Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924
MATT MUIR SR. GONE TO REWARD
Pioneer Mine Operator Died at His Home Sunday
At his residence on Walnut Street, early last Sunday morning, Matt Muir, a pioneer of this part of the country, passed away in his 68th year.
By his death another of the links which binds the history of the state has been severed.
Mr. Muir was born in Maryland of Scottish parents, and came west nearly half a century ago. He was one of the first to open up the coal mines in this district. He opened up and operated several mines which he ultimately sold to the Union Pacific and Central Coal and Coke company. For a quarter of a century he was an important factor in the coal trade and his spirit of enterprise has been a valuable element of the work of improvement in the coal fields.
In 1879 he went to Leadville, Colo., where he was employed until 1880, when he returned to Rock Springs and again took up the work of coal mining here.
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, a charter member of the Moose and a a member of the Elks, and was also one of the few surviving members of the Caledonian Club.
He filled the position of county assessor to which he was elected in 1890 and was afterward re-elected. He also held the position of water commissioner.
Mr. Muir was one of the courageous frontiersmen who dared to locate within the borders of Wyoming while the work of progress and improvement yet remained in the future and when there was little promise of early development.
On the 22nd of September, 1881, Mr. Muir was married to Miss Christina Schald, daughter of a well known family in Maryland.
There survive to mourn their loss, his wife, three daughters, Mrs. William Reld of Megeath; Mrs. Art Rosene of Megeath, and Miss Chrissie of Rock Springs; and three sons, John, Pete and Matt, all of this city and nine grandchildren.
Deceased was a well known figure in Rock Springs and he will be sadly missed. He belonged to the sturdy race which has made the name of Scotsman the world over the hallmark of steadfast loyalty and stainless honor.
Funeral Services
Short funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Walnut street home at 2:30 conducted by Rev. H.C. Lynch of the Congregational church. Immediately following public services were held from the new Elks home when the impressive Elk service was used. Three sacred selections were rendered by the choir of the Congregational church.
Pallbearers were William Griffiths, Robert Jack, D.G. Thomas, H.H. Still, Otto Schnauber and C.P. Wassung.
Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924
Double Affliction of Local Matron
Following the death of her husband, Matt Muir, Sr., last Sunday, Mrs. Muir notified her only brother at Spirit Lake, Ia., of the sad news, and expected him to be in the city Wednesday to attend the last sad rites for her husband. Instead, on Tuesday, Mrs. Muir received a telegram notifying her brother had just passed away following a sudden attack of illness.
This leaves Mrs. Muir the only survivor of a family of 12 children. The sympathy of the entire district goes to Mrs. Muir and her family in their sad hour of bereavement.
MATT MUIR SR. GONE TO REWARD
Pioneer Mine Operator Died at His Home Sunday
At his residence on Walnut Street, early last Sunday morning, Matt Muir, a pioneer of this part of the country, passed away in his 68th year.
By his death another of the links which binds the history of the state has been severed.
Mr. Muir was born in Maryland of Scottish parents, and came west nearly half a century ago. He was one of the first to open up the coal mines in this district. He opened up and operated several mines which he ultimately sold to the Union Pacific and Central Coal and Coke company. For a quarter of a century he was an important factor in the coal trade and his spirit of enterprise has been a valuable element of the work of improvement in the coal fields.
In 1879 he went to Leadville, Colo., where he was employed until 1880, when he returned to Rock Springs and again took up the work of coal mining here.
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, a charter member of the Moose and a a member of the Elks, and was also one of the few surviving members of the Caledonian Club.
He filled the position of county assessor to which he was elected in 1890 and was afterward re-elected. He also held the position of water commissioner.
Mr. Muir was one of the courageous frontiersmen who dared to locate within the borders of Wyoming while the work of progress and improvement yet remained in the future and when there was little promise of early development.
On the 22nd of September, 1881, Mr. Muir was married to Miss Christina Schald, daughter of a well known family in Maryland.
There survive to mourn their loss, his wife, three daughters, Mrs. William Reld of Megeath; Mrs. Art Rosene of Megeath, and Miss Chrissie of Rock Springs; and three sons, John, Pete and Matt, all of this city and nine grandchildren.
Deceased was a well known figure in Rock Springs and he will be sadly missed. He belonged to the sturdy race which has made the name of Scotsman the world over the hallmark of steadfast loyalty and stainless honor.
Funeral Services
Short funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Walnut street home at 2:30 conducted by Rev. H.C. Lynch of the Congregational church. Immediately following public services were held from the new Elks home when the impressive Elk service was used. Three sacred selections were rendered by the choir of the Congregational church.
Pallbearers were William Griffiths, Robert Jack, D.G. Thomas, H.H. Still, Otto Schnauber and C.P. Wassung.
Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924
Double Affliction of Local Matron
Following the death of her husband, Matt Muir, Sr., last Sunday, Mrs. Muir notified her only brother at Spirit Lake, Ia., of the sad news, and expected him to be in the city Wednesday to attend the last sad rites for her husband. Instead, on Tuesday, Mrs. Muir received a telegram notifying her brother had just passed away following a sudden attack of illness.
This leaves Mrs. Muir the only survivor of a family of 12 children. The sympathy of the entire district goes to Mrs. Muir and her family in their sad hour of bereavement.
Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924
MATT MUIR SR. GONE TO REWARD
Pioneer Mine Operator Died at His Home Sunday
At his residence on Walnut Street, early last Sunday morning, Matt Muir, a pioneer of this part of the country, passed away in his 68th year.
By his death another of the links which binds the history of the state has been severed.
Mr. Muir was born in Maryland of Scottish parents, and came west nearly half a century ago. He was one of the first to open up the coal mines in this district. He opened up and operated several mines which he ultimately sold to the Union Pacific and Central Coal and Coke company. For a quarter of a century he was an important factor in the coal trade and his spirit of enterprise has been a valuable element of the work of improvement in the coal fields.
In 1879 he went to Leadville, Colo., where he was employed until 1880, when he returned to Rock Springs and again took up the work of coal mining here.
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, a charter member of the Moose and a a member of the Elks, and was also one of the few surviving members of the Caledonian Club.
He filled the position of county assessor to which he was elected in 1890 and was afterward re-elected. He also held the position of water commissioner.
Mr. Muir was one of the courageous frontiersmen who dared to locate within the borders of Wyoming while the work of progress and improvement yet remained in the future and when there was little promise of early development.
On the 22nd of September, 1881, Mr. Muir was married to Miss Christina Schald, daughter of a well known family in Maryland.
There survive to mourn their loss, his wife, three daughters, Mrs. William Reld of Megeath; Mrs. Art Rosene of Megeath, and Miss Chrissie of Rock Springs; and three sons, John, Pete and Matt, all of this city and nine grandchildren.
Deceased was a well known figure in Rock Springs and he will be sadly missed. He belonged to the sturdy race which has made the name of Scotsman the world over the hallmark of steadfast loyalty and stainless honor.
Funeral Services
Short funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Walnut street home at 2:30 conducted by Rev. H.C. Lynch of the Congregational church. Immediately following public services were held from the new Elks home when the impressive Elk service was used. Three sacred selections were rendered by the choir of the Congregational church.
Pallbearers were William Griffiths, Robert Jack, D.G. Thomas, H.H. Still, Otto Schnauber and C.P. Wassung.
Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924
Double Affliction of Local Matron
Following the death of her husband, Matt Muir, Sr., last Sunday, Mrs. Muir notified her only brother at Spirit Lake, Ia., of the sad news, and expected him to be in the city Wednesday to attend the last sad rites for her husband. Instead, on Tuesday, Mrs. Muir received a telegram notifying her brother had just passed away following a sudden attack of illness.
This leaves Mrs. Muir the only survivor of a family of 12 children. The sympathy of the entire district goes to Mrs. Muir and her family in their sad hour of bereavement.
MATT MUIR SR. GONE TO REWARD
Pioneer Mine Operator Died at His Home Sunday
At his residence on Walnut Street, early last Sunday morning, Matt Muir, a pioneer of this part of the country, passed away in his 68th year.
By his death another of the links which binds the history of the state has been severed.
Mr. Muir was born in Maryland of Scottish parents, and came west nearly half a century ago. He was one of the first to open up the coal mines in this district. He opened up and operated several mines which he ultimately sold to the Union Pacific and Central Coal and Coke company. For a quarter of a century he was an important factor in the coal trade and his spirit of enterprise has been a valuable element of the work of improvement in the coal fields.
In 1879 he went to Leadville, Colo., where he was employed until 1880, when he returned to Rock Springs and again took up the work of coal mining here.
He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, a charter member of the Moose and a a member of the Elks, and was also one of the few surviving members of the Caledonian Club.
He filled the position of county assessor to which he was elected in 1890 and was afterward re-elected. He also held the position of water commissioner.
Mr. Muir was one of the courageous frontiersmen who dared to locate within the borders of Wyoming while the work of progress and improvement yet remained in the future and when there was little promise of early development.
On the 22nd of September, 1881, Mr. Muir was married to Miss Christina Schald, daughter of a well known family in Maryland.
There survive to mourn their loss, his wife, three daughters, Mrs. William Reld of Megeath; Mrs. Art Rosene of Megeath, and Miss Chrissie of Rock Springs; and three sons, John, Pete and Matt, all of this city and nine grandchildren.
Deceased was a well known figure in Rock Springs and he will be sadly missed. He belonged to the sturdy race which has made the name of Scotsman the world over the hallmark of steadfast loyalty and stainless honor.
Funeral Services
Short funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Walnut street home at 2:30 conducted by Rev. H.C. Lynch of the Congregational church. Immediately following public services were held from the new Elks home when the impressive Elk service was used. Three sacred selections were rendered by the choir of the Congregational church.
Pallbearers were William Griffiths, Robert Jack, D.G. Thomas, H.H. Still, Otto Schnauber and C.P. Wassung.
Rock Springs Rocket, Apr 18, 1924
Double Affliction of Local Matron
Following the death of her husband, Matt Muir, Sr., last Sunday, Mrs. Muir notified her only brother at Spirit Lake, Ia., of the sad news, and expected him to be in the city Wednesday to attend the last sad rites for her husband. Instead, on Tuesday, Mrs. Muir received a telegram notifying her brother had just passed away following a sudden attack of illness.
This leaves Mrs. Muir the only survivor of a family of 12 children. The sympathy of the entire district goes to Mrs. Muir and her family in their sad hour of bereavement.
Family Members
Siblings
Children
