News was brought into the city yesterday that a man named Frank
Bussey had been accidentally killed Friday night at 12 o'clock
at the Union Mine.
A messenger was dispatched for Dr. Woodruff immediately after
the accident. The physician arrived there about 3 o'clock
in the morning but his services were not required as the man was
dead.
The young man was employed as a chemist assistant and worked on
the night shift. He was walking on a plank laid across the
top of the big cyanide vat when he lost his balance and fell
into the tank.
In his descent his head struck a 3 inch iron pipe which must
have rendered him partially insensible so that he involuntarily
swallowed some of the solution. The accident was immediately
discovered by his fellow workman who rushed to the rescue.
The young man was dead, however, when taken from the vat and
the physician stated that death must have been instant. The
body was purple when Dr. Woodruff arrived, this condition
being caused by the action of the poison.
The deceased was 23 years of age and a cousin of Mrs. W.W. Cook,
the wife of the lessee of the mine. Undertaker Smith left
yesterday for the mine to prepare the body for shipment east.
RUTH CALFES
Oct. 22, 1896
Many residents of this city will remember Rev. and Mrs. D.W. Calfes
who resided here several years ago and will be grieved to learn of
the death of their daughter Ruth, who was born in this city on
November 4, 1884. The death of the young girl occurred at Woodland,
Cal. last Thursday. The following excerpt is from the Woodland
Mail:
"She showed marked ability in singing and reciting at the early
age of 3 years. While visiting the world's fair with her parents
she contracted a severe cold which seriously affected her vocal
organs. The best of specialists were consulted but she was
pronounced incurable. During the visit of the family at the
conference held at Pacific Grove this year, she became very
ill and received a stroke of paralysis of the vocal organs.
For four weeks the little sufferer could not lie down and
suffered intensely. She was at last moved home to Chacheville
to die. Being unable to speak she wrote on her pillow with her
finger that she wanted to die and gave all necessary directions
for her funeral. She remained conscious to the last and bid her
brothers and parents a fond, but sad farewell."
MR. CANDELARIA
Dec 24, 1896
James Hughes, the Big Bug Saloon keeper, who shot a Mexican
near his place on Sunday morning was lodged in jail at Prescott
Monday and as yet no bail has been fixed for him, says the Journal
Miner. His victim died Monday. It is alleged that Hughes fired
five shots at him, only two of which took effect, one through
the wrist and one in the abdomen, the latter proving fatal.
The story of the killing is entirely different from the first
report. The man's name was Candelaria and he was not a brother
of the man formerly killed by Hughes. Candelaria was indebted
to Hughes and the two met on a trail when Hughes asked Candelaria
when he was going to pay him that bill. The latter replied by
asking Hughes to go down to the saloon and he would pay him
right away. They started towards the saloon and when near it,
Cadelaria remarked to Hughes: "You have gone far enough." And
at the same time it is alleged turned on him and attacked him
with a file which he carried. Hughes tried to get away from him,
he says, the latter would have caught him. Before Candelaria
could get on his feet to renew the attack, Hughes fired with
the result as stated.
Assistant District Attorney Joseph Morrison and Attorney George
Arthur Allen, went to Big Bug Tuesday to be present at the inquest.
FELIX CARLO
July 5, 1896
Felix Carlo died yesterday at 4 pm. He was a native of Italy and a
popular member of the Italian portion of the community. The funeral
will be this morning at 10 from the establishment of
Randal and Davis.
W.J. CARRIER
July 9, 1896
W.J. Carrier, the blacksmith who was prostrated Tuesday afternoon
died yesterday morning at 10 at his home on South Center Street.
Death was due to several causes, among them a too abrupt abstinence
from alcoholic liquors, too much work, too much heat and too
much ice water.
Carrier was 54 years of age and leaves a wife and married
daughters. He had lately returned from California where he had
been for seven years. Up to seven years ago he had been a well
known citizen of Phoenix, a prosperous blacksmith and a leader
in the local lodge of Good Templars. The funeral will be this
morning at 9:00.
JOSEPH CASSIDY
March 7, 1896
Joseph Cassidy, an old and respected citizen of the Aravalpa
Canyon died at Fort Grant last week. Mr. Cassidy left his
property consisting of cash and cattle to be used in founding a
hospital in the Aravalpa Canyon. H.H. Morgan of Wilcox has been
notified that he has been appointed executor of the estate.
Hon. Burt Dunlap, Hon. w.C. Bridwell and A.G. McCorkle are the
trustees. The will will be probated on March 14.
MYRA CHANDLER
Sep 23, 1896
Miss Myra Chandler died yesterday after a lingering illness.
Her mother, Mrs. Dunn was with her until death came. The deceased
came here from Nebraska in search of health. The funeral will
be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence, 112 West
Jackson Street.
Sep 24, 1896
The funeral of Myra Chandler was held yesterday afternoon at
4 o'clock from the family residence on West Jackson Street.
Rev. Cal Osburn conducted the services.
MRS. E.G. CHAPELL
Oct. 23, 1896
E.S. Wakelin last night received a telegram announcing the death at
Chicago yesterday afternoon of Mrs. E.G. Chapell. Deceased was
resident with her husband in Phoenix last winter and here, by
her attractive personality and kindly attributes made many
friends. The funeral will be held Sunday.
O.N. CHRISTIAN
March 6, 1896
The funeral of O.N. christian will take place this afternoon
from Randal and Davis under the auspices of the local masons.
LENA CLANTON
Dec 5, 1896
Miss Lena Clanton, the 14 year old daughter of T.M. Clanton of
Buckeye, died Thursday night of heart trouble. The young lady
was taken ill a few days ago and from the first it was apparent
that her sufferings would end in death. The funeral will take
place in Buckeye today.
JOHN CLARK
December 8, 1896
John Clark, a professional nurse was found dead yesterday morning
in the rear of the Brunswick Saloon on Washington Street. He
entered the saloon in the morning with a small parcel under his
arm. He staggered up to the bar and requested the bartender to
give him a drink. The bartender refused because Clark already
had too much. The man started to go out of the saloon again,
but fell to the floor.
Two men who were present picked him up and carried him into
the back yard to sober up, the supposition being that he was
only drunk. About an hour afterward the bartender went out
and awakened him and asked him if he was sick. Clark replied
that he was all right. About 11:30 o'clock the bartender
again went out and found Clark dead. A physician was called
who stated that the cause of death was apoplexy.
Justice Johnstone impaneled a coroner's jury which rendered a
verdict of death from apoplexy.
The deceased was about 45 years of age and had lived in Phoenix
about five years. The remains were taken in charge by Randal
and Davis and will be buried by the county.
A. CLARKSON
Dec 9 ,1896
A. Clarkson an employee on the A & P. work train was run over
by the cars and killed near Holbrook last Thursday night.
