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White Pine County, Nevada

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DR. J. D. CAMPBELL - Contributed by Kim Torp
DR. J. D. CAMPBELL, 1853-1922
Member of the Nevada Historical Society.
No man can leave a richer or more enduring memorial behind him than one who has given long years of service to his fellow men. In no walk of life is this so true as one finds it in the service given by physicians, who live in the outposts of this great western country. Dr. J. D. Campbell was born July 9, 1853, at Hartwell, Michigan, graduating from the Medical College of Ann Arbor, with honors, in 1878. The attractions of the great West called to him and he came to Cherry Creek, White Pine County, in 1881, going to Pioche in 1892. Here he lived until his death, January 8, 1922.

He served his county in the State Senate for two terms and one extra session with honor and distinction, presiding as President of the Senate one whole session, during the absence of the Lieutenant Governor. He was a prominent member of the Masonic order and had served as Grand Master of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Nevada. His wife and three sons now survive him. Twenty years ago he contracted blood poisoning, while performing an operation, and had the misfortune to lose his left arm. Fellowship and charity were his strongly marked characteristics. For long years he answered the calls of his practice, driving by team to far outlying districts often more than one hundred miles, across sandy deserts and into mining camps in the mountains, to give comfort and relief to the suffering and needy. Such is the life of a doctor on the frontier, and he gave gladly, without thought of remuneration for service rendered or hardships endured.

WILLIAM B. GRAHAM, 1854-1921 - Contributed by Kim Torp
In the death of William B. Graham, which occurred at Oakland, California, March 4, 1921 , Nevada lost another old pioneer, who had helped to blaze a trail across its sagebrush plains.

He was born in Pennsylvania, August 5, 1854, coming as a boy of thirteen to Texas, where he rode the range along the border for some time.

He came to Cherry Creek in 1873, identifying himself with the mining interests. In 1883, he engaged in the mercantile business, commencing at the town of Taylor and finally locating at Ely.

No other one man did so much to make of Ely the great copper mining camp it is today as W. B. Graham. When doubt and fear troubled people lest the camp should prove only a prospect, Mr. Graham extended credit for supplies to prospectors, and backed his faith in the future of the camp by large sums of money.

For many years he served as postmaster of Ely. A personal friend has written of him, "He was one of those men to whom duty to a fellow man was a pleasure and who followed the right as God gave him to see the right. No matter how low the clouds of adversity hung over the district, even when there seemed no hope for the future, he was never discouraged, but faced the future with hope and confidence. It was largely through his splendid personality that a nucleus of energetic men was held together here, which eventually proved the great future of the district, which brought belated fortune to them and placed Ely on the map of the world as one of the greatest copper producers."

Mr. Graham was for many years a faithful, interested member of the Nevada Historical Society. He was proud of the history of the State where he lived the best part of his life and where his children were born and educated. He did what he could do to help to preserve that history. His widow and children will "carry on."

Source:
Nevada Historical Society Papers by Nevada Historical Society
Published by State Printing Office, 1922

Lyon County Times, Silver City, Nevada - September 15, 1874
MR. DENNIS DALEY

DALEY - Death at Hamiliton, Nevada
White Pine County

In Hamilton, September 8th, Dennis Daley, aged 47 years.

Daily Capital Journal (Salem, OR) - January 30, 1906
HON. REINHALD SADLER - transcribed by Jim Dezotell

Ex-Governor Sadler, of Nevada
Reinhald Sadler, for several years governor of Nevada, died at his home in Ely, Nye[sic] county, Nevada, Monday. He had been sick several weeks.

November 4, 2007
MR. MARTIN T. WESSEL

In loving memory . . . .
Martin Theodore "Ted" Wessel was born on April 27, 1943, and passed away on November 04, 2007, at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Ted was born in East Ely, Nevada to parents Theodore Emil Wessel of Strasburg, Germany and Myrtle LeDora Jacaway Wessel of Eureka, Utah.

Ted is survived by his son, Chris, his grandson, Dawson, his daughter, Misty (James) Wessel-Darr and two step-granddaughters, Courtney and Casey, all residents of Boise, Idaho. He is also survived by his brothers, Gordon (Lorna), Edwin (Mickey), and Norman (JoAnn), all of Reno, Nevada; his sister, Patricia (Phil) Patterson, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Ted was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Dale.

Ted owned and operated a successful business, Ted's Chevron in Battle Mountain, Nevada, for approximately 30 years. Ted then retired from the service station business and went to work for Inland Supply Co. of Reno, Nevada. Ted was a natural salesman and a favorite among many of his customers. Ted enjoyed his job at Inland Supply very much.

Ted was also an avid sports' fan. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports on TV, coaching little league baseball teams and refereeing basketball games. He also enjoyed restoring old cars and bird hunting.

Regardless of what he was doing, Ted put 110% into the things he enjoyed -- everything he did, he did with enthusiasm. There are many things that can be said about Ted, and I'm sure he wouldn't want us boring you, but he was definitely a man worth knowing. In summary, he was hard-working, charismatic, talented, smart, funny, and generous.

That being said, I think most of us also know he was not one for formality. Ted specifically asked that a memorial service not be held in his honor. We have chosen to honor his wishes. After all, he would not want us spending precious time mourning his loss, but rather celebrating his life and accomplishments.

Since the anniversary of Ted's death is upon us, we ask that you continue to remember him fondly and honor him in your own way. As a matter of fact, he would like that very much. Go Chucker hunting, coach or sponsor a little league baseball team ? whatever you want ? that's what life is all about! Whatever you chose to do, do it with all you have because life is a short and precious journey. All we ask is that you hold your memories of Ted close to your heart always.

Ted was fond of saying he never had a bad day in his life. We believe this to be true and it goes without saying that attitude has a lot to do with how you live your life and also how you choose to be remembered.

We would like to extend our loving gratitude to Ted's niece, Jill of Elko, Nevada. She was a God-send to us during our dad's illness and it goes without saying that she held a special place in Ted's heart.
Contributed by Misty L. Darr




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