Tombstone epitaph., 1919-08-31
FUNERAL OF
 JOHN ROCK TODAY


 of the county gathered in Tombstone today 10 pay their last respects to the memery of John Rock. who pass ed away Sunday morning as the re suit of a combined attack of appendi- citis and pneumonia.
 Being a member of the Benevolent and Protective order of Elks, the funeral services were conducted from the Schiefieiin Hall. especially ar ranged for rhe services. and ali broth CT Elks residing in Tombstone, as well e many brothers from Bisbee lodge. of which deceased was member. gathered to pay their last respects 10 the departed brother. The beautiful Elks service was conducted at the hall. and at Ire grave. led by Exalted Ruler Matthews of the Bisbee Lodge, ard floral offerings from friends from all parts of the county adorned the casket
 During the services Quarte;te com posed of Mrs. Nellie nalgleish, Mrs. z. J. Wynn. R. B Valance and Geo. M Wales. with Miss Elizabeth Axten accompa1yi1g, rendered several beau tifrl hymns The pallbearers were Harry Ratterty. Y M Johnson, Guy C. We.ch. ". T. Boyd, James Mars and E A Hughes
 Following the services a; the Schief- iel!n Hall. the procession moved or 10 the cemetery. where the last sad rites were said over the remains and the Elk's ritual 10 a departed brother re- cited
 In the death of John Rock. not only Tombstone. but inc whole county and state feels keenly the loss of a good citizen and public official. who during his many years residence in Arizona. ! coming 10 ;he state but when a young man. has closely been connected with tke business and public activities of the commonwealth. By his methods as businessman, and his aptitude while in the capacity of public of ficiai, the deceased made friends num- herring thousands in the state. and was honored by all who knew him. as man O: his word. with convictions strong enough 10 back him in any thing he undertook to accomplish In Tombstone. during his eighteen years residence here, during which time he was closely allied with the civic and public activities. he held, 10 a man, the friendship of all who sincerely regret his sudden passing while in the prime of life.
 Out of respect for the deceased and his connection with business and pub lie life. every store and office in the city, including all county offices, and Superior Court which is in session
 were closed from noon until o'clock | Relatives and friends of the family
 who could not attend the funeral, to- day sent telegrams of regret and con- dolence to the widow, among them a
 telegram from Secretary P. R. Mines
 for Governor Campbell, which no coubt expresses the sentiments of
 thousands of people about the state,
 who knew the deceased It reads:
 Tn behalf of Governor Campbell.
 now en route to Washington. de-
 sire to express his deepest sympathy
 10 you in the loss you have sustained through the death of your husband.
 As man and a public official he
 had the courage of his convictions to
 dc what he considerel right, he com
 manded the deepest respect and al
 miration. not only of Governor Camp
 bell. but all those who knew him
 and in his passing an irreparabIe loss
 is sustained not only 10 yourself, bu, the people of the State of Arizona as
 well. Many of those who had the op portunity of becoming acquainted with Mir. Rock during the short time he was a member of the Commission ot . State Institutions. join in offering sincere condolence.".
 Il P. R. MILNES. Secretary 10 Governor