Arizona republican., 1920-02-19
DOG GUARDSBODY
 IF DEAD MASTER IN DESERT CAMP
At Last Indians Find Man Dead ~ Phoenix Party Fords Verde to Give Him Burial on Camp Site

A dogs faithful vigil measured not py hours but by days, over the immoy- able body of his master, ended short ly after noon yesterday when a party that might we'll have been members of pioneer desert schooner came upon the little health camp of Frank H. Bunk on the Fort Mcdowell Indian reservation, north and east across the Verde river from Fort Mcdowell.
 Weakened by hunger bangs. the lit tie fox hound had remained on guard over the body of his master from the time of death until aid arrived yester- day How long that interval was, those who comprised the party can only es- innate. But the dog sat immovab1e by the corpse, as if in full understanding. Even the arrival of the party failed to move him.
 Death came to Bunk, say members of the party, not later than last Sun day. He has had his health camp on the reservation, on the east side of the Verde, for several weeks and it was his custom to visit frequently the h. dian station at Fort Mcdowell. His last visit was made early last week and when he failed to return, reservation Indians, with whom he had frequently talked, started for his camp across the river. But the Verde was high and swift, and one messenger nearly gave his life in an attempt to ford the stream.
 Risked Life to Visit Bunk Camp.
 During the next two days, other at tempts to ford the stream were made, but to no avail. on the third day-last Tuesday-an Indian messenger sue ceeded in making the crossing. He ar rived at the Bunk camp to find the man dead and the fox hound on guard over the body
 Returning to Fort McDowell late Tuesday evening, he told Indian officers af h ic nd tr4 g. mitted to Phoenix.
 Early Wednesday morning little group of Phoenix people, headed by Coroner Charles DeSaleS Wheeler, started for the camp. To Fort Me DoweH they enjoyed the luxury of an automobile, but from that station, the journey became more difficult, more hazardous.
 Indian ponies for the party were provided by Indian Agent Bennett at Fort McDowelI. The course lay to the north and east, across the Verde, which was running high. suitable fordlng place was found and the little group of travellers, aback their horses, plunged into the river. The horses safely swan the stream and then the tourney continued across the desert
 Coming to the little camp, they lm- mediately recognized the impossibility of transporting the body back to Phoe- nix. so like the pioneers of the west or yeSteryear. they proNldeu d buIisai Spot for the victim.
 Bury Body With Simple Service.
 A grave was dug near the scene of the mans desert home. The party worked in relay. Soon everything was in readiness for the burial rites.
 Coroner Wheeler served as an unor- dained minister. A pocket size Bible, which he always carries with him, fur nished the theme for the simple little sermon that provided Frank H. Runk with a Christian burial. The grave was carefully sealed with a canvas tarpaulin, to protect the body in the everI relatives should desire Its re- nioval east at some future date when the river is lower.
 A coroners' jury, consisting Of Maud Makemson of Phoenix, newspaper woman; R. J. Rapp, a Scottsdale rancher; Mike Nelson and Thomas Michael Apache Indians; L. C. Ben nett, Indian agent at Fort McDoWeli, and D. Johnson. a rancher, pronounced death due to tuberculosis. All save Nell son, Michael and Bennett made the trip from Phoenix, together with Deputy Sheriff Blanco.
 Funk was about 36 years old at the time of his death. He was native of Miamisburg, Ohio.