Dr. J.L. Walker,died at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. His
attending physicians had abandoned all hope the night
before, but hoped without hope that the unforeseen would
occur and that a useful life might be spared. The ailment
was an intentional obstruction which had given a great deal
of trouble for several yeas and had often before brought
him near death.
Dr. Walker was most highly esteemed by his brethren of the
profession and he enjoyed the confidence of a large practice.
He came to Phoenix nearly two years ago from Nicholson, Miss.
He was in ill health and he believed he would be benefited
by the change. He had graduated from medical colleges at
Mobile, Ala. and at New Orleans and had successfully
practiced at several places in the south. His family consists
of an invalid wife and three children. He has one brother,
Mr. T.J. Walker living near Phoenix and a father in
Mississippi. The funeral was under the direction of
Randal and Davis from the family residence on West
Washington Street near Seventh Avenue.
THOMAS WALKER
April 20, 1894
The funeral of Thomas A. Walker of Tombstone took place
yesterday afternoon from W.H. Smith undertaking rooms. It
was conducted by the Knights of Pythias.
FRANK WALLS
July 10, 1894
Governor Bruce yesterday received a telegram from Tucson
announcing the death of Frank Walls, register of the land
office there. The cause of death was not stated, but it
is known that for the past month he has been suffering
from hemorrhage of the lungs.
Until he received his appointment to the land offices six
months ago he was a resident and business man of Phoenix.
R.B. WATERTON
March 4, 1894
R.B. Waterton died at Madison Street and Third Avenue yesterday
morning at 4 o'clock. The deceased was a resident of Jamestown,
N.Y. and had come to Phoenix for his health. He was accompanied
by a wife and brother and sister who were with him when he
died. The body was sent east last night by W.H. Smith and
Company.
C.W. "CAL" WILLIAMS
July 18, 1894
C.W. Williams known in Phoenix as "Cal" died at 10 o'clock
on Monday morning at Wiegns camp on the Aqua Fria from
Wickenburg. He left Phoenix last Friday with a friend
for a few days outing at the camp. He was in his usual
health and in fact until his death there was no sign of
ill health. Announcement of his death reached here
yesterday and W.H. Smith sent out a wagon after the
remains. The funeral will take place at 9 o'clock
this morning from Smith's undertaking rooms at 448 W.
Washington St. Cal Williams was a kind father and
husband, a good neighbor and all his acquaintances were
his friends.
YON YUEN
Jan. 15, 1894
Yon Yuen, a Chinese merchant of Tucson was shot and instantly
killed this afternoon by the accidental discharge of a rifle
in the hands of Frank Mittenberg, a member of the city council.
JUDGE H.N. ALEXANDER
August 2, 1895
A few minutes past 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon the soul of
Judge H.N. Alexander crossed that bourne from which no traveler
returns. Swiftly and silently did the angel of death complete
his work, for but a few days since the deceased was around in
apparently the best of health.
The news of his death shocked the entire community and was at
first incredulously received but when the news was authenticated
on every hand was expressed kind words of the deceased and
sorrow for the bereaved family.
Judge Alexander was a pioneer having emigrated to California
from Ohio when but 16 years of age.
The deceased lived in Arizona for thirty years, but not
continuously, for his duties as a quartermaster for the
government necessitated considerable moving around. He began
the practice of law twenty five years ago in Los Angeles. He
next went to Yuma, where he enjoyed a lucrative practice. In
the year 1883 he came to Phoenix for the purpose of making it
his permanent home. Her he rapidly ascended the ladder of
fame and became on of the ablest legal lights in the territory
and at one time was attorney general under Governor Zulick.
He leaves a wife and four children, among them being J.L.B.
Alexander, the clerk of the supreme court and Mrs. A.C. Baker,
wife of the chief justice of the territory is his daughter,
and who at the present time is in Los Angles in attendance
upon her sister who is lying ill in that city. The only
members of the family who were present at the time of his
death were his wife and son, Jos. B. Alexander of the Indian
School. J.L.B. Alexander was in Prescott attending the
supreme court and was telegraphed for but could not be
found anywhere in Prescott. He arrived on yesterday evening's
train, however and was in ignorance of his father's death
until his arrival.
The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock
at the family residence, corner of Second Avenue and Adams
Street. After the services, conducted by Rev. Fenton Smith
of Trinity Episcopal Church, the remains will be taken to the
depot and shipped to Los Angeles for interment. At the time
of his death judge Alexander was 62 years of age and the
cause of his death is attributed to heart failure.
JOHN ALSOP
Arizona Republican Newspaper
June 26, 1895
Associated Press dispatches yesterday gave an account of the
finding of the headless body of John Alsop, a printer, near
Las Cruces, N.M. Alsop was well and favorably known about
the newspaper office in Phoenix. He came here about eighteen
months ago and remained something more than a year. He was an
expert printer, very well educated and an interesting
conversationalist. He knew something of mining and during
the time he made his headquarters in Phoenix he did a great
deal of prospecting and located several claims.
Alsop was about 30 years of age, of sandy complexion, sharp
eye and quick tongue. He was somewhat under the middle
size. It is supposed at Las Cruces that he had been
murdered. He suddenly disappeared from there some time
last February and nothing more was seen of him until a
howling dog attracted attention to his half buried and
headless body.
JOSIAH ALKIRE
Arizona Republican Newspaper
February 5, 1895
A telegram was received here yesterday announcing the death
at Pomons, Cal. of Josiah Alkire, the father of the Alkire
Brothers. Both sons anticipating the early end left for
California several days ago and were at the bedside when
death came. The store of the Alkire Dry Goods and Clothing
Company closed on receipt of the telegram and will not be
opened until tomorrow.
JUAN ALVAREZ
Arizona Republican Newspaper
June 26, 1895
Jose Alvarez was butchered at 12 o'clock on Monday night to
round out the observance of San Juan's day. The butchery
occurred at Alvarez' residence three or four miles on the
other side of the river. He is still alive but the doctors
say that he has not one chance in a thousand to get well. He
was cut on the left side. If he dies his murders will be two
Yaquis known as Jacinto and Rosino.
Little is know of the affair. Early yesterday morning a Mexican
came across the river and related the story of the cutting.
About 11 o'clock at night, after Alverez had gone to bed in a
cot near his house, Jacinto and Rosino arrived drunk and
quarrelsome. They displayed a Winchester in a menacing
manner and when Alvarez remonstrated with them, both rushed
upon him and one of them, nobody knows which, stabbed him.
For some reason no word was brought to the city at once and
the wounded man lay until late yesterday without any surgical
assistance.
