RITTER, Jacob

The Arizona Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, January 9, 1917 Jacob Ritter was one of the best known of the early-day pioneers, who followed cattle raising as far back as 1870. His remarkable physical ability endured to within a few years ago, and his death was due to an internal affliction after meeting with an accident while riding the range nearing his 80th year. Mr. Ritter was a type of the rugged pioneer who had a good word and cheerful greeting for all. He was clean and honorable in all business dealings, and the hospitality of his home on Date Creek, known familiary as "The Stone House," always had a door open to friends and strangers, its hospitality being extended to many in that dangerous region during Indian days. He was born in Vermillion Co. Illinois 82 years ago and came to Arizona from Texas in 1870. He served in the Civil war with the Confederacy, but in later years was magnaimous in expressing himself over the causes which led to this unfortunate conflict.