Judge Thomas Rankin died on Sunday night at his residence
in University Addition after an illness of two weeks.
The body has been embalmed and will be held to await the
arrival of relatives, among whom is a son residing in
San Francisco. It has not bee decided whether interment
will take place here or at the former home of the
deceased in Iowa.
PROFESSOR DAYTON ALONZO REED
June 13, 1894
Professor Dayton Alonzo Reed die at 7:20 last night at
his residence, corner of Monroe and Fourth Streets. His
death has been daily expected for the past month. The
deceased was fifty three years of age and was born at
Bellville, Ohio. He is chiefly known in Arizona by
reason of his intimate relation to educational affairs.
He was principal of the Phoenix schools in 1855-6 and
was superintendent of the Territorial Normal School
from 1890-92. Thirty one years of his life had been
spent in teaching, nineteen of which were passed in the
schools of Springfield, Ohio. He leaves a widowed
sister, Mrs. Douglass in phoenix and two brothers in
Ohio. His funeral will be conducted by the Masonic
Order and the funeral will occur on Sunday.
WILLIAM REIDY
June 14, 1894
William Reidy, an inmate of the county hospital, died
yesterday morning of dropsy. The remains were buried
at the Salt River Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
L. ROTH
April 12, 1894
L. Roth, for a long time the proprietor of a cigar and
confectionery store on Washington Street near the Monihon
block died on Tuesday from a complication of diseases. He
had been in ill health for several years and some time ago
began to use a specific warranted to cure him. The
treatment was followed by ugly eruptions and it is
believed that his death was hastened by the medicine.
A brother living in Los Angeles will arrive today and
the funeral will take place.
April 13, 1894
The funeral of L. Roth took place yesterday afternoon from
the undertaking rooms of W.H. Smith and Company. A brother
of the dead man arrived from Los Angeles this morning.
DICK RYAN
March 21, 1894
A railroad laborer named Dick Ryan, while intoxicated today
attempted to board an engine in the railroad yards here in
Prescott. He missed his footing and fell between the
engine and depot platform, his head hitting the platform
with such force as to cause death in a few minutes. The
coroner returned a verdict of accidental death exonerating
the railroad from blame.
JULIUS SCHEICK
January 12, 1894
Julius Scheick, well known as the proprietor of the Commercial
Hotel Barber Shop died yesterday morning after a long illness
of a pulmonary nature. The time of the funeral has not yet
been decided upon but it will likely take place on either
Sunday or Monday. Messrs. Randal and Davis, the undertakers,
yesterday received a telegram from the dead man's brother,
who lives in Denver saying he would come at once for
Phoenix. The brother is chief of the Denver Fire Department.
Jan. 15, 1894
The funeral of Julius Scheick took place on Sunday afternoon
under the auspices of the Masonic order of which he was a
member. His brother-in-law for whose coming the funeral had
been postponed came in from Denver on Sunday morning.
HAMILTON S. SHERIFF
Feb. 18, 1894
Hamilton S. Sheriff died yesterday morning of pulmonary
hemorrhage at the residence of Mrs. Cook on Jackson Street.
The remains were sent last night by W.H. Smith to San Jose
Cal. for interment. The deceased was 21 years of age and
resided in San Francisco. He arrived in Phoenix less than
twenty four hours before his death accompanied by his
father, Rev. A.R. Sheriff.
MRS. FREDERICK SHICKLE
October 26, 1894
The death of Mrs. Frederick Shickle, widow of the late Frederick
Shickle of the Shickle, Harrison and Howard Iron Works of St.
Louis, casts a gloom over a large circle of friends.
Her fine voice made her an acquisition in the highest social
circles at home and abroad. Since the 22nd of August Mrs.
Shickle has been seriously ill and nothing has been left
undone. Her brother Col. Thomas Fitch of Phoenix, Arizona
recently arrived.
MARY E. SHIRLEY
July 27, 1894
Mary E., wife of Mr. Frank Shirley died yesterday morning of
consumption after an illness of more than one year. The deceased
was thirty four years of age. She was popular with her acquaintances
and was more than ever endeared to them by the patience wit which she
bore her long and painful suffering. The sympathies of Mr. Shirley's
many friends are extended to him in his bereavement. The funeral will
take place, this morning at eight o'clock fro the residence at Second
and Monroe Streets.
FRANCIS STARKWEATHER
March 9, 1894
The remains of Francis Starkweather, who died yesterday morning
will be sent to his former home at Milwaukee, Wis., by W.H.
Smith and Company. They will be accompanied by his mother who
was with him during his illness.
JAMES STRIPES
August 3, 1894
James Stripes of Churchhill's Addition died last night after
a long illness of dysentery. Three days ago he appeared to have
improved and was pronounced convalescent. The relapse set in
on Thursday night. The deceased was 65 years of age and
unmarried.
CHARLES L. SQUIER
July 10, 1909
Charles L. Squier died at his residence in West Capitol
addition at 10 o'clock on Sunday morning. The funeral
and interment took place yesterday morning.
The immediate cause of death was heart failure though he
had long been a sufferer from pulmonary trouble. His last
illness was very sudden. He had been downtown the evening
before and soon after he returned home complained of
feeling bad. His illness increased until very late at
night when it became so serious that Mrs. Squires
summoned neighbors and sent for a doctor. Death had
commenced and nothing could be done.
Mr. Squier was born twenty eight years ago at Hardin,
Carroll County, Illinois where his parents now reside. He
came to Phoenix six years ago to find relief from an
affection of the lungs. his life here was very active.
He was engaged in the restaurant, real estate and cattle
business and was regarded as a good business man. Four
months ago he married and it strangely happened that the
date of his funeral was exactly four months from the date
of his marriage.
MRS. M.H. THOMAS
Feb. 17, 1894
Mrs. M.H. Thomas died yesterday at the residence of her husband
near the Indian School after an illness of more than two
weeks. The funeral will take place at 1 o'clock this
afternoon. Mrs. Thomas was an active business woman and
was associated with her husband in various mining enterprises.
ED THOMPSON
January 9, 1894
Ed Thompson died yesterday evening from the effects of a kick
by a vicious mule which resulted in a complication of diseases
which caused his death. Thompson was a well known colored
nurse and has comforted many invalids during their dying
hours. He was faithfully looked after by W.C. Johnson.
Jan. 9, 1894
EUGENE VAN HORN
The remains of Eugene Van Horn who died at the Lemon Hotel are
still at the undertaking establishment of Randal and Davis,
awaiting orders from relatives.
January 14, 1894
The funeral of the late E. Van Horne, of Walla Walla took
place yesterday afternoon. The Phoenix Fire Department
turned out to do honor to their brother fireman.
