Mesa County Obituaries

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ANDERSON, MARY FINLEY
Mrs. J. W. Anderson Dies - Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon over the remains of Mrs. J. W. Anderson who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Potter on Monday afternoon. Rev. J. R. Blunt officiating. The remains were shipped east on Tuesday evening accompanied by her son J. B. Anderson and interment will be made at Maquoketa, Iowa.

Mary Finley Ballantyne was born in Glascow, Scotland, Dec. 23, 1831. She came to America in 1853. She was united in marriage to James White Anderson of Rockford, Ill.

Of this union there were eight children born, three boys and five girls, seven of whom are living.
Her devoted husband passed to the great beyond in June 1911 since which time she has made her home with a daughter in Madison Wisconsin, until September 1919 when she came to Palisade and has since lived with her daughter, Mrs. Potter. She was unusually well for one of her age until recently when she had a slight stroke and fell since then she has been confined to her bed.

No matter what her sufferings she was always sweet and patient and easy pleased with the efforts of her loved ones for her care and comfort. The spirit departed Monday at 2:30 p.m., June 27th, 1921, making her stay here eighty-nine years, six months, and four days.
She was converted to Christ in her childhood and united with the Presbyterian church in Galscow, Scotland.
Later she became an adherent or the Unitarian faith in which she died. She was a woman of naturally deep religious convictions and pure in thought and precept. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."

Her children living are Mrs. Mary McGovern, Globe, Arizona, Mr. James B. Anderson and Mrs. Sara A. Potter, of Madison, Wis., Mr. William B. Anderson, of Corvallis, Oregon, Mr. Geo. F. Anderson of London, England and Mrs. Margaret Wentworth of MaQuoketa, Iowa. Besides other relatives and dear friends.

May God's blessing and benediction rest upon her memory and though dead may the influence of her life ever go on for good in her children is the prayer of your humble servant. J. R. Blunt. (Palisade Tribune, July 1, 1921)

ARNSPIGER, Roy
Roy Arnspiger's Death In Colorado is Reported by His Relatives
COBURG, Ore., March 18 – (Special) – Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arnspiger of this place have just received word of the death of their nephew, Roy Arnspiger, a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Arnspiger of Grand Junction, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Arnspiger and family were former residents of Harrisburg and are well known in this community. Roy Arnspiger was stricken with pneumonia and passed away at St. Mary's hospital in Grand Junction after an illness of seventeen days. The deceased had been in the employ of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad as a fireman for seven years. He was a veteran of the World war, having enlisted in the United States army at the beginning of the war and served for fourteen months overseas with the 115th ammunition train. On his return to Colorado he was employed by the Santa Fe railroad company until 1922, at which time he went to Grand Junction and remined there until the time of his death. Surviving him are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Arnspiger, and three brothers, Glen, Chester and Ernest of Grand Junction, Colorado, and a number of close relatives residing in Harrisburg, Eugene and Coburg, Ore. [The Eugene Guard (Eugene, OR) – Monday, March 17, 1930; JD, Sub by FoFG]

BAYLIS, R.H.
R.H. Baylis, one of the best known residents of Mesa county, died at Grand Junction, March 31st, aged 61 years. He was born in England and came to this country in 1881. In 1895 he came to Grand Junction where he has since resided. He leaves a wife and five children. [Akron Weekly Pioneer Press (Akron, Washington County)Friday, April 06, 1906 Page: 8]

BEACRAFT, KARL
The funeral services of little Karl Beacraft were conducted at the Methodist church on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. R.N. Smith. A large number of friends were present and brought numerous floral tributes. Little Karl was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Beacraft adn would have been a year old the 25th of this month. He died at the home of his parents on Fifth Street Friday evening about six o'clock, after an illness of three weeks pronounced by the attending physician to be indigestion. - Palisade Tribune. (Plateau Voice, Jun 28, 1912, transcribed by J.S.)

BELDON, MARY ELIZABETH MEYER

DEATH OF MRS. A.F. BELDON
Passed Away at St. Mary's Hospital at 3 O'clock Wednesday Morning Following Operation

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Meyer Beldon, wife of our townsman, A.F. Beldon, residing on East High street, Collbran, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's hospital, Grand Junction, at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning, following an operation just six days prior for gallstones and appendicitis.
Mr. Beldon, whose condition had grown somewhat worse during the past month, was taken to Grand Junction on the 16th instant and went into the hospital on the Monday following, where the operation was performed on Tuesday the 19th.

Word came from the hospital to her people that she withstood the ordeal fairly well. Nearly every day reprots indicated that the patient would make a speedy recovery, until the latter part of last week when she showed signs of weakening. A few days prior to her death she caught cold which is supposed to have developed pneumonia, and her sudden death as above stated was a shock to her family as it was to her many friends and acquaintances in Collbran, where she was prominent in church work as a member of the Ladies Aid society. The family have the sympathy of the community.

Mary Elizabeth Meyer was born in Jackson county, Indiana, Dec 15th, 1868, her father having died when she was yet a babe. She was united in marriage in the same state to Andrew Franklin Beldon May 13th, 1885, from which union there were born two sons, Raymond and Roscoe, both married and having families and residing near Collbran. The family came to Colorado from Indiana in 1899, settling in Fruita, about ten years, subsequently coming to Collbran.

Deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, and six grandchildren, besides two sisters - Mrs. Fosbring, of Fruita, Colo., and Mrs. Pfallendberger, and one brother, John Meyer, of Jackson county, Indiana; besides her aged mother, Mrs. Amelia Meyer, who has been making her home in Collbran with her daughter. Funeral services were held at Fruita where the deceased formerly resided, after which the remains were brought to Collbran and services held at the church conducted by the pastors of the Larger Parish, Revs. Barnea and Gutensohn, at 11 o'clock this Friday afternoon. The interment was made in the Egalite cemetery.

Plateau Voice, 29 Feb 1924 - transcribed by J.S.

BENSON, ADA B.
(contributed) Ada B. Clifton was born March 11, 1899, at East Peru, Madison county, Iowa. With her parents she moved to Winterset, Iowa, when a little over a year old, where she lived until she came to Plateau Valley, Colorado, December 3, 1915. On Easter Sunday, 1909, she was baptized by the Baptist minister of Winterset, and became a member of that church. She remained a member until death transferred her membership to the church above. She married Ralph Benson of Winterset at Des Moines, Iowa, September 27, 1915. Died at the home of her brother Frank near Collbran Monday morning, February 14, 1916.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. D.J. Gilandere, the service being held at the home of her brother Frank. The body was laid to rest in the Clover cemetery. Six girl friends acted as pail bearers, Mary and Katherine Sullivan, Helen Wilkins, Judith Johnson, Olive Coakley adn Florence Stanton.

Mrs. Benson leaves behind to mourn her loss her father and mother - Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Clifton - and her brothers, Frank and Clair Clifton, of Collbran. Her husband still lives in Iowa, and she leaves a brother George and two sister, Mrs. Anna Wilkins and Mrs. Nellie Bain, who also live in Iowa.

Mrs. Benson was of a happy, genial disposition, loving and craving for love; always cheerful and looking on the bright side of life. She has gone on before to wait the coming of her loved ones. We all join in sympathy with those who mourn, and pray that Christ, the Comforter, will comfort them.

She has heard her Savior calling, Calling gentley, Child, come home. She has met her loving Saviour, Saying, Child, I'm glad you're home.
She has heard the angels singing, Singing sweetly, Child you're home. She is now in heaven's choir Singing meekly, Loved ones come.
(Plateau voice, Feb 18, 1916, transcribed by J.S.)

BONALL, R. R.
R. R Bonall, 26 years of age, was drowned in the Grand river at Palisade, Colo. Bonall, with several companions, was attempting to stem the high water of the river by stopping a leak in the dyke with a sand bag when he tumbled in.
["The Garland Globe" (Garland, Utah), July 03, 1909 - Sub. by K.T.]

CAIN, L. Z. M.
Mrs. L. Z. M. Cain died at Plateau City Wednesday night, her death being due to consumption. Mr. and Mrs. Cain came to Plateau Valley somewhat over a year ago to work on Sunnyside ditch, and to seek a change of climate for Mrs. Cain. Later, Mr. Cain secured employment in the Midland Lumber Co. yards, where he worked through the winter.

The death of Mrs. .Cain is particularly sad, as she leaves three small daughters who are henceforth deprived of a mother's love.
The body has been embalmed and after a short funeral service at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, will be shipped to the old home of the deceased at Bound Brook, New Jersey. {Source: Plateau Voice (Collbran, Mesa County) Friday, February 09, 1912. Sub. by Brenda Becker}


CARTER, CLARA B.
MRS. CARTER PASSES
Mrs. Clara B. Carter, well known at Collbran as a spiritualist and healer, died at shortly after midnight last Sunday night. Her case is the most peculiar her physicians have ever attended, and they agree that her death was due to starvation and auto-suggestion. Last fall Mrs. Carter was operated upon for appendicitis. After her recovery she insisted upon a second operation, stated that she was positive it was necessary. Finally her wishes were gratified but the surgeons found nothing wrong.

Mrs. Carter bought a lot in Orchard Mesa cemetery and had her grave dug and lined with concrete. She made arrangements for a tombstone, and bought a $500 casket. She drew up her will and wrote her obituary. Then she took to her bed and announced she was going to die. Every effort was made to arouse her to an interest in life, but to no purpose. She gradually grew weaker and finally fulfilled her prophesy.

Mrs. Carter had many patients, friends and acquaintances at Collbran. She was a woman of remarkable personality, and many of her followers have utmost faith that she was everything that she claimed to be. Following is her obituary as she wrote it:

"My maiden name was Clara B. Barger, and I was born August 9, 1876 at 9 o'clock in the morning. I have two brothers to mourn my loss. They are Harvey Barger, now in Canada, and Alexander Barger in Montana.. For 23 years I was a nurse and lived for eight years in Grand Junction. I built and operated a small private hospital at 723 Road avenue.

"I have always been deeply interested in teh growth and prosperity of Grand Junction, and I lose no opportunity to boost the city.
"Everything that medical and surgical knowledge could do to ease my suffering or save my life was done, but all in vain. There were no results in all their efforts. I appreciate what has been done for me by all my friends and I will return to Grand Junction to help them in all their difficulties.
"I felt last November that I was going to die, and I had the remains of my daughter, Clara Vincent, who died here at the age of 6 years, disinterred in Burlingame, Kansas, and rebuired in Grand Junction. (Plateau Voice, Mar 13, 1914, transcribed by J.S.)

CARTER, ELIZABETH
DEATH OF ELIZABETH CARTER
Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, mother of Tillman Carter, died on September 29th, aged eighty-eight years, eight months and twenty-four days. The direct cause of her death was paralysis induced by a stroke of apoplexy she suffered some time ago. The following obituary notice was not handed to the Voice, through some oversight, until this week.

Elizabeth Stinson was born in Glascoe, Randolph county, Missouri, on January 5th 1824. In her early womanhood she was united in married to Champ T. Carter, and to this union were born nine boys, only two of whom now survive.

When the Civil war opened Champ Carter enlisted under the union flag and fought through the long struggle, only to contract an acute illness on the eve of his discharge which resulted in his death before his family could be notified of his illness.

The widow with her boys came to Colorado in 1879, and lived in Laramer until eighteen years ago when Tillman, with whom the deceased made her home, came to this valley and settled on the well known Carter ranch on upper Buzzard.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Flynn and the body of Mrs. Elizabeth Carter was laid to rest in Clover cemetery. (Plateau Voice, Oct 18, 1912, transcribed by J.S.)

CARTER, MRS. TILLMAN R.
MRS. T.R. CARTER SUDDENLY CALLED
Mrs. Carter, wife of Tillman R. Carter and daughter of Mrs. Kesterson of this place, died quite suddenly yesterday at shortly after noon, at her mother's home a short distance west of town.

Mrs. Carter had been suffering of lung trouble in a more or less active form for the past few years. When she and Mr. Carter removed from the upper valley to the Plateau canon, over two years ago, she appeared to gain considerably, but the gain was only temporary. About three weeks ago she suddenly became very ill. Her mother went to her bedside, and when she was a little better it was thought best to bring her to Colbran where it is cooler, and she was taken to her mother's home, two weeks ago. Her condition remained about the same, and it was not realized that there was any immediate danger until a little while before she passed away. Her death came so suddenly that it is thought the immediate cause may have been heart failure.

The funeral will be from the Kesterson resdience this afternoon, and the burial will be at Clover Cemetery.
The obituary notice will appear in next week's issue of this paper. (Plateau Voice, Aug 3, 1917, transcribed by J.S.)

CAYTON, JUDGE JAMES C.
DEATH CLAIMS HONORED VETERAN AT MESA
As the Voice goes to press we learn that Judge James C. Cayton of Mesa died suddenly this morning of heart failure. Full obituary notice will appear next week. (Plateau Voice, Aug 30, 1912, transcribed by J.S.)

CHARLESWORTH, GUSSIE LEE
The following obituary of Mrs. Charlesworth, received too late for publication last week, corrects an error or two in the article, secured by phone:
Gussie Lee Charlesworth of Mormon Mesa died at the home of her parents on Mormon Mesa about noon May 29th, 1912, after an illness of only one week.. Death was caused by appendicitis, and was a great shock to her husband, and members of her family and friends. (Plateau Voice, Jun 7, 1912, transcribed by J.S.)

CROOKS, JOHN W.
John W. Crooks, state superintendent of the Baptist missions of Colorado, died at Monte Vista on the 8th instant, from an attack of pneumonia. {Source: Collbran Oracle (Collbran, Mesa County) Saturday, January 19, 1901. Sub by Brenda Becker}

DAWSON, LIZZIE L.
Lizzie L. Dawson was born in Wauken, Iowa July 6, 1860 and died at Denver, Colo., where she was taken to be treated by Denver Physicians, Saturday, September 16, 1900. She was married to C. K. Palmer in Line county, Kansas, Feb. 22, 1882 and with her husband moved to Mesa county the summer of 1883. Five children blessed this union, three sons and two daughters. C. K. Palmer died November 12, 1894 leaving his wife to support the family until June 5, 1898 when she was united with James F. Dawson and to this happy union one child, a son, was born. Mrs. Dawson was a true and loving wife and a kind tender mother, He that doeth all things well opened the pearly gates and bade the angel mother lay down her earthly burdens, enter and dwell with Him in peace, where sorrow and pain are unknown and life is pure and everlasting.
Asleep in Jesus, Oh how sweet-the charm to meet, He alone can comfort bring When death has lost its venom sting.

The stricken husband and children have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services, conducted by the Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges and Rev. J. L. Ellis, was held at the residence and interment was made in the Eagalite cemetery. {Source: Collbran Oracle (Collbran, Mesa County) Saturday, September 22, 1900. Sub by Brenda Becker}

DAWSON, ROBERT
Robert Dawson Dies
Robert, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dawson, who died Tuesday morning, was buried at Clover cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. D.J. Gilanders having charge of the services.

Robert has been a sufferer from heart disease for several years and last October had a stroke of paralysis.

He has been practically helpless since then until death brought a final release from his sufferings.

Mr. and Mrs. Dawson have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. (Plateau Voice, Jan 1, 1915, transcribed by J.S.)

DEACON, SAMUEL LE ROY
Saturday, in the morning hours, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Deacon, Samuel Le Roy Deacon, died from an attach of cholera infantum.

The little fellow was sick but a short time and the serious nature of the disease was not apparent to the family until almost the approach of death. He was an only child and much beloved.

The funeral took place from the residence of the family Rev. Ostenson officiating.

CARD OF THANKS
We desire to tender to our many friends our deepest gratitude, who extended their sympathy and in other ways extended their consolation during the hour of deepest afflication. Mrs. Maggie Deacon, J.B. Deacon. (Daily Sentinel, Vol 5, No 86, May 9, 1898, transcribed by J.S.)

DECKER, BESSIE JANE

MRS. DECKER'S DEATH
Bessie Jane Ogden was born on February 29th, 1892 in Edwards county, Kansas, and died October 26th, 1913, at Ontario, Oregon, aged 20 years, 7 months and 27 days. The greater part of her life was spent in Colorado, having removed at the age of seven years to Routt county, from thence to Bent county where she lived six year, and then to Pitkin county where she spent five years. Three years ago the family moved to Plateau Valley where they now reside.

On June 1, 1911, she was united in marriage to Orville A. Decker. There was born to them a daughter, now three months old, who with the husband survive her. Besides her husband and little daughter, Mrs. Decker is survived by her parents, four sisters, and a brother. Mrs. Decker was a lovable and sweet girl and a devoted wife and mother.

At the sad circumstances of the burning of their home and all their possessions, when attempting to rescue the little one from the flames, she received the injuries which resulted in death.

The fire, which occurred on Saturday, October 25th, was thought to have originated from the flue in the kitchen of the house in which the Deckers were living. Both Mr. Decker and his wife were out of doors and the infant daughter was in the house asleep. Thinking she smelled smoke, Mrs. Decker ran to the house and in at the kitchen door, to find the kitchen in flames. Thinking only of her baby, she rushed on through the burning kitchen to the adjoining room. Her husband ran after her, following her through the kitchen. When he reached his wife's side her clothes were burning and he vainly endeavored to extinguish the fierce flames with his hands, receiving terrible burns himself. He managed in some way to carry his wife and child into the yard, although he seemed to have lost consciousness, and only came to himself when he had gotten them outside. By some miraculous chance the baby was uninjured. A neighbor, seeing the fire, came to their assistance and they were soon taken to the hospital in Ontario where Mrs. Decker died the following day from her injuries. Mr. Decker's burns, which were mostly on his face and hands, were very painful and it was thought at first that he would lose his right hand. By the best of care, however, his hand was saved, and he is able to be about. His sister, Mrs. Martin Schaadt of this place, was in constant attendance at his bedside and as soon as he was able to travel, she accompanied him to Mesa, bringing Mrs. Decker's body.

The funeral was held in the Mesa church November 13th, and interment was made in the Mesa cemetery.

It is Mr. Decker's intention to leave soon with his little daughter for Kansas where he will be with his mother, Mrs. Barnes. Mr. Decker stood his trip well, and is improving as rapidly as possible. The people of Mesa feel the deepest sympathy for this sorrowing young man in his great misfortune, and would that we might relieve his suffering in some way. Sympathy is also extended to Mrs. Decker's sorrowing parents, sisters and brother.

{Source: Plateau Voice (Collbran, Mesa County) Saturday, November 21, 1913. Sub by Brenda Becker}

DOWDEN, LAURA
SAD DEATH. Laura, the twelve year-old daughter of Assessor, S. M. Dowdon, died late yesterday afternoon of a disease supposed to be diphtheria although no quarantine was enforced, and the physicians in attendance did not appear to know the cause of death. The little girl was ill but two days and the parents and her surviving sisters are heart-broken over this sudden bereavement. Funeral occurred this afternoon, and was private on account of the character of the disease. Interment in Orchard Mesa cemetery, arrangements in charge of Bannister. {Source: Collbran Oracle (Collbran, Mesa County) Saturday, March 09, 1901. Sub by Brenda Becker}

DRAKE, JOANAH
Joanah Kenney was born in Independence, Kan., April 9, 1860 and was united in marriage to Mr. Darius Drake at Ft. Scott, Kan., in 1877. Mr. Drake passed away at McGregor, Texas in 1895. To this union were born eight children of which five are now living. In 1908 Mrs. Drake was united in marriage to Emmor Lash of Custer City, Okla., who died in 1912.

Besides raising her own family Mrs. Lash has been a mother to two step children. And also a niece who was living with her at the time of her death, Thursday morning, August 9.

All children were present except Rev. Geo. P. Drake, who is pastor of the Baptist Church at Grandfield, Okla., and J. W. Drake of Thomas, Okla.
Mrs. Lash has been a member of the Baptist Church since a girl of thirteen. The funeral was held from the Baptist Church of Palisade Friday afternoon. With Rev. H. G. Finley, pastor of the Fruita Baptist Church in charge. And interment was in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery. (Palisade Tribune, August 17, 1923)

DUFF, MRS. CHARLES R.
MRS. CHRLES[sic] R. DUFF
Mrs. Charles R. Duff, whose death was announced last week, passed from this life on June 6th, at 11 a.m. a few hours after the mother reached her daughter's bedside. Following is a brief obituary notice:
Sarah Elizabeth Cox was born in the Wet Mountain Valley, August 8, 1972[sic], and lived all her life in Colorado. She was married to Charles R. Duff at Emma, in 1899, and this union were born two boys, now eight and eleven years of age. About four years ago this family removed to Marble, where Mr. Duff has since been employed at the marble works.

A few weeks ago Mrs. Duff contracted a severe cold which ran into pleurisy and pneumonia, causing her death. The body was shipped to Mesa and and after a funeral service at the grave, conducted by Rev. Buckner, it was laid to rest in Mesa cemetery.
Mrs. Duff was a devoted wife and mother, greatly loved by her many friends. Her life was filled with sympathy and good deeds to others. There are left to mourn her loff her husband and children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Cox of Molita, a brother, A.P. Cox, and a sister, Mrs. C.W. Monroe.

In this connection these relatives have asked the Voice to express their sincere thanks to the good people of Mesa for their help and sympathy expressed at the burial. (Plateau Voice, Jun 14, 1912, transcribed by J.S.)


DUFFY, B.J.
Barnard J. Duffy, pioneer citizen of Colorado and Plateau Valley, died this morning in Glenwood Springs where he had gone some weeks ago for medical treatment. He had been suffering for many months from various complications, drospy of the heart being pronounced the immediate cause of his death.

The body wil be shipped to DeBeque tonight and will arrive in Collbran tomorrow morning. The funeral will be held at the McRae residence at 11 o'clock Saturday, and the burial will be at Eagalite cemetery, in charge of the Masonic order.
The obituary notice will appear in next week's issue. (Plateau Voice, May 22, 1914, transcribed by J.S.)

ELSBERRY, MRS. ANNA C.
Mrs. Anna C. Elsberry passed away last Monday morning in Palisade where she spent several months in the hope of benefitting her health. Funeral services will be held in the Mesa church Thursday afternoon, and will be in charge of Rev. Salem Beery of DeBoque, and the burial wil be in the Mesa cemetery. An obituary will appear next week. (Plateau Voice, Feb 16, 1917, transcribed by J.S.)

EWING, FRED
(contributed) Fred Ewing, one of the Ewing brothers who formerly lived at this place, and well known to many early settlers of Plateau Valley, died of pneumonia on January 22nd at a Boulder sanitarium.

Mr. Ewing left Plateau Valley in 1892 and went to Ironton to secure work in the mines. The Ironton mines shut down about that time so he went to Denver where he got a job in a creamery, with Mr. Needles who was well known here. Fred worked on this job, hauling milk to Denver, for two or three years, after which he went to Boulder and secured employment in a feed store. While in Boulder he married Miss Dora Springsteel of that city.

From Boulder Mr. Ewing removed to Neiderland[sic] where he worked in the mines until about three years ago. While working in a tungsten mine one day, about a mile north of Neiderland. Fred and his partner loaded a round of holes, 15 in number, lighted them and gave the signal to hoist. But something went wrong, and most of the ? exploded before the hoist started. His working partner was killed, and Fred was so badly injured that he lay in a hospital six weeks, and he never became strong again.

Last August he was caught in a terrible rain. He became ill and gradually grew worse until it was deemed advisable to take him to a lower altitude, and he was taken to Boulder. At that time his doctor pronounced his trouble bronchitis. Twenty-four hours later he developed pneumonia and he lived but a few hours longer.

He leaves to mourn his departure a wife and eight children - four boys and four girls - five brothers and two sisters. Of these, one sister, Mrs. B.J. Duffy, and two brothers, John and Robert Ewing, still reside near Collbran. (Plateau Voice, Feb 18, 1916, transcribed by J.S.)

FRAZIER, MARIA BRISBINE
Another of God's master-pieces, a true mother has been called away. The calling makes us poorer, and heaven richer. With tenderness and love we shall ever remember her.
Maria Brisbine Frazier was born in Hubbard, Ohio, June 13, 1837. She finished her life's task, February 17, 1921, while visiting her daughter in Collbran, Colo.

Her's was a long life from the cradle to the grave, almost 84 years, but it was filled with the joy of service the whole way thorugh and this seemingly shortened the years.

It would be a biography indeed could we recount the things large and small, which were woven into the fabric of her life. This we cannot do here but there are milestones along the way that we cannot leave unmentioned.

She entered into the large sphere of service and joy. February 17, 1855, when she was united in marriage to Benjamin T. Snyder at Davenport, Iowa, both parties then being residents of Rock Island, Ill. This companion of her years broke the home ties only three years ago and went out to seek a new land and home. On February 17, sixty-six years later, but the same month and day it will be observed that she went as a bride to that first home, she went out to seek him in that new land.

Mrs. Snyder was the mother of five children, four girls and one boy; of these two died in infancy. Three daughters are left to take up the unfinished ideals and hopes of their mother; Mrs. G.W. Bentley of Limon, Colo.; Mrs. D.N. Cooper of Hot Springs, Ark. and Mrs. Morgan Hall of Collbran, Colo. She was also grandmother of four and great grandmother of three children.

In 1880, the family came to Loud? City, Neb. and this remained the home of the parents even after the children had all slipped out to homes of their own until failing health compeeled them to give up its care.

Mrs. Synder's life was full of useful and helpful things to the very end. She busied her mind with life's larger tasks and filled her heart with life's higher culture; always prepared to help in every religious, educational and political program. For many years she was an active member of the Ladies of the G.A.R., acting as president of her local organization. At the age of 73 she was sent as a delegate tothe State Federation of Women's clubs at Lincoln, Neb.

A true and loving wife and mother, a helpful neighbor and a good citizen; she crowned this all with a sweet and abiding christian faith. For more than thirty years a member of the Christian Science church, keeping alive always in her bosom, the hope that sweetened her dispostition and made her last words to be "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep from which none ever wake to weep."
The funeral services were conducted at the home of G.W. Bentley of Limon on Tuesday, February 22, and interment was made in Limon cemetery; Rev. Cook of the Christian church officating. (Plateau Voice, Mar 4, 1921, transcribed by J.S.)

GREENWALD, JENNIE
Mrs. Jennie Greenwald Dead
Friends of Mrs. Jennie Greenwald received the intelligence last night that she had died yesterday afternoon at St. Mark's hospital from the wounds received at the hands of her husband in a bagnio at Evanston, Wyo.

The unfortunate woman, as the facts of her treatment by her husband develop, has many sympathizers here, where she was well known.
Investigation brings forth numerous stories of ill treatment at the hands of her husband from the time of their marriage here April 29, 1894.
It will be remembered that the marriage of the couple was celebrated with much eclat. Tables were spread in the Armory to which the guests at the marriage were invited. Wine flowed and all made merry over what seemed auspicious nuptials. A dance preceded and followed the wedding supper and never was a young couple ushered into the married state under better circumstances.

Joseph Greenwald by birth is a Polish Jew, although now a naturalized citizen of this country. He is an expert at his trade of cigar making and was capable of earning good wages.

The death penalty for murder has not been abolished in Wyoming and if premeditated murder can be proven Greenwald may be made to suffer capital punishment for his crime of uxoricide. (Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, July 30, 1897)

GUNN, MRS. PETER
passed away last Wednesday evening at her home. The remains were shipped to her old home in Ohio for burial. An obituary will be secured next week. (Plateau Voice, Aug 15, 1913, transcribed by J.S.)

HALL, MARY JANE
The funeral of Mrs. C. W. Hall, was held from the Christian tabernacle on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Elder Matchet of Fruita officiating. Interment was in the Orchard Mesa Cemetery near Grand Junction.

Mary Jane Anderson was born in Indiana in 1845 and died in Palisade May 5, 1913. She leaves a husband, two brothers and seven children to mourn her loss.

At the age of 20 years she was united in marriage to J. T. Thornberg, and to this union seven children were born. In October, 1888, she was married a second time, and to Mr. and Mrs. Hall two children were born. Leslie O. Hall, Mrs. Carrie Freemeyer and Mrs. Edath Roper are the children who reside in Palisade.

Mrs. Hall was an earnest Christian woman and highly esteemed.
The Christian Church was prettily decorated for the funeral services. (Palisade Tribune, May 9, 1913)

HANDSHY, SADIE
Death of Sadie Handshy – On Thursday afternoon at 2:15 Sadie Handshy died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Handshy west of town at the age of 12 years 8 months and 18 days after an illness of thirteen days with typhoid fever. The funeral services were held from the Brethren church on Friday at 10 a.m. and were conducted by Rev. W. E. Monbeck. Saide was a regular attendant at the Dunkard Sunday school and in the delirium which attended her illness talked constantly about the lessons she had learned there. This is the second child which Mr. and Mrs. Handshy have buried within a year and the community extends earnest sympathy to them and to the only sister in their sad bereavement. (Palisade Tribune, June 24, 1911, front page)


HARDY, DALE
A lovable and beautiful character was removed from our midst when the spirit of Dale Hardy left its earthly tabernacle and entered into the realm of many manions in the life beyond. A vacancy was left in the home which never can be filled. The departed son of Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Hardy was born January 23rd, 1906, in Plateau City, Colorado, where he grew to young manhood, moving with his parents to Gardena, Calif. in October 1923 where he had since resided. The grief strickten parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

Dale was stricken only one week before his death with tubercular meningitis. He was moved to the White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles where the best of medical care would be given, but to no avail, the end came Sept. 12th.

Dale was a home loving, mother loving boy. Thoughtful, kind and affectionate, he found his truest happiness in the home-fold with those he love, and outside attractions rarely drew him from the companionship of his own dear family circle. Those outside who formed his acquaintance during his brief stay among us learned to admire and honor him for these endearing characteristics. Sept. 16th the funeral service tender and comforting was held in the M.E. church of Gardena, conducted by his pastor, Rev. E.B. Cole, who was the comfort and stay of the entire Webber family in the three deaths that have visited them since January last. Mrs. Cole sang beautiful songs of hope and consolation. The loved remains were laid to rest beside those of his grandfather and grandmother Webber in one of California's fairest cemeteries in Inglewood. Mrs. Charles Wright, Gardena, California. (Plateau Voice, Oct 10, 1924, transcribed by J.S.)

HARPER, RAYMOND
Drowned in Big Creek
Raymond, the four-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Harper, was drowned in the swift waters of Big creek last Friday morning. He and his brothers were playing along the creek and were attempting to cross the stream on a small foot log when the accident occurred. Two of his brothers had crossed the stream ahead of little Raymond, and when he was above the swifest part of the stream he either grew dizzy or lost his balance and plunged into the creek. There was a large rock just below the log, against which the child was dashed and it was thought his neck was broken then and there. It would have been a very difficult task for a strong man to resuce the body from the stream, and the brothers could do nothing bu give the alarm.

As soon as the alarm was given, neighbors of the Harper's began searching for the body. Mr. Daweese inspected a drift at the head of ditch No. 1, about a quarter of mile below where the child feel in, but saw no sign of the body. He then thought to raise the headgate, and when he did so the child's straw hat floated through. He then began digging in the drift and soon found the body. As there are numerous drifts along the creek, it was quite an accident that the discovery was made so quickly.

Raymond Harper was born March 29, 1910, died May 15, 1914; aged four years, one month and sixteen days. He is survived by his parents, three brothers and a sister. The funeral service was held at the Collbran church Saturday afternoon, with Rev. C.D. Lub in charge, and the burial was at Collbran cemtery.

Their neighbors extend their deep sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Harper in their sorrow because of this said accident.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sense of deep thankfulness to our neighbors for their help and sympathy in our recent great trouble. Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Harper and children. (Plateau Voice, May 22, 1914, transcribed by J.S.)

HEELY, DORA JUNE

Death of Baby Heely. Dora June Heely, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heely, was born December 3, 1915. Died March 21, 1917, aged one year, two months and twelve days.

The little one was sick for some time; and while it was not thought she was dangerously ill, complications set in which final took the little one from this world.

The funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 22nd, at the M. E. church in Mesa, conducted by Rev. Simmons of Plateau City, after which the little form was tenderly laid to rest in the Mesa cemetery.
{Source: Plateau Voice (Collbran, Mesa County) Friday, April 06, 1917. Sub. by Brenda Becker}

HENRY, OLIVIA
DEATH CALLS MRS. OLIVIA HENRY
Closely following the burial of Mrs. J.C. McCurry, word came from Pueblo that her sister, Mrs. Dennis Henry, had died of typhoid fever. Her death occurred last Sunday after an illness of three weeks. The body was shipped to Collbran for burial and arrived Tuesday. Accompanying it were the husband, Art Henry and wife of Pueblo, and Mrs. Will Henry of Grand Valley.

The funeral service was held at Collbran Congregational Chruch on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. C.D. Lude in charge. A large concourse of friends from the surrounding country attended the service, bringing an abundance of floral offerings as a fiting tribute to the memory of this greatly beloved young wife and mother. The body was laid beside the other silent members of this family, in Collbran cemetery. Pall bearers were: Emmett Firzpatrick, Ross Tomlinson, Harry Smiley, Ed Henderson, Jess Hittle an Elmer Pitts. Flower girls: Mildred Baldridge, Thelma Crane, Edna Turnbull, Leona Turnbull, Hazel Baldridge adn Talma Tomlinson.
Following is a brief sketch of Mrs. Henry's life:
Olivia Romer was born at Alma, Colorado, May 28, 1885; died in Pueblo, Colorado, May 24, 1914. At the time of her death she lacked but four days of being twenty-nine years of age.

When about two years old, her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Romer, removed to Roan creek, near DeBeque in the fall of 1886. The family resided there until Olivia was seventeen years old, when they came to Collbran to make their home.
Miss Romer was married to Dennis Y.K. Henry on December 25, 1904, at Collbran. to this union have been born, Johnny, aged seven, Edith, aged 5 and Hazel, aged two and one-half years.

Mr. Henry and wife lived at Collbran for a short time, then removed to Pueblo where they resided two years. Six years ago they returned to Collbran and lived here three years. They then removed to Grand Valley and from thence the past spring to Pueblo. It was in that city Mrs. Henry contracted typhoid fever from which she did not recover.
Besides the bereaved husband and children, but one close relative survives Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Will Bryant, a sister, of this place. Within less than four years death has called the father, mother and two of the three sisters than once comprised the Romer family.
Mr. Henry has the deepest sympathy of his many friends here in this irreparable loss. (Plateau Voice, May 29, 1914, transcribed by J.S.)

HICKOK, MRS. ALEVIA
Mrs. Alevia Hickok, widow of the late Benjamin R. Hickok, passed away Friday evening, June 15, 1923, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Norman F. Hill, of Collbran.

She has been failing for the past two years, but was confined to her bed but a few days, passing away without any suffering.
Mrs. Hickok was born at Shelburne, Vermont, September 26, 1840, and would have reached her 83rd birthday next September.
Her two daughters, Mrs. Charles H. Leppin of Denver and Mrs. Norman F. Hill, were with her at the time of her death. Her son Frank D. Hickok, resides at Los Angeles, California.

Burial services were held Saturday at the Clover cemetery with George E. Wilson in charge of the services.

(Plateau Voice, Jun 22, 1923, transcribed by J.S.)

HUGHS, "GRANDMA"
The funeral service of "Grandma" Hughs, whose death occurred July 10th, was held at the residence last Friday evening, and at about 8 o'clock the body was placed in its final resting place in Collbran cemetery. Rev. C.W. Simmons had charge of the funeral service.
A large number of the old friends and neighbors of the deceased assembled at the cottage to view for the last time her mortal remains and pay a tribute to one they had known and loved.

At the time of her death, Mrs. Hughs, was seventy-four years, nine months and seventeen days of age. The following is a brief sketch of her life:
Elizabeth Jane Wood was born September 23rd, 1838, at Dayton, Ohio. Whe she was ten years of age her parents removed to Eldara, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood.

On July 4th , 1859, she was united in marriage to Mr. Seth Hughs, whose faithful wife she remained until they were severed by the hand of death. To this union were born nine children, of whom the following are living: Mrs. J.E. Barker and O. Hughs of Collbran; William Hughs of Washington; Harry Hughs of Idaho; and Louis Hughs of Klondike.

In 1880 Mr. and Mrs. Hughs removed from Eldara, Illinois, to Madison, Missouri, where they lived until 1886. They then brought their family to Plateau Valley and settled on the Peninsula ranch now owned by A.A. Wood.

Prior to coming west, Mrs. Hughs became a member of the Baptist church, and her good deeds live to tell of her consistent Christian life.
The departure of this good woman is mourned by the husband, children, numerous grand children, and several great grand children, besides the many other relatives and a host of friends. (Plateau Voice, Jul 18, 1913, transcribed by J.S.)

HUTCHINS, FRANCIS M.

Death of Francis Hutchins – Francis M. Hutchins died at his home in Palisade on February 7, 1911 at the age of 42 years, 5 months and 9 days. Tuberculosis was the immediate cause of death. Mr. Hutchins was born in Noble County, Ohio, August 28, 1868. He had been a resident of Palisade for the past five years, coming here from Oklahoma. He is survived by a wife and six children to whom is extended the sympathy of the community. The funeral services were held from the Christian tabernacle on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and were in charge of the I. O. O. F. whose members attended in a body. Rev. W. E. Monbeck by the request of the deceased, preached the funeral sermon, which was comforting to the bereaved family. Interment in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery. (Palisade Tribune, February 11, 1911)

JACKSON, JOHN
(contributed) Died, at Trall, Routt County, Colorado, on Sunday, February 6th 1916, John Jackson, age 75 years last Christmas. Thus passed away one of the Colorado pioneers and one of nature's noblemen.
Jackson came to Colorado in 1853, adn engaged in this work of winning a nation. His life was filled with adventures, as the Indiana at that time made fighting a necessity for the pioneers. When the Civil war came, Jackson joined the First Colorado Cavalry under Major Chevington, and he was one of the men who made that regiment famous. He came to Plateau in 1890, and while living here made many friends, for Jackson would do to tie to. In 1891 he moved to Routt county, though one of his best wishes was that he might return to Mesa.
He leaves a wife and two daughters, one of the latter being Mrs. J.E. Harris who lives near the old homestead in Plateau canon city. also two sons who live in Routt county. (Plateau Voice, Feb 18, 1916, transcribed by J.S.)

JOHNSON, GRANDMA
Word was received in Collbran recently from Cornville, Arizona, when told of the death of "Grandma" Johnson, mother of Henry and Lee Johnson and formerly a resident of Collbran.
Mrs. Johnson died on Sunday, May 10th, and the funeral service and burial occurred the day following. She was about eighty years of age, and her death is attributed to old age.
She is remembered here as a patient and loveable old lady, and her friends learn with sorrow of her departure. (Plateau Voice, May 22, 1914, transcribed by J.S.)

JOHNSON, JAMES A.
James A. Johnson, one of the pioneer realty dealer of Grand Junction, died Monday morning after a long illness. He had many Plateau acquaintances and was repected by all who knew him. (Plateau Voice, Feb 18, 1916, transcribed by J.S.)

JONES, THOMAS FRANCIS

YOUNG MAN DIES SUDDENLY.
Thomas Francis Jones of Heiberger, known to most of his friends as Frank Jones, died very suddenly last Saturday at about 11 a.m. His illness was of such brief duration that no physician could be secured, but it is believed he died of peritonitis induced by acute indigestion.
Mr. Jones was in good health Friday and spent a part of the day hunting. He went home that evening very hungry, and ate, among other things, a quantity of potatoes and onions fried together. About 11 o'clock that night he became ill, and in spite of all ministrations that could be made, he grew steadily worse. He died in terrible agony after twelve hours illness.
Thomas F. Jones was born at Leadville, Colorado, May 2, 1891. At the time of his death his age was 24 years, three months and twelve days. He had lived in Colorado the greater part of his life. Mr. Jones came to Plateau Valley on the 28th of last May. After selecting a claim north of Heiberger where he expected to locate permanently he went to Oakland, California, where his mother, wife and little daughter were living and paid them a short visit. The wife, mother and daughter were to come on as soon as the house on the claim could be finished. Mr. Jones' father was with him at the time of his death, also his uncle, Mr. Paddy Mack. The wife and mother would have joined him in a few weeks. The funeral service was held and the interment made at Clover cemetery at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. As has been stated, Mr. Jones leaves a devoted wife and little daughter to mourn his untimely departure. He also leaves one brother and two sisters. He was taken just in the flush of young manhood, and the circumstances surrounding his death are very sad. {Source: Plateau Voice (Collbran, Mesa County) Friday, August 20, 1915. Sub. by Brenda Becker


KNOWLES, MRS. J.M.
The death of Mrs. J.M. Knowles is chronicled this week. Death came about 11 o'clock Thursday morning. Lack of time and space prevent us giving a detailed account this week. The obituary will appear in next weeks issue. (Plateau Voice, Oct 30, 1914, transcribed by J.S.)


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