VESCHI, Emma F.

Arizona Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, December 23, 1908, page 4, column 3 Insistent Suicide Finally Ends Existence Emma Veschi Who Took Poison Dies At Hospital After suffering intense agony, Mrs. Emma Veschi, who swallowed several antiseptic tablets Wednesday night, died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the county hospital. Her end was not unexpected as no hopes for her recovery had been entertained since she swallowed the fatal dose. Her remains were taken in charge by the Ruffner undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. She was 46 years old and a native of Belgium. Since her marriage to J. B. Valdrini fifteen years ago she has resided in this city and Jerome. Valdrini died three years ago. Four children, one boy twelve years old, and three girls, eight, six and four years, respectively, survive her. They are being cared for by Mrs. Martin Testori, also, her daughter by a former marriage. Emil Doria, her son, and brother of Mrs. Testori, resides in the state of Washington. A. Veschi, her husband, is residing in southern Arizona. He was absent when she committed the rash act that ended her life. It is believed that she decided to end her life while in a fit of despondency over the fact that she was unable to secure work to earn a living for herself and her little ones. She was formerly in good circumstances and continually brooded over her failure to furnish her four younger children, who were entirely dependent upon her, comfortably. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. ---------------------------------------------- Arizona Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Thursday, December 24, 1908, page 8, column 4 Funeral Notice - The funeral of Mrs. Emma Veschi will be held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the Catholic church under the direction of the Ruffner Undertaking establishment. Interment will be in the Citizens' cemetery. Transcriber's note: Mrs. Veschi is buried in an unmarked grave.