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Hawthorne News
Hawthorne News
Contributed by Eileen Gillette

Description: County Pioneer Dies At Luning (Sam C. Steele)

Date: May 7 1930

Newspaper published in: Hawthorne

Source: Mineral County Independent News office

Sam C. STEELE, died Thursday at his home in Luning at the age of 64. Death was due to stomach trouble from which Sam had suffered for many years. He had been a resident of Mineral county for 25 years. A glass blower by trade, he drifted from the lines of his profession to join the rush to the Dutch Creek area at the time the reservation was thrown open to the public. From Dutch Creek, moved to Hawthorne and here established some of the largest freight trains ever known in the district. For many years he followed this business, freighting to all surrounding points. When automobiles commenced to supplant the freight wagons, Steele went to Luning where he made his home with his wife until the time of his death, Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Will MEHAFFY who resides in Seattle.
Funeral services were held at Luning Sunday afternoon and a large host of friends gathered from Hawthorne and Mina to pay their last respects to Steele. The final tributes were made by Frank WEAVER. A choir composed of L. WHITING, Mrs W.G. WEST, F. WEAVER and Mr. and Mrs. McKEOUGH rendered several selections.

Submitted: 04/30/07

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