Jared Woodbridge, a sheepman from the northern part
of the territory, died yesterday morning at the residence
of C.T. Blaine on West Jefferson Street. The cause of
death was Bright's disease from which he had suffered
many years. Mr. Woodbridge was nearly sixty years of
age and was a native of Pennsylvania. He came to this
territory about 1875 and resided here ever since. He
had been successful in the sheep raising business. His
estate is believed to be worth at least $200,000.
Woodbridge was attended at the time of his death and
for some time before by Mrs. Mary W. Gorman, a sister,
who resides in Nebraska. She will take the body to
her home for burial.
MARGUERITE L. WYGMANS
November 28, 1901
Marguerite L., the four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
J. Wygmans died early Wednesday morning, the little one
having been ill for many weeks. The funeral was held
yesterday afternoon. During the long and patient vigils
by the bedside of the little sufferer Mr. and Mrs.
Wygmans were the recipients of many kindnesses at the
hands of friends and neighbors, for which they desire
to make acknowledgements. Mr. Wygmans is an employee
of the Republican Newspaper and with his family spent
last winter in Phoenix going east for the summer and
returning again in the early fall. In their bereavement
they have the sympathy of all who know them.
HENRY C. YAEGER, JR.
April 9, 1901
Henry C. Yaeger, Jr. of Denver and son of Mr. H.C.
Yaeger of this city died a few days ago. The Denver
papers all paid glowing tributes to his worth as a
man and the loss that will be felt in business circles:
"H.C. Yaeger Jr. was a son of H.C. Yaeger of St. Louis,
proprietor of the once famous Yaeger mills of that city.
He grew up in his native city and about fifteen years ago
became representative of the Drummond Tobbaco Company in
southern territory, being stationed at Vicksburg for some
time. While there he met Miss Henry, sister of Congressman
Henry of that state who became his wife. He was for ten
years local agent of the Drujond Tobacco company making
his home here since 1890. Three years ago he became
secretary of the Kuner Pickle Company and gradually
relieved Mr. Kuner of the burden of the business
management of that industry. He was secretary of the
Denver Credit Men's Association ever since its organization.
His greatest happiness was in his home and when surrounded
by friends, who were legion. Two sons, twins, aged about
8 years, are left to comfort their mother in the great
loss that has come to the home at 1740 Vine Street."
HARRY YAEGER
March 25, 1901
Arizona Republican Newspaper
Mr. Harry C. Yaeger, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Yaeger
of this city, died at his home in Denver on Saturday morning.
He had been ill about two weeks, being stricken suddenly with
gastritis on the 8th of March while returning home from his
office and till that moment seemingly in excellent health.
Mr. Yaeger was thirty seven years old and had lived in Denver
for five or six years going there from St. Louis. He was at
the time of his death, general manager of the Kuner Pickle
Company, was a well known Denver business man and his
prospects were bright for a successful business career.
He leaves a wife and twin boys eleven years of age to mourn
his untimely death.
Mrs. Yaeger is a niece of Senator Money of Mississippi and
of Hon. Patrick Henry, a member of Congress from Mississippi.
Mr. Yaeger was here three years ago on the occasion of the
marriage of his sister, Miss Anita Yaeger and spent about
two weeks in the valley. He made the acquaintance of many
Phoenix people during his visit who will be pained to learn
of his death.
Having always enjoyed good health the suddenness with which
he was stricken by disease and its fatal termination has
proved a grievous shock to his parents and other relatives
here and their many friends sympathize deeply with them in
their affliction.
JOHN YOHO
May 11, 1901
Prescott--Two stationary engineers at the Empire Mine
on Groom Creek, seven miles from Prescott, quarreled
about 8 o'clock this evening. One of them, McAllister,
by name, shot and killed the other, named Yoho. Deputy
Sheriff Al Marsh and Justice J.W.M. Moore have gone to
make the arrest and hold an inquest. The Empire is one
of the most promising properties in Yavapai County and
is now owned and operated by Dr. A.J. Hendryx of Los Angeles.
May 12,1901
S.R. McAllister shot and instantly killed John Yoho at
Groom Creek, eight miles south of Prescott yesterday
evening. Yoho had been discharged from the mine and
charged McCallister with being the cause of his discharge
and fired two shots at McAllister, when the latter drew a
revolver and fired two shots, killing Yoho instantly.
Yoho leaves a wife and six children, who reside on a
fruit ranch four miles north of Phoenix. A coroner's
jury exonerated McAllister.
The body of Yoho was brought in from the north this
morning. The funeral will take place this afternoon
from the parlors of Mohn and Easterling. Dr. Pratt
will officiate.
Mr. McAllister is known as a former resident of Phoenix
and at one time worked for the Arctic Ice Company.
May 16, 1901
The preliminary examination of S.R. McAllister charged with
the murder of John (William) Yoho, took place today before
J.M.W. Moore which resulted in his discharge. The
testimony disclosed the fact that Yoho was running the
engine at the Empire Mine on the night shift and
McAllister was running the day shift; that Yoho had
insisted that he and McAllister change shifts, which
McAllister refused to do, by reason of which Yoho
became highly indignant and made frequent threats
against McAllister.
The foreman of the mine notified McAllister of the threats
made and loaned him a revolver with which to protect
himself. Yoho, after being discharged by the foreman,
went to the room of McAllister and asked him to take a
walk, which McAllister refused to do, when Yoho proceeded
with a tirade of abuse toward McAllister, who started to
go back to his cabin, when Yoho drew a revolver and
fired two shots at him.
After the testimony was all in Judge Moore held that
McAllister acted entirely in self defense.
MRS. FRANCIS ZIMMERMAN
November 3, 1901
Mrs. Frances L. Zimmerman died yesterday morning at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. A.J. Sturges, No. 525
North Center Street. Mrs. Zimmerman lacked but a few
months of being 90 years of age and her death was simply
the wearing out of the bodily functions. She was quite
well known here and until a couple of months ago was
remarkably active for one of her advanced years. She
came here about fourteen years ago and previous to that
time resided in Galesburg, Illinois. She leaves behind
to mourn her death, besides a large number of acquaintances
many near relatives. Her children are Mrs. A.J. Sturges of
this city, Mrs. S.E. Cook of Potost, Missouri and her
grandchildren are Frances and Gordon Cook, Mrs. E.N.
Kimball, Mrs. E.J. Pierpont, D.L. Sturges, C.M. Sturges
and J.E. Sturges. There are also a number of great
grandchildren. The funeral will be held this afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the family residence, No. 525 North
Center Street.
HARRY ZUCK
August 19, 1901
The death of Harry Z. Zuck of Tempe, which occurred at the
home of his parents in Holbrook and which is referred to in
the Tempe Correspondence of this paper will bring a pang of
sorrow to many friends and acquaintances in this city.
Mr. Zuck was but 32 years old and was an attorney by
profession, one who would have achieved no small measure
of fame had he lived and maintained his health. He was a
native of Illinois but had resided in Arizona since boyhood.
He finished his education in one of the well known colleges
on the coast and shortly after attaining his majority was
elected district attorney of Navajo County on the republican
ticket over a populist opponent. He made a faithful and
efficient officer and enjoyed the respect of all who knew
him.
Some years ago he opened an office in Tempe for the practice
of his profession and was later married to a young lady he
had formerly known in Illinois. A year or two after coming
to Tempe he endured a long siege of typhoid fever and though
seemingly making a good recovery he was never as strong as
before and in his weakened condition contracted pneumonia
which finally caused his death.
Tempe Correspondence
News was received in Tempe yesterday announcing the death of
Harry Z. Zuck at Holbrook. Mr. Zuck was well known and
highly esteemed by everybody in Tempe. He was a young
attorney and possessed great talent.
