White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-14
]. v. BLACKWOO DEAD
EARLY COUNTY PIONEER

]. w. Blackwood, one OF the most
active and highly respected citizens
of this district since the boom days,
died at the White Pine General hos
pital last Friday morning. Death
was due to asthma, from which de-
ceased had been a sufferer for sew
eral months.
"Blackie," as he was familiarly
known to practically every man, WON.
an and child in White Pine county,
was one of the staunch types OF mel
TO whom so much of the develop
ment of the great west Is due.
Born at Troy, n. Y, sixty-four
years ago, ne spent his boyhood days
In the Empire state, where he re-
ceived the ordinary school educa-
tion. but possessing considerable tai
ent he became a student and by dill
gent application acquired an educa-
tion that was far above the average
and he was regarded as one of the
well informed men on all questions
of public interest TO true American
citizens
At an early age he felt the cali
of the west and the opportunities
presented in the then undeveloped
sections attracted him In the spring-
time of his manhood he left his ma
tive state and for many years was 6
! prominent figure in the mining camps
of Colorado. where for time he fol-
lowed the line of a contractor. sup
plying timber needed for mining op-
erations lie later engaged in the
tobacco business and for a number
of years did flourishing trade. By
energy and perseverance he amass-
ed a fortune while still young man
but was generous to fault and his
offhand donations TO friends in need
severely depleted bis bank account.
It Is said 10 his great honor and glory
that no friend ever turned 10 him
for assistance without meeting with
ready response.
He was always progressive as well
as industrious, and while resident
of Ouray, Colo, where he spent many
OF the best years OF his life. in part
nership with Frank Provost he erect
ed q substantial brick building at 4
time when the average man was cor
tent to attempt 10 do business in far
less expensive structures. The build
ing Is today one of the landmarks
guished by three bricks, one OF gold
one of silver and the third of copper
with which the enterprising men
marked their corner business build.
ing.
lie engaged in business In Ely
about fifteen years ago and continued
until his failing health compelled him
10 retire from the active affairs Of
life. lie entered the hospital some
thing more than a year ago and re-
mained there under private treat
ment for several months. when il
was thought that a change of altitude
might benefit him. Leaving Ely he
spent about six months on a trip
during which time he visited in La
Vegas, New. Los Angeles. Cal. and
Arizona. Finding no relief from the
asthma which afflicted him lie re-
turned to Ely to be in the midst OF
mis- large circle of friends. whe visi.
ted him at the hospital daily.
When the final summons came h
met IL with the same stauneh spirit
that had characterized his long and
useful career and after the battle OF
life went before his Maker like a
true soldier returning from the front
with the mark of true manhood In q
life well spent indelibly stamped upon
his breast.
Deceased is survived by one son
now residing in New York Funeral
services will take place this after.
noon under the auspices of the Elks
lodge. of which the grand old pioneer
wis an honored member for many
years and was true TO the cardinal
principles of charity
All Elks in this district have beer
requested to meet at the Willow Club
this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock to at
tend the funeral services, which will
take place ct 2 lnterment will be in
the Ely cemetery.