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Charles Shields

Posted 2017-08-30 by Judy Wight Branson
Arizona Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory
Friday, December 08, 1905

A Victim Of Dropsy

Charles Shields, who has been employed at the Palace and Wellington
for several years, died of dropsy yesterday morning at 9 o’clock at
Mercy hospital

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Arizona Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory
Sunday, December 10, 1905, page 8, column 2

City News In Brief -

Funeral Today

The interment of the late Charles Shields will take place this
afternoon at the Odd Fellows hall, under the auspices of the
Eagles', at which lodge the deceased was a member, and under the
direction of F. F. Nevin, the undertaker.

All friends and members of the Eagles' are invited.

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Prescott Morning Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory
Monday, December 11, 1905, page 3, column 2

Local News -

The funeral of the late Charles Shields took place from the I.O.O.F.
hall yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the local lodge of
the Eagles.

Frank Nevin was the funeral director.

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Prescott Weekly Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory
Friday, December 15, 1905, page 3, column 2

Charles Shields, of this city, died of dropsy at the Mercy hospital
the morning of December 7, 1905.

He came from Colorado to this city about four years ago. He was a
good citizen, having the respect of all who knew him.

He leaves a widow.

The funeral will take place tomorrow under the auspices of local
lodge of Eagles.



Transcriber's note: Mr. Shields is buried in an unmarked grave at
the Citizens Cemetery. He is listed on the original plot map of the
cemetery.




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