Martin Carl Fitzmaurice |
| Posted 2016-01-17 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, March 2, 1910, page 2, column 4 Asthma Caused Pioneer To End Life (From Saturday's Daily) M. C. Fitzmaurice mention of whose tragic death was made briefly yesterday in the Journal - Miner, took his own life through long illness, occasioned by an asthmatic affliction. For the past two months he has been confined to his room, and the greater portion of that time was spent in bed. He was also burdened with stomach troubles, and at times suffered intensely, and particularly so a few days before the end came. He was very despondent at times, and when so afflicted it is believed his reason gave way to desperate methods to end the agony, saying repeatedly to members of his family that he was worn out and realized the futility of conquering his ailment. In anticipation of his becoming desperate, every precaution was taken by his wife to thwart his aim to self destruction. Unfortunately, however, a rifle that was standing beside the door was overlooked in removing weapons from his room, and with this he destroyed himself. His method was deliberate, and to successfully carry out the ghastly work, he attached a piece of tape to the trigger, and making a loop around the band, pulled the cord with his hand, it is believed. The bullet entered his left side just above the heart, and death was instantaneous. The passing of this man is one that will be greatly regretted by the many who were acquainted with him. He was known in business circles as an upright man and of unquestioned principles in his relations with every element in the business world of this city. He arrived in this city about eight years ago, coming to this section in the hope of relief from his ailment. Previous to that time he had traveled extensively over the west, going to Alaska in 1898, and to all mining excitements on the Pacific slope before that time. At one time Mr. Fitzmaurice was on of the heaviest growers of hops in the state of Washington, and amassed a fortune. In 1889 his physical affliction became evident, and this took him to every field, and especially so where mining excitements were prevailing, in hope of relief from his ailment. He was born in Ireland sixty-seven years ago, and came to the United States when only fourteen years of age, landing in San Francisco. He leaves many relatives to mourn his loss, in addition to scores of friends along the Pacific coast, who will learn of his death with sorrow. From his first marriage, two sons and two daughters survive. The are G. S. Fitzmaurice, resident of this city, and C. G. Fitzmaurice, residing in Seattle, Wash. His daughters are Mrs. Maud Hartig and Miss Ethel Fitzmaurice of Seattle. A son by his present wife, Pau Fitzmaurice, only three years old, resides in this city, with his widow. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the Ruffner parlors, and the friends of the family are requested to attend. Transcriber's note: Mr. Fitzmaurice is buried in an unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona. |
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