O.B. BARBO
Arizona Republican Newspaper
September 26, 1903
O.B. Barbo who was here last winter left Phoenix on the
10th of last June for his former home in Washington, being
then a very sick man from some affection of the stomach and
kidneys. He had no relatives here though he made quite a
number of friends during his short stay and for sometime
acted as clerk in Justice Robertson's court when he first
went into office. Though his absence was noted, no one here
seemed to know what had become of him till recently when it
was learned that he died three days after reaching his home
in Washington.
FRANK BARNES
October 8, 1903
Frank Barnes, who was injured by falling from one of the
Ringling's circus trains near Gila Bend last Sunday, died
last night about 10 o'clock at the Sisters Hospital. He
never regained consciousness after the accident and
presumably suffered little or no pain. There were
occasional favorable symptoms but there was never a well
founded hope for his recovery.
He was a single man and was about 28 or 30 years old.
The body was taken to Bradley's undertaking parlors but
so far as could be learned no arrangements have been
made for the funeral. It is safe to say, however,
that the Ringling Brothers will see that everything
is attended to properly, for their reputation in caring
for employees overcome by misfortune is exceeded by
none. Mr. Barnes as has been stated before, was
without a peer in the taming of seals, and was most
highly spoken of by all members of the circus during
its engagement here. His death will be mourned by
many of his former associates and deeply regretted
by all who knew of the accident.
MRS. JENNIE BEBBER
October 1, 1903
Mrs. Jennie Bebber, wife of Dr. Otto Bebber died early
yesterday morning of tuberculosis in her home, on North
Fifth Avenue. She came here with her husband nearly a
year ago, then in advanced stage of consumption. The
funeral will take place at 10 o'clock this morning from
the undertaking rooms of Mohn and Dorris.
EMIL E. BELLER
March 22, 1903
Emil E. Beller, one of the best boys of Phoenix, died
yesterday afternoon of an illness with which he has been
affected for several months. He was a printer and was at
one time employed on The Republican. More than a year ago
he went to Los Angles and he remained there until last fall
when his failing health compelled his return to this city.
His funeral will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon
from the family residence, 732 South Center Street. He
leaves a wife.
FRANK BENAN
Arizona Republican Newspaper
November 28, 1903
Mr. Frank Benan died Friday morning November 27 at 6 a.m. at
Maricopa, having started to his home at Evalith Minnesota.
Mr. J.G. Peterson went as far as Maricopa with Mr. Benan and
says that he seemed quite strong until a few moments before he
died.
Mr. Benan has been a resident of Mesa for the past year having
come here for his health and was doing fine until about two
months ago when he began to go down and although everything
possible was done for him, it seemed of no avail. He expressed
a desire to return to his home in Minnesota and as he was short
of funds, a collection was made for him by his friends in Mesa
and $150 was raised. He seemed some better Friday and Thursday
started for home accompanied as far as Maricopa by J.G.
Peterson. Mr. Peterson telegraphed to his wife and children
the terrible news and asked if they desired his body shipped
home, and is awaiting a reply, having returned with him to Mesa.
O.W. BLACKNALL, JR.
February 20, 1903
O.W. Blacknall, Jr. died Wednesday morning of throat
trouble. His body will be sent on tonight's train to
his home in Kittrell, North Carolina under escort of
B.O. Cawthorn, a personal friend who came here with
him, January 26. The dead man was only twenty five
years old and was for one of his age a remarkably
successful business man. He was secretary and treasurer
of the Continental Plant Company which makes a specialty
of dealing in strawberry plants though engaged in a
general nursery business. The family is a wealthy
one and well known in the south.
CHARLES BLAKEY
Roy Winchester
April 4, 1903
Kingman -- News has reached Kingman of the murder of Charles
Blakey, known as the "Cowboy Pianist" and Roy Winchester,
a young miner on the trail forty miles from this place by
James McKenney. Nothing definite is known of the cause of
the murder but it is thought that McKenney who is wanted
for the killing of William L. Wynn at Porterville, California
last July, took the men for officers and laid in wait for
them on the trail. A sheriff's posse is now in pursuit of
the murderer.
Blakey was well known here. He was not only a pianist but
was also something of a boxer and attained quite a
reputation in this part of the territory.
Mr. McKenney is said to be an American, about forty years
old, five feet seven and weighs about 160 pounds. His
eyes are blue, his complexion florid and his features are
broad and square. He is missing two joints off his left
forefinger and was previously shot in the leg. He is by
occupation a barkeeper and is a gambler and he smokes and
drinks.
ANNISTON BOWMAN
May 17, 1903
Anniston Bowman the young man who shot himself Friday night
at the residence of his friend, H.W. Graham, died yesterday
afternoon about 2 o'clock at the Sister's hospital. The case
was reported to Coroner Burnett, who empaneled the following
jury: W.H. Black, W.S. Pickerell, W.P. Mealey, J.E. Stovall,
John Hardee, and Lee Redwine. The jury viewed the remains
and the inquest was continued to Monday at 2 o'clock.
There are few details to add to the story of this most
distressing incident. Fortunately the young man remained
conscious long enough to tell what he had done, thus
removing from the case all mystery except the mysterious
impulse responsible for the deed. In most cases of
suicide the victim has a reason for his action but the
deplorable feature of this case is that the young man
had seemingly no reason except that he was suffering
a little pain. It might also be called an accident,
for from the manner of the man ten minutes before he
would not have been taken for a suicide.
Mr. Bowman is from an estimable family residing in
Trenton Missouri, where it is likely his body will
be sent Monday night for burial. He leaves a father,
mother, two brothers and two sisters.
W.H. BROOME
January 26, 1903
The Los Angeles papers of the date of January 21st contain
an account of the killing of W.H. Broome, formerly of
Bisbee. It seems that Broome and a man named Melrose,
both residing at a little town called Action, had been
sworn enemies and had had several fights and legal
contests in which honors were about evenly decided.
On Tuesday afternoon Broome had just returned from a
hunting trip and was standing in the street with a
shotgun in his hand. Melrose ran into him from
behind with a wheelbarrow. Broome put his gun down
and started to take off his coat, when Melrose drew a
revolver and shot Broome in the back of the head.
Broome leaves a wife and three children, the oldest
being fifteen years. His wife is in ill-health and
it is feared the news of her husband's death will be
fatal to her. She was in Los Angeles at the time of
the shooting.
HENRY F. BROWN (Old Caribou)
May 22, 1903
The number of prominent men present at the funeral of
"Old Caribou" Brown Tuesday testified to the loving regard
for his memory not only in this city but throughout the
territory. Not a carriage could be hired in Tucson,
everyone having been taken by those desiring to follow
to the grave all that was mortal of their old time
associate and friend. Every saloon and gambling house
in town was closed during the hours of the funeral out
of respect for "Old Caribou". The coffin was entirely
covered with flowers and with floral tributes. An arm
chair wholly constructed with flowers was one of the
remembrances.
Rev. George Selby of the Episcopal Church preached the
funeral sermon. Well known men in every walk of life
from all over the territory were at the funeral services
and followed the body of the old man to the grave.
