Robert Scott |
| Posted 2017-09-10 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Arizona Weekly Journal-Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, October 21, 1891, page 5, column 2 Preferred Death To Blindness Robert Scott, who had his eyes blown out during the building of the Walnut Grove dam, committed suicide Sunday night by taking morphine. He was not found until late yesterday afternoon, the indications being that death had ensued several hours previous. His remains were taken to Undertaker Randall’s shop where an inquest was held this morning at 10 o’clock and a verdict as above was rendered. Deceased was buried this afternoon. During the construction of the Walnut Grove dam Scott was employed on the work and the accident which caused the loss of his eyesight occurred through his own carelessness and through violation of strict orders from the contractor. Notwithstanding this, Contractor Nagle paid him something over $1,000 as a compromise for a suit for damages. On receiving this money Scott went to Phenix where he was robbed of the money and he again returned to Prescott as a charge of the county. He was opposed to entering the hospital and has chafed every since under the thought of being a pauper and dependent upon charity for his support. About a year since he wandered off into the hills with the avowed intention of starving himself to death but was returned to the hospital by authorities. Transcriber's note: Mr. Scott is buried in any unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona. |
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