Ivy G. Burlson |
| Posted 2019-01-07 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Arizona Republican, Phoenix, Arizona Friday, February 4, 1910 Ivy Burleson - Another telegram was received from Mrs. Schoshusen yesterday morning containing the sad information that Ivy Burleson passed away at five o'clock that morning at Prescott where he had been taken for treatment. Readers of this paper will remember that Mrs. Schoshusen was called to the Blue Bell Mine the first of the week upon the receipt of a telegram stating that Mr. Burleson was not expected to live. It was not until yesterday that any information regarding the nature of the accident was learned here. That came in a clipping from one of the Prescott papers and is as follows: "What are believed to be fatal injuries were sustained yesterday aforenoon by Ivy Burleson, an employee of the Blue Bell Mine in the performance of his labors. "He was driving a team in that camp, when one of the animals of a fractious temperament suddenly turned to one side while under headway at rapid speed, throwing him violently to the ground, his head striking a big rock. "He was picked up a few minutes later and it was decided to take him to Meyer to the hospital, where medical aid could be extended him. Immediately after being thrown off the wagon he lapsed into unconsciousness, and up to a late hour last night he had not regained his faculties. "It is believed he has sustained a fracture of the skull, and his condition is reported as critical. "Everything possible is being done for him, the Blue Bell management giving orders that every assistance be extended and no cost spared to bring him around to his former self. "Mr. Burleson bears an excellent name in that section for his industry and capability and much regret is expressed over the sad misfortune that has overtaken him. He has a wife and two children residing at Meyer." Mrs. Schoshusen's telegram yesterday morning stated that Mr. Burleson passed away at five o'clock. From the wire it is gathered that the injured man was taken from the Blue Bell Mine to Prescott for better treatment but to no avail. The deceased was quite well known in Tempe and was a member of the Tempe A.O.U.W. Lodge. Mr. Finch yesterday wired the Prescott Lodge to take charge of the funeral there today and Mr. Schohusen left yesterday to attend it. The accident is a most deplorable one and Mrs. Burleson who was raised in Tempe, and has been a frequent visitor here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Schoshusen, since her marriage, and has the most sincere sympathy of all. ------------------------------------------------------ Arizona Republican, Phoenix, Arizona Monday, February 7, 1910 Henry Schohusen returned Saturday evening from Prescott to which place he had gone to attend the funeral of his son-in-law Ivy Burleson, who met his death through an accident at the Blue Bell Mine. Mrs. Schoshusen who went to Prescott earlier in the week, will be back tomorrow or the next day and will be accompanied by her daughter, Edith, who was staying with the Burleson's at the time of the fatal accident. Mrs. Burleson and her two children will probably come to Tempe in a short time and for the present at least, will make their home with Mrs. Burleson's parents. The funeral was conducted by the Miners' Union of which organization the deceased was a member. He was also a member of and carried insurance in the A.O.U.W. Lodge of this place. The Prescott Lodge of that order also assisted in the funeral services. The interment was made in the Prescott (Citizens) Cemetery. |
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