Mrs. Maria Chavez, a Mexican woman, died about 6 o'clock
last night under peculiar circumstances, in a room
occupied by Mrs. George Foster on the alley between
First and Second and Adams and Monroe Streets.
The dead woman has been occupying a room two or three
doors east of the one in which she died but has been
without funds for some time and for several days has
been coming into Mrs. Foster's place, the latter having
kindly invited her to take her meals there. The husband
of the dead woman left for the mountains about a month
ago and so far as could be learned last night she has
no relatives here. She was about middle aged and her
general appearance until Monday was that of a person
enjoying good health.
Monday morning she came to Mrs. Foster's place as usual
or if anything, a little earlier and said she was ill
and asked permission to lie down on Mrs. Foster's bed
when the latter arose. Permission was given her to do
so and she remained there till last evening when she
breathed her last. When she came there she told Mrs.
Foster that she was suffering terrible pain all over
and her limbs were as sore as though she had been beaten.
Mrs. Foster at various times tried to rouse her and
give her something to eat but she refused to take
any nourishment except a cup of tea. Mrs. Foster
said that as far as she knew the woman had taken no
medicine. When it was realized that the woman was
dying Dr. Dameron was called, but she died a few
minutes after his arrival.
Inquest
May 2, 1901
The coroner's inquest called for the purpose of inquiring
into the cause of the death of Mrs. Maria Chavez resulted
in rendering a verdict that death resulted from natural
causes. The autopsy revealed that death was not the
result of any specific poison, but the opinion prevailed
that there was a fatal ptomaine poisoning, caused no
doubt by something eaten that was improperly cooked.
The remains were buried by the county late in the
afternoon. The dead woman is believed to have been
about 55 years of age.
Mrs. H.M. CHAPMAN
February 27, 1901
Arizona Republican Newspaper
Mr. H.M. Chapman, secretary of the board of trade,
received a telegram yesterday morning from Washington
D.C. stating that his mother had passed peacefully
away at her home there on Monday evening. Mrs. Chapman
had been ill for several months with a complication of
diseases. She was the wife of Rev. William H. Chapman
and was (cannot read) years of age. Her husband, three
sons and three daughters survive her and all were with
her at the time of her death, wit hthe exception of Mr.
H.M. Chapman.
QUAN CHUNG
May 1, 1901
Quan Chung is dead and buried. He died at Maricopa a
few days ago and was brought to Phoenix the next day
and prepared for internment by an undertaker. He had
been employed by P.M. Williams for some time and was
only sick a day or two before his death, according to
information furnished by his countrymen. His funeral
occurred yesterday under the auspices of the Chinese
Masonic Lodge and it was an ostentatious event. Quan
was about forty years old and had spent about half his
life in Arizona. He was therefore well known and
popular among his countrymen and they did their best
to show for him proper respect in the arrangements
of the funeral.
The funeral took place early in the afternoon and
after the ritualistic ceremonies in Chinatown, the
big procession wended its way to the cemetery, preceded
by the Chinese band with beating drums. The Chinamen
followed behind, some on foot and some in carriages
and other vehicles. After the casket was lowered and
dirt thrown in, came a bonfire and the burning of the
earthly effects of the late departed.
While this was going on the Chinamen were engaged in
laying out the food supply that had been prepared for
the use of the dead between here and the spirit land.
There was a chicken, nicely cooked, with head, feet and
all intact, a fine looking roast pig, a quantity of
rice and other edibles.
Here is where the disgraceful part of the proceedings
took place. Before the Chinese mourners had left the
grave yesterday, Americans, Mexicans and Indians took
possession of and parceled out among themselves the
roast pig, chicken, etc. that had been placed on the
grave. Worse yet, it is said that the first onslaught
at the barbecue was an American woman.
W.H. CLARKE
December 4, 1901
Dr. W.H. Clarke died at the Sisters Hospital at an early
hour yesterday morning. Dr. Clarke came here a few years
ago from Missouri and since then has maintained dental
parlors in this city. He was taken with pneumonia a few
days ago, though previously he has enjoyed the best of
health. Arrangements for his funeral have not yet been
announced, and the remains may be sent east for interment.
WILLIAM CLARK
October 20, 1901
The southbound train on the New Mexico and Arizona railroad
ran into an open switch at Crittenden this afternoon.
Fireman Will Clark was instantly killed. The engineer
saved himself by jumping. Clark was shortly to be married
to a young lady of Nogales.
RICHARD CLAWSON
March 21, 1901
Arizona Republican Newspaper
Richard Clawson, a famous jockey of New York, was
taken to the Sisters Hospital yesterday from the
Ford Hotel. Clawson came here two weeks ago with
a well developed case of lung trouble and has
gradually grown worse. It is believed that his
death is only a matter of a few days. Clawson
has been most prominent as a jockey in the W.C.
Whitney string and has been acknowledged one of
the three best American riders.
MRS. BEN CLAY
November 22, 1901
Mrs. Mary Clay, wife of Ben Clay of Jerome and a sister
of Messrs. E.A. Tovrea and J.C. Tovrea of Congress, died
in Oakland California, November 18. The remains have
been brought to Phoenix and the funeral will be held at
2 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
E.A. Tovrea, 926 North Fourth Street. Friends are
invited to attend. Rev. Oliver of Jerome is in the
city and with Rev. Lapsley A. McAfee will officiate at
the funeral.
Mrs. Clay died very suddenly of rheumatism and intermittent
fever, being sick only a few days. She left Jerome but a
few weeks ago for a visit in Oakland. Besides a husband,
brothers and other relatives, she leaves a son but 18
months old. Both Mr. and Mrs. Clay are well known here
and the bereaved husband has many sympathizing friends.
J.B. CLEVENGER
December 2, 1901
The Globe Silver Belt says of the J.B. Clevenger who died
here two weeks ago: "George W.P. Hunt received a letter
from Phoenix, Tuesday, stating that J.B. Clevenger had died
there on the 17th and asking if there were any funds to the
credit of the deceased with the Old Dominion Commercial
Company to defray funeral expenses. There is $76 to the
credit of Mr. Clevenger, which was raised by subscription
here when he was sent to Phoenix for medical treatment.
Mr. Hunt sent a reply that he would honor a draft for that
amount."
