Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-10-11
Another Old Resident Gone.

Another Old Resident Gone.
MIR. FL. Frauks,a an old resident OF BuI-
lion, in this county ,lied yesterday after
noon 4 messenger left Bullion yester.
day afternoon to go to Mr.. Re:nhart's
ranch 0u South Fork to summon DR.. Ely,
but Mr.. Franks passed away before the
messenger reached the ranch. DR.. Eby
received the message and left at once
Tor Bullion, taking with him MB. Franks
granddaughter. They arrived several
hours after Mr.. Franks death.
MIR. Anderson arrived from Bullion
this Tor with the RENAME. They
were taken {" the undertaking parlors
to await the arrival OF the family. They
were expected here before noon, but
had 10 arrived when this vas put in
type. In their absence II ia impossible
to gather the necessary data for a proper
tribute to MIR. Franks memory.
r. J. Franks.
The subject OF thus sketch was born
II years z on the 9Th o! last Septem.
Der III Montgomery county, New York.
Tie was a young man when Marshall
discovered gold III California and WAS
among the hardy band Of pioneers to
take up the long ard haGarious trip To
the land OF gold. Travelling in those
days WINS not what it is today and the
trip from New York to California wa
filled with adventure and hardship
Danger lurked everywhere.
In the early ~tittieo, Mr., Franks reached
California. He followed mining untiI
the Civil war broke ont ana then en-.
listed in his First California cavalr,
regiment. IL served as second lieu,
tenant OF his company and remained in
the service until the close OF the war,
After peace came, he filed the position
OF roadmaster on the Central Pacific for
three years,
In the early seventies, Mr.. Frank.
came to Elko county and settled at Boil
lion, where he engaged in mining FIe
had faith in the camp and the best years
OF his life were spent in developing it:
mines. When its mines could no longc,
be worked at a profit no watched and
waited for the day 10 come when Bullion
%onld once more take its place amuuG
the producing camps Of the State. The
dawn 81 that day seemed to be breaking
when death closed his eyes 10 earthl,
scenes.
Mr.. Franks eyesight began 10 fail q
year or more ago and he became nearl,
blind. Last winter he pla rcd himself
under the care OF IA specialist: in Salt
Lake and his eyesight was in a measur,
restored. His general health remained
good until last Friday %hen he vas takcr
with tho illness that caused his death al
3:l5 Monday afternoon.
F. j. Franks during his long resi-
dence III this county had the respect and
esteem Of a large circle OF friends. liz
WINS III honorable, upright man and {
good citizen. He dill his duty us a
soldier and rs q citizen. Nov that the
old veteran has gone TO his long rest, lie
US cherish the good he did and hide tn,
evil beneath the sod TINT covers his las
resting place.
On January 10, 1897, Mr.. Franks was
married to Mrs. Hoffman OF Bullion
Together they travelled life's rugged
road, enjoying it's pleasures and it.
hardships. Now, the aged widow
mourns tho loss of n de voted husband
May her TOW remaining years DO open
in peace and comfort.
The funeral will take place from til,
Presbyterian church tomorrow, Thurs
day, aftcrtoon at 9 o'clock. Friends ant
acquaintance are respectfully requisite,
to attend.