Weekly journal-miner., 1911-03-08
ESTIMABLE WOMAN
 CLAIMED BY DEATH
(From Thursdays Daily.)

III tAC passing away UT SO many of the well known pioneer residents of Arizona, as has taken place re- gently in this city, that of Mrs. William Dewitt, yesterday, was among the saddest that has occurred in many years. With feelings of sincere sorrow and profound expres- sions of regret was the loss of this estimable woman received by the entire community. It was sad, be- cause her life of nearly a third of century in this city, was blessed with a Christian devotion that was con- sistently followed to the end, and around which there is entwined the beautiful and devoted garlands that charity only knows. To lock back On the life of this estimable woman, is only to review the consideration she so often extended others. In deeds of a kindly disposition toward the distressed, in words that carried the tender sympathies of a true heart, in individual effort toward the afflicted, this woman performed mission in life that was without a blemish in devotion or without a care in personal sacrifice. Her manner was sincere and generous, and there are many cases in this city where her lovable nature and affeetionate regard are only too well known. The little home where she passed away, yesterday morning, was haven in dave gone by, where her free heart and good will were extended to all alike, and while it is shrouded in gloom today, the memory of this noble woman will finger long as time passes.
 Associated with the death of Mrs. Dewitt it is to be regretted that ner last days on this earth were at tended with suffering of an extreme and painful nature. About two years ago she became afflicted with eaneerous affection, and this malady assumed a serious condition about three months ago, when she was taken to her bed. Since that day, she began slowly sinking, and death relieved her of further suffering in the early morning hours. Her end was peaceful, and she passed into the unknown as if going into a deep sleep, surrounded by her devoted hus- band, her daughter, and many inti- mate friends.
 It will be interesting for her many friends to learn that she was among the first to arrive in this city, com ing in a day when there were but few of ner sex residing here. This was over thirty-two years ago. A short time thereafter she was mar ried to Major William Dewitt, and hardly a day has passed since that time but what man and wife have not been with each other She was born in Washington, D. C., about fifty-two years ago, and from the day of her arrival in Prescott has resided continuously in the city of her choice
 Of those who survive are her Mrs. William Neagle, her
 
 husband, Major Dewitt, her sisters, Mrs. A. T. Schroth and Mrs. H. Me Dermott of Washington, D. C., Mrs. A. W. Mckay of Congress, Arizona, and Mrs. S. G. Wilson of Swansea, 
 Two months ago, the mother of inc deceased passed away in Wash ngton, and after the receipt of this lad tidings, the summons to the other world of one so near and dear, hast med the end no doubt of the daugh- CT. The relatives of the deceased Ire the recipients of many tender expressions of sympathy in the loss if one so near and dear.