The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1882-06-04
Death of GeneraI James Z. Rocker

DeRtn OIL Genernl James 4. Rocker.
A dispatch from Austin, Lander coun-
ty, to Mr. John r. Bradley, received
here Saturday, brought the sad news of
tho doath OF James Z. Rocker. the fol-
lowing particulars OF which are fur
nished By ths ReveiHt OF that date:
"Brigadisr General James Z. Rocker,
an old and long prominent resident OF
this section, died at his ranch in Reese
River Valley, some seventeen miles from
Austin, very suddenly and unexpected
about o'clock last evening. General
Rocker has been engaged in the cattle
and stock ranching business in this Sec
tion since 1868, and for some years was
partner with Governor Bradley in that
line Of business. or late ho has con-
fined his attention more 10 the raising
OF horses, and was preparing to take a
large band OF thsm-four or five hun
drsd- eastward to Idaho and Montana
for snls, Intending to start next week.
In pursuance Of this intention, he was
in tho saddle good portion OF yostor.
day, superintsnding the gathering in OF
the animals. He has complained for
several weeks past Of pains in the
breast and region OF the heart, but
found relief from any severe attack in
tho use Of salt and water; also in mus-
tard applications. Last evening, after
eating a hearty supper, he was about
retiring to bed, but soon complained of
severe pains in his chest, and called for
salt and wAtor. and q mustard plaster.
He drank three glasses Of salt and
water, one after the other, but seemed
TO experience no relief. His little son,
about seven years Of age. and u hired
man were the only persons present, his
wife being absent at San Jose, Califor.
mia, whsro his two daughters arc at
tending school. Very shortly his pains
were, evidently, so great that ho felt he
must die. He toll them to send word
to hts eldest son, Arthur, at italian
Creek. and tsle rnph to his wife az San
Jose, shook bands. said good byo and
died. He leaves a wife aud two daught.
ers at San Jose, and two sons here.
General Rocker was a native OF Mis-
souri,, 55 years OF age, and has led
quite n prominent and busy life. He
was veteran Of the Mexican war, going
to Mexico as soldier in 1916, aud in
| lSi9 he camo across the plains 10 Cali
fornia. In 1869 he camo to Nevada and
located on Reese River, ~ before men.
toned. He was appointed Brigadier
General OF the State militia by Governor
Bradley during his first term OF Office,
aud In November, 1876, he was elected
member Of the Assembly on the Demo-
cratic ticket, serving tho term for which
he was elected. During the exis,encs
Of tho city incorporation OF Austin he
served as an Alderman, and was after
ward a County Commissioner aud a
| member OF tho Board OF School Ttus-
tees. lilo was member OF the Sooiety
| Of Reese River Pioneers, the Mexican
Veterans and was Past Grand Of Austin
Lodge No. o, Independent Order Of Odd
Follows.
The remains Of deceased were ss-
cofted to Austin at au satly hour this
morning by number OF friends and
neighbors In carriages. and taken 10 the
residence OF VIM. Foster. whose wife Is
sister to General Rockers wife. He
was laid out In his uniform, and many
friends and acquaiu,ances this after
noon took a last look at one whom they
have known so long ~ an upright aud