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

