine plunged from the track, but the machine rolled over on them and then 
plunged into the Missouri river.  All the cares wit the exception of the rear 
Pullman left the track.

Jarvis Joslin is Dead.  
Denver, Jan. 4. – Jarvis Joslin, senior member of the firm of Joslin & Park, 
died this morning of pneumonia at his residence in this city.  He was one of 
Colorado’s pioneers, coming to this area in company with Mr. Park across the 
plains in 1866, and engaged in the jewelry business in Denver.
The funeral will be held from his late residence and will be private in 
conformity with his request.

Victor:
Inquest Not Necessary.
Coroner C.J. Hallett arrived yesterday from Colorado Springs, and investigated 
the case of J. Marvin Thomas, who died at the Sisters’ hospital yesterday 
morning as the result of drilling into powder on the Mountain Boy mine on 
Tuesday, but found an inquest not necessary.  The remains were shipped last 
night to Wetmore, Colo., ten miles below Florence.

Jan 8, 1899:
Mrs. Cowell’s Death.  Coroner’s Jury Decides That Cause of It is Unknown.
Yesterday afternoon the coroner’s jury, which was sworn in two weeks ago, held 
an inquest over the remains of Mrs. Maggie Cowell, who died on the morning of 
December 23.  The jury found that the woman came to her death from causes 
unknown, but that no evidence indicated that her death was due to medical 
treatment.
At the time of her death Mrs. Cowell was under treatment by a preeminent 
physician for the morphine habit.  Her death was rather sudden and unexpected.
At the inquest held yesterday it developed that the autopsy was held to 
discover the cause of the woman’s death, but that the brain was not examined at 
all, and the autopsy was ended without the doctor being able to guess the cause 
of death.  The physician who was in attendance on the woman made a full 
statement as to his treatment, and the nurses testified as to the manner in 
which the medicine had been given.
There were two druggists on the jury, and they both unhesitatingly stated that 
the treatment indicated could not have caused death.  Accordingly, the jury 
found that no cause of death had been made apparent.  The jury further found 
that death was in no wise attributable to the treatment.  The verdict was 
reached in a very few minutes, and without a dissenting voice.

Died Last Night.
C. Woodruff, who was blown up on the Mountain Boy mine several days ago, died 
at 9:30 o’clock last night at the Sisters’ hospital.  The remains will be 
shipped today to Wetmore, Colo., where he has a brother, Mr. Woodruff was 30 
years of age.  He came to this camp several weeks ago from Cornwall, Eng., 
where he had mined the greater part of his life.

Victor:
Fred W. Williams, a miner long in the employ of the Portland company, and 
greatly esteemed in the city, died at his home on North Fourth street, 
yesterday, of appendicitis.  Deceased was 50 years of age.  He leaves a wife 
and son to mourn his loss.  Mr. Williams was a member of the Masonic and 
O.O.O.F. orders.  The funeral will take place this afternoon at 1 o’clock, in 
charge of those orders.

Jan 10, 1899:
Died of Injuries.  Pueblo, Jan. 9. – James McElligett died at the Pueblo 
hospital from the injuries received at Wigwam, where he was struck by a Rio 
Grande freight engine.

Found Dead.  Denver, Jan. 9. – Robert Kerr, aged 40 was found dead on a sand 
bar in the Platte river near the Sixteenth Street viaduct today.  It is 
believed to be a case of suicide.

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 9. – Wm. Alexander Anderson Wallace, known to fame as “Big 
Foot” Wallace, died at his home in Rio county yesterday of pneumonia, aged 82.  
He leaves a brother, Alexander Wallace, at Lexington, Ky.  “Big Foot” Wallace 
was a hero of the Texas revolution of 1836 and probably the most active Indian 
fighter ever in Texas border.

Death of Mrs. Bailer. – Mrs. Fannie Bailer died at her home, 131 Whalen avenue, 
yesterday morning from the effects of blood poison.
Mrs. Bailar was peeling potatoes about two weeks ago, when she accidentally cut 
her left hand.  Little attention was paid to the wound until it began to swell, 
and blood poison set in.  Mrs. Bailar was 35 years of age, and came in this 
state several years ago.  She leaves two children, both girls.  The remains 
will be laid to rest in Mt. Pisgah cemetery, from the Martain undertaking 
parlors, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

Mrs. Ellis Dead. – Mrs. Ophlia Ellis, wife of M. Frank Ellis, a well known 
leaser in the Cripple Creek district, died at her home on Eaton avenue 
yesterday morning from a severe attack of pneumonia, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis came to 
this camp from Missouri, in 1892.  Deceased was 46 years of age, and leaves a 
son, Frank, aged 25, who is employed at the Colorado smelter, Pueblo.
The remains will be interred at Mt. Pisgah at 2 p.m. today.  Funeral from 
family residence.

Accident at Gold King:  William Cassell, a young man residing at 220 
Florissant, was killed Sunday evening at the El Paso Gold King.  The accident 
occurred at 8:30.
Cassell was employed as a miner.  He and one of his fellow workmen were engaged 
in loading upon the cage a piece of steel with which they had pushed the ore 
into the chutes.  It had become bent and Cassell was taking it to the top to 
have it straightened.  Getting it upon the cage all right the signal to hoist 
was given when the cage started.  It was at the second level. When about 30 or 
40 feet had been traversed the cage suddenly stopped with a jolt and when the 
men went up the manway to the place they found Cassell crushed between the cage 
and the timbers.  It is presumed that in riddling the steel being crooked 
caught in the timbers.  Cassell was trying to keep it on its center and was 
either thrown or fell off.  The unfortunate man was killed instantly.  He was 
badly crushed internally.
Cassell is well known in the city and has been connected with the Gold King for 
some time.  He is a single man and has a brother at Silver Plume for whom a 
telegram has been sent.
The miner who was assisting Cassell in loading the cage when the jolt occurred, 
had his scalp cut by a falling rock.  He was going u the manhole to ascertain 
the trouble.  Five stitches were put in his head.  Within the same hour another 
workman had his hand crushed.  The ambulance brought the dead and the injured 
to this city.  The corpse was taken to White’s undertaking establishment and 
the injured men to the hospital.

Jan 11, 1899:
A Large Funeral.
The remains of F. Cassageande were conveyed to the Midland Terminal depot last 
night by a large number of friends.  In the solemn procession the miners of the 
El Paso, of the Gold King company, came first, then the hearse, and the several 
societies of which deceased was a member.  The floral offerings were few, but 
beautiful.  A large bunch of red roses and white carnations were from the 
Knights of Pythias of this city; roses, carnations and smilax representing a 
monument, by the El Paso Gold King Mining company; three links of white roses, 
by the Odd Fellows; emblem of the Masonic order, composed of red roses and 
smilax, by the Masons.
A brother of the dead man took the remains to Silver Plume for burial.

Killed at Gillett. – George Houser was run over by an incoming freight train 
yesterday morning at 7 o’clock at Gillett, and instantly killed.

Jan 14, 1899:
Fell Over Stone Dead. – People in Sam’s place, a drinking resort on South third 
street, were startled at about 1 o’clock this morning by seeing a man fall out 
of a chair and on going to pick the body up found the unfortunate stone dead.
William Baxter is the name of the dead man.  He has lived in Cripple Creek for 
the last five or six years, and was mostly employed about restaurants.  He was 
of a most happy disposition and it is thought had no man’s ill will.
Last night Baxter complained of being ill and refused to drink with his 
friends.  They insisted that he should go to bed, but he still tarried about 
the place and finally the end came.  He was a single man and so fare as known 
had no relatives in this country.  He was born in Sweden.  

A Pretty Woman Suicides.  Colorado Springs. Jan. 13. – A handsome young woman 
was found dead in her rooms at a fashionable boarding house in this city at 4 
o’clock this afternoon.  Before the Antlers was burned deceased lived there.  
She was retiring in her manner and little was known of her, but she passed as 
Miss Marle Ellison.  It is now known that her real name was Mrs. Madge Tyler 
and that her husband is a prominent railroad man in Buffalo, N.Y.  Morphine was 
the drug used.

An Estimable Citizen Dead.
Robert Piggott died day before yesterday at Great Heights, Eng., consumption 
being the immediate cause.
Mr. Piggott was one of the most widely known men in the district, and had the 
respect and esteem of all his acquaintance.  He came to this city in 1893 and 
to the state a quarter of a century ago.  He was a miller, and in the place 
where he learned his trade when a boy he died surrounded only by the friends of 
his childhood.  He leaves a wife and son and daughter to mourn the loss of a 
loving and indulgent husband and father, while in the hearts of many friends 
throughout the world his memory will long be cherished.  The family reside in 
Denver. 

Victor:
The remains of Charles Munn, of Elkton, will be buried Sunday afternoon.  
Funeral services will be held in the Victor Methodist Episcopal church at 1 
o’clock.

Jan 17, 1899:
Thanks His Friends.
D.J. Ballor, whose wife succumbed to pneumonia a few days ago, called at the 
Times office and left the following note: “I want to thank the public for the 
kind attention and affection shown my wife during her illness, and especially 
the nurse and doctors.  My heartfelt gratitude will always be theirs and may 
God bless them is ever the prayer of a bereaved husband.  D.J. Ballor.”

Buried Yesterday. – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Homer was buried from 
White’s undertaking establishment yesterday afternoon.  La grippe was the cause 
of death.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Funeral of Miss Grant. – the funeral services over the remains of Miss Maggie 
Grant occurred Sunday afternoon from the undertaking parlors of white & Co.  
She died of pneumonia at the Portland hotel, in this city, a few days ago.

Suicide of C.C. Duncan.
Charles C. Duncan, a young man 27 years old, committed suicide at 9:30 o’clock 
yesterday morning in room 303 in the National Hotel.
Mr. Duncan registered at the hotel Saturday night from victor.  He was probably 
despondent, is the theory of Coroner Hallett, who investigated the matter.
Two notes and a piece of poetry containing eight verses were found in his 
pockets.  The notes are:
“I have taken enough morphine in the last twenty-four hours to kill twenty men.
“I am now going to try a more rapid method.”
The dead man was well dressed.  A gold watch and one dollar in silver were 
found in his possession.  The poetry was a mixture of pathos and melancholy, 
and shows that he at one time was a millionaire, but in his last agony 
possessed nothing but the clothes he wore.
Duncan made four attempts to kill himself.  The first was by taking a dose of 
morphine, the second by cutting the arteries of his wrist, and the third by 
shooting himself twice over the right temple.  Two chambermaids were attracted 
b y the report of the revolver, and rushed to the scene.  The door was locked 
and Chief of Police McDaniel was notified.  He entered the room over the 
transom and found the body of the man lying on his back, near a dresser with a 
revolver clutched in his hand.  There was a pool of blood on the floor.  The 
remains are now at Woods’ undertaking parlors.
No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.

Jan 18, 1899:
The Baby Died. – The infant child of L.W. Schrader died yesterday.  Funeral 
will take place today at 2 p.m. from the residence on Myers avenue.

Body Taken to Canon. – the remains of T.D. Duncan, who committed suicide in the 
National hotel Monday morning, were taken to Canon City Monday evening for 
burial.

Died. – At her residence in Cripple Creek, Jan. 9, 1899, Ophella Frank, wife of 
C.A. Ellis.  Mrs. Ellis was born in Busil, N.Y., July 11, 1852, and resided in 
Chautauqua county until 1880, when she came to Colorado.  She leaves a husband 
and one son, Frank A., also a brother, Levant Frank, and two sisters, Mrs. 
Hattie Lewis and Mrs. Jennie Bates, to mourn her loss.

Victor:
John E. foster, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Foster, died Tuesday 
afternoon of pneumonia.  Funeral will take place from the family residence at 
Strong’s Camp this afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Jan 19, 1899:
Victor:
Albert, the two-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Baden, died yesterday 
morning of pneumonia.  The funeral will be held from the family residence near 
the Golconda mine at 2 o’clock this afternoon.  

Died of his Injuries. – Mr. Williams, who was injured last Sunday night on the 
Hull City placer, died last night at the Sisters’ hospital.  No arrangements 
have yet been made for the funeral. 

Death of Mrs. Dunagan. – Mrs. Ida Dunagan, age 40 years, died at her home in 
Poverty gulch, yesterday morning, of pneumonia.  The remains are at Lampman’s 
undertaking parlors.  No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.

Jan 20, 1899:
Funeral of John Williams. – The funeral of John Williams, who died Wednesday 
night at the Sisters’ hospital, from the effects of injuries sustained on the 
Hull City placer last Sunday night, will take place from Lampman’s undertaking 
parlors Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Rev. Mr. Howard will officiate.  
Williams was 35 years old and was a native of Cornwall, Eng.  HE came to this 
country several years ago and had been engaged in mining.  A wife and four 
children survive him.

Resolutions of Respect. – At a meeting of Tuscarora tribe No. 30, I.O.R.M., the 
following resolutions were adopted, showing the sympathy for Brother Harry 
Shell, whose infant child died last week.
“Whereas, The Great Spirit in His divine mercy has visited the home of our 
esteemed brother, Harry Shell, and taken to His bosom his little one; be it 
“Resolved, That Tuscarora tribe No. 30, Imp. O.R.M., extend our heartfelt 
sympathy to himself and his family, and condole with them in their grief; and 
be it further
“Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the bereaved family and 
also a copy to be entered upon the records of our tribe.    H.D. Bourcy.

Jan 21, 1899:
Died In California. – The many friends in this district of Mr. Frank M. Ish 
will regret to learn that that gentleman’s wife died in Santa Ana, Cala., on 
the 11th inst.  Mr. Ish is mining in Nevada, but since leaving here has had his 
family in California.  Deceased was a most estimable lady, and the sympathy of 
the public will go out to the husband and the motherless babies.

Jan 22, 1899:
Funeral of Williams. – The funeral of John Williams, who died several days ago 
at the Sisters’ hospital from the effects of injuries received last Sunday 
night on the Hull City placer, will take place at 2:30 o’clock today from the 
Episcopal church, Rev. Mr. Howard officiating.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Jan 24, 1899:
Funeral Today. – The funeral of Peter Normin, a miner, who died in Anaconda, 
will take place this morning at 10:30 o’clock from his late residence in 
Anaconda.

Died of Heart Failure.- Minnie Davis, age 17 years, died at her home in 
Anaconda yesterday morning at 9 o’clock.  Heart failure was the cause of 
death.  The remains will be shipped tonight to Canon city for burial.

Jan 25, 1899:
Died Yesterday. – Rhoda H. Payne, age 63 years, died at her home, 301 Oro 
street, yesterday, fro dropsy.  The funeral will take place today from the 
First Baptist church at 2 p.m.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Died of Pneumonia. – G.W. Fredericks, aged 33 years, died at his home, 135 W. 
Myers avenue, last night, of pneumonia.  Deceased was a member of the Woodmen 
of the World, under whose auspices the funeral will be held Sunday next from 
White’s undertaking parlors.

A Miner Dead.  – James Hanley, age 33 years, a well known miner of the Cripple 
Creek district, died yesterday morning at 4:30 o’clock at Arequa, from 
pneumonia, after an illness of twenty-one days.  Deceased leaves a wife, but no 
children.  The remains will be shipped to night to his old home in 
Connersville, Ind., for burial.  

Hanged Herself. – Denver., Jan 24. – Ms. George Eiter, of 255 S. Tremont 
street, demented, and who had brooded over the thought of suicide for several 
weeks, got out of bed at an early hour this morning, leaving her husband 
asleep, and hanged herself with a wire in the buggy shed.  Mrs. Eiter had been 
demented since the birth of her daughter, sixteen years ago.  She was never 
violent, but was afflicted with suicidal mania at times.  The body was cut down 
and removed to the morgue, but the coroner has decided that an inquest is 
unnecessary.  The lady’s husband is a trusted employee of the Colorado Packing 
company.  Several days ago he consulted his pastor about sending his wife to a 
sanitarium, and expected to take action in the matter in the next few days.

Jan 26, 1899:
Death of a Child. – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Burden died at their 
home, 320 Prospect avenue, yesterday, and will be buried today from White’s 
undertaking parlors.

Died Yesterday. – H.S. Dennison, the man who was taken to the Sisters’ hospital 
Tuesday evening, died yesterday afternoon.  Dennison was a pioneer of Colorado 
and had been prominent in mining circles since his arrival.  He has been 
prospecting and leasing for twenty years, and it is said at one time possessed 
a fortune.  He has a son in this camp who will take charge of the remains.  Two 
daughters live in Kansas, one in Topeka and the other in Kansas City.  The 
remains will be buried today at 2 p.m. Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Victor:
George, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Curtain, died yesterday morning at 
10:30.  The funeral will take place this afternoon at 8 o’clock from the family 
residence on North Third street.

Lawrence Kinney Dead.
Colorado Springs. Jan 25. – Lawrence Kinney, the six-year-old boy who was 
injured on the Santa Fe tracks Monday afternoon, died at 5 o’clock yesterday 
afternoon as a result of the amputation of both limbs, which were frightfully 
mangles in the accident.  At no time was there any hope of his recovery, but 
the operation was thought to be the only change of saving the boy’s life.  He 
recovered from the effects of the operation, but weakened gradually and at 5 
o’clock died.
Coroner Hallett held an examination this morning and discovered that death was 
due to an accident, placing no blame on the railroad company.
(Article about accident from Jan 25, 1899 issue)
Mangled by an Engine.
Colorado Springs, Jan. 21. – Lawrence Kinney, the six-year-old son of T.J. 
Kinney, is at the point of death at his home, 308 E. Morenn avenue.  Yesterday, 
while playing about the Santa Fe tracks, he was run over by three freight cars 
and the caboose, and was frightfully mangled about the limbs.  His left limb 
was cut off below the knee, and his right limb crushed.  Little hope is 
entertained of his recovery.  The boy, in company with his brother, was 
returning from school when the accident occurred.  The children were seen 
around the railroad tracks and it is supposed the child climbed on one of the 
cars while the train was standing still, and when the train was put in motion 
the jerk of the cars threw him from his position onto the rails.  The child 
displayed remarkable courage, and for some time remained conscious.  He 
directed his little brother to go home and tell his parents of the accident.  
Doctors, Stoker and Moffit were called, but they entertain little hope of his 
recovery.

Died of Pneumonia.
Boulder, Jan. 25. – Helen Maxwell, oldest daughter of Senator J.P. Maxwell, 
died last night after a brief illness of pneumonia, brought on by an attack of 
la grippe.  Miss Maxwell had resided in Boulder all her life, and was prominent 
in social circles.  She had traveled extensively through Europe and was a young 
lady of exceptionally fair attainments.  Her father and sister, Mrs. Burger, of 
Denver, were summoned her by her illness several days ago, and were with her at 
the end.  Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.

Jan 27, 1899:
Two Lives Lost. Telluried, Jan 26. – An accident happened in the Smuggle-Union 
mine at 2 o’clock by which Friedlanders lost their lives by an explosion while 
drilling a new hole.  Their bodies were horribly mangled.  The dead men were 
aged 24 and 33 years.  They will be buried at this place.  Their names were Efa 
Salmela and John Mickelson.

Crushed to a Pulp.  Leadville, Jan. 26. – Otto Bing, a car repairer on the 
Colorado Midland railway, met with a horrible death at the yards in the city 
this morning.  He was coming up the track from the dept and was caught by a 
switch engine.  He was dragged a short distance along the track and his head 
terribly crushed.  Deceased was 50 years of age, and leaves a wife and family, 
who reside in Chicago.

Jan 28, 1899:
Death of Daniel Ernest.  Nevadaville, Colo., Jan. 27. – Daniel Ernest, a 
barber, whose wife, daughter and son reside in Denver, died yesterday from la 
grippe.  During the civil war he was in the Confederate service.  After the war 
he came to Colorado and located in Central City, and in company with ex-Fire 
Chief Julius Pearse, a former resident of Denver, opened a tonsorial room in 
this city, and was burned out in the conflagration of May 21, 1874.  Since then 
he had resided in Georgetown and Denver, and located here about two years ago.  
The date of the funeral has not yet been announced. 

Funeral of Scott Gordon.  Boulder, Jan 27. – Coroner Trezize today buried the 
remains of Scott Gordon, who was killed by the burning of the shaft house of 
the Cardiff mine.  Gordon’s true name was Lucella Scott.  As inquiries made by 
the coroner of his supposed relatives in Louisville, Ky., failed to elicit any 
response, he was interred at the county expense.

Burial of Helen Maxwell.  Boulder, Jan. 27. – The funeral of Helen Maxwell, 
daughter of Senator Jas. P. Maxwell, was held this morning from the Methodist 
church.  There was a large attendance, many friends coming from Denver, Greeley 
and other towns. Dr. Hornbeck preached the sermon and a quartet furnished this 
music. 

Jan 31, 1899:
Denver, Jan. 30. – Rev. Myron W. Reed passed peacefully away this morning at 
4:55 o’clock.  although death has been hourly expected for five days, yet the 
shock was a great one to the community and the wide circle of friends and 
admirers throughout the country.  He had been confined to his bed since the 
latter part of December, gradually growing worse each day until within the last 
few days it seemed that the slightest relapse would extinguish the life light.  
(Obituary continues on page 1 of this edition.)

Death of a Child. – Louis Hoffman, age 7 years and 6 month, died at the home of 
his parents at Anaconda yesterday morning of Bright’s disease.  The funeral 
will take place today at 10:30 o’clock from the family residence at Anaconda.  
Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Feb 1, 1899:
Buried Yesterday. – Ethel Spurr, age two years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spurr, 
died at their home in Gillett yesterday.  The remains were interred in the 
Gillett cemetery. 

Death of A Child. – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Cole, of Altman, died 
yesterday morning and was buried from the family residence.

Feb 2, 1899:
Buried Here. – Benjamin Williams, age 35 years, died at Colorado Springs 
several days ago, and was buried yesterday under the auspices of the Odd 
Fellows of Cripple Creek, of which order deceased was a member.  Interment at 
Mt. Pisgah.

Died from Injuries. – Mrs. Geo. Dean, the old lady who was knocked off the 
track by a Florence & Cripple Creek train yesterday, died at her home last 
night at 9 o’clock.  No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.

Buried Yesterday. – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Ferve was buried 
yesterday afternoon.

Feb 3, 1899:
Died in Altman. – Mrs. Ben Herbst, age 30 years, died at her home in Altman 
after a lingering attack of pneumonia.  The deceased leaves four small 
children.  No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.

Feb 4, 1899:
A Baby Dies. – The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. U.S. Fisher died yesterday.  
Funeral at 2:30 o’clock today from the family residence.  Interment at Mt. 
Pisgah.

Chinese Funeral.
Denver, Feb. 3. – Chin Gee Chow was buried yesterday afternoon with all the 
rites and ceremonies observed over the body of  a Chinaman of high station.  He 
was a Mason and one of the most influential of the Denver Chinese, and had 
amassed quite a fortune.  The coffin was loaded with edibles to sustain the 
soul on its journey to paradise.  Supplications to the Joss? were made by a 
priest.  Fire crackers were set off to frighten the devils away, and finally 
the body was taken to Riverside cemetery and there buried, a pack of cards and 
a fan being placed in his hands.

Dead and Buried.  Pueblo, Feb. 3. – Rev. D.P. Newton, pastor of Trinity church, 
conducted the funeral services over the remains of Major W.G. Beatty at the 
family residence.  Members of the G.A.R. were in attendance.  Some of these 
members had been in battle with the deceased.  An American flag covered the 
casket.  The remains were shipped over the Rock Island to Sandusky, O., the 
widow and son of deceased accompanying them.

Feb 5, 1899:
Funeral Yesterday. – The remains of Mrs. Ben Herbst, who died at her home in 
Altman several days ago, were buried yesterday from the Catholic church at 
Altman.  Rev. Father, Carr officiated.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Ripe Old Age.  Salinas, Cala., Feb. 4. – Maria Foster, aged 109 years, has died 
in the county hospital.  She was born in Scotland November 20, 1780, and came 
to California in 1846.

A Pioneer Dead. – Rapid City, S.D., Feb. 4. – Porter Warner, receiver of the 
United States land office in this city, died suddenly today of heart disease.  
Mr. Warner was one of the pioneers of the Black Hills.

Feb 7, 1899:
Buried Yesterday. – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Young, who died Sunday 
morning from pneumonia, was buried yesterday from White’s undertaking 
establishment.

Feb 9, 1889:
Died Yesterday. – The infant child of the late Mrs. Herbst, who died at Altman 
several days ago, died yesterday afternoon from pneumonia.  The funeral will be 
from the late home at Altman, today.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Feb 10, 1899:
Robert Piggott’s Funeral. – The remains of the late Robert Piggott arrived in 
Denver yesterday from England and the funeral will take place on Sunday next 
from the family residence, 2737 Marion street.  Several intimate friends of 
deceased will be in attendance from this city and could the time be spared they 
would be numbered by the hundreds.

Buried Yesterday. – The remains of the infant child of Mr. Herbst, whose mother 
succumbed to pneumonia at Altman several days ago, were buried yesterday from 
the late residence at Altman.

Died. – Robert , 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandahl, yesterday morning 
at 8 o’clock, of spinal meningitis.  Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. from residence 
313 Whiteing ave.

Died Last Evening.- M.A. Inglebright died at 8 o’clock yesterday morning.  The 
funeral will occur at 10 o’clock Saturday fro the residence.

Feb 11, 1899:
Died at the Hospital. – Eddie Graham, age 11 years, died at the Sisters’ 
hospital last night after a short illness of pneumonia.  The remains are now at 
Lampman’s undertaking establishment.  No arrangements have yet been made for 
the funeral.

Death of a Little Boy. – Horace A. Matthews, age 8 years, died at the home of 
his parents at 435 W. Warren avenue, yesterday, from pneumonia.  Funeral at 10 
o’clock today from the family residence.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Sent to Denver. – The remains of the late Thomas Arkins were sent to Denver 
last night, accompanied by relatives.  The funeral will occur in that city, the 
interment being at Riverside cemetery.

Feb 12, 1899:
Denver, Feb. 11. – About midnight tonight Joe Lowe, a sporting man well known 
in the West, and particularly in Colorado, was shot and killed in Watrous’ 
saloon on Curtis street by Charles Kimmell, an ex-policeman, as a result of a 
quarrel.
Today Lowe drove into the city and left his team hitched on the street without 
blankets, the mercury registering below zero.  The team was taken to a stable 
by a policeman.  Lowe went to police headquarters and made a vigorous protest.  
Later, meeting Kimmell, whom he had known as a policeman, in Watrous’ saloon, 
he began cursing the police department.  Kimmell resented and a quarrel ensued 
during which Kimmell drew a pistol and shot Lowe several times, from the 
effects of which he died in an hour.  Kimmell gave himself up to the 
authorities.
Lowe is thought to have been unarmed at the time, as no weapon was found on his 
person after death.
Fro the past seven years Lowe has conducted a so-called road house, abut five 
miles south of this city, which was a popular resort for the sporting 
fraternity.
Joe Lowe has been a familiar character in the South and West for the last fifty 
years.  He was born in Texas and early in life went into the government service 
as a scout.  In 1878 he went to Leadville, where, for a short time, he ran a 
variety show, and in 1882 removed to Denver, in which place he has since 
lived.  He enjoyed the reputation of being a tough man, but his friends held 
him in the highest esteem.  He had a family and was devotedly attached to his 
children.

Boy sent to Castle Rock. – Guy E. Clark, the 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Clark, who died at Elkton Saturday night from pneumonia, was shipped last night 
to Castle Rock, to be interred alongside of his deceased brothers and sisters.

Thomas Arkins’ Funeral. – The funeral of the late Thomas Arkins will take place 
from Miller’s undertaking parlors, Denver, tomorrow at 2 p.m.  The Rev. Thomas 
Uzzell will conduct the services.

Funeral Monday. – R.A. Graham, the little boy died at the Sisters’ hospital 
early yesterday morning, will not be buried until Monday afternoon, awaiting 
the arrival of his mother from the East.

An Old Resident Dies. – John Erichson, age 35 years, a native of Schleswig 
Holstein, Germany, died Sunday morning, at his home at Eaton avenue an B. 
street, after an illness of three days of pneumonia.  Deceased is an old-timer 
of Cripple Creek, coming here from Denver.  Mr. Erichsen was a member of 
Manulita Lodge No. 20, I.O.R.M., of Denver, under whose auspices the remains 
will be buried Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Deceased leaves a wife and 
three children.  All Red Men of the Cripple Creek district are requested to 
meet at Elks’ hall today at 1:30 o’clock to escort the remains to the Midland 
Terminal depot.  Rev. Mr. Martin, of the First Baptist church, will officiate.

Cage Killed Him. – Michael Campbell, a miner employed on the Little mine, was 
struck by a descending cage Sunday night at 11 o’clock while looking down the 
shaft, and instantly killed.  Campbell was 35 years old and was always 
considered a good miner, both by this fellow workmen and his employers.  He 
came to this district from Iowa.  He was a member in good standing of the 
Knights of Pythias of Goldfield, where he lived.  He leaves a wife and one 
small child to mourn his loss.  No arrangements have yet been made for the 
funeral, but it is anticipated that the body will be shipped to the old home in 
Iowa. 

Feb 15, 1899:
The funeral of the late John Erichsen was largely attended yesterday.  Several 
hundred Red Men turned out and besides that there were many people not member 
of any order but friends of the dead man.  (The sermon given by Pastor T.T. 
Martin is reprinted at length on page 1 of this edition.)

Baby Boy No More. – Owen McClelland, age 5 months, the infant child of Mr. and 
Mrs. Taylor McClelland, died yesterday afternoon.  Funeral today from the 
family residence, 317 W. Eaton avenue, at 10 o’clock.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Died in Gillett. – P.B. Morris, age 37 years, died at his home in Gillett 
yesterday afternoon from typhoid fever.  Mr. Morris had been engaged in mining 
ever since he came to the Cripple Creek district about two years ago.  The 
remains were shipped last night to the old home at Eaton, Colorado, where 
relatives reside.

A Card of Thanks/ - Mrs. John Erichsen and her sister, Mrs. E.H. Asmussen, 
desire in this public manner to thank the thousands of people who in their hour 
of bereavement have been so kind to them and to express the hope that to their 
fireside the grim destroyer may be long in coming.  To the Red Men especially 
the ladies consider they owe a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.

Feb 17, 1899:
Funeral Yesterday. – The funeral of Eddie Graham, who died at Altman several 
days ago, took place from Lampman’s undertaking parlors yesterday afternoon.  
Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Feb 18, 1899:
Died Yesterday. – Mrs. Tillie U. King, wife of J.H. King, died at the late 
residence, 123 W. Aspen avenue, yesterday at 1:30 p.m.  She leaves a husband, 
but no children.  The remains were sent to Denver last night.

Died of Pneumonia. – Emile Dahm, aged 35 years, died at the Sisters’ hospital 
yesterday from pneumonia.  The remains will be sent to Argentine, Kan., for 
burial.

Feb 19, 1899:
Philip Zang Dead. – Denver, Feb. 18. – Philip Zang, the pioneer brewer of this 
city, died at 2:55 this afternoon, aged 73 years. Zang was a native of Bavaria, 
and came to America in 1832, where he has conducted breweries ever since.  He 
was also interested in mines and railroads in the West, and was a leader among 
the German people. 

Jas. C. Stapper Dead. – Denver, Feb. 18. – J.C. Stapper, another Colorado 
pioneer, and the well known jeweler of this city, died at his residence, 2449 
Stout street, yesterday afternoon.  The funeral will be held from the family 
residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Funeral of Campbell. – The remains of Michael Campbell, who was killed on the 
Little mine last Sunday night were buried from his late home at Goldfield 
Friday.

The funeral of the late Michael L. Campbell took place from the lodge room of 
Knights of Pythias Thursday afternoon.  A large number of Victor Knights of 
Pythias assisted the Goldfield lodge in the last sad rites, which were 
performed according to the ritual of the order.  Rev. McNair, the of Victor, 
delivered the sermon, and spoke most beautifully and soothingly to the bereaved 
ones.  The Goldfield K. of P. band discoursed sweet music on the line of march 
to and from the Victor cemetery.

Feb 21, 1899:
Funeral of Emil Dahms. – the remains of Emil Dahms, who died at the Sisters’ 
hospital last Friday from pneumonia, were buried from Lampman’s undertaking 
establishment Sunday afternoon.  Internment at Mt. Pisgah.

Death of a Child. – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brooks died 
yesterday morning of la grippe and was buried yesterday afternoon at Mt. Pisgah.

A Fall to Death.
Axel Anderson, a miner employed on the Vindicator mine, fell twenty feet out of 
a slope Sunday and struck on his head.  He was picked up unconscious.  His 
skull was crushed and he cannot survive until morning.  He was removed to the 
Sisters’ hospital of this city, but has not regained consciousness, Anderson 
has been in Cripple Creek about three years, having been in Leadville previous 
to his arrival in this city.

Feb 24, 1899:
Well Known Man Dead. – All of the mining community who heard the news last 
night were shocked and the remainder will be this morning when they learn that 
Mr. A.G. White is dead.  He passed away at 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon in a 
room at 433 East Bijou street, Colorado Springs, and was alone when the summons 
came.
Mr. White has been in bad health for some time and he occasionally suffered 
intensely.  To relieve the pain he has frequently used morphine, and as a 
bottle of the drug was found by his side, it is supposed he took an overdose.  
Deceased leaves a wife and five children, three of his sons being employed on 
mines near Independence.
To Mr. White more than any other one man is likely due the credit for opening 
up the Hull City placer, and out of which he made quite a sum of money.  It is 
feared, however, that in other ventures of late he has not been so successful.
Mr. White came to Cripple Creek from Missouri, in which state he was born and 
raised, and where he held many positions of trust.  Personally he was a most 
genial gentleman, and his death will be sincerely mourned.

Death from Pneumonia. – A man named Dempsey, age 40 years, who has been in this 
district for the past two years, employed on various mines, died yesterday 
morning about 10:30 o’clock from pneumonia.  Dempsey came to this camp from 
Ouray, Colo., where he was also engaged in mining, and where his relatives 
live.  They were notified of the death and as yet no answer has been received.

Instantly Killed. – Mike Slavin, an employee of the Florence & Cripple Creek 
Railroad company, was killed yesterday morning at Cyanide.  He had just 
finished coupling a car to an engine, when in some manner his head caught 
between the bumper and the bolt on the car, the bolt penetrating the back of 
his head.  He expired a few minutes after reaching his home.  He leaves a 
widow. 

Died Suddenly. – At Bennett, age 25 years, died yesterday afternoon at his 
room, 334 Irene avenue.  Bennett has been employed at the Board of Trade as 
billiard man until the time of his demise.  He has no relatives in this city, 
but his folks reside in Wisconsin.  They have been notified of his death.  
Arrangements will not be made until they are heard from.

Funeral Will Occur Saturday. – E.M. Yerick, whose death resulted from pneumonia 
Wednesday morning in Victor, will be buried from that city Saturday afternoon 
at 2 o’clock.  The Elks will have charge of the funeral and all brother Elks 
are requested to be present.

Feb 25, 1899:
A Mystery. – A post mortem examination was held over the remains of Al Bennett, 
the billiardist who died suddenly at his room, 337 Irenen, Thursday afternoon.  
It showed that the young man had come to his death by an overdose of morphine, 
but whether or not it was with suicidal intent will always remain a mystery.

Funeral Today. – The remains of E.J. Stearns, the pastry cook who dropped dead 
in the National hotel Thursday, will be buried under the auspices of the Cooks’ 
and Waiters’ Union of this city today.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Notice. – All Elks are requested to attend the funeral of Brother E.M. Yerrick, 
of Victor, Saturday at 2 p.m.
W.M. Jenkins, Secretary.  George Pearce, E.R.

Victor:
victor Lodge No. 307, B.P.O.E., will meet at Ducey’s hall at 1 o’clock today to 
attend the funeral of their departed brother, Eugene G. Yerrick.

The funeral of the late J. Dempsey will take place Sunday afternoon. The Cooks; 
and Waiters’ union, of which he was a member will attend in a body.

Red Murphy Has Met His Fate. – Creede, Colo., Feb. 24. – Red Murphy, a gambler, 
was killed on the streets of Bachelor this morning at 10:30 by James Pitt, the 
town marshal.  Murphy was performing the role of bad man on the streets and the 
marshal remonstrated and asked him to stop swearing and shooting on the 
streets.  “I’ll stop you,” yelled Murphy, and he threw his pistol almost in the 
marshal’s face and fired at him.  the marshal was surprised and was so close 
that his clothes were powder-burned, but the bullet missed him.  He drew his 
own revolver and fired, shooting the gambler through the head, killing him 
almost instantly.  The affair created great excitement, but the action of the 
marshal was generally commended, as Murphy was often drunk and was considered a 
dangerous man.  He came her from Gunnison.

Feb 26, 1899:
Body Sent to Denver. – The remains of Al Bennett, who died suddenly the other 
day at his room on Irene avenue, were shipped to Denver last night to be 
interred at Riverside cemetery by the side of his father and mother.

Funeral Tomorrow. – Irene Bolan, who died yesterday, at 313 Porphyry avenue, 
will be buried from the family residence at 10 o’clock Monday morning.  
Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Funeral of Miss Bolan.
All Workman and Degree of Honor members are requested to meet at the Catholic 
church at 9 a.m., Monday, to attend the funeral of brother James Bolan’s 
daughter. 
Miss Emma Winters, Chief of Honor.
Chas. N. Miller, Master Workman.

Feb 28, 1899:
Death of A.B. Brannon. – A.B. Brannon, the transfer man and ore hauler, died 
Sunday afternoon at his home, 617 Lode Street.  Mr. Brannon was 43 years old at 
the time of his demise.  HE was well known throughout the Cripple Creek 
district.  He was a member in good standing of the Odd Fellows and Woodmen of 
the World lodges, under whose auspices the funeral will take place.  He leaves 
a wife and four children to mourn his loss.  The funeral will take place from 
White’s undertaking establishment at 3 o’clock today.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Funeral Notice. – Annie Ellison, the only daughter of Andrew J. and Belle 
Ellison, and grand daughter of Wm. M. And Annie Ellsworth, aged 9 years and 9 
months, died yesterday morning at 4 o’clock.  Funeral from family residence, 
412 North B street, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 1.  Friends of family invited 
until further notice.
St. Joe, Mo., and Lawrence, Kan., papers please copy.

Funeral Yesterday. – The remains of little Irene Bolan, who died last week from 
pneumonia, were buried yesterday from St. Peter’s Catholic church, Rev. Father 
Racher officiating.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Daughters of Rebekah.
Independence Lodge No. 37 will meet at Masonic hall at 2:30 p.m. today to 
attend the funeral of Brother A.B. Brannon.  
Helen Alden, Sec’y
Mary Hinkley, Noble Grand.

Mar 1, 1899:
Funeral of A.B. Brannon. – The remains of the late A.B. Brannon were buried 
yesterday from the family residence, 617 Lode street, Rev. Martin officiating.  
The pastor spoke briefly about the deceased, telling what a kind father he had 
been and how in life he had been a good friend and neighbor to all who knew 
him.  He said the spirit of the man had gone where suffering an sorrow are 
unknown, but were peace and happiness forever reigns.  After finishing his 
discourse the friends of the dead man were requested to take a last look at the 
remains.  They then sang several songs in praise of him who departed from this 
life.  The Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World, to which deceased had 
belonged, attended in a body.  Interment was at Mt. Pisgah.

Died. – Charles Wilbert, infant child of J. Wilbert and Clara A. Wright, aged 
18 months and 26 days.  Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 405 Aspen Street.  
Friends cordially invited.

Victor:
The remains of Miss Mary Doyle, sister of ex-Street Supervisor J.M. Doyle, who 
died last night at the residence of her brother, will be interred today at 2 
o’clock at Sunnyside cemetery.  The funeral will take place from the Doyle 
residence, 327 First street.  The deceased leaves to mourn her loss a brother, 
J.M. Doyle, and a sister, Mrs. J.T. Kavanagh, of Plattsburg, N.Y.  The direct 
cause of death was consumption.

Mar 5, 1899:
Died Yesterday. – H. Price Jaderman, the twelve-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. 
Jaderman, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock from spinal meningitis at the 
family residence, 329 Colorado avenue.  The funeral will take place at 3 
o’clock today from the family residence.  Rev. Mr. Martin will officiate.  
Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Mar 7, 1899:
Mar 7, 1899:
A Card of Thanks. – We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our friends and 
neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement, and 
especially to the choir whose sweet voices comforted and consoled us.
Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Addleman and family.

Mar 8, 1899:
A Pretty Girl Dead. – Pearl Griffith, the twelve year old daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Griffith, died yesterday morning at the family residence at Independence, 
from pneumonia.  The funeral will take place today from Lampman’s undertaking 
establishment in this city.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Two Donahues. – The man Donahue who died in Manila the other day is not Dan F. 
Donahue, who formerly worked at the Portland mine, but W.F. Donahue, who for a 
time resided in this city and was then in the employ of T.J. Moynahan.  He 
enlisted from Leadville.

Victor:
Resolutions of condolence on the death of Brother E.M. Yerrick have been passed 
by Victor Lodge No. 307 B.P.O.E.

Mar 9, 1899:
Victor:
The remains of Willie, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Donnelly, 
were brought home from Canon City yesterday and will be buried from the family 
residence this afternoon at 2 o’clock.  

Died of Old Age. – The remains of Mrs. Robert Hillard, who died at the family 
residence in Poverty gulch Tuesday night, from old age, were buried from the 
late home yesterday afternoon.  The funeral was attended by the ladies of the 
Helping Hand, of which deceased was a member.

Joe Moore Killed Last Night. – Joe Moore, one of the best known and most 
popular bartenders in camp, lies a corps in Lampman’s undertaking parlors this 
morning.
Two men are under arrest charged with having taken his life – John McVicker, 
and W.A. Tobey.  (story of incident continues at length in this edition)
Joe Moore is known to almost everybody in the district.  He has been a 
bartender mot of the time since residing in the district, but being an 
experienced musician he years ago organized a brass band that is now recognized 
as one of the best in the state.  A few months ago he married a charming Denver 
young lady.  He was 32 years of age.  

Mar 10, 1899:
Died at the Hospital. – A. Carison age 35 years, died yesterday afternoon at 
the Sisters’ hospital from spinal meningitis.  Deceased leaves a wife and one 
daughter, both living at Divide.  No arrangements have yet been made for the 
funeral.

Victor:
The funeral of little Willie Donnelly, who died at Canon City, took place 
yesterday afternoon.  Among the floral tributes was one from the Ladies Aid 
society of St. victor’s church.

A Denver Tragedy. – Denver, March 9. – Joseph Arnold Weigrich placed a revolver 
to his mouth this morning and blew out his brains.  He dreamed last night that 
a letter was coming from his absent daughter and sent his wife early to the 
post office.  She returning without mail Weigrich in a fit of disappointment 
killed himself.  He was an employee of the cotton mills. 

Joe Moore’s Funeral. – Some Exercises Here, But Body to Be Taken to Denver.
The body of Joe Moore, the victim of Wednesday’s night’s shooting affray, was 
embalmed and laid out in the front parlors of Lampman’s undertaking 
establishment yesterday for the his friends to see.  Crowds thronged the place 
all day.  Relatives of deceased arrived in town yesterday, and together with a 
committed of Elks, will escort the remains to Denver Saturday afternoon over 
the Midland Terminal railroad.  The funeral will take place from St. Leo’s 
Catholic church, Denver, Sunday afternoon.  The litany for the dead will be 
chanted and after the blessing of the coffin the remains will be laid to rest 
in Mount Olivet cemetery.  
Before the body leaves this city funeral services will be held by the B.P.O. 
Elks, of which deceased was a most honored member.
A number of Elks and members of the Musicians’ union will accompany the body 
from here and the Musicians’ union of the capital city will furnish music at 
the funeral.

Mar 11, 1899:
Altman:
Daniel Sullivan, who died at the Sisters; hospital, was a pioneer on Bull 
Hill.  He belonged to the G.A.R. and Miners’ union.

Several Miners Killed.  Creede, March 10. – An explosion of from 200 to 300 
pounds of powder occurred in the commodore mine this morning, and resulted in 
the death of at least four men, and probably more.  (article continues)
Creede, March 11. – 2 a.m.  The names of the dead so far are:
John Srna, Alamosa, Colo.
Robert Watson, Buffalo, N.Y.
Frank J. Jess, Mexico, MO.
The bodies of the three men killed were horribly mangled and the only way in 
which they could be recognized was by their clothes.  Watson’s head and face 
was almost entirely blown off, his right foot entirely torn off and the right 
arm at the shoulder and his entire body badly mutilated.  Jess’ body was the 
least torn but it was badly disfigured.  Srna’s head was torn off with part of 
the neck, an both arms and legs dismembered.
The bodies present a most sickening site.
The accident occurred at the distributing station, 1,300 feet from the mouth of 
the main tunnel.  The company can in no way account for the accident.

Mar 12, 1899:
Body Sent to Denver. – The remains of Mrs. F.A. Barnard were shipped to Denver 
last night for burial.  Mrs. Barnard was a young woman of 22, and died Friday 
night at her late home, 213 N. Third street, from a severe attack of 
pneumonia.  She was the mother of a baby girl two years old.

Resolutions of Respect for Joseph B. Moore by the Sheridan Club published in 
this edition.

Mar 14, 1899:
Death of James Hopson. – James Hopson, age 45 years, died yesterday morning at 
9:23 at his late home in Pony gulch, from pneumonia.  The funeral will take 
place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from his home in Pony gulch.  Rev. Mr. 
Ray of the Congregational church will officiate.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Child Dead. – The 14 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Drew died 
yesterday morning at Fourth street and Bennett avenue.  The remains were 
shipped to Denver last night for burial.  Member of the various orders of which 
Mr. Drew is a member accompanied the remains to the depot.

Funeral Sunday. – The remains of Daniel Sullivan, who died at the Sisters; 
hospital several days ago from pneumonia, were buried Sunday under the auspices 
of the Free Coinage Miners’ Union No. 19, of Altman, and the Veteran Post 
G.A.R. of Cripple Creek.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Buried Yesterday. – The remains of Mrs. Phillips, who died early Sunday morning 
at her residence on North Third street, from pneumonia, were buried yesterday 
from Lampman’s undertaking parlors.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah cemetery.

Death of a child. – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gragg of Anaconda 
died yesterday afternoon from pneumonia.  The funeral will take place from the 
family residence this afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Funeral at Florissant. – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. N.S. Davis, of 519 E. 
Golden avenue, died yesterday morning at 9 o’clock.  The remains were shipped 
to Florissant last night for burial.

Victor:
J.T. Spais, an old soldier 57 years of age, who had served through the civil 
war in the United States cavalry, was crushed to death Sunday by a falling 
house.  Spais, with other men, were engaged in moving a house.  At Seventh and 
Diamond the strain on the tackle rope proved too great, and it parted.  The 
building immediately toppled over, catching Spais underneath it.  His neck was 
broken and death must have been instantaneous.  The remains were taken to 
Hunt’s undertaking parlors, where the coroner viewed them yesterday. Deceased 
leaves a wealthy son in Boston, and a wife, from whom he was divorced in 
Pueblo.  The local G.A.R. post will have charge of the funeral.  

Mar 15, 1899:
Altman:
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Burns, living near the Lillie mine, died 
of pneumonia, and was buried last Saturday.

Victor:
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Johnson was buried yesterday afternoon.

Victor:
C.L. Wright, who was arrested by Marshal Owen, of Goldfield, Monday night, and 
placed in jail for safe keeping, was found dead in his cell yesterday morning.  
Wright had been given two bottles of medicine, one of which was a liniment.  
These bottles were both found empty and it is supposed that he swallowed the 
liniment.  Wright has a brother in the district, but his whereabouts had not 
been learned last night.  The remains are now lying at Dunn’s undertaking 
establishment.

Hopson’s Funeral. – The funeral of the late James Hopson, who died at his home 
in Pony gulch several days ago, will take place at 2 o’clock this afternoon 
from his home in Pony gulch.

Funeral Yesterday. – The remains of the infant child of Frank Gragg of 
Anaconda, were buried yesterday afternoon from the family residence.

Mar 16, 1899:
Coroner’s verdict. – Coroner Hallett arrived in town yesterday and held an 
inquest over the remains of Columbia L. Wright at victor, who died in the 
Goldfield jail……the verdict rendered was that the man came to his death from 
alcoholism and exposure.  Wright was a native of Collins, Mo., aged 45 years.  
He was unmarried.

Marshal Killed.
Tahlequah, I.T., March 15. – Deputy United States Marshal Joseph Henrichs was 
shot and instantly killed by Mathew Craig, a prisoner, this morning.  Henrichs 
took the prisoner to his house to spend the night after arresting him.  While 
the marshal was asleep Craig shot him in the head and escaped.  A posse is in 
pursuit and Craig may be lynched if he is captured.  Craig is charged with 
selling whiskey contrary to law.

A Woman Commits Suicide. – Mary Elizabeth Ballinger, less than 24 years of age, 
is a corpse and her body this morning lies on a cooling board in W.S. Wood’s 
undertaking parlors at 125 Bennett avenue.
Mary Ballinger died by her own hand, using a 38-caliber revolver, shooting 
herself directly through the heart.
A few years ago the dead woman was a bright, vivacious girl.  In a spell of 
sickness, in order to deaden the pain, she took morphine.  Upon recovering her 
health she found that she had contracted even a worse disease, and although she 
took the cure several times, the unfortunate woman had not the strength to 
resist the charm of the drug.
Miss Ballinger had the advantages of a good education.  She spent some little 
time in Boston, studying music, and came to this city from Denver.
She died at her mother’s home, 413 E. Warren avenue.
There were present in the house at the time, the mother, William Sheehan and 
Fred Hyatt.  Before the shooting she begged for morphine, but it was refused 
her.  She killed herself at midnight.
It is likely the girl would shortly have married, as she had long promised to 
do so an almost a month ago a license was procured by the intended groom.
Miss Ballinger had many admirers, but to her friends she said her heart had 
long been given.
At one time the young woman had quite a sum of money in her own right, but it 
is said that she succeeded in spending every penny of it.

Mar 18, 1899:
Will Be Buried Today. – The remains of the late Robert Syster, who died at his 
home, corner of Sixth street and Warren avenue, Wednesday morning, from an 
attack of pneumonia, will be buried Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from Elks’ 
hall under the auspices of the A.O.U.W. Mr. Syster was well known throughout 
the Cripple Creek district, having come here when this camp was wholly in its 
infancy.  He has been a member of the A.O.U.W. ever since its organization in 
this city, and both that order and hosts of friends whom Mr. Syster had made 
during his life in the district mourn his loss.

Mar 19, 1899:
Pnuemonia The Cause. – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knutzer died 
yesterday at the family residence corner of Fourth street and Bennett avenue, 
from pneumonia.  The funeral will take place today at 1 o’clock from the 
residence.

Funeral Today. – The remains of Mary Elizabeth Ballinger, the young woman who 
took her own life early Wednesday morning at her home, 413 E. Warren avenue, by 
shooting herself, will be buried this afternoon from her late home, at 2 
o’clock.  The body will be placed at rest in Mt. Pisgah.

Victor:
The news of the death of City Councilman A.A. Grome was received in this city 
last night with sorrow.  During the celebration of the passage of the Teller 
county bill, Mr. Grome was severely injured by the premature explosion of a 
cannon cracker which went off in his hand.  The injury was of so serious a 
nature that it became necessary to remove the sufferer to St. Joseph’s hospital 
at Denver for treatment.  Yesterday Mr. Grome’s right thumb was amputated in 
the hope that by this means blood poisoning might be averted.
Alderman Grome was almost universally loved and respected in this community.  
Mr. Grome, or Andy as he was more generally known, came to this city from 
Pueblo in 1895 and was one of the most popular men in the camp.

Mar 21, 1899:
Well Known Printer Dead. – The many friends in this district of Clint Huffman 
will regret to hear of the death of that gentleman, which occurred on Tuesday 
last at the home of his parents in Eureka, Kan.  Mr. J.T. Huffman, a brother of 
the dead young man, and foreman of the Citizen, was with him when he passed 
away.  Heart disease was the cause.

Placed at Rest. – The remains of Robert Syster, the pioneer Cripple Creeker who 
died last Tuesday from pneumonia, were buried Sunday afternoon from Elks’ hall 
under the auspices of the A.O.U.W., of Cripple Creek, which order deceased 
helped to organize.  Interment was at Mt. Pisgah.

Mar 22, 1899:
Victor:
The funeral of the late A.A. Grome, Democratic nominee for mayor of this city, 
and until his demise an alderman here, will take place at 2 o’clock Wednesday 
afternoon from the city hall in Pueblo.  The city officials from here will 
attend in a body, likewise many member of the Victor Democratic club.  There 
will also be large delegations present from Victor and Cripple Creek lodges 
B.P.O.E. and the various German societies of the district.  The funeral party 
will leave on the F.&C.C. at 9 o’clock this morning.

Victor:
The news of Clint Huffman’s death was received here with deep sadness by his 
large circle of friends.  Clint was one of the pioneer printers of the camp, 
and worked on the first paper published here, the Daily News.

Mar 24, 1899:
Died of Consumption.- Eugene Keefe, one of the best known young men of the 
district, died last night 11:20 o’clock at the Sisters’ hospital from 
consumption.  Mr. Keefe came here five or six yeas ago from Buffalo, N.Y., more 
for his health than anything else.  However, he was industrious and accumulated 
considerable money despite the dreadful disease which he had contracted in a 
lower altitude.  He was unmarried and 30 years of age.  The remains are now at 
Lampman’s.  Keefe, belonged to a number of lodges in this city, and no 
arrangements will be made for the funeral until they decide when it shall take 
place.

Died From Injuries. – John Smith, the section foreman of the F.&C.C. at 
Anaconda, who met with a serious accident several days ago by falling into a 
deep shat, died yesterday morning at the Sisters’ hospital for the effects of 
his injuries.

Arthur Lawrence, the 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Robertson, died 
yesterday.

Mar 25, 1899:
Funeral On Sunday. – The funeral of Eugene Keefe will take place Sunday 
afternoon, interment being at Mt. Pisgah cemetery.  The deceased was one of the 
most popular young men in the city, and leaves a host of friends to mourn his 
loss.  During his illness everything that money could buy was provided by his 
bit-hearted friends, Joe Finley an Geo. Jordan.

Mar 28, 1899:
Perry Sentenced for Life.
Colorado Springs, March 27. – Joe Perry was sentenced by Judge Harris this 
morning to life imprisonment in the penitentiary at Canon City.  Perry was 
convicted of murdering Mrs. Emily Munsig at Victor.  The condemned man was 
taken to Canon City this afternoon by Undersheriff Cook.

The many friends in this city of Mr. J.W. Dalton will regret to learn that that 
gentleman was called to La Junta the other day to attend the funeral of Mrs. 
R.R. Dalton, wife of his brother, attending druggist of that city.  Mr. Dalton 
had expected to return at once, but finding his brother thoroughly prostrated 
with grief, he decided to remain for a few days.

Mar 30, 1899:
The Baby Sleeps. – The little child of Mr. and Mrs. M. Duffy died yesterday 
morning at the family residence, 131 W. Warren avenue, after a short illness.  
The funeral will take place at 3 o’clock this afternoon from the family 
residence.  Interment at Mt. Pisgah.

Remains Sent Home. – The remains of Tom Conners, who died several days ago at 
the Sisters’ hospital, were shipped last night to Des Moines, Ia., for 
interment.

Mar 31, 1899:
Died Almost A Pauper. – William Sullivan, age 57 years, an old-time miner of 
Colorado, and pioneer of Cripple Creek, died yesterday morning at the Sisters’ 
hospital from pneumonia.  Deceased was quite wealthy at one time, having made a 
fortune in Leadville, where he sunk nearly every dollar back into the mines.  
He was born in Ireland and came to Colorado in 1878.  At the time of the panic 
in 1893 he moved from Leadville to Cripple Creek, where he has since remained 
until the time of his demise, which occurred early yesterday morning.  The 
remains are now at Lampman’s and no arrangements have yet been made for the 
funeral.

Pneumonia Causes Death. – John Setling, age 40 years, died at the Sisters’ 
hospital yesterday morning from pneumonia after a short illness.  The remains 
are at Lampman’s and will be buried from there Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Apr 1, 1899:
Will Hold an Inquest. – At the request of a committee of the A.O.U. W., Judge 
Smith will hold an inquest over the remains of Finn Hopkins, the young man who 
was killed by a falling rock in the Moon-Anchor mine several days ago., at 9 
o’clock this morning.

Funeral Sunday. – The remains of the late John Setling, who died at the 
Sisters’ hospital several days ago from a brief attack of pneumonia, will be 
buried Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from Lampman’s undertaking parlors.

Died Yesterday. – The son of Mr. and Mrs. Seing of Cripple Creek Heights, died 
yesterday morning.  The funeral will take place today from the family residence 
in Cripple Creek Heights.

Apr 2, 1899:
Coroner’s Verdict. – A jury of six, composed of the following gentlemen: Ed 
Bell, foreman; S.A. Phipps, P.H. Door, A.T. Low, G.H. Tyson and F.W. Crosby, 
with Judge Smith as acting coroner.  After an inquest of seven hours yesterday 
over the remains of the late Finn Hopkins, the young man who was killed in the 
Moon-Anchor mine on the 29th day of March, brought in the following 
verdict: “The said Finn Hopkins came to his death on the 29th day of March, 
A.D. 1899, in the Moon-Anchor mine, at the pump station of said mine, at the 
600-foot level; that death was caused by a rock falling from the roof of the 
said pump station, and striking said Finn Hopkins on the breast.  We, the jury, 
find that the Moon-Anchor Gold mining company (Limited) is largely responsible 
for the death of deceased, through carelessness.”

Burial Today. – The remains of the late John Sedling, who died several days ago 
at the Sisters’ hospital, will be buried this afternoon at 2 o’clock from 
Lampman’s.

Apr 4, 1899:
Home Again, But Alone. – None of the smaller business men of the district have 
a larger circle of friends that Mr. Henry E. Canfield, the grocer at 311 S. 
Third Street.  All who know Mr. Canfield knew his wife, and when the good 
husband found that the health of the better half was failing he quit his 
business, and under the advice of the best physicians started directly for 
California.  It was hoped that he salubrious climate and the low altitude might 
bring the good woman back to health, but on March 14 last the heart of the 
tender, honest woman ceased to beat.  The doctors say that a long siege of 
rheumatism early in life had weakened that organ and, although age was far in 
the future, the pump that carried the blood through the body was worn out and 
rest came.  Mr. Canfield was constantly at his wife’s side, and strong as he 
is, was worn out at the end.  He was compelled to rest for a time, but as soon 
as he had gained his strength, he brought the body of the woman he loved to 
Denver and placed it beside other dear ones.  Yesterday he came back to this 
city, where he will once more take up the hum drum of life, but for him, until 
time heals the wound, there can be no music, for a chord is missing.

George C. Bishop of Independence, was buried in the Victor Cemetery Sunday.

Apr 5, 1899:
Victor:
Sam Waldron, a well known miner of this city, died suddenly about noon 
yesterday from heart disease.  Waldron was a single man about 45 years of age, 
and was employed at the Londonderry mine, where the death occurred.  Deceased 
had relatives in Minnesota, who have been notified.  Pending instructions the 
body is lying at Hunt’s undertaking establishment.

Apr 6, 1899:
Tribute to Huffman. – Clint Huffman was a respected member of one of the Oldest 
labor organization in the country.  At the regular meeting of Cripple Creek 
Typographical Union No. 227, Sunday, April 2, 1899, the death of Clint Huffman 
at Eureka, Kan., was announced, and the following resolutions unanimously 
adopted:  (resolutions continue at length on page 1 of this edition)

Florence Hopkins Dead. – Florence Hopkins, the four year old daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Hopkins, of Cripple Creek Heights, died yesterday from typhoid-
pneumonia.  The funeral will take place t 2 o’clock this afternoon from the 
family residence.

Apr 7, 1899:
Brakeman Killed. – Pueblo, April 6. – Robert Probst, aged 23, employed as a 
brakeman on the Denver & Rio Grand, was instantly killed and mangled while 
performing his duties near Salt Creek, eighteen miles south of Pueblo.  The 
deceased is the son of John Probst, one of the oldest conductors in the service 
of the road.  His sister ahs worked at the central telephone office here as 
operator for some time.  Deceased had only been in the employ of the D.&R.G. 
for a short time.  This makes three men who have been killed on the D.&R.G. in 
this locality within the past week.

Apr 8, 1899:
Altman:
Jerome Smith, brother of Mrs. W. Ewing and Mrs. Charles Wood, was accidentally 
killed at the Los Angeles mine yesterday afternoon.

Victor:
Jerome Smith, who was killed at the Los Angeles yesterday, was a resident of 
this city.

Victor:
The remains of the late Mrs. Allen have been shipped to the old home at Deer 
Trail for interment.

Victor:
Victor Lodge No. 307, B.P.O.E. has passed resolutions of condolence on the 
death of  their esteemed and worthy brother, A.A. Grome.

Apr 11, 1899:
Well Known and Popular. – Walter Hill, one of the best known young men of 
Cripple Creek, died Sunday night of internal hemorrhage, caused by the bursting 
of a blood vessel in the stomach, which occurred on Friday night at his home, 
311 W. Pike’s Peak avenue.  Mr. Hill came to the camp in 1892 from Colorado 
City, where his parents now reside.  He was a member of the J.A. Whiting hose 
company, the first volunteer fire organization in the city, and afterwards 
served on the paid department.  He was a jolly good fellow, a friend to 
everyone and his death is regretted by all who knew him.  He was a member of 
the Red Men and other societies, and was an earnest worker in all public 
movements.  He leaves a wife, father and mother, a brother and two sisters to 
mourn his loss.  The funeral will take place Wednesday at 1 o’clock from the 
undertaking parlors of Fairley & Lampman, at which the Red Men and the 
volunteer fire department will be in uniform.

Relieved by Death. – Mrs. Jean O’Connel, age 38, proprietress of the Gracey 
house at 441 Bennett avenue, died Sunday evening after an illness of only a few 
hours.  Deceased has been in Cripple Creek for nearly three years.  She was a 
member of the Rathbone Sisters’ auxiliary to the Knights of Pythias of this 
city.  She leaves seven children to mourn her loss.  The remains will be buried 
today from the Victor Catholic church beside an infant child in the victor 
cemetery.  She died in the presence of six of her children and her husband.  A 
son who is now employed on the Denver & Rio Grande railroad near Leadville, was 
notified, and arrived in town yesterday to attend the funeral.

Well Known Here. – Shirley G. Ash, a prominent druggist of Ogden, Utah, who 
died in that city on the 8th inst., was well known by many of our citizens.  He 
came to this state in 1882 and located at Fairplay, Park county, afterwards 
removing to this city.  He established the firm of Fehringer & Ash.  Mr. Adolph 
Fehringer is now one of the prominent druggists of Colorado Springs.

Well Known Here. – Sam Heller, of Salt Lake City, who was well known in this 
city in connection with the show business, was shot and killed in New York 
Sunday.  A telegram to this effect was received yesterday by Al McFarland.  The 
two boys traveled through Europe with Buffalo Bill’s wild west aggregation.

Smith’s Funeral.  The remains of Jerome Smith, who was killed in the Los 
Angeles mine several days ago, were buried yesterday morning at 10 o’clock from 
the Catholic church.  He was laid to rest beside his deceased brothers in Mt. 
Pisgah Cemetery.

Postmaster Kennedy Dead.
Ex-State Senator A.R. Kennedy, postmaster of this city died t his residence on 
Eaton avenue a few minutes after midnight Monday.  He had been confined to his 
bed the past week and it is supposed that death was due to Bright’s disease. 
…..  Senator Kennedy was 63 years of age.  He was born at Ostego, N.Y.  During 
the war of the rebellion, he was a member of the Thirty-seventh Iowa 
volunteers, and served four years or until the close of hostilities.  ….. At 
the bedside of Senator Kennedy when he died were two of his children, W.W. 
Hersey, Daniel Sullivan and Dr. Herbert. ….  Senator Kennedy will be buried at 
Buena vista Wednesday afternoon, where lay his mother, wife and brother.  He 
will be buried under the auspices of Buena Vista Post. G.A.R., of which he was 
a member.  (The obituary is lengthy in this edition on page 1)

Senator H.Q.W. Tabor Dead.
Denver, Colo., April 10. – Ex-Senator Tabor, postmaster of the city of Denver, 
died at 9:30 this morning at the Windsor hotel of appendicitis.
The city was startled this morning by the announcement of the death of Senator 
Tabor after a four days’ illness.  Mrs. Tabor and the senator’s daughters, who 
had been working the Eclipse mine near Boulder, were hastily summoned and were 
with Mr. Tabor at the moment of his death.  Maxcey Tabor, a son by his first 
wife, also saw his father alive. ….  Horace A. w. Tabor was born in Vermont in 
November, 1830.  At an early age he moved to Kansas.  He had no capital, but 
plenty of energy.  H was soon elected a member of the Kansas Legislature.  …..  
(Obituary continues at length on page 1 of this edition.)

Apr   12, 1889:
Funeral Will be Large. – The remains of Walter Hill, the young man who died 
Monday morning, will be buried at 1 o’clock today from Elks’ hall under the 
auspices of Tuscarora Tribe No. 30, I.O.R.M. to which deceased belonged.  All 
Red Men are requested to attend.

Apr 13, 1889:
Victor:
The remains of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Lehr of 302 North Third street 
who died yesterday will be buried tomorrow at 2 o’clock.

Funeral Yesterday. – The funeral of Walter Hill occurred yesterday afternoon, 
interment being at Mt. Pisgah cemetery.  The funeral was under the auspices of 
the Red Men, of which order deceased was a member.  The fire and police 
departments and city officials turned out to pay their last respects to the 
deceased.

Apr 14, 1899:
Funeral of Coin. – The remains of John Coin, who died at the Sisters’ hospital 
from pneumonia Tuesday last, will be buried at 10 o’clock this morning from the 
Masonic temple, under the auspices of the Masons of Cripple Creek.

Victor:
The eight year old son of Mrs. Metta Wills died at 2 o’clock yesterday 
afternoon of spinal meningitis at the Denver Orphans’ Home.  Mrs. Wills, who is 
an operator in the Victor telephone office, was present at her dying child’s 
side.

Apr 15, 1899:
Funeral of Coin. – The funeral of John Coin took place yesterday afternoon, 
interment being at MT. Pisgah.  John coin was an old resident of the Cripple 
Creek district and for a long time was connected with the Brodie mill in Mound 
City.  His death was sudden and was caused by pneumonia, he being sick only a 
few days.  Few men possessed the genuine friends that John Coin did and large 
is the number of people that will mourn his death.

Well Known Woman Dead.
Leadville, April 14. – Mrs. E.J. Van Camp, wife of A.Van Camp, died suddenly 
this morning from heart failure.  Mrs. Van Camp was over 70 years of age, and 
came to Colorado with her husband in the early 70’s.  She and her husband have 
conducted a large grocery store here for a long time.  Yesterday afternoon Mrs. 
Van Camp was at the store as usual and went home feeling apparently well last 
night.  At an early hour this morning she awakened her husband and complained 
of her heart trouble her.  A physician was at once summoned, but before his 
arrival she had expired.  Mrs. Van Camp is survived by her husband and two sons.

Apr 16, 1899:
Crushed by an Elevator.  
Denver, April 15. – Charles Q. Dennison, the 18 year old son of Henry Dennison, 
was fatally injured in the elevator of the Kittredge building last evening.  He 
was caught by the cage and his hand was badly crushed.  He died in three hours 
afterward.

Apr 25, 1899:
Criminal negligency was in substance the finding of the coroner’s jury, after 
due investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death of John MacDonald 
at Victor on Sunday last.
The finding of the jury was as follows:
“John A. MacDonald came to his death on the afternoon of Sunday, April 23, 
1899, at what is known as the Mary Cashen lease, within the corporate limits of 
the city of Victor, by the falling of rock dumped from the surface into a 
shaft, 320 feet deep, at the bottom of which deceased was working at the time 
of his death.  We find that the accident was made possible by the practice of 
dumping rock into a hopper, immediately over the manway of the shaft, and 
severely censure the present management of the said lease for operating the 
same in such manner.  That the negligence of the top men (as shown in this 
case) could make a slaughter pen of the bottom of the shaft.  We also find that 
the blacksmith who acted as top man and bucket dumper and who was cognizant of 
the conditions above mentioned, together with the management, to be guilty of 
gross criminal negligence in not exercising sufficient care in the protection 
of the lives of men employed in the shaft. 

Apr 26, 1899:
Victor:
The funeral of the late John McDonald, killed in the shaft of the Mary Cashen 
lease on Sunday night, takes place this morning from Dunn’s undertaking parlors 
at 10 o’clock.  The burial will take place in Sunnyside cemetery.  The deceased 
leaves a mother and several sisters in Nova Scotia, and two sisters in Boston, 
to mourn his loss.

Victor:
The remains of Alice, the seven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward 
Smalley, were buried yesterday afternoon from the family residence.

Pneumonia the Cause.- Nicholas Henderson died yesterday at a few minutes before 
noon.  He was an old resident of the district, and had a host of friends.  He 
leaves a wife to mourn his loss.

Died last night. – Chris Wair who was taken to the Sisters’ hospital from 
Altman, died last night about 9 o’clock.

Apr 28, 1899:
A Sad Mission. – Ed Wolford and wife, and Mrs. Little, were called to Red Rock, 
Idaho, on a very sad mission yesterday.  Mrs. Little’s son, Charles Wolford, 
was killed there recently in an accident in a mine.

Died In His Chair.  James Green Expires Suddenly in Victor.
James Green, a single man, aged 52, died suddenly in the Monarch saloon in 
Victor last night.  About 7 o’clock Green entered the saloon and sat down in a 
chair, apparently worn out and exhausted.  Some time after a man sitting in the 
next chair, noticing Green’s pallid look, called the attention of Dr. Benson to 
the man’s appearance.  The doctor responded and quickly pronounced the man 
dead, and that he had been a corpse some minutes.  Death came quickly from 
heart failure, due to alcoholism.
Deceased, who has a brother living in Sioux City, and another in Chicago, came 
to the camp three years ago from Aspen.  The remains were removed to Dunn’s 
undertaking establishment and the coroner notified.

Apr 29, 1899:
Fell Down A Shaft.  Patrick Murphy Drops Down a Shaft at Garfield Consolidated.
Paddy Murphy, a miner, was instantly killed yesterday in the Mineral Rock shaft 
of the Garfield Consolidated mine on Bull Hill.
Murphy was working in the fifth level, 275 feet deep, and about 4 o’clock rang 
for powder.  After taking the powder out he rang two bells, to lower the 
bucket.  The supposition is that after taking the powder out and ringing for 
the bucket to go down to the lower levels, he went back for fuse and forgot 
that the bucket was not there, and in leaning over fell to the bottom of the 
shaft, a distance of nearly 200 feet.
The fall of the body was heard and the miners in the bottom level immediately 
hastened to the shaft, where they found Murphy’s lifeless body.  His neck was 
broken, as was his right arm above the elbow.  The company physician, Dr. 
Sinclair, of Altman, was immediately called.  Jumping in his buggy he made the 
drive from his office to the mine in seven minutes.  As Murphy’s life was 
extinct he could do nothing.
Paddy Murphy was from pueblo, and had been in the camp two years.
The body will be taken to the Catholic church Sunday at 10:30 o’clock when 
requiem mass will be said, and Sunday night the body will be taken to Pueblo, 
where he will be buried.
Patrick Murphy was a member of the Knights of St. John and the Miners union.  
His brother, Richard Murphy, lives in the city, and another in Pueblo, who was 
telegraphed and will arrive her this morning.

Funeral Notice. – The funeral of Patrick Murphy will occur Sunday morning at 
9:30 o’clock from Wood’s undertaking parlors, 125 E. Bennett.  The Knights of 
St. John are requested to report at their hall at 9:30 o’clock sharp.  

Apr 30, 1899:
The funeral of the late James Greene, who dropped dead in the Monarch Saloon, 
will take place at Sunnyside cemetery at 3 o’clock this afternoon.


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