Francisco Murillo |
| Posted 2018-05-27 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Prescott Weekly Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory Friday, July 22, 1911, page 8, column 2 Monday last, report was brought to Prescott that the dead body of a man, a Mexican, had been found near the Jersey Lily wagon road, about four miles south of this city. An investigation of the matter by Justice McLane and a coroner's jury showed that the man's name was Francisco Murillo, and that he w2as a wood hauler and had come to his death by being thrown from his wagon and having a heavy pine log fall across his head and chest. His team was found standing near by. He is survived by two young daughters whom he was supporting by his labor. The funeral took place Wednesday last from Ruffner's undertaking parlors. -------------------------------------------------- Weekly Journal-Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, July 26, 1911, page 3, column 3 Frightful Death Of Popular Mexican (From Wednesday's Daily) Francisco Murillo, a Mexican wood hauler, met with a frightful death Monday afternoon near the Jersey Lily road, about four miles south of the city, when he was thrown from his loaded wagon and instantly killed, his head and chest being crushed by a heavy pine log that fell from the wagon when the accident occurred. There were no eyewitnesses to the sad affair, but an investigation made by Judge McLane and a coroner's jury, clearly established the causes that lead to the man's unfortunate death. Murillo was found with the log lying on his body, and from his appearance must have been instantly killed. The road was examined, and a large boulder was seen, which evidently had bee hit by the front wheel with much force as to throw him from his seat, the impact jarring the load and throwing the heavy piece of pine on top of his body. Mr. Murillo mad daily trips to the hills to secure wood for patrons, and not arriving home Monday evening, an investigation was made yesterday by friends, who were conversant with his habits, when his body was found as above, with is faithful team stand there, having never moved out after the accident took place. The death of this man is a sad one. He had been a resident of this city for several years, and was industrious and upright in his dealings with all, enjoying a splendid reputation. His wife passed away a few years ago, leaving two young daughters who were solely dependent upon the labor of their father for support. The body was brought to the city in the evening and will be laid away today by Lester Ruffner. The news among all Mexican residents of the city and around expressions of sorrow from all. Transcriber's note: It is unclear whether his surname is Murillo or Morillo as different records show different spellings. Mr. Murillo is buried in an unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona. |
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