Rock Springs Miner no. 34 September 04, 1902
James McTee Killed.
	It is a sad story the MINER has to tell this week. Late on Saturday evening James McTee, in the vigor of life, with bright prospects before him, was crushed to death by a rock falling upon him while removing props in U. P. Coal company's No. 9 mine. The rock was about 35 feet long, two to three feet in thickness and 10 feet wide. He had sounded the roof previous to withdrawing the last prop and it was considered safe.
	Coroner Crookstone held an inquest, the verdict of the jury, consisting of Harry E. Parton, Daniel Williams and Mark Leeson, being as follows:
	"We find that Jame McTee, now deceased, came to his death about 11:50 p. m. on the 30th day of August, 1902, while working the service of the U. P. Coal Co., drawing props in No. 12 room, No. 5 north entry, No. 9 mine, belonging to the U. P. Coal Co., death resulting from injuries received from a fall of rock in said mine. We further find that the same was purely accidental and there are no parties to blame."
	At the time of the accident Tom Harris was working with the deceased, Arthur McTee carrying the props away from his brother, James, and Sam McCormick was performing the same duty for Tom Harris. The rock fell without warning and filled the place with dust so that they could not see for some time. It took half an hour to get the body from under the rock. Both legs were broken, also one arm and his chest was crushed in. Death came instantaneously.
	Interment took place on Monday from the family residence, Rev. McPherson of the Episcopal church holding services at the house and at the grave.
	The deceased was a member of the Red Men who cared for their brother from the time he was brought home until his was lowered to his last resting place. They attended the funeral in a body wearing their regalia. At the grave John Iredale conducted the ritualistic services of the order. The pallbearers were all Red Men, viz: James Brunetti, Pio Peila, Max Rauzzi, Frank Karnich, John Anselmi and Wm. Vaughn.
	The deceased was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John McTee and was 29 years old. He leaves a young wife and three small children to whom in the hour of their darkest sorrow the hearts of this community go out in sympathy and love.
	James McTee was one of God's noblemen. He wore not a prince's coat, but he had a prince's heart. Honest, truthful and affectionate his influence for good extended beyond his home circle. He lived for his family, his thoughts being constantly centered on their welfare. But he has been called home. May God give the widow strength and the fatherless children comfort, and impart consolation to the old father and mother and all his near relatives who are in tears for him who was so suddenly taken away.
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Rock Springs Miner no. 36 September 18, 1902
Mrs. Margaret Simpkins Gone to Her Reward.

	Death this week entered one of the happiest homes in this city and took away the wife and mother whose kindness and love endeared her to husband and children making the Simpkins dwelling a little paradise on earth.
	Margaret Clark, the beloved wife of Cornelius Simpkins, Sr., quietly slept away on Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. For some time she had been ailing from Bright's disease, but the end came at an unexpected hour. Mrs. Simpkins was 47 years of age. Twenty-three years ago she was led a bride to the altar at Mussleburgh, Scotland. From the moment she accepted the wedding ring until she closed her eyes in death clasping the hand of him who loved, honored and protected her, she was a model wife, a christian woman and a mother whose fruits live in the exemplary family that grew up around her.
	Mr. and Mrs. Simpkins came to America nineteen years ago, settling first in Maryland, but two years later the family came west and locating here, Rock Springs has been their home ever since.
	To mourn her departure the deceased leaves a husband and five children, two girls, Mrs. Fawcett (Christina) and Olive and three boys, John, Robert and Gavin; one sister in Maryland; a brother in Australia and a sister in Mussleburgh, Scotland.
	There is consolation in the thought of meeting again and may that thought bear up the afflicted husband and father and the children who are now experiencing the saddest hour of their lives, for in the deceased were embodied the virtues, purity and affection of God's noble handiwork--a fond and loving wife and mother. The hearts of this community go out in profound sympathy to the sorrowing husband and his motherless children.
	The funeral will take place from the family residence at No. 3, at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow, Friday, afternoon.
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Rock Springs Miner no. 36 September 18, 1902
Death
	The son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stoddard, whom the MINER mentioned as being ill with scarlet fever, died this afternoon at five o'clock. The casket containing the remains will be borne to the grave tomorrow, Friday, afternoon.
	The sympathy of their many friends is extended the sorrowing parents over the loss of Alexander, their eight year old boy.
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Rock Springs Miner no. 43 November 06, 1902
Mrs. Kate Musgrove Dead.

	With the death of Mrs. Kate Musgrove, which occurred at her home in this city Wednesday evening at 10:30 o'clock, there passed away a most estimable woman.
	Death resulted from inflammation of the bowels and she had been sick only since last Sunday. The inflammation originated at the point of a small abdominal rupture from which she has suffered at times for several years.
	Mrs. Musgrove was 45 years of age, a native of England and came to Rock Springs with her husband twenty six years ago, since which time she has resided here continuously. Mr. Musgrove died twelve years ago. While he was living they kept the old Americas House in this city.
	Mrs. Musgrove was well known and much esteemed in Rock Springs. She had the respect and confidence of the entire community and her sudden death is deeply regretted by all.
	The deceased leaves four children: William who resides in Cumberland, Wyo; Mrs. John Wren, Lucas, Iowa; John who is employed at Kinney's store, and Irene, twelve years of age. The only other immediate relatives she had in this country is her father Mr. Dale, who resides with her, and a sister Mrs. Jane Gagan of Denver, Colo.
	Mrs. Gagan and Mrs. Wren have been notified of her death and are expected here Friday.
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Rock Springs Miner no. 44 November 13, 1902
Funeral of Joseph Ziller
	The funeral of Joseph Ziller was held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon and was one of the largest in Rock Springs for years.
	Mr. Ziller was a member of the I. O. R. M. and Knights of the Golden Eagle, and both orders participated in the funeral services, marching in a body to the church and from there to the cemetery. The services were held at the Catholic church in charge of Father Delahunty.
	Thayer's Saxophone band furnished new and appropriate music, and led the funeral cortege from the residence to the church and thence to the cemetery.
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