DEVINE, Frank Burke

Prescott Evening Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory Monday, November 18, 1907, page 1 Frank Devine Dies As Result of Gunshot Wound Inflicted By Judd Neil Frank B. Devine died at the Mercy hospital at 5 a.m. November 16, from the effect of being shot at 2 a.m. November 15, near the three mile house by Judd Neil. Devine was a native of Philadelphia and about 40 years of age. He leaves a wife and baby daughter. He had resided in this section for some years, during which time he has received monthly remittances of about 150 from an estate in which he is interested. The stories regarding the shooting are conflicting. Strange to relate, the statement is made that the dead man, the only witness, failed to hear what was said. Now if they did up a blind man who was there but did not see it, the chain of evidence will be complete. The coroner's jury found a simple verdict that Devine died from wounds received at the hands of Judd Neil. --------------------------- Arizona Daily Silver Belt, Globe, Arizona Territory Wednesday, November 20, 1907, page 4, col. 3 Drunken Row In Yavapai County Ends In Death Frank Devine Shot And Fatally Wounded By Bud Neal Two Miles From Prescott On Saturday Morning Yesterday Morning, about 2 o'clock, Frank Devine was shot, and perhaps fatally wounded by Bud Neal, at Lone Pine station, about two miles east of the city, says the Journal - Miner. The injured man was taken to the Mercy hospital, at noon, yesterday At a late hour last night little hopes were entertained for his recovery by the attending physicians. Neal fired two shots from a .44-caliber Colt's revolver at Devine, both of which took effect. One of the bullets entered the left breast, and pierced the left lung. The other entered the left side, about two inches below the ribs. Both lodged in the body, and at a late hour last night had not been located. After the shooting Neal rode to the city and surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Burns, about 2:45 o'clock, yesterday morning. Mrs. Devine who was seated in her buggy, near the station, when the shooting occurred, drove here at once and engaged medical assistance for her wounded husband. Dr. Linn drove to the assistance of Devine and found him in a partially intoxicated condition and weak from the loss of blood. From what could be learned of the affray, it appears that Devine and Neal had been drinking together for several hours before. They are alleged to have been intoxicated. They left the place to go to the Devine home, known as the Four-Mile house, about two miles distant. Mrs. Devine was a member of the party. Devine, according to Neal's statement when he surrendered, asked Neal to ride in the buggy with Mrs. Devine and to allow him to ride Neal's bronco. The request was refused by Neal. Devine then threatened to make Neal accede to his request, and started in the direction of Neal, Neal alleges, in a threatening manner, with an open pocket knife in his hand. Neal, who is inferior in stature to Devine, backed away from Devine until he was stopped by a nearby wire fence, when, he says, he pulled his six shooter and fired two shots to save his life, being unable to make his escape further. Devine and Neal were on friendly terms until the latter refused to let him ride his bronco a short time before the shooting. Neal is being held in the county jail, awaiting the result of Devine's injuries, when he will be arranged. Neal has charge of the Duke herds of cattle, ranging in the Lonesome valley and adjacent ranges.