MRS. ALLIE E. WARD
Arizona Republican Newspaper
November 9, 1903
Mrs. A.E. Ward, wife of Dr. W.H. Ward, superintendent of the
territorial insane asylum died Sunday. Mrs. Ward had
complained of some vague pains in her chest for several
months but the matter amounted to no more than an
inconvenience and she gave it little consideration.
About two weeks ago her symptoms became more pronounced
though she continued in charge of her duties at the asylum.
An examination was made by her husband and consulting
physicians. Nothing was found to indicate any organic
disease or any other trouble of a serious nature. About
a week ago it was deemed advisable for her to rest and
one week ago today she remained in bed for the first time.
There was nothing in the case to warrant the belief in more
than a functional disturbance until Friday, when a
dropsical condition known as edema suddenly developed.
This condition is always grave, but in a woman seventy two
years of age it is especially dangerous. On Friday night
the physicians informed the family of the gravity of the
situation. From this time Mrs. Ward's condition gradually
grew worse and at 2 o'clock on Sunday morning she passed away.
But few people in Phoenix are better known that Dr. and Mrs.
Ward and there are none more beloved. They came here in 1891
and with the exception of a short time in California they
have continuously resided here since. About three years ago
Dr. Ward was appointed superintendent of the territorial
insane asylum and Mrs. Ward was made its matron.
Mrs. Ward was born in Lafayette, Indiana seventy two years
ago. Her maiden name was Allie E. Parker. When but a mere
child her parents removed to Des Moines, Iowa then one of the
outposts of civilization. On September 25, 1850 she married
Dr. W.H. Ward, then a struggling young doctor at Des Moines.
For fifty three years these two splendid people have journeyed
together, each a blessing to the other and to all with whom
they associated in every relation. For forty three years
they lived in Des Moines, and they would probably have
lived their lives out there had it not been the failure of
Dr. Ward's health in 1891 necessitating his removal to
Arizona.
Three sons and a daughter were born to them and all are
living: Frank P. and Harry C. Ward are residents of Los
Angeles, Elmer E. lives in Emporia, Kansas and Minnie,
the daughter lives in Phoenix.
Arrangements for interment are incomplete.
ELIZABETH J. WASHBURNE
Arizona Republican Newspaper
March 4, 1903
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Washburne of Chicago, died here
yesterday morning about 2 o'clock of a complication
of diseases. She was 69 years old and came here about
a month ago seeking relief, asthma seeming to be her
principal trouble though other organs other than the
lungs were affected, death being immediately caused by
nephritis.
Mrs. Washburne was the wife of Elmer Washburne, a well
known civil engineer of Chicago. He was notified several
days ago of her critical condition and came to her bedside
as quickly as possible, arriving Thursday afternoon on a
special train from Maricopa. A son, Frank Washburne, of
Nashville Tennessee, was in California when he received a
similar message and came at once, arriving Thursday
morning. A daughter, Mrs. C.J. Swan, wife of Dr. Swan,
an eminent Chicago specialist, arrived on yesterday
morning's train from Maricopa, just a few hours after
her mother's death.
The members of the bereaved family will all leave this
afternoon on the M&P train, taking with them the beloved
wife and mother, for interment in Chicago.
A rumor was current yesterday that Mr. Washburne was formerly
Mayor of Chicago. This is an error. He is prominent in
Chicago's municipal affairs, however, is highly esteemed
and was once a candidate for mayor.
MRS. MARIA STONE WELCH
Arizona Republican Newspaper
July 10, 1903
Died June 10, 1903, Mrs. Maria Stone Welch in her
eighty seventh year. After spending a year and a
half in Phoenix, Mrs. Welch was returning to her
home in Iowa City, Ia. but during a short stay in
Albuquerque N.M. became ill and in a few days ended
her long and most unselfish life, so filled with
loving words and works for those about her. She
was laid to rest in Lawrence Kansas her former home.
MISS ALICE WHEELER
December 10, 1903
The many Phoenix friends of Miss Alice Wheeler will be
pained to learn of her death at her home in Springfield,
Illinois on December 1st. Miss Wheeler was about 25 years
old and has no relatives here but made a wide acquaintance
during a residence of something over a year in this city.
She went home last spring to spend the summer but by fall
was too ill to make another visit.
HARRY D. WIGGINS
March 3, 1903
The funeral of Harry D. Wiggins, whose death was mentioned
by The Republican yesterday morning, took place yesterday.
The remains have been temporarily buried here. He had lived
in the city for five months accompanied by his wife and
mother. It was stated that he had been in the lumber
business in Minneapolis. That was an error. He had for
a long time occupied a responsible position with the
Great Northern.
DAVID G. WILSON
November 20, 1903
Mention was made a few days ago of the departure from
Phoenix for his home of David G. Wilson for the last
year in charge of the Phoenix branch of the International
School of Correspondence. It has been learned by his
friends that he died at El Paso on the following day of
his departure from Phoenix. When he left it was very
much doubted whether he would reach his home alive for
he was in the last stage of consumption. He was about
twenty years old and lived in Phoenix for two years.
He came here on account of failing health from Richmond
Virginia where he had a position on the Richmond
Locomotive works. He established a large circle of
acquaintances during his residence in Phoenix and all
of them like him. His father Major James P. Wilson
resides at Charlottesville, Virginia.
DR. ALBERT F. WINEMAN
March 14, 1903
The funeral service for the late Dr. Albert F. Wineman
formerly of Chicago, were held in Easterling's undertaking
parlors yesterday afternoon. Many mourning friends were
present. Rev. Dr. Halsey officiated and spoke of the
bright, cheery, loving man whose strong heart at last
was still. Mrs. E. H. Cooper sang "Sometime We'll
Understand," and the choir from the Baptist Church sang
"Beyond the Smiling and the Weeping." The following
tribute by Dr. Wineman's father and mother was read:
"He was always a loving son and brother, a devoted
husband and faithful to his friends and he so lived
that when the summons came to surrender back his body
to the earth from which it had been nourished, he was
sustained by an unfaltering trust, that it would be to
him a dreamless sleep and rest and he sank into the
mysterious arms of death without a fear. And while
we fully appreciate the sympathy of his friends, our
greatest consolation is the dead do not suffer.
Eyes that are forever closed do not weep. Hearts
that have ceased to beat, to not ache and so we leave
him in the hands of Nature--the mother of us all.
Trusting to time to heal our sorrow."
GEORGE WING
September 3, 1903
George Wing, a well known and highly respected citizen of
Prescott died about 7 o'clock this morning after a brief
illness. Mr. Wing has been in the employ of the Bashford-
Burmister company for about five years. He had been
complaining of not feeling well for about two weeks, having
symptoms of typhoid but continued working until Friday
afternoon when he consulted a physician who advised him
to go home and go to bed. On Saturday he was stricken
with paralysis and never rallied from it, his condition
growing worse until death ensued this morning. Deceased
was over fifty years old, and was a son of Thomas Wing,
owner of the Granite Dells Ranch. Besides his father, he
leaves a sister, Mrs. Paine in Prescott and two brothers
who reside away from here.
E.Y. YOUNG
February 12, 1903
E.W. Young died yesterday morning at 2 o'clock at his
residence, No. 168 Portland Place in the Simms Addition
of pernicious anemia. Though he has been ill for sometime
it was only recently that the nature of his trouble became
fully known to the physicians as it was somewhat complicated.
A funeral service will be held Sunday at four o'clock at the
family residence and the body will be taken to Michigan
City Indiana for internment.
Mrs. Young and her two children will accompany the body
east. She will probably return to look after her property
interests and perhaps to remain permanently.
Mr. Young was modest and unassuming, yet a very successful
business man and one who was held in high esteem. He was
born October 11, 1863 in Owosso, Michigan moving from there
to Michigan City, Indiana where he graduated in the high
school and where his parents and two brothers now reside.
In 1895 he moved to Austin, a suburb of Chicago and
engaged in the manufacture of bicycle tires, remaining
there till he came to Phoenix. His business in Austin
prospered and during his life there he patented a quick
repair tube to be used in the well known Morgan and
Wright tires and also secured a number of patents on
smaller sundries of value to the bicycle industry.
Since coming here about three years ago he has been actively
identified with the orange growing industry and owned
considerable property in this valley. He also had some
important mining investments in the vicinity of Wickenburg.
He was progressive and enterprising and though not frequently
before the public his friendship for Arizona was demonstrated
by careful investment and unshaken confidence in the future.
