FAT, Jim

The Arizona Republican, Phoenix, Arizona Territory Wednesday Morning, March 8, 1899, page 3, column 1 Arizona Day By Day - Jim Fat, a well known Chinaman, died in Prescott Saturday last. He was a man of means and influence among his people; interested in the Chinese lottery, a restaurant and other enterprises. He had taken several trips to China. Deceased had no relatives in this country, but is said to leave two mourning wives and a son in China. - Prescott Courier ------------------------------------ Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, March 8, 1899, page 1.9 Wealthy Chinaman's Death Jim Fat, prominent and wealthy Chinaman, died Saturday on Granite street in the Chinese quarters. He was about forty years of age and was interested in the Chinese lottery in Prescott as well as in a restaurant or two and other enterprises and is said to have family living in China. The funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock and was accompanied by the usual ceremonies attendant on a first-class Chinese funeral. The funeral procession was the largest ever seen in Prescott on the death of a Chinaman. It was preceded by the wagon containing refreshments for the deceased followed by a Chinaman on horseback carrying a banner. Then came the Prescott brass band and the Chinese Masonic society. This was followed by the hearse containing the remains, in the rear of which was the deceased's brother, supported by two of his countrymen. Then came another body of Chinamen afoot carrying various sorts and colors of banners and flags. This was followed by more Chinamen in carriages in the rear of which was the Chinese band and a number of Americans in carriages. The ceremony on Granite street, prior to the departure for the cemetery was very elaborate and lasted over an hour, consisting of the burial services of the Chines order. The coffin rested on supports in the street, while at the end of it was a large table on which rested a half-grown porker, roasted, two roasted chickens and other edibles innumerable. Deceased in addition to being the wealthiest Chinamen in Prescott was the diplomat of the race here and adjudicated their differences. Transcriber's note: Burial was in the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona in an unmarked grave.