WILLIAM HENRY CAVNESS
Arizona Republican Newspaper
May 5, 1905
William Henry Cavness, a well known and honored citizen of
Maricopa County and for years a rancher in the Salt River
Valley, died yesterday morning at his home near the Isaac
school house, two miles west of Six Points. His age was 64
years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Ford Cavness
and by nine children: Mrs. J.N. Ellison, George, of Safford,
Az; Mrs. McDaniels; Mrs. San Saba, Texas, Mrs. T.T. Porter,
Los Angeles, W. Edward; H.C. Thomas and Mrs. C.R. Bone. One
brother and three sisters also survive him: M.M. Cavness of
Pomona, Calf. Mrs. Susan Dunnigan of New Mexico; Mrs. Nancy
Wells of Bluffton Texas and Mrs. Mary Howard of Texas.
Mr. Cavness and three of his brothers served in the Confederate
Army during the war. Two of his brothers lost their lives in
the war and another was killed by Indians soon after the close
of the war.
Mr. Cavness was born in Arkansas, spent twenty five years in
Texas after the war and removed to Arizona about sixteen
years ago. He was married in Texas and baptized at Bluffton,
Llano County Texas, removing later to Marion County and then
to Arizona where he settled near Phoenix. He was a staunch
adherent of the Baptist Church and was for many years a
deacon of the Phoenix church, filling the office well and
being loved and honored by his brethren. He was a good
citizen, a true friend, a kind and loving husband and father,
a faithful Christian and a man trusted and respected by all
who knew him. Funeral services held at the home at ten
o'clock Friday morning will be conducted by his pastor, Rev.
Lewis Halsey, D.D.
SYBIL CHAMBERS
DOROTHY CHAMBERS
January 21, 1905
Sorrow has again entered the household of Mr. and Mrs.
George L.P. Chambers, no. 761 East Van Buren Street.
Two days after the funeral of her sister Dorothy, on
Jan. 2, Sybil Sparks Chambers, the youngest daughter
was taken with a slight bilious attack which developed
into meningitis. She bravely combated the disease and
the attending physician thought she had conquered it,
but it was not to be so and yesterday at 2:30 o'clock
she passed peacefully away. The funeral services will be
held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the family residence and
will be conducted by Rev. E.A. Penick. All friends are
invited to be present.
The funeral
January 24, 1905
The funeral service of little Sybil Chambers, the
daughter of Mrs. George L.P. Chambers was held on
Sunday at the residence of the family, No. 761 East
Van Buren Street. It was a most sorrowful event,
for this family has been singularly afflicted,
having lost another sweet little Dorothy, only
two weeks before of the same dread disease.
These children, as well as the remaining daughters
of Mr. and Mrs. Chambers had grown into the hearts
of all with whom they had been thrown in contact.
The little girl was only eight years old.
JOHN CHEEVER
February 3, 1905
John S. Cheever died yesterday at the sisters hospital
after a long illness. He was a resident of Chicago and
had spent two winters in Phoenix. He was about thirty
years of age. At the time of his death he was attended
by his two sisters. The body will be sent back to
Chicago tonight.
MRS. CARRIE E. CHRISTY
Arizona Republican Newspaper
May 23, 1905
The funeral of Mrs. Carrie E. Christy was held yesterday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the family residence on
north Third Avenue, corner of McKinley Street. The service
was conducted by Rev. A.M. Gibbons who paid a tribute to the
memory of one who had lived a godly life, worthy of
emulation. The musical numbers were given by a choir
composed of Mrs. Tiffany, Mrs. Cullom, Mr. Cochems and
Mr. Wilson. There were many beautiful floral offerings
and the funeral was attended by a large gathering of the
people of the valley, most of whom esteemed the memory of
the dead as that of a personal friend. The pall bearers
were C.T. Hirst, N.A. Morford, W.D. Fulwiler, W.J. Murphy,
Judge F. Ainsworth and H.C. Yaeger. The interment was made
in the Masonic cemetery, the body being laid beside that of
her late husband, Colonel William Christy, who died about
two years ago.
I.M. CHRISTY
Arizona Republican Newspaper
April 1, 1905
Territorial Auditor I.M. Christy died at his home on East
Van Buren Street a little after ten o'clock last night after
a lingering illness of dropsy. It had been evident for a
month that death was near and for two days it was almost
momentarily expected. The fatal affliction began nearly a
year ago in an affection of the stomach and within six months
his friends believed that he was marked for an early death.
Two months ago he was confined to his home, sinking lower and
lower. The closing hours were mercifully free from pain.
Major Christy was born in Trumbull County Ohio in 1844. Ten
years later he moved with his parents to Iowa where he resided
until coming to Phoenix in 1891. He was a gallant soldier
during the Civil War, having served with the Fifteenth Iowa
throughout the four year conflict participating in several
of the bloodiest battles.
On his return from the war he entered school at the Wesleyan
University at Indianola, Iowa and afterward graduated from
Bryant and Stratton's Business College at Burlington. Then
he entered upon an active business career, engaged in the
banking business in Osceola and continued it until coming to
Phoenix where he had been preceded by his brother, the late
Colonel William Christy.
He became secretary of various north side canal companies and
remained in that capacity until the reorganization of the
companies into the Arizona Water Company in 1899. He afterward
established the Phoenix Hay and Grain Company and remained at
the head of it until after the accession of Governor Brodie to
office when he was appointed territorial treasurer.
Major Christy was married at Oswego Illinois to Miss Louise A.
Bennett. Of this union there were three children: Charles B,
Kate M, and Fred C. all of whom are living. Mrs. Christy died
five years ago. Other surviving relatives are brothers and
sisters, O.H. Christy of the county, Miles Christy of Des
Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Lucinda Bonner and Mrs. Threkla Kendall
of Iowa.
I.M. Christy (funeral)
April 2, 1905
The funeral of the late I.M. Christy will be held this
afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First M.E. church, corner
of Monroe Street and Second Avenue. The Masonic Lodge,
Grand Army, Woman's Relief Corps and H Company N.G.A.
will attend in their respective bodies.
April 3, 1905
The funeral of the late Territorial Auditor I.M. Christy took
place yesterday afternoon at the First M.E. Church. The
auditorium was filled by those who had come to pay their
last respects to one who had earned the respect and love
of the community in his dozen years of residence in it.
The members of the choir were Professor John Todd, Miss
Junia Todd, Mrs. W.N. Tiffany, Miss Rathbone, Miss Stewart,
Mr. Sims and Mr. L.W. Coggins. The pall bearers were E.W.
Potter, G.A. Steitz, A.W. Galpin, P.K. Hickey, R. Stanford,
Will Wallace and Henry Ware.
ROBERT M. CLARK
Arizona Republican Newspaper
June 12, 1905
Robert M. Clark died yesterday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock
at his home, No. 392 North Sixth Avenue of consumption.
He was between 28 and 29 years of age. He had lived here
for several years. He leaves a wife, formerly Miss Hadley
to whom he was married about five years ago and four brothers
in New York city and a sister in Atlanta. They have been
notified and no funeral arrangements will be announced until
they have been heard from. Mr. Clark was a very exemplary
man, a member of the M.E. church, south and had studied for
the ministry. He was well known here, as is Mrs. Clark, to
whom her many friends extend their sympathy.
MRS. LUTHER COGGINS
February 19, 1905
Mrs. Luther D. Coggins died last evening at 8:15 o'clock
after a lingering illness. The funeral services will
probably be held on Monday but announcement will be
made later. Mrs. Coggins was a native of Maine. The
family came here from Colorado many years ago. Beside
her bereaved husband, Mrs. Coggins is survived by a
daughter and a son, L.D. Coggins who also has a family
and who is well known in Phoenix.
Funeral
February 21, 1905
The funeral of Mrs. Mary C. Coggins was held at the home
on South Seventh Avenue at 2:30 p.m. yesterday. Many
sympathizing friends were present. The pall bearers were
Messrs L. J. Rice, B.F. McFall, C.D. Dorris, H.G.
Feekings, C.W. Goodman and J.H. Langston, all but Mr.
Rice being officers of the Baptist Church. Hymns were
sung by Miss Flo Harris, Angie Parker, Mr. Dow Daggett
and Mr. Frank Hilderbran with Mrs. Cravens as accompanist.
Mrs. Coggins was born in Killingby, Conn. removing to
North Livermore, Maine and later to LeMoine, Maine where
she was married to Mr. L.D. Coggins in 1885. They
removed to Greeley, Col., in 1886 and to Phoenix Ariz
in 1892. In Greeley as always, Mrs. Coggins was
active in church work, having a large class of young
men, most of whom united with the church.
The only surviving relatives except the immediate family
are Mr. Lewis C. Durfee and Miss S.C. Durfee of Providence,
R.I.
