FERGUSON, Gilbert S.

Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, June 9, 1915, page 4, col. 3 Summons Comes To Gilbert S. Ferguson (From Friday's Daily) Gilbert S. Ferguson passed away yesterday morning at 9:10 o'clock at the home of his mother in this city, after an illness since last January, but which did not manifest itself seriously until a short time ago. His affliction was due, it is believed to drinking water at his mining camp in Big Bug district, which was poisoned, and under unusual circumstances so far as the source is to be considered. The water was caught from the newly painted roof of the building, during the rain and snowstorms of last winter, and was quite largely used as the distance to the creek was inconvenient to make trips to secure the supply necessary. Symptoms of being afflicted did not develop for several weeks, and about one month ago the deceased commenced to complain of being sick when he discontinued mine work. He was able to be on his feet up to last Saturday, but since that time has been rapidly sinking. The death of Mr. Ferguson is very much regretted. He was an industrious person, and for several years had followed mining, being regarded as an authority in the business. In early days he was a printer, learning the trade in this city. He was generous and wholesouled, and his genial personality made him many friends. He was a native of Arizona, born at Tucson 46 years ago, the son of the late W. H. Ferguson. Surviving are his aged mother, a sister, Mrs. Bunte, and other relatives. The afflictions of death to overtake this family in the past two years number four, and much sympathy is expressed to those who remain in the deep bereavement they again face in the loss of one so near and dear. Transcriber's note: There is no headstone marking the place of Mr. Ferguson's burial site.