N.G. Harer died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D.J. Peter,
912 North First Street, yesterday afternoon, after having been
a sufferer from a cancer for over three years. Mr. Harer was
a man of sterling character, an earnest Christian, respected
and loved by everyone who came in contact with him. He was
one of the old pioneers of the Salt River Valley, having
come to this country in the early eighties. He leaves a
family of four children--among whom are, Albert Harer of
Liberty, Mrs. George Webb of Tucson.
THOMAS JUDSON HARMON
Feb. 9, 1909
At 4 o'clock yesterday morning, Thomas Judson Harmon, the
eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Judson A. Harmon, died
as a result of injuries sustained Saturday afternoon by
being thrown from a horse. Brief mention was made of the
accident in these columns the next morning for at the time
of the accident it did not appear that the lad was
dangerously injured.
The accident happened late Saturday afternoon. The boy was riding
a half broken colt and the animal was unaccustomed to spurs.
The use of them caused it to buck and the boy was thrown. He
was immediately taken with a violent fit of vomiting, which
continued for some little time. Until that attack ceased, it
was impossible for the physicians to state just how serious
his injuries really were. Sunday morning his condition was
not as much improved as the doctors thought it should be and
in the afternoon Dr. Craig was called over from Phoenix for
consultation with Dr. Brechan. Even then the lad was in such
shape that it was difficult to determine whether or not an
operation would have to be resorted to. Definite action was
deferred until the next morning but during the night the lad
suffered a sudden attack and passed away.
The funeral services will be held today at 2 o'clock from the
Baptist Church, Rev. R.L. Creal officiating with interment in
Double Butte Cemetery.
The unfortunate boy was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon.
He was a pupil at the training school and was a bright and well
liked lad. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the
bereaved family.
WILLARD HARPER
July 5, 1909
Willard Harper, a meat cutter in Flagstaff, fatally cut
himself in the abdomen Saturday while cutting meat. So
badly was he cut by the large knife that he died before a
physician could reach him.
Mr. and MRS. BEN HARRISON
December 11, 1909
A telegram was received yesterday morning by W.N. Steverson
from Dan McCauley of El Paso, announcing the death of both Mr.
and Mrs. Ben Harrison. No particulars were given. Mr. Harrison
was a former partner of Mr. Steverson and was in business with
McCauley in Cutter, N.M. Mr. McCauley was formerly manager of
the Alhambra Hotel in Mesa.
Mrs. Harrison was in Mesa recently visiting friends and
attending to some business interests and was well known here.
The news came as a decided shock to the community and everyone
is wondering what the cause may have been. Mr. Harrison's
former home was in northern Kentucky, while Mrs. Harrison
came from Oakland California.
Later information was that Mr. Harrison died at 10:30 am and
his wife died at 3:30 pm of heart failure. Mr. Steverson will
go to Maricopa to meet the Golden State Limited on which the
bodies will come that far, en route to Mesa for interment.
December 16, 1909
Word was received that the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harrison
are being shipped to Oakland for burial. Dan McCauley and Mrs.
Rydburg, mother of Mrs. Harrison are taking them. W.N.
Steverson went as far as Tucson to meet Mr. McCauley and Mrs.
Rydburg.
December 23, 1909
Dan McCauley arrived in Mesa yesterday having returned from
California where he went to attend the funeral of Mr. and Mrs.
Ben Harrison. Mrs. Rydberg, mother of Mrs. Harrison, went to
El Paso and accompanied the bodies to her home in Oakdale
where the interment took place. Mr. McCauley gave a description
of the funeral ceremonies which will be of interest to the
many sorrowing friends of the deceased in this vicinity.
The relatives of Mr. Harrison were wired to and replied that
they would like to have the body buried with his wife in
California. The bodies were shipped to Cooper Town and then
taken twelve miles to Oakdale, the home of Mrs. Harrison's
people. Some months ago the Harrison's had expressed a wish
to be buried from the Catholic church although Mr. Harrison
was not a Catholic. Friends of both the dead from San
Francisco were present and a line of carriages and autos,
in all about 150 vehicles followed the hearse to the
cemetery. The little 18 months old child of the Harrison's,
who had been buried in Oakdale some five years ago, was
exhumed and was also buried in the same grave.
Mrs. Harrison was 34 years of age and leaves a mother, father
and three brothers in California to mourn her. Mr. Harrison
was 36 years old and leaves a sister, Mrs. Long in Jamestown,
Tennessee and a father and three brothers in Albany, Kentucky
where he was born. They had lived in Mesa for some time and
their loss was a shock to the community.
CHARLES HARVEY
May 25, 1909
Charles Harvey, for many years a resident of the city, died at
the Sisters hospital yesterday afternoon, death resulting from
a paralytic stroke. He had been taken to the hospital only in
the morning. Mr. Harvey has no relatives in this country
though it is thought he has in Canada. He was for a long
time associated with Ed Keithline in the bricklaying trade.
GUY F. HATCHER
January 20, 1909
Guy F. Hatcher, who has been for the last two years a resident
of Phoenix died yesterday morning at the residence of Mrs. M.P.
Buckley on Third Avenue. Mr. Hatcher was one of the most
prominent men in the First Baptist Church and president of
the Baraca class. He has been very active in all branches of
Christian work and his influence was widely felt, especially
among young men. He was secretary of the Arizona Sunday School
Assc. and an officer of the Baptist Young People's Union.
Mr. Hatcher came to Phoenix from Cassein, Burma where he had
been assistant superintendent of the Baptist Mission Press,
one of the largest and best equipped printing plants in the
far east. He was sent to Burma by the American Baptist
Missionary Union and came to Phoenix seeking restoration
of health. The funeral will be held at Merryman's rooms on
West Adams Street on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All
members of the Baraca class of the First Baptist Church are
requested to be present.
MRS. JESSA HAUCK
August 29, 1909
Word has been received here of the death in Ottawa, Illinois
of Mrs. Jessa Hauck. Mrs. Hauck will be pleasantly remembered
by a number of Tempe people. With her husband she spent the
greater part of last winter here. The Haucks were former
residents in Andy Liggett's hometown and were also
acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Harmer and the Blakely family.
The Putnam County Sentinel gives the following account:
Mrs. Jessa Hauck, wife of Mr. Lloyd Hauck, died at her residence
northwest of Ottawa on last Wednesday night after an illness of
several years. The deceased was aged 29 years. She was a
daughter of Captain Alonzo Crawford, for many years a prominent
citizen of this county. She married Lloyd Hauck five hears ago
and leaves her husband and many relatives to mourn her death.
Funeral services will be held today, Friday at 1:30 at her late
residence. Her remains will be laid to rest in Harmon Cemetery.
O.N. HENDRICK
July 4, 1909
A fatal accident to which is attached several unusual features
occurred at the Dennis-Reed beet field eight miles south of
Tempe, Friday evening at seven o'clock. O.M. Hendrick was
struck by a bolt of lightening and instantly killed.
The accident occurred during a thunder shower. Mr. Hendrick
was engaged in loading beets from the field and was accompanied
by a couple of other men. A short distance form him another
wagon was also being loaded. Mr. Hendrick was on his wagon at
the time driving and was just turning the team around when
the crash came. He toppled over backwards on the load of
beets and both horses were knocked to the ground. One of
the men about twenty feet from the wagon was also knocked
down and others in the near vicinity received severe shocks.
The team recovered in a moment's time and started to run,
one of the horses being able to use but three of its feet.
The team on this account ran in a circle and was soon
stopped by the other men, who, as soon as they were able,
ran to the wagon. They found Mr. Hendrick past breathing.
The incident as a whole is most unusual. So far as could be
learned here yesterday afternoon through inquiry, this is the
first case ever recorded in the valley where a human being has
been killed by lightning. Though during summer showers, there
are frequently brilliant electrical displays, death as a result
of either man or beast is most unusual. The other peculiar
thing about the accident is that Mr. Hendrick was evidently
struck on the top of the head.
Word was sent to town immediately and justice Carr empanelled
a jury consisting of :Warren McVey, Fred Bleckhoff, G.W.
Boston, W.R. Hawes, O.R. Finch, W.D. Crawfut, J.C. Ashcraft
and G.W. Norton.
Little is known here regarding the deceased. He was 56 years
of age and has been working at the Dennis Ranch for a short
time. Nothing could be learned yesterday of his family and
the body will be held a short time pending further developments.
