Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-09-04
JUDGE H. W. FLEURY's DEATH.
An old Time Citizen of Prescott Dies at
 an Advanced Age Sunday Night.


 An old Time Citizen of Prescott Dies al
 an Advanced Age Sunday Night.
 Another old timer, one of the oldest in the territory, and one who has been more or less identified with the history of Arizona ever siuce the formation of territorial gov ernment, passed away last night. The victim of the Grim Reaper this time was H. w. Fleury, and the cause of death was Bright's disease of the kidneys.
 The announcement of his death on the streets on Monday was a surprise to almost every one, as very few knew anything of his illness. He had been complaining for several months, but was able to be around all the time, and refused all offers of assistance from neigh bors, as we'll as to consult any physician. Last week, though, his condition became alarming to him self, and he went to see physician, but refused to take the medicine prescribed. He was around his house as usual on Saturday, and one of the neighbors, noticing his weak ened condition, insisted on remain ing with him during the night, but he positively refused the protfered attention. On Sunday morning he arose from bed, but was taken worse and was compelled to retire, and soon after went into a stupor, from which he never recovered, aud con tinued to grow worse during the day and night until his death oc- cured. Dr. Miller was called dur ing the day, but the fatal malady had made such inroads upon his vital organs that nothing could be done except to make his last mo- ments as easy and as comfortable as possible.
 Deceased was born in 1877, and was consequently in his 18th year at the time of his death.
 Henry w. Fleury left the east for Arizona in the year 1863 coming here with the first officers of the territorial government and assisted in the organization of the territorial government.
 Among others comprising the party were Governor John NJ. Goodwin, Secretary R. C. Me Cormick, Hon. Levi Bashford and Judge John Howard still residents of Prescott, Hon. Coles Bashford. who was afterwards governor of the territory, Chief Justice W. F. Fur her and Associate Justice Allen and several others whose names were not obtained. Judge Fleury came in a clerical capacity to Governor Goodwin and Secretary Mccormick and during absences of these officials acted in the capacity of both gov ernor and Secretary.
 This party brought the first print ing outfit into the territory. It was owned by Secretary Mccormick, and with it the ARIZONA MINER was started, the first issue being on May 9, 1864. The paper has been pub lished continuously ever since, being consolidated with the ARIZONA JOUR NAL, and appearing since as the JOURNAL MINER. The old press brought in by Secretary Mccormick, and on which the paper was printed for the first ten or fifteen years of it's existence, is still in possession of thIs office.
 The party crossed the New Mexi- can line into Arizona in December, 1863, and the first proclamation an nOuncing the organization of a ter ritorial government was issued from Navajo Springs. The party, how ever, continued on its way to Chino Valley, arriving there in January, 1864, and where they established the first seat of government. The seat of government in Prescott was To- cated in the building so long occu- pied by Judge Fleury in West Pres colt, a modest unpretentious log building.
 Since his first advent into Arizona, Judge Fleury had never been outside of the territory, and for the past Nhtull ocNCh 1SAAn Haul SttBI bul two nights away from his West Prescott residence. This occurred about a year or so ago, when he was called to the Yarnell mine on official business as justice of the peace.
 During the earlier years of his life he accumulated considerable property, but became heavily in volved and lost 1t all through en- dorsing for friends. His property, through this means, was transferred to the late c. G. W. French, but the latter provided in his will that the old Fleury homestead should be occupied by him during his life time and on his death it should become the property of the First Congrega- tional Church of Prescott.
 He was a man of noble and gen erous impulses and for the past de- cade or two had filed the position of justice of the peace of Prescott precinct, position which afforded him the means of support.
 The funeral took place this after noon from his late residence, and his remains were followed to their last resting place in the Masonic cemetery by a large concourse of citizens.