The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-11-18
DEATH OF TERENCE GUTHRIE.
Well-known Sporting Man Passes Away
His Adventurous Life.

Terence B. Guthrie, one of the most popular
and best known sporting men in the Northwest,
died yesterday afternoon of typhoid fever at his
residence, s05 Yesler avenue. The remains were
removed to the undertaking rooms of Bonney 4
Stewart, where they now lie awaiting arrange
ments for the funeral services. Terence b.
Guthrie was born in Ireland thirty-four years
ago, where he received good education. When
he was l6 years old his family came to the
United States and settled at Dubuque, Ia,
where they still reside.
The enterprise and spirit OF young Guthrie
led him TO seek his fortune in the West He
settled In Ogallala. Neb., and went to work as q
cook for those who drove herds of stock between
0gsllaia and Deadwood, ). ID. From cooking he
soon went 10 herding, and at this point in his
life he came In contact with the celebrated
Collins brothers, Joseph, Abraham, Joel and
William, who were OF one of the best families
in the state, and widely known as cattle kings
Guthrie started for Deadwood in company
with the four brothers, driving 1000 head OF
stock, but a cold snap thinned the herd and
severe storm completed the slaughter, that
when the Collins brothers reached DeaGwood
they had neither money nor stock. After short
stay in the city Guthrie and the Collins boys
separated, the latter starting back home and
Guthrie remaining in Deaiwood.
Hir former friends, on their return home, be-
Came desperate at their financial condition, and
formed plan TO rob the Union Pacific mail
train. They put their plans into execution four
miles from ogallsla. Ths train was stopped st
the muzzle of guns and $40, 900 in gold secured.
Since that time ali. with the exception of Joseph
Collins, have been shot down.
Deadwood soon grew dull and the Ceur
d'Alene mining excitement. in the fall of 1858,
attracted Guthrie further West He was one of
the first on the ground and made good "siake"
at placer mining. In addition to this he
seeured several claims, some of which
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death. Fortune still smiled, and he was soon
In possession of $4,000. He was very popular
among his associates, and, when nominated for
sheriff OF shoshone county, elected by a
large majority His brother, Matthew Guthrie,
Joined him there, but when the excitement sub
sided they went to different sections. Terence
found himself almost bankrupt, and moved to
Spokane, where he commenced contracting,
with fair success. The building activity in Sc
attic brought him TO this city, where he has
since resided.
In the month OF March, 1859, he was referee OF
q prizehght between scotty Brennan and Nc
Cam, which occurred one Sunday night
at the race track. Some trouble
occurred, and "Bob' White, an cratic
individual, jumped in and commenced
to shoot Two OF the Clancy brothers were
shot, and the affair resulted in all parties being
arrested and indicted. Guthrie left town and
went to spokane, where he remained for some
time. About one year ago he went 70 Iscoma
and four months ago married klss Mary Funk,
| with whom he moved TO this city. Three weeks
| ago he was taken Ill with typhoid fever, and
| despite all efforts 10 save him, passed away
| yesterday afternoon.
His parents are both dead. but one sister, a
resident of Dubuque. two brothers, Matthew,
| now in Arizona, and Michael, in Minnesota, are
/ still living.
| Mr.. Guthrie leaves many warm friends, whom
| he won by his many good qualities. He was a
| splendid athlete aud the perfection of physical
| development. When in the Coeur d'Alene dis
| triot be was great Splinter aud jumper. He
! could do 100 yards in 10l1 seconds, and jump at
any distance. Once during contest an Irish
| man stood by and became much taken with
Guthre's style of work. He was overioyed
when Guthrie won, and remarked: .'In faith,
Teddy. the leaper, IL good one" This nick
name fastened itself to him, and wherever he
went he was known as "Teddy, the Leaper"