Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-10

and had made their homes in this city and county dating back to as early as 1865.
 William N. Kelly.
 The death of this beloved Hassay amper occasioned profound sorrow, death coming after an illness of only a few hours, at his home Sunday morning at about 10 o'clock from an acute attack of indigestion. He was on the streets Saturday, and was rap idly regaining his former health, after being i'll for many months.
 Mir Kelly was truly an Arizona pioneer, arriving in Prescott early in 1865, from Beverley, Mass. The peril ous trip was made into this region with only one companion, and long and useful life was to the credit of this prominently known citizen. Mir. Kelly during his long residence in Prescott won the good will and affec- ton of all. He was at the head of the familiarly known business house of Kelly & Stephens, established in 1870 and which existed until 1900, when fire destroyed the old landmark. It was through the splendid business training of the deceased, that his ap- pointment of register of the United States land office was made, and which position he filled so satisfac- torily that his term was extended from four to eleven years. Another of his popularity was his election as Mayor of Prescott on two occasions and in acceptably filling the office for five years. Personally Mir Kelly was of a genial and generous nature, and with his conscientious re- gard in business dealings the loss o! this good man and exemplary citizen is to be deeply deplored. He also was an ardent Mason and among the old est in the State, joining Aztlan Lodge of Prescott nearly 50 years ago. He is survived by a wife and daughter and two sisters in Massachusetts. He was Sl years of age last October and was a native of Beverley, Mass.
 Jacob Ritter
 Jacob Ritter was one of the best known of the early-day pioneers who followed livestock raising as far back as 1870 His remarkable physical ability endured to within a few years ago, and his death was due to an in ternal affiiction after meeting with an accident while riding the range when nearing his S0th year. Mir. Kit ter was a type of the rugged pioneer who had a good word and cheerful greeting to all He was clean and honorable in all business dealings, and the hospitality of his old home on Date creek, known familiarly as the Stone House, always had the door open to friends and strangers, its hos pitality being extended to many in that dangerous region during Indian days. He was born in Vermillion county, Illinois, S2 years ago and came to Arizona from Texas in 1870. He served during the Civil war with the Confcderacy, but in later years was magnanimous in expressing him self over the causes which led to this unfortunate conflict.
 Surviving arc his sons. Wayne, Henry. Edward and William Ritter and an aged sister in Texas. He was laid away yesterday in Simmons cemetery, Lester Ruffner conducting burial, and Rev. Joel Hedgpcth offici- ating. He was placed at rest by the side of his wife who passed away only a few years ago. The pallbcarers were: ]. H. Robinson, C. C. Jackson, ]. l. Roberts, Lyle Sharpncck, New ton Morrell, and Al Weber The at tendance was large from the country.
 E. H. Draper.
 Particulars given in the telegram rccci---l by Frank W. Foster. from San i.crnard:ao, Cal, of the death Of Mir. Draper. were mcagcr. The end came after brief illness. on Sunday evening. His remains will be brought to Prescott today for burial by the side of his wife and accompanying the body will be his sons, Frank and Joyce and daughter, Miss Louise Draper. The deceased was an carly day rangcman of this county, cstab- fishing what is known as the D-I ranch, near Williamson valley. He retired from business later, and fol- lowed civil engineering in this sec ton. As seems characteristic with the carly-day pioneer, Mir Draper also was a splendid man and a good citizen. He was aged about 70 years, and removed from this city about five years ago. The funeral will take place from the Episcopal church to-