The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1909-12-11
Obituary Notices.

One of the most interesting characters
! in Denver passed away Sunday morn
! ing, December 5, when Mrs. Elizabeth
Davidson went on her last long journey.
Mrs. Davidson was born in County
Kerry, Ireland, over eighty years ago,
but early in life came to America, where
in 1852 she was married to Alexander
Davidson of Chicago Mr.. Davidson
soon after journeyed west to seek his
fortune, and later decided to establish
a permanent home in Denver and bring
his little family to the then barren
waste. In the fall of 1861 they left Chi
cago with an OK team, and after -endur-
ing all kinds of privations, arrived in
Denver in the spring of 1862. The his
tory of Mrs. Davidson is full of deeds of
heroiSm, as must be the life of any
woman who braves the perils of a new
land. That she met all adversities with
lofty courage and forgot her own
trials in her efforts to extend a helping
hand to other pioneers less fortunate
than herself endeared her memory to
all old-timers, and made the little home
which still stands at Wazer and Seven
teenth streets almost a place of rever-
ence. Mr. Davidson died in 1879, and his
widow took control of affairs, managing
so well that she leaves considerable
vive her. They are Mrs. Nellie O'Toole
and Mrs. Marian Smith, Robert c. and
David V. Davidson, all residents of
Denver. and j. A. Davidson of Salida,
Colo Since leaving the little house in
the downtown district, Mrs. Davidson
had resided with her son, Robert c. Da-
wilson, at 1900 Albion street in Park
Hill, where she passed away after an
illness of but three days The funeral
took place on Tuesday, December Z,
from Sacred Heart church, which could
not accommodate the many who wished
to pay last tribute to the brave and
good woman. Rev. Edward Barry, S.
j., officiated at requiem high mass, and
there were present in the sanctuary
priests from other parishes of the city
The Pioneer Ladies' Aid society and So
ciety of Colorado Pioneers escorted the
body to the place of intern1ent in Mount
Olivet cemetery.
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John Finnegan, an aged man residing
for many years at 3417 Walnut street,
went to his eternal reward on Monday,
November 49, Mr.. Finnegan was a ma
tive of Ireland, in which country he re-
mained until after his marriage, when
he emigrated to America. Nearly thirty
years ago he took up his residence in
Denver, and entered the employ of the
Colorado & Boston Smelling company,
where he worked steadily until his fatal
illness, and is spoken of in highest terms
by the officers of the company. About
seven months ago Mr.. Finnegan began
to be troubled with cancer in his side.
which, however, did not incapacitate
him for work for some time, which
made his death somewhat of a surprise
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funeral occurred Thursday, December
2, with requiem high mass at Annun-
citation church, Rt. Rev. Mgr. Robinson
being celebrant. The. children's choir
furnished the music. Burial was in
Mount Olivet cemetery. Mr.. Finnegan
is survived by his widow and one
daughter, Miss Rose Finnegan, we'll
known in east end political circles.
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The funeral of Sylvester Raifsynder |
who died at his home, 3846 High street, |
On Wednesday, December 1, was held on |
Friday from Annunciation church. |
Burial was in Mount Olivet cemetery.
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Mrs. Alexander Mcdonald died on |
December 1, at her home
on Bryant street and West Forty-fourth |
avenue, after a protracted illness. Mrs. |
Mcdonald was Canadian by birth, but
was living in Boston when her health |
failed, and year ago she sought relief |
in the climate of Colorado. For time
4 slight improvement was noted, but it
was only temporary, and for some |
months it was known that there was no
hope. Burial was in Mount Olivet GEM
etery. Mrs. Mcdonald leaves husband
and young son, two sisters, Mrs. Black
man of Denver and Miss Mary McDon-
aid of Prince Edward island, and three
brothers, Amos Mcdonald of Albu-
luerque, N. M; John and David Nc
Donald of Prince Edward island.