Frank A. Cole |
| Posted 2018-01-12 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Arizona Weekly Journal-Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, January, 27, 1897, page 2, column 6 Frank A. Cole's Death (From Tuesday's Daily) The many friends of Frank A. Cole were both surprised and shocked last evening to learn of his death at Cherry creek yesterday morning. Mr. Cole had been a sufferer from stomach and liver trouble, it is stated, for a long time, but the fact was known only to a few of his more intimate friends, as he seldom complained. About three weeks ago he came to town for medical assistance. While, he stated, some of his friends knew of his ailment, none seemed to think it was of a serious nature, and the announcement of his death was a surprise to them also. Deceased came here several years ago in the employ of the Commercial Mining Company, and was an excellent accountant. After the above company went out of business, he filled various positions of trust, among them being for a time manager of the Prescott Electric Company. He was only 43 years old, and was universally esteemed. He leaves a wife and child to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and affectionate father. A team was sent out last night to bring the body to Prescott, and it is expected to reach here some time during the early part of tonight. Whether the funeral will take place here, or whether the body will be shipped east, is not yet known. Deceased was a member of the Woodmen's Lodge, and his widow will receive $2,500 from that order. ----------------------------- Arizona Weekly Journal-Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, January, 27, 1897, page 3, column 1 The City and County (From Wednesday's Daily) The body of the late Frank A. Cole was brought in from Cherry Creek yesterday, and the funeral will take place to-morrow from S. A. Logan's undertaking establishment. ------------------------------ Arizona Weekly Journal-Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, January, 27, 1897, page 3, column 2 The City and County (From Thursday's Daily) The funeral of the late Frank A. Cole took place this morning under the auspices of the Prescott lodge of Woodmen. This is the first funeral ever had here by that order. The services are said to be very pretty and impressive in the extreme. A feature of it is the lowering in the grave, on top of the coffin of a live white dove, and during the ceremony it is released and permitted to fly away. It is used to represent the flight of the spirit from its earthly environments. Transcriber's note: Mr. Cole is buried at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona. See Also: Arizona Gravestone Photo Project |
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