Cassius Burton Foster, Hon. |
| Posted 2017-01-08 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Arizona Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, March 23, 1892, page 3, column 5 Hon. C. B. Foster's Death A profound gloom was cast over the community last evening when it was announced that the illness of C. B. Foster had resulted fatally. While it was known in the afternoon that his condition was considered critical, his friends and acquaintances hoped that the disease might yet yield to the vigorous treatment of two skillful physicians, who were attending him and that a favorable change might occur in his condition. They were, however, hoping against hope and death resulted about 7:30 o'clock. The announcement soon spread and words of sorrow for his loss and sympathy for relatives could be heard from every lip. No death that has occurred her for a long period has caused a more universal expression of sorrow and regret then this, as the deceased was universally loved by all who knew him. Deceased was born at Lyons, New York, January 5, 1845, and was in consequence 47 years 2 months and 11 days old at the time of his death. He came to Arizona in 1871 and has resided ever since in Prescott. He served two terms as a member of the Arizona legislature and one term as territorial treasurer. Three brothers, DeWitt, Graham and W. C. Foster and two sisters, Mrs. Levi Bashford and Mrs. Brown have also resided in the territory. Of these Graham died several years ago in California; DeWitt died only a couple of months ago in the east; Mrs. Brown still lives in the state of New York, while Wm. C. and Mrs. Bashford reside in Prescott. The later was devoted to her brothers and the death of this one, following so soon after that of her brother in New York, is a severe blow to her. Deceased was also prominent and active Mason, being a member of Aztlan lodge No. 1 of Prescott, and High Priest of Prescott Chapter No. 2 and Generalissimo of Ivanhoe Commandery No. 2, both of Prescott also. The remains have been embalmed and were removed this afternoon to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. Bashford and will be sent to Lyons, New York to be buried in the family plot. Mr. W. B. Jones, superintendent of the P. & A. C. railroad, has kindly agreed to change the train time for Friday. The funeral services will be held at the residence of Hon. Levi Bashford 3 o'clock on Friday afternoon, Rev. C. F. Spray officiating and the body will be taken thence to the train. Friends of the deceased and of the family are invited to attend. ------------------------------------ Arizona Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, March 23, 1892, page 3, column 6 The Last Sad Rites A large concourse of people assembled this afternoon at the residence of Hon. and Mrs. Levi Bashford to pay their last respects to the remains of the late C. B. Foster. The Masonic societies assembled at their hall at 2 o'clock and proceeded in a body to the above place, where the remains had been placed yesterday afternoon. Rev. C. F. Spray delivered a very touching discourse, while the choir rendered appropriate music for the occasion, among the selections being one which had been a great favorite of deceased. At the close of the services the remains were taken to the depot, where a train was in waiting to convey them to Prescott Junction, en route to their last resting place at Lyons, New York. The Masonic societies, as well as a large number of citizens, followed the remains to the depot, and they will be accompanied east by his brother, W. C. Foster. The following acted as pallbearers: Eminent Commander E. G. Oliver, of the Prescott Commandery; Eminent Commander E. W. Meany of the Commandery at Santa Fe, N.M.; Past High Priests, Morris Goldwater and F. G. Parker, of the Prescott Chapter; and Past Masters T. J. Butler and D. F. Mitchell, of Aztlan Lodge, Prescott. The pall-bearers and a number of more intimate friends of deceased went on the funeral train to Prescott Junction. ----------------------------- Transcriber's Note: Mr. Foster's name is on the Citizens Cemetery plot map, however, he is not listed on the Sexton's Report for Citizens Cemetery for 1892, His obituary indicates that Mr. Foster was removed to Lyons, N.Y. and buried in the family plot. His parents, Cullen and Elizabeth Foster are buried at the Lyons Rural Cemetery in Lyons, Wayne, New York, so this is probably where Mr. Foster is buried also, but I have no proof of that. |
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