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Riley Patterson

Posted 2017-08-05 by Judy Wight Branson
Prescott Weekly Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory
Saturday, May 6, 1911, page 8, column 1

The remains of the late Riley Patterson, accidentally electrocuted
at the United Verde mine Monday last, were brought to Prescott the
following Wednesday and burial was had in K. of P. cemetery.

About half the population of Jerome escorted the remains to the
train when they were shipped to this city.

The pall bearers were, L. M. Coleman, C. E. Hughes, John Opman, John
Zivocovich, Chas. P. Jolly and Ed Kovacovich.

The interment was had with K. of P. rites, Chancellor Commander L.
M. Coleman officiating. Rev. Andrews of Jerome also assisted in
conducting the last rites.

Deceased came to his death by electrocution while in a drift in the
United Verde mine, his wet clothing coming in contact with an
electrically charged wire. His death was instantaneous.

Transcriber's note: Mr. Patterson is buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery
in Prescott, Arizona.




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