American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-07-11
EPH n. WATSON DEAD.
Passes Away At PoeatelIo After Illness
Of Four Days.

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Thursday morning. after an illness of
four or five days Concerning him and
his death the following is taken from
the Pocstello Tribune:
"Eph Watson has filed his last brief
in the courts here below. He WAS
summoned this morning TO appear be-
fore the Supreme Judge Of the Uni
verse He viii need to make no ex-
tended argument to prove his right to
enter the gates Of the Best Beloved.
He was first-class man in every re-
spect, who loved his friends better than
himself He died in the general hospi-
tal in this city this morning after a
brief illness. Kidney trouble was the
direct cause Of his death. The remains
hsye been taken in charge by the Elks'
lodge Of pocatello. The deceased was
q member Of the Tintic lodge. He was
also an Odd Fellow.
Few men among the legal fraternity
in Bingham county were better known
and more universally liked than Eph
Watson. For number Of years he
was assistant county attorney of that
county under u. Worth Clark, now of
this city. and later under Mr.. Clark s
successor. lie was good lawyer, but
he was rated AZ better man than law
yer Those he liked he would do any
thing for. Naturally he died poor. IL
lack Of worldly possessions are counted.
but rich indeed in friends and their
love and respect.
Little is known of Mr.. Watson :
early life. He was miner in Tintic.
Colorado, prior 10 coming TO Idaho to
practice law. He hung out his shingle
in Blsckfcot, and in short tsme en-
joyed a large and lucrative practice
lie owned nice home there. now oc-
cupied by his cousin. a widow woman.
Six months ago he removed to Ameri-
can Falls and engaged in the real estate
and law business. He was building up
a good practice and making many
friends, as he always did, when he be-
gan to feel the effects of a chronic dis
ease Of the kidneys. Last week he
came 20 the general hospital here to
receive treatment, but he was past
relief. Peacefully he passed away this
morning.
The body has been removed 60 the
Manasss undertaking parlors, where il
is being held to await the perfection Of
arrangements for burial. The remains
will be taken TO Blackfoot for inter
ment, and will be escorted to that town
by committee of local Elks. 4"
MIR. Watson left here Friday OF last
week for Blackfoot, where he went on
important legal business. He passed
the 9Th with friends at Blackfoot and
Sunday went To the hospital at poes-
tello, This was not known here until
Tuesday. Wednesday Mr. Burrell. his
partner in the realty business. went to
see him. and found him unable to rec
ognize anyone.
Mr.. Watson came here in December
and engaged in the practice of law.
Later he entered the real estate busi-
ness and was appointed United States
commissioner, and later agent for TAX
ing proofs on Carey land He had two
homestead proofs set for the day of his
death and three Carey proofs for Mon
day. Short delays may be possible, but
complications will not arise because of
his death, as a successor will be named
or someone delegated to take the
proofs.
Mr.. Watsons death is greatly de-
plored here. He was frail in body. but
strong in friendship and noble qualities.
He was born in Portneuf canyon. about
ten miles above Pocatello. about forty
years ago, and has passed most of his
life in Idaho. He was member of the
Odd Fellows and Woodmen orders here.
His remains were laid away at Black
foot yesterday.