Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-09-27
AT REST.
The Death and Funeral of George
Rodney Jacobs.

tuesday evening at about 10 o'clock
George Rooney Jacobs, a fireman in
the employ Of the Southern Pacific
Company while delirious after hard
siege of typhoid fever Of several weeks
duration, placed a 22-calibre revolver
to his right temple and ended his life.
He was at the turning point in his sick
ness and was passing the critical stage
from danger to convalescence. For a
long time he had roomed at the resi-
dence of Engineer VIM. Painter and
had come to be considered almost as
one of the family, being heard fre-
quently to say he could not be treated
nicer in his own home than he was at
Mr.. Painters. During his sickness the
members of the family were almost
constantly at his bedside, and trained
nurse from Sacramento was in charge.
He was feeling SO much better his at
tendants had left him for short time
to see if he would go to sleep when
they were startled by hearing the fatal
shots. The official investigation into
the matter showed substantially the
foregoing facts. There is no question
it had never happened had he been in
his right mind, as he had expressed
positive opinion Of like action.
The deceased was % years Of age
and native of Missouri. where most
OF his relatives reside and are among
the most respected and prominent peo-
pie Of that state. He leaves father,
a brother and three sisters to mourn
his loss. He was we'll educated, had
served several years as a fireman, and
was looking forward to promotion as an
engineer. He was valued member
of Truckee Lodge No. l9, Brotherhood
Of Locomotive Firemen, and an enthu~
siastic worker for the order. He car
ried insurance in the Brotherhood to
the amount OF ST. 500 and the bene-
ficiary named is his sister, Mrs. Laura
Crews, who passed through here several
years ago 10 spend vacation in Cali
fornia.
George Rodney Jacobs, as We knew
him here. was as man, friend and
citizen all that could be disred as
either He had many really noble
qualities and through them gaineo
friends and held their respect and es-
TEEN. He was faithful in the dis
charge Of his duties. and his superior
officers speak highly Of him. His
brother fremen have cnly the kindliest
words to say Of him. and the people of
the community speak OF his high char
Iacter T&#T
+ The funeral took place yesterday
from the Baptist church and was largely
attended by his comrades and friends.
The members Of Truckes Lodge,
! Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firomen.
under whose auspices the funeral was
held, escorted the body. The delsga-
ton was large. The pallbearers were
1.-The following members Of the B. OF l.. F.:
NJ. P. Sheridan, J. w. Wright. Geo.
Baker. A. B. Crane, G. E. Bates and
l'H. L. Chriss.
The floral offerings were many and
very BEAUTIFUL, and we regret the follow
ing list is not complete:
3. Of L. F.sbroken wheel and pillow
Ladies' Society B. Of [. F.-Aspillow
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Painter gates ajar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bates bouquets.
Miss Mary Painter bouquet of White
! carnations.
Mrs. Blanchstd and daughter
wreath and bouquet.
+: Mr.. and Mrs.'Chas. Wentworth
bouquets and cross.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. PiElrsore--aa anchor