Charles G. Smith |
| Posted 2018-07-05 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Prescott Morning Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory Tuesday, September 25, 1900, page 4, column 3 Local Intelligence - The Mohave county Miner has the following about Charles G. Smith, who died suddenly in Prescott a few days ago. 'He had been somewhat despondent of late and seemed to think that death in some form was near. Mr. Smith served in the United States Navy during the rebellion and was in many of the important naval engagements. He was highly connected and has wealthy relatives in Boston and other eastern cities. In Mohave county deep regret is expressed for the untimely death of a warm-hearted man.' --------------- Arizona Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, Sept. 26,1900, page 3, column 3 (From Thursday's Daily) Charles G. Smith, a gambler employed at the Palace saloon, died in his chair while dealing a game on Wednesday. He was apparently in good health, when all of a sudden his head fell back and he gave one or two gasps and was dead. Deceased was about 58 years old and about two months ago came here from Kingman, where he was formerly engaged in business and where he had resided for about eight years. He is said to have been a native of Boston, where he has relatives that are prominent and wealthy residents of that city. His brother in Boston, was notified of his death and the latter telegraphed to give him decent burial here. The funeral will take place tomorrow, Friday afternoon, from Logan's undertaking parlors. Transcriber's note: Mr. Smith is buried in an unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona. |
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