Ira T. SANDERS
May 21, 1902
Arizona Republican Newspaper
Readers of the Republican will remember the sad incident
that occurred at the P & E Junction above Prescott on
May 10, the result of which Ira T. Sanders, a brakeman
on the S.F.P & P lost his leg and subsequently his life
through blood poisoning. It was impossible at the time
to learn much of the record of Mr. Sanders, both himself
and wife being in Prescott. He was well known here by
those who came in contact with the railroad men and was
popular and well liked by all. But aside from his conduct
and exemplary habits here and his faithful service on the
railroad little was known.
It is learned now that he was not only a most estimable
gentleman in the private walks of life, but was for many
years a faithful soldier in the regular army, having
served three enlistments. He was born in Kansas City
and April 19, 1888 he enlisted in Troop C of the Second
Cavalry, being discharged with the best of papers
July 18, 1891. January 24, 1893 he enlisted in the
Hospital Corps, from which he ws discharged with
excellent recommendations, April 3, 1896 and November
12 of the same year he joined the United States
Marine Corps. A portion of his military service was
in Arizona, he being stationed at Fort Huachuca for
two years. A little over a year ago he was married to
Miss Gussie Hansaw, a sister of Mrs. E.H. Fredericks
of Prescott. Beside his wife, he leaves a father,
brother and sister to mourn his untimely and tragic
death. He ws a good citizen and a patriotic soldier
and a loving husband.
EDWARD SCOTT
August 20, 1902
Edward P. Scott, eldest son of Warwick Scott of this
city, died yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the
Sisters hospital. He has been sick for several months,
having suffered severe hemmorrhages, which developed
into tuberculosis. Early in the summer he went to
Tucson where he stayed for several weeks, returning
here four weeks ago. He was well and favorably known
in Phoenix having lived here nearly ten years, and
being a graduate of the Phoenix High School. For a
time he was manager of the local office of the
correspondence school. He was twenty two years
and ten months old and a most genial and talented
young man. The funeral will be held at 4 o'clock
this afternoon at the parlors of Mohn and Easterling
and the remains will be buried here temporarily.
Later permanent interment will be made in Bellefontaine
Cemetery, St. Louis.
JESSE F. SCOTT
Arizona Republican Newspaper
January 25, 1903
Jesse F. Scott took a dose of rough on rats yesterday on
account of family troubles and died from the effects of
it last evening after the Journal-Miner had gone to press.
Deceased was a son of J.W. Scott, who has been employed
by a lumber company here for several years. He had been
employed by Mrs. French in her dairy.
Clarence SHAW
October 13, 1902
Arizona Republican Newspaper
Clarence W. Shaw, who has lived in Phoenix and the vicinity
for several years, died on Saturday night. He came here
for his health seven years ago. He was one of the best
known amateur photographers in Arizona. A considerable
part of his work has been copyrighted. One exceptionally
fine piece is the Corona of the Suhuara. He was about to
take up the photography of the plants of the valley for
scientific purposes. His chief abiding place in the
valley had been along the Arizona canal, where he lived
in a tent. He had often expressed a wish that he might
be buried there, and it is probably that his friends
will carry out that wish. Before coming to Arizona he
enjoyed the distinction of having been the youngest
captain in the Illinois National Guard. He had also
been the inspector of small arms practice of the First
Regiment, I.N.G. and so efficient was his instruction
that a team from that regiment once defeated a team
from the regular army. He was thirty three years old.
His mother resides at Chicago. There will be a funeral
service this afternoon at 5 o'clock at the parlors of
Merryman and Holley.
Professor H. Creswell SHAW
April 3, 1902
Arizona Republican Newspaper
Professor H. Creswell Shaw died Monday night at 9
o'clock at his rooms, 524 South First Avenue of
Bright's disease. Professor Shaw came here about
three years ago for his health. He was a musician
of marked ability and for a long time was the
organist in the First M.E. Church, being the
first to officiate in that capacity after the
remodeling of the big pipe organ. He was about
forty years old and was a native of Canada,
making his home for several years previous to
coming here, with a brother who lives in
Toronto. He returned to Canada last summer
for a short visit, coming back here in the
fall. He was a devoted church worker, especially
in the young peoples' societies. The funeral will
be held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in the chapel
of Mohn and Easterling and will be conducted by
Rev. E.A. Penick.
EMIL SIDOW
September 15, 1902
Safford--Last night the guests of the Commercial Hotel at
Safford were startled by the report of a revolver in the
building. Friends rushed to the room occupied by Mr. Emil
Sidow from which the noise seemed to have proceeded. He
was found with a bullet wound extending from the mouth
through the back of his head. The fatal ball had done
its work well. Life was extinct. Mr. Sidow was well known
in southeastern Arizona, as he has been here a number of
years. For a time he served as postmaster at Tombstone and
for years was engaged in the mercantile business at this
place.
The cause of his despondence is attributed to business and
domestic troubles. He actually worshiped his wife, who so
little appreciated his devotion as to leave him some
eighteen months ago and marry another man.
He has been broken up ever since and recent complications
arising from a business matter brought about a revolution
of feeling that ended in his death. The evening of his
demise he was especially despondent. He leaves a boy about
twelve years old who stays with his mother at El Paso,
Texas. He was laid to rest in the city of the dead near
Safford by kindly hands.
Sion SIMMONS
March 1, 1902
Arizona Republican Newspaper
Sion Simmons, better known locally as Jack Simmons,
died yesterday morning at 12:30 o'clock at his ranch
home northeast of the city. Mr. Simmons was well
known in Phoenix and was universally popular among
his acquaintances. He came here first about six
years ago, then suffering from lung trouble. For a
long time he was employed by Bradley, Turnbull and
Company and was a very competent office man. He has
not been actively engaged in business, however, for
some time owing to failing health and the necessity
of living an outdoor life.
For a long time he made his home with the family of
Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Yeager of this city. Some time ago
he went back to his home in Memphis, returning here
again last fall. His mother for some years has
visited Phoenix in the winter and was at his bedside
when he passed away. He was but 29 years of age and
was born in Memphis, where his remains will be
interred. His mother left for that city on this
morning's train, escorting the body. He also
leaves a brother and a sister in Memphis.
GEORGE SIRRINE
September 5, 1902
George W. Sirrine, aged eighty four years, died in this
city at 8:30 last evening of stomach and liver trouble,
due to old age. He had been ill for some time past,
growing weaker day by day and death was not unexpected.
When L. Salter and family moved to Los Angles in the early
summer, Mr. Sirrine accompanied them, but felt badly and
soon returned to Mesa. Since then he has been gradually
failing. Deceased was one of the pioneers of this
section and was known and loved by nearly everyone in
Mesa and the surrounding country. He left three sons
and four daughters--Warren and Joel, living in Mesa;
George, a resident of Idaho, Mrs. Florence Salter of
Los Angles, Mrs. Emeline Kimball, Mrs. Belle Bloomer,
Mrs. Ella Steel and Mrs. Sarah Radell of Mesa and Mrs.
Delia Hibbert.
George W. Sirrine was born December 6, 1818 in Putnam
County N.Y., and at an early age entered the West Point
machine shops on the Hudson River and served seven years.
Being fired with the spirit of adventure, he in 1816 sailed
on the old ship Brooklyn for San Francisco, the voyage
around Cape Horn lasting six months. He lived in San
Francisco for many years, and during the most exciting
events of its early history, in many of which he was an
active participant. Later he moved to San Bernardino,
residing there for a long time. He removed to San Diego
where he resided for a time then returned to San
Bernardino. His next move was to Salt Lake, Utah and
then to Bear Lake County Idaho where he made his home for
fourteen years. On the 10th of September 1877 he arrived
in Mesa and resided here until death claimed him. The
funeral services were held at the tabernacle at 3
o'clock this afternoon, there being a very large
attendance.
