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  EARLY-WACO OBITUARIES

AND VARIOUS RELATED ITEMS

1874 - 1908

Compiled and Edited by John M. Usry
Published

by

CENTRAL TEXAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.

Waco-McLennan County Library
1717 Austin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76701

Publication Committee:

Mr. Howell W. Woodfin

Col. Samuel W. Newman

Miss Peggy Scott

 

Copyright, 1980

by

Central Texas Genealogical Society, Inc.
Waco, Texas 76701

 

INTRODUCTION

A person doing genealogical research in the Waco area has several sources available. One of these is the collection of early Waco newspapers on micro-film at the Waco-McLennan County Library. However, unless the searcher has the exact date of a death, for instance, it is very difficult to locate the needed newspaper item without an extensive search, unless there is an index. It is the purpose of this book to provide that index.

A careful search was made of the early Waco newspapers on microfilm at the library, for any kind of report on deaths in the Waco and McLennan County area. These death reports were usually not copied word for word, but the essential data of genealogical and biographical interest were abstracted. In addition to actual death reports, many items of associated interest were abstracted. These include funeral and burial announcements, cards of thanks relating to bereave­ment, probates, murder indictments and verdicts, births, serious illness, train wrecks, information about cemeteries, early airships, reported gold strikes, bawdy reservations, etc. Page and column numbers were noted (in parenthesis), to facilitate reference back to the newspaper when desired.

It was found that the newspaper collection at the library is not complete, but has many gaps, and no newspapers for Waco before 1874 were found. A search was made in the Texas Collection at Baylor University, and at the Barker History Collection at the University of Texas in Austin . Some of the missing newspapers were found in these collections. These also were carefully searched and death reports were abstracted. A visit was made to the Dallas Public Library, but with no success in filling the gaps. Also, the book, "A Union List of Newspapers in the Libraries of the Fort Worth-Dallas Major Resource Centers," edited by Mary Aleta Wittenmyer, was checked. The principal gaps that remained are:

Jan. 1, 1875 to July 30, 1875

Jan. 1, 1979 to Dec. 31, 1879

Jan. 1, 1880 to Dec. 31, 1880

Jan. 1, 1881 to Nov. 12, 1881

May 9, 1888 to July 5, 1888

Sept. 17, 1894 to Dec. 31, 1894

Jan. 1, 1895 to Apr. 3, 1895

During many of the early years of Waco , several newspapers were being published simultaneously, and the collection at the Waco-McLennan County Library has alternate publications for several years. In the research for this book, the compiler tried to select what seemed to be the newspaper with the best and most complete death news. Later, a further search was made, using one of the compet­ing newspapers. An effort was made to avoid duplication of items copied in the initial search.

This compilation contains approximately 9000 death reports and other items. The names of the deceased persons are listed in the index to this book. The index also shows the names of some of the survivors living in the Waco area.

Waco, Texas, July 19, 1979.                                                                            John M. Usry

Compiler and Editor

 

 

Waco Daily Examiner, 1874

(Numbers in parenthesis following the date refer to the page and column numbers)

Tue., Jan. 6 (2-4): Died Wednesday night, Mrs. Carr, wife of Capt. R. B. Carr.

Sun., Jan. 11 (3-1): A Mexican died last night in jail, of typhoid.

Tue., Jan. 13 (3-1): Administrator's sale of effects of late J. R. Lancaster yesterday.

Tue., Jan. 13 (3-2): Mr. Arne Poulson, night watchman, died yesterday. Funeral at his residence in the city.

Sat., Jan. 24 (3-1): Died Thursday 22nd in this city, Mr. Joshua I. Johnson.

Wed., Feb. 4 (3-2): W. C. Tomlinson started yesterday with friends to Austin.

Fri., Feb. 6 (3-2): Shooting Wednesday night at Ranch Saloon. Gus Clayton was killed by George E. Sims. Not residents of the city.

Sat., Feb. 7 (3-2): Remains of late Frank E. Stephens were disinterred yesterday and forwarded today to his mother.

Wed., Feb. 18 (3-1): Died in Granbury Sunday Feb. 8, Mrs. Maggie Snider, wife of William W. Snyder, age 22.

Thu., Feb. 15 (3-1): Wife of Mr. Davis who was shot by Bud Weaver on Dallas Rd., took chloroform yesterday fatally. A family matter.

Fri., Feb. 20 (3-1): Frank Trusty is seriously ill.

Sun., Feb. 22 (3-2): Brother of Rev. M. D. Fly died some two or three weeks ago.

Wed., Feb. 25 (3-2): Died at Mastersville yesterday 24th, Capt. Thomas H. Barron. To Texas in the early days. Lived in Milam County in 1844.

Thu., Mar. 5 (3-2): Died yesterday at her residence in this city, Mrs. Amanda A. Smith, relict of Capt. J. M. Smith. Leaves one daughter and two sons.

Sat., Mar. 7 (3-2): Amanda Ann Smith nee Moore, born Maury County, Tennessee, May 4, 1822; married Apr. 18, 1837, in Maury County, to Josiah M. Smith. To Waco in 1855. Husband died Aug. 1863 in Waco. She died Mar. 3, 1874, of erysipelas.

Wed., Mar. 11 (3-1): Hogs reported in the graveyard.

Tue., Mar. 11 (3-1): Died Monday Mar. 16 at residence of his mother Mrs. Maggie

B. Smith, Mr. A. Bertram Smith, aged 21 years. Funeral today from Presbyterian church.

Tue., Mar. 17 (3-2): Negro boy, Jack Davis, yesterday was run over and killed by a flat car.

Fri., Mar. 20 (3-2): J. R. Hodby and  ____ Warwick died in Coryell County by pistol fire recently.

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Sat., Mar. 21 (3-2) Died at Mount Calm, Limestone County, March 15, Miss Virginia Head, youngest daughter of J. B. and Esther S. Head, aged 12-9-4.

Tue., Mar. 24 (3-1): Shooting at Spring Hill in Navarro County Friday. Thomas Rice died. George Bishop arrested.

Tue., Mar. 20 (3-2): Bull Turner was badly cut in East Waco yesterday in a fight with William Casseday.

Wed., Mar. 25 (3-2): Died Tuesday March 24, Mr. W. C. Trusty. Funeral by Waco Lodge 92, A.F. & A.M.

Thu., Mar. 26 (3-1): Judge died of apoplexy at his residence bear Perry Station Sunday.

Fri., Apr. 17 (3-2): Amos, colored porter of Marshall & Early, died Wednesday.

Sun., Apr. 19 (3-2): Died yesterday at his residence in the city of apoplexy, Rev. George W. Prather, aged 65.

Tue., Apr. 21 (3-1): Funeral Sunday for Rev. Mr. Prather; 40 carriages, buggies.

Tue., Apr. 21 (3-2): Resolutions of Respect for Rev. G. W. Prather, by Royal Arch Masons.

Wed., Apr. 22 (3-2): Biography of George W. Prather. Born July 23, 1806, Roan County, Tennessee, at a farm on the Hollston River. Son of Benjamin and Nancy Elizabeth Prather, both orphan children. Parents had nine children. At age 24, married to Miss Martha Love, daughter of Gen. Thos. Love of North Carolina. To Texas in 1854, to Henry County, where his wife died leaving four children. In 1845, married to Miss Lucretia P. Lambdin, daughter of Rev. Wm. Lambdin. Ordained a deacon Nov. 28, 1847.

Fri., May 8 (3-1): Young man named Jones was killed at Hazel Bell, Comanche County, last Monday by Nat Mackey.

Fri., May 8 (3-1): Died in city yesterday, May 7, Ella T. Stone, daughter of William and Dana Stone. Funeral from their residence on 5th Street today.

Sun., May 10 (3-2): Died at family residence on 3rd Street Friday night, Harry Brown, infant son of Jas. M. and Clara Sears of Waco, age seven months.

Tue., May 12 (3-1): Loyd Coleman of Bee House, Coleman County, shot and killed his wife last Friday. He is now in jail.

Sun., May 17 (3-2): Old man Royal was found dead yesterday on 5th Street in Buckstone's yard, probably of dropsy of heart.

Sat., May 23 (3-1): Body of Mrs. Boone, who drowned herself in the Bosque, was recovered Thursday.

Wed., May 27 (3-1): A Jew named Abrams was killed about a week ago near Belton; throat cut. Formerly of Galveston.

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Wed., June 17 (3-1): Mr. Wayland, Roadmaster on the Central, was killed by the cars near Reagan Station Saturday night.

Fri., July 3 (3-1): Rufus K. McDowell, printer well-known in Texas, died yes­terday of typhoid fever. Interred in Glenwood Cemetery, Houston. Was employed in Waco last winter.

Wed., July 15 (3-1): Death of Judge Banton cast a gloom over the city yesterday.

Wed., July 15 (3-2): In Memoriam, by Waco Lodge A. F. & A. M., dated July 14, for death of Judge J. H. Banton, interred today. Wife and children left.

Qed., July 15 (3-2): Judge Banton about 50 years of age. Educated Austin Col­lege. Member of the Legislature from Walker County. Judge of Probate Court for several years.

Sun., July 19 (3-1): Eulogy of late Judge Banton by Baptist Church.

Fri., July 24 (3-1): Tribute of Respect by Waco Lodge 70, 1.0.0.F., for J. D. Pearce, who died in Bosque County on 13th at residence of his uncle.

Sat., July 25 (3-1): Died Thursday night at 12p.m., Hallie L., infant daughter of Capt. Oscar J. and Anna R. Downs, aged 11 days.

Tue., July 28 (3-1): Mr. Foster, late of Farrar & Co., died of congestion Sat­urday night and was interred by rites of the Catholic Church on Sunday.

Fri., July 31 (3-1): Night before last a young man named Brooks was shot and killed at Mastersville at residence of Mr. Oliver.

Fri., July 31 (3-1): In Memoriam, by Masterville Grange, for Sarah Kincheloe. She had children.

Tue., Aug. 11 (3-1): Judge J. W. Oliver is very ill of Pulmonary consumption.

Tue., Sept. 1 (3-2): Died last night, Major L. Scogin of Falls County. Came in on late train and died of apoplexy. The remains were sent to Marlin today.

Sun., Sept. 28 (3-1): James Butler, white, died yesterday in a fight with a negro, 10 or 12 miles down the river. The negro was severely wounded.

Sat., Oct. 3 (3-1): Son born to wife of R. M. Smith, Esq. Was named George Barnard Smith.

Wed., Oct. 7 (3-2): Died, Mary Jennie, infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ham­lett, yesterday, aged 13 months.

Wed., Oct. 7 (3-2): Died near Warren's Landing on the Trinity River Oct. 1, John W. Warren, age 59. Resident of Texas 37 years.

Thurs., Oct. 15 (3-2): Died last night at 7:30, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Casseday of Waco.

Sat., Oct. 24 (3-1): Born Thursday night a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Conger of Waco.

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Tue., Nov. 10 (3-2): Died in Houston on the 8th, Eva Colter, daughter of Will and Fannie E. Lambert, age 3 years.

Sun., Nov. 29 (3-2): Boy named Rogers was accidentally killed near Gatesville.

Sun., Nov. 29 (3-2): Died at Cleburne on the 27th, Mr. George A. Brown, aged 22, of congestion of the brain. Was interred today at Waco.

Fri., Dec. 4 (3-1): Infant child of Dr. Daniel, born last Tuesday, died Wednes­day and was interred yesterday.

Tue., Dec. 8 (3-2): Died Dec. 7, Miss Ella E. Stanford, adopted daughter of Rev. Thos. Stanford, with an affliction of the throat.

Sat., Dec. 12 (3-1): Funeral of late Capt. Charles M. Harvey today from the residence of H. C. Fallon.

Sat., Dec. 12 (3-2) Died yesterday, Capt. Charles M. Harvey, aged 33. Born near Elgin, Ill. Entered Union Army in 1861; company commander of 36th Illinois Cav. To Texas Aug. 1870. Married Clara, only daughter of Col. N. H. Conger, Dec. 25, 1871. Died of consumption.

Tue., Dec. 15 (3-2): Died Saturday evening, Mrs. Mary Hooks, wife of F. H. Hooks. Funeral at Episcopal Church.

Waco Weekly Examiner, 1875

Fri., July 30 (1-4): Tribute of Respect, by Jones Prairie Grange No. 240, for J. A. Jones, born Oct. 24, 1821; to Texas in 1833; died March 29, 1875 at resi­dence on Jones Prairie, Milam County, aged 53-5-5.

Fri., July 30 (1-1): Tribute by the Grange for Mrs. M. E. Brown, died June 1, by the Prairie Dell Grange.

Fri., Aug. 13: Mr. W. C. Gillean, who had several children residing here, died at Terrell, Texas, last night.

Fri., Sept. 3 (7-2): Dr. Thales McDonald died suddenly in Waco Sunday at the residence of his son-in-law, Thos. Harrison, of paralysis.

Fri., Sept. 17 (7-1): Died on the 11th at his residence on the Bosque 15 miles from Waco, Mr. James M. Whatley, aged 52, inflammation of bowels. Lived 18 years in Washington County; to McLennan County about a year since. Left a wife and 5 children.

Fri., Sept. 24 (7-1): F. M. Carter, in jail one year and three days for horse stealing, died Sunday of measles.

Fri., Oct. 1 (7-1): Died at her residence in Bosque County near Valley Mills on the 23rd, Mrs. Emily I. Bloodworth, wife of F. F., aged 51 years, 2 months. A resident of McLennan County and Bosque County for 20 years.

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Fri., Oct. 1 (7-1): In Memoriam: for John Rhea, by Harmony Grange No. 406

Fri., Oct. 1 (7-2): Died at her residence in Mooresville, Falls County, on Sept. 11, Mrs. L. L. Fiser, wife of Mr. Campbell Fiser.

Fri., Oct. 22 (7-3): Died at his residence below Waco, of consumption, Sunday the 17th, Mr. J. B. Williams, aged about 45.

Fri., Oct. 22 (7-3): Died yesterday the 18th, Katherine, infant daughter of Major and Mrs. C. B. Pearre, aged 13 months.

Fri., Oct. 22 (7-3): Died at his residence on Monday night, 18 miles above the city, J. P. Clements, aged 28 years. Remains were brought to the city and interred by Waco Lodge A. F. and A. M. "Press" was a member of the Bosque­ville lodge.

Fri., Oct. 29 (7-3): Died Monday, James, infant son of J. N. and S. O. Harris, aged 14 months.

Fri., Oct. 29 (7-3): Died at his residence near Waco yesterday, W. C. McGau­ghey. Funeral today.

Fri., Nov. 19 (7-1): Died at his residence in the city Monday, Mr. W. Hill, of consumption. Interred by Waco Lodge 92.

Fri., Nov. 19 (7-1): Died Nov. 11 near Kimball, Bosque County, of diptheria, Benjamin, son of Dr. A. H. and Angia Barry, aged 4 years, 7 months.

Fri., Nov. 19 (7-1): In Memoriam: Waco Lodge 92, A.F. & A.M., for W. Hill.

Fri., Dec. 3 (7-1): M. P. Hunnicut was acquitted of the murder of Eugene Carter, in a second trial.

Fri., Dec. 17 (3-1): Tribute by A.F. & A.M. for B.H. Adams, who died in Bosque County Nov. 9, 1875.

Fri., Dec. 17 (3-1): Tribute by Eureka Grange for George W. Brown, age 26.

Fri., Dec. 24 (7-2): Died Monday at her residence 15 miles from the city, Mrs. S. Burch, of meningitis. Interred here yesterday.

Waco Daily Examiner, 1875

Fri., Oct. 1 (3-1): Mr. Evans was shot and killed Wednesday near the residence of Mr. Cole 12 miles on the Peoria road. J. S. Pryor escaped.

Sat., Oct. 2 (3-1): William Parsons was murdered on the 26th in Hamilton County.

Fri., Oct. 8 (3-3): Died at her residence on Austin street in Waco yesterday, Mrs. George W. Prather, widow of late G. W., and mother of W. L. Prather, Esq.

Fri., Oct. 8 (3-3): Died in Waco yesterday, Francis Eugene, only son of N. T. and M. E. Ellisor, aged 9 months

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Sun., Oct. 10 (3-1): Negro, Bob Anderson, formerly of Waco, was shot and killed Friday in a saloon at Belton.

Tue., Oct. 12: Brakeman McBryde of the Tap was killed at Bremond by the cars. Remains to Waco for burial.

Wed., Oct. 13 (3-3): Died Tuesday, Mrs. Phebe W. Moore, mother of Dr. Thomas Moore. Funeral from the residence in South Waco Oct. 13.

Sat., Oct. 16 (3-1): Matt Kelley, shot by George Franks a week or so ago at Gatesville, died Thursday.

Tue., Oct. 19 (3-3): Died at his residence below Waco, of consumption, on the 17th, Mr. J. B. Williams, aged about 45 years.

Tue., Oct. 19 (3-3): Died on the 16th, Katherine, infant daughter of Major and Mrs. C. B. Pearre, aged 13 months.

Wed., Oct. 27 (3-6): Died on the 25th, James, infant son of J.N. & S. Q. Harris, aged 14 months.

Thu., Oct. 28 (3-2): Died at his residence near Waco yesterday, W. C. McGau­ghey. Funeral today from the late residence.

Sun., Nov. 7 (3-2): Died at her residence on Dallas road, 11 miles north of the city, on the 5th, Mrs. Rose A. Jarrott, wife of Dr. E. D. Jarrott, aged 24 yrs. Burial at White Rock church yesterday.

Tue., Nov. 9 (3-1): Son born to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Downs on Sunday.

Tue., Nov. 16 (3-2): Murder at Miller's store 9 miles on the Dallas road Satur­day. George Thomas was killed with three shots.

Wed., Nov. 17 (3-2): Died at his residence in the city, Monday, Mr. W. Hill, of consumption. Burial by Waco Lodge 92 yesterday.

Wwe., Nov. 17 (3-2): Died Nov. 11 near Kimball, Bosque County, of diptheria, Benjamin, son of Dr. A. R. & Angia Barry, aged 4 years, 7 months.

Thu., Nov. 18 (3-3): Tribute of Respect by Bosque Lodge 171, for J. Preston Clements who died Oct. 18, 1875.

Sat., Nov. 26 (3-1): Died at residence of D. R. Wortham on Wednesday, Mr. John W. Wortham, a son, of apoplexy.

Tue., Nov. 30 (3-1): Died yesterday in East Waco, Mr. Erasmus Bergsund, native of Norway, aged about 24 years. Funeral today from the residence of Mr. Hamerstrum in East Waco.

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Sat., Dec. 4 (3-2): Died at his residence on Washington street in the city yesterday, of typhoid fever, Andrew J. Cavitt, attorney-at-law. Was from near Bryan. Member of Presbyterian Church.

Tue., Dec. 7 (3-2): Died at his residence in S. Waco on the 5th, Col. J. B. Love, Deputy Sheriff of McLennan County. To Texas a few years ago from Mis­souri, to White Rock. Burial at White Rock.

Fri., Dec. 10 (3-2): Died in the city yesterday, Lucy Perrine, second daughter of S. D. Moore, aged 5 years.

Sun., Dec. 12 (3-3): Died at Corpus Christi Nov. 26, Mr. James Golledge, aged 66 years. Father of James W. Golledge of Waco, foreman in the Examiner office. To Texas in 1853.

Fri., Dec. 17 (3-3): Died Tuesday near Aquilla, Mrs. Umberson, wife of W. F. Umberson, overseer of Aquilla Grange. Burial on the 15th.

Thu., Dec. 23 (3-2): Died Monday at her residence 15 miles from the city, of meningitis, Mrs. S. Burch. Buried in Waco yesterday.

Fri., Dec. 31 (3-3): Wife of W. F. Due, tailor on Bridge street, suicided last night by laudanum.

Waco Daily Examiner, 1876

Tue., Jan. 4 (3-3): Tribute of Respect, by White Rock Lodge 347 A.F. & A.M., for Brother Love.

Fri., Jan. 7 (3-1): Court sentenced B. B. Lindsay to five years in penitentiary for killing Seth Miller. He claimed self-defense.

Fri., Jan. 7 (3-2): Mr. W. C. Lillard was shot and killed yesterday near Bos­queville and near Giles' Mill, by a gang of four suspected thieves.

Sat., Jan. 8 (3-2): Mr. Lillard was buried yesterday with rites by Waco Lodge 70, 1.0.0.F.

Sun., Jan. 9 (3-2): Died in the city Friday, of consumption, Mr. Fred J. Axling, age about 40 years. Native of Sweden. To U.S. about 25 years since. Resident of city for several years. Member of Gurley Lodge 337. Leaves a wife. Resolutions of Respect by Waco Grays and by the Fire Department.

Tue., Jan. 11 (3-2): Mr. Isaac Varnell, age about 60, was found dead about six miles east of Hillsboro on New Year's Day, of buckshot. Isaac Livingston was jailed.

Wed., Jan. 12 (3-2): Born recently, a 10-pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Moore.

Fri., Jan. 14 (3-1): Died on Dec. 25th, 1875, Mrs. M. C. Morris, wife of J. R. Morris. Buried with Grange honors in Bosque County.

Tue., Jan. 18 (3-2): In jail, John Spears, accused of killing Parson Pledger on the Aquilla six months ago.

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Fri., Jan 21 (3-2): Died yesterday, Vanswearingen, youngest son of F. H. and Pattie Markham Sleeper. Funeral from residence of Judge Sleeper on South 4th street today.

Thu., Jan. 27 (3-2): Died at the residence of his son, January 26th, Mr. A. M. Solomon. Funeral from the residence of W. L. Solomon on Webster between 1st and second streets.

Fri., Jan. 28 (3-2): Tribute of Respect, by Pine Grove Grange, for M. E. Long, wife of J. E. Long.

Fri., Jan. 28 (3-2): Died in the city on the 25th, Mrs. Mary Woodrington, wife of Mr. E. G. Woodrington.

Fri., Jan. 28 (3-3): Rev. J. E. Ferguson of Belton died on the 22nd of pneu­monia.

Fri., Jan. 28 (3-3): A stranger, Henry H. Williams of Fort Bend County, was found very ill today in the city. Said to be C.S.A. It was also rumored that he was a con man, faking illness.

Sun., Jan. 30 (3-1): Mortuary report: Three deaths in Waco in the past week, 2 adults and 1 child.

Thu., Feb. 3 (3-1): H. Butler, alias M. P. Butler, was arrested yesterday for the murder of Cardinal Waitt near Rusk on the 24th inst. Later, he was cleared and released.

Fri., Feb. 4 (3-1): Died in the city yesterday of paralysis, Mrs. J. A. Johnson, age 48. Funeral from the residence of J. W. Johnson on Bridge street today.

Sat., Feb. 5 (3-4): Died at her residence on Bridge street yesterday, Mrs. J. A. Johnson, wife of J. W. Johnson.

Sun., Feb. 6 (3-1): Mortuary report: Deaths during past month, 9 in Waco; 5 adults and 4 children. Only one death in past week.

Tue., Feb. 15 (3-2): Sammie Forsgard was crushed to death Friday when parts of a building under construction near the square collapsed. Aged about 12 years. Was buried yesterday.

Tue.n Feb. 15 (3-3): Died Sunday morning, Sammy, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Forsgard, aged 11 years.

Tue., Feb. 22 (3-2): Harvey Alexander, negro, was killed Saturday by a train. He was from Col. Clinton's plantation.

Fri., Feb. 25 (3-2): Died at Wilhelm's Restaurant, Feb. 24th, J. M. Daugherty, a mechanic. Funeral today.

Sat., Mar. 4 (3-3): Died in the city on the 3rd, Moses L. Wright, age 32. The burial was in the East Waco Cemetery, by Fire Engine Company 1. Was a deputy on the police force, and was trying to arrest two men. Lived two miles from the city.

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Tue., Mar. 14 (3-1): May, little daughter of Rev. Mr. Burnett of Third Street Methodist Church, died recently.

Tue., Mar. 14 (3-3): Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. J. King Monday, a son, Louis Eddins.

Tue., Mar. 21 (3-3): Died of pneumonia at the McClelland House yesterday, Gen. M. Waterhouse of San Augustine, Texas. Arrived here two weeks ago as a witness in a land case. Born in Tennessee. Was in the Mexican War. In 15th Texas Regt, C.S.A. Was promoted at Jenkin's Ferry in 1864 for gallantry in battle, 3rd Texas Brigade. Remains sent to his sister at Jefferson.

Wed., Mar. 22 (3-1): Died at his residence 4 miles west of the city, March 19, Judge Jno. A. Cobb, age 71. Born in Virginia Nov. 17, 1804. Came to McLennan County May of 1873.

Sat., Mar. 25 (3-1): Died in the city of consumption yesterday, Mr. James L. Boardman, formerly of Georgia. Resided here a year or more.

Sat., Mar. 25 (3-1): Mr. G. T. Knuckolls, living 15 miles above the city, near the Brazos, was reported shot and killed yesterday by Hodge Rayburn, in an argument.

Wed., Mar. 29 (3-1): Died Sunday morning, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Casseday.

Sat., Apr. 1 (3-1): Case of John Speer, charged with murder of Parson Blodgett.

Sat., Apr. 1 (3-2): Died in Palestine, Texas, on the 19th ult., Mrs. M. G. Hamlett, aged about 75 years.

Fri., Apr. 7 (3-2): City Council had an ordinance introduced to repeal Article 46 of Jan. 27, 1876.

Tue., Apr. 11 (3-1): Funeral yesterday at the Christian Church for Mrs. E. A. Evans, from the residence of Judge A. J. Evans.

Tue., Apr. 11 (3-2): Barker and Wagoner had a fight about 12 miles from the city, near Dallas road. Wagoner shot Barker. Dr. Jones attended him.

Thu., Apr. 13 (3-3): Mr. Sam Parker, who was shot at Marlin several weeks ago, died Tuesday and was buried yesterday. His assailant has not been captured.

Fri., Apr. 14 (3-1): Mr. William Cameron of Dallas is establishing a lumber yard in East Waco.

Tue., Apr. 18 (3-1): Mr. Felix R. Coleman of Nashville, Tenn., came to Waco about three years ago. Was living on a farm a few miles from town in 1873. Has not been heard of since.

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Sat., Apr. 22 (3-2): Died in the city Thursday, Albert and only son of Albert and M. E. Chalmers. Funeral yesterday from the residence.

Sun., Apr. 22 (3-2): Died at the residence of Gen. Thos. Harrison last evening, Mr. Alfred Bedwell. Funeral from the Harrison residence, 45 South 4th Street, today; Rev. B. H. Carroll officiating.

Tue., Apr. 25 (3-1): Mr. E. H. Hatcher, farmer of near Golinda in Falls County, reports that a neighbor, Mr. Lee, died suddenly.

Tue., Apr. 25 (3-1): Albert Bedwell was a son-in-law of Gen. J. E. Harrison who died last year, having married Mary, the second daughter, who survives.

Thu., Apr. 27 (3-1): Tuesday last was the birthday of Mrs. Douglass, mother of Mrs. Edgar.

Tue., May 2 (3-2): The County Poor House in East Waco on the Hood place is in charge of Mr. James Garrison. There are 11 inmates, 5 white and 6 colored:

Waif, Ben Williams, age 2

William and Jane Rainey, an old couple; had farm in Illinois 20 yrs. ago

Son, aged 9

John Flynn, age about 75

Fannie Matson and old Abbie, negro woman, are the eldest inmates, about 80. Abbie says she was 20 when the war of 1812 broke out.

Alice Ormond, deceased

Crazy Nat and a crazy woman from Indian Territory.

Fri., May 26 (3-3): Died yesterday at Waco University, of congestion, Miss Dora Vancil, age 16. Her mother is at Howard in Bell County.

Sat., May 27 (3-1): Mrs. Vancil arrived yesterday and took the remains of her daughter to Howard.

Sun., May 28 (3-1): Mortuary report: six deaths in Waco past week, 3 female adults, 2 male adults, an infant aged 4 months, and one colored child.

Wed., May 31: Article about the Waco Bridge Co. In 1866, Waco had about 2500 to 3000 inhabitants. There were delays of up to a week for the old ferry. The bridge was completed and opened Jan. 7, 1870. Writted by Wm. A. Fort.

Thu., June 1 (3-3): Died, John M. Holt, infant son of Capt. J. M. and Laura Holt, yesterday. Funeral today from the residence of J. J. Mullens, 5th and Washington.

Thu., June 1 (3-3): Died of accidental fracture of skull yesterday, Mr. T. L. Downs, son of Major W. W. and Mrs. H. Downs. He was riding a horse rapidly, the animal swerved, and he hit a tree.

Sat., June 3 (3-1): Mr. A. P. Fisher, who was shot last Monday, died Thursday at his residence in Hill County.

Sun., June 11 (3-1): Mortuary report: five deaths in Waco the past week, 3 female adults and 2 infants.

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Sun., June 11 (3-1): Died in the city on the 9th, of consumption, Mrs. Mary A. E. Journey, wife of Mr. J. C. Journey. Sister-in-law of W. R. Kellum, Esq. Came here in fall of 1854 and married J. C. Journey. Funeral froth the residence in East Waco yesterday, attended by Rebecca Lodge, I.O.O.F.

Sun., June 11 (3-1): Died yesterday in Hot Springs, Ark., Dr. Geo. A. Muller. Left here last week.

Wed., June 14 (3-1): Mrs. Dr. Muller arrived yesterday with body of her hus­band. Burial today at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Funeral from No. 15, S. 4th Street.

Sun., June 18 (3-3): Died in the city Saturday, Mr. F. H. Hooks, aged 57. Three years since, father, mother, and son aged 23, lived here. The son died first, then the mother, and yesterday the father. A niece survives.

Wed., June 21 (3-3): Tribute of Respect, by Gurley Lodge A.F. & A.M., for Geo. A. Muller.

Wed., June 28 (3-1): Dr. John M. Moore died in Belton Sunday the 25th.

Wed., June 28 (3-1): R. W. Bright of this city was buried yesterday.

Wed., June 28 (3-3): Mrs. W. H. Johnson of Waco was a daughter of Dr. Moore of Belton who died Sunday.

Wed., June 28 (3-3): Died in the city yesterday, Mr. R. W. Bright, aged 37. Leaves a wife and 2 children. Member of Odd Fellows.

Sun., July 2 (3-2): Mortuary report. Died in Waco and interred in Waco City Cemetery in June 1876:

June 1   Laura Holt, aged 9 months; dysentery

June 6  Mrs. Susan Dickey, age 50; childbirth

June 7  Francis Roundtree, col., age 15 months; drank lye

June 9 George Godber, age 18 days

June 10 Mrs. Miles, age 96 years; debility

June 10 Mrs. Journey; consumption

June 12 Dr. G. A. Muller, age 31; infl. rheumatism

June 14 Maud Dickey, age 3 months; whooping caugh

June 16 Tom Greaves, col., age 4 months

June 16 Martin Jackson, col., age 29 years; flux

June 17 F. H. Hooks, age 58 years; dropsy of heart

June 21 Helen Downs, col., age 1 year; water on the brain

June 21 Louie Rurse, col., age 14 days; inf. of bowels

June 27 R. W. Bright, age 38 years; spinal disease

June 28 Johnie Anderson, col., age 9 months; whooping cough

Sat., July 8 (3-1): Died of consumption on the 5th, Mrs. M. V. Thompson, wife of W. C. Thompson of Waco, age 36.

Sun., July 23 (3-2): No deaths occurred in Waco during the past week. One death in the county; four births.

Tue., July 25 (3-1): Little son of Mr. Robnett, tenant on the Olive place near Bosqueville, died Saturday last from exposure to the sun.

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Tue., July 25 (3-3): Died Friday morning in East Waco, of spinal meningitis, Joe G. Branch, daughter of William and Susan Branch, age 7 years.

Sat., July 29 (3-2): Died of flux at the family residence, South 4th Street, on July 28th, Mrs. M. Ann Richey of Waco. Funeral today, Rev. M. H. Wells of­ficiating.

Sat., July 29 (3-2): Died at the residence of his brother J. E. Miles near Mastersville in this county, W. J. Miles, aged about 30. Burial in Waco Cemetery yesterday by the Odd Fellows.

Tue., Aug. 1 (3-2): Died at 3 a.m. yesterday, Miss Emma Rhodes, age 15. Niece of J. B. Puckett; an orphan, raised by her uncle and family.

Tue., Aug. 1 (3-3): Died Saturday night last of inflammation of the brain, Mattie Hunter, infant child of Joseph and Mattie Rose.

Thu., Aug. 3 (3-1): Died of congestion at the residence of his uncle Amos Steele, 4 miles southwest of the city Tuesday night, Mr. B. F. Steele, late of Woodson County, Kansas; age 22. Recently located here. Leaves a wife and child.

Sat., Aug. 5 (3-1): Mrs. J. W. Franklin of McKinney died Thursday at Lampasas Springs.

Sat., Aug. 5 (3-3): Died July 25th of malarial fever, Mrs. S. L. J. Carver, wife of W. H. Carver, on Mr. Morton's farm; aged 22 years.

Sun., Aug. 6 (3-1): Three deaths in Waco the past week: 2 infants and 1 colored female infant.

Tue., Aug. 8 (3-2): Died at residence of W. W. Downs on 3rd Street Aug. 27th, Capt. O. J. Downs, son of Maj. W. W. Downs, of voluntary abstinence from strong drink.

Tue., Aug. 8 (3-2): Died in Columbus, Georgia, on July 27th, Mr. G. M. Barber, age 20. Only brother of Mr. John W. Barber of this city.

Thu., Aug. 10 (3-1): Mrs. Emma Kenney, alias Black, alias Furry, died at a room in the Rusk building Tuesday. Burial in City Cemetery.

Sat., Aug. 12 (3-1): Died in East Waco yesterday, M. M. Bonner Jr., age 7 months 2 days, son of J. E. and M. S. Bonner. Funeral today.

Sat., Aug. 12 (3-2): Columbus L. Wood, young man from Honey Grove, Fannin Co., was killed yesterday by shotgun accidentally, on Ft. Griffin road 14 miles from the city. Remains sent to Fannin County.

Sun., Aug. 13 (3-2): Young man named Dickson, of Johnson County, reportedly killed in Bosque County by Marksberry and Mayfield.

Sun., Aug. 13 (3-4): Tribute of Respect, for Capt. O. J. Downs.

Tue., Aug. 15 (3-1): Born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. B. Haber, a daughter weigh­ing ten pounds.

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Sat., Aug. 19 (3-1): Died at Towash Springs on the 10th of bilious fever, Mr. D. R. Dunlevy of Cincinnati. Came to Waco last spring. Leaves a wife and three children.

Tue., Aug. 22 (3-1): A 10-pound boy was born to Major C. B. Pearre and wife yesterday.

Tue., Aug. 22 (3-1): Born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Padgett, a child.

Wed., Aug. 30 (3-1): Born Tuesday, a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mann, their first born.

Wed., Aug. 30 (3-1): Died in East Waco Aug. 29th, Miss Mary J. Haws, daughter of Mrs. Col. Payne, age 10 years.

Thu., Aug. 31 (3-1): Died at Meridian on the 8th, Mr. George W. Helm.

Sun., Oct. 1 (-1): Mortuary report. Nine burial in City Cemetery during the past week: 8 children, 1 adult.

Tue., Oct. 3 (3-2): James McCann, col., was murdered just outside the city, near the upper ford of the Brazos, Saturday night last. Tom Nance, negro, and Dublin Cleveland were arrested.

Fri., Oct. 6 (3-1): Died Wednesday a.m., infant of Sallie Smith, col. Buried yesterday.

Sat., Oct. 7 (3-1): Mr. Brice Copeland, 21, died yesterday in a gin accident. Brother of John Copeland. Funeral today from the residence on South 4th St., Rev. H. M. Wells officiating.

Sun., Oct. 8 (3-1): "The available space in the City Cemetery being all taken up, or very nearly so, it becomes necessary that other grounds be provided. Some suggest as a very eligible location the post oak ridge beyond the river, near old East Waco; others a similar tract near the Fair Grounds."

Wed., Oct 18 (3-2): Six negroes are in jail, charged with the murder of McCann.

Sun., Oct. 22 (3-1): Mortuary report. Two deaths in Waco the past week, both infants.

Thu., Oct. 26 (3-1): Died in Clinton, La., on the 13th, Judge John McVon, father of Mrs. C. R. Cornelius of Waco.

Tue., Oct. 31 (3-1): Died in the city Sunday night, infant daughter of Col. Jud Hayes, recently from Tennessee. Funeral yesterday from the residence in S. Waco, Rev. Robt. J. Haynes officiating.

Tue., Oct. 31 (3-2): Major A. Hinchman, from Pleasant Hill, Missouri, about a year ago, was last Saturday attacked by a group of men. Hinchman resisted, shooting two of them.

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Thu., Nov. 2 (3-1): A telegrapher named Rawles was reported killed in Groes­beck yesterday by A. S. Johnson, who fled.

Thu., Nov. 2 (3-2): Died at his residence 3 1/2 miles southeast of Waco yesterday, Dr. Richard Harrison.

Tue., Nov. 7 (3-1): Died at her residence four miles below the city on Sunday, of consumption, Mrs. Mary, wife of Dr. A. C. Swartzwelder. Funeral yesterday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Rev. Otis Hackett officiating.

Thu., Nov. 9 (3-1): Orange Jones, negro, who was shot on the 4th by Joe Green­haigh in East Waco, died Tuesday of the wounds.

Sat., Nov. 11 (3-2): Silas Wood, negro, aged about 30, was hung yesterday at Marlin. He was convicted of killing his wife.

Sun., Nov. 12 (3-1): Died in Dallas on the 10th, Selina, only daughter of Phillip and Cornelia Sanger, age 6.

Sat., Nov. 18 (3-1): Died on the 15th at the residence of his parents on Fourth Street, Luther, son of D. L. and Mary E. Garrison, of this city. Buried on Thursday, Rev. W. R. Stockton officiating.

Sun., Nov. 19 (3-1): Mortuary report. Five burials in City Cemetery past week; 3 infants of the city, and 2 from the county.

Thu., Nov. 23 (3-1): Died in Sherman on the 20th, of paralysis, Mr. R. M. Beard, brother-in-law of Seth W. Mabry of this city. The remains were brought to Waco yesterday for burial from the Mabry residence on Washington street, Rev. R. J. Haynes officiating.

Thu., Nov. 23 (3-1): Died at his residence in the city yesterday, of scrofula of the brain, Mr. H. L. Guffey. Funeral from the chapel of the Waco Female College on S. 3rd today, Rev. M. H. Wells officiating.

Fri., Nov. 24 (3-3): Obituary: Hamblin Lafayette Guffey was born Aug. 25, 1848, and died at his mother's residence in Waco Nov. 22, 1876. Born and reared in Texas. His right arm was amputated Apr. 18, 1865. Elected to county office in the last election.

Sun., Nov. 26 (3-1): Mortuary report. Five burials in the City Cemetery the past week. One female adult, 3 male adults, 1 colored infant. One died in Sherman, 4 in the city.

Tue., Nov. 28 (3-1): Died Sunday of consumption, Mr. C. H. Thompson of Bosque­ville. Burial yesterday in the village churchyard.

Wed., Nov. 29 (3-2): Tom Vance on trial for murder of James McCann.

Thu., Nov. 30 (3-2): Died Monday of consumption, Elijah M. Robinson, age 4 yrs., 7 months, the youngest son of C. R. and H. A. Robinson of Waco.

Fri., Dec. 8 (3-1): Died of neuralgia of the heart, at the residence of her parents on the South Bosque, on the 5th, aged 15 years, Emma Johnson, daughter of S. M. Johnson.

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Sat., Dec. 16 (3-2): Died yesterday at his residence in the county, of pneu­monia, Norman Hurd Conger. Born in the western part of New York state, Aug. 18, 1829. Moved with his parents to Knox County, Illinois, in 1839, and to this county in 1870. Buried by the Masons from the residence of his widowed daughter, Mrs. Clara Harvey, today.

Sun., Dec. 31 (3-3): Died of pneumonia at his residence in this county twelve miles west of the city, Friday, Mr. Aquilla Jones, age 68. From Blound County, Alabama. Moved to Milam County, Texas, near Cameron, and to McLennan County in 1858. Buried yesterday in family cemetery.

Waco Daily Examiner, 1877

Tue., Jan. 2 (4-1): Shot dead in Miller's saloon on the public square, John Blacker, col., by the bar keeper, Perry Saulsbury, by accident.

Thu., Jan. 4 (3-1): Killed in Louisiana, James Horton, formerly of Comanche Springs, on Tuesday last, by the Sheriff of Rapides Parish.

Thu., Jan. 4 (3-3): Died in the city Jan. 3rd, James Edward, son of Capt. J. H. and Mrs. Alec H. Harrison, aged 2 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Funeral from the residence of Mrs. E. C. Earle in East Waco today.

Thu., Jan. 4 (3-3): Died on the 2nd of congestion, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brooks. Funeral from the residence on South 8th yesterday.

Sun., Jan. 7 (3-3): Mr. Ollie Brown is very ill.

Sun., Jan. 7 (3-3): Mrs. Elizabeth Brown is very ill.

Tue., Jan. 9 (3-1): Maggie May was interred in the East Waco Cemetery Sunday. Died Saturday in house of ill fame. Assumed name.

Tue., Jan. 9 (3-2): Died in the city Saturday of typhoid pneumonia, Thomas A. Brown, age 24. Funeral with Masonic honors today from the residence of B. F. Richey on South 4th. Was called "Ollie." Born at Cornersville, Tennessee. He left there in June of last year and came to Waco. Aged father and mother arrived from Tennessee too late for the funeral.

Wed., Jan. 10 (3-1): Funeral yesterday for Ollie Brown.

Wed., Jan. 10 (3-2): Died in Overton, Texas, yesterday, Mrs. A. Friedlander, formerly of Waco.

Sat., Jan. 13 (3-1): Mr. C. Friedlander arrived last night from Overton with the body of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Adolph Friedlander, who died on the 8th. Burial in City Cemetery today.

Sun., Jan. 14 (3-1): Died at Fayettville, Vermont, Dec. 5, 1876, H. T. Chase, age 76, father of W. R. Chase of Waco.

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Sun., Jan. 14 (3-2): Double murder at Mooresville in Falls County: Mr. Hucleave and Robert Ollinger, by a Mr. Tremble.

Tue., Jan. 16 (3-1): Died in the city Jan. 15th of typhoid Pneumonia, W. B. L. Harrison, age 26. Funeral today from the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, No. 7 North Square, Rev. Otis Haskett officiating.

Wed., Jan. 17 (3-2): Funeral yesterday for Mr. B. W. L. Harrison, a resident for two years. Parents in Virginia.

Sat., Jan. 20 (3-1): Died in the city Friday, Mary Ida, daughter of Mrs. C. M. Harvey, aged 3 years. Funeral from the residence at No. 19 North 4th today.

Sat., Jan. 20 (3-1): Born Jan. 16th in an old stable, a child to Mary Clayton in North Waco.

Sun., Jan. 21 (3-1): Mortuary report. 2 deaths in Waco the past week: 1 male adult and 1 female infant.

Tue., Jan. 23 (3-1): Died in the city on the 23rd, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, after a long illness. Funeral today from the residence at No. 23 North 3rd, with Rev. Samuel King.

Sun., Jan. 28 (3-1): Mortuary report. 3 deaths in the city the past week: 1 White female adult, 1 colored female adult, 1 white infant.

Wed., Jan. 31 (3-1): Died in this county Monday, of meningitis, Jimmy, young­est son of James and Bettie Tinsley. Buried yesterday in family cemetery near the residence of Gen. L. B. Ross in Waco.

Sun., Feb. 4 (3-1): Mortuary report. 2 deaths in Waco last week: 1 female adult and 1 male infant.

Sun., Feb. 4 (3-1): Died in the city Feb. 2, of paralysis, Mrs. Rachel H. Cleveland, age 53.

Wed., Feb. 7 (3-1): Died in the city yesterday, of pneumonia, Mr. J. Douglas Brown, aged 42 years. Resident of the city for a year past. Came from Lexing­ton, Polk Co., Texas. Wife and 4 children survive. Funeral today.

Wed., Feb. 7 (3-2): Murder in East Waco yesterday. Police Officer Alfred D. Neal was shot by a negro named Perry Davis, who resisted arrest. On the police force about 12 months. Born on the Brazos River in 1826. In 1848 was a member of Capt. Shapley P. Ross' company of rangers. Funeral today from the family residence.

Thu., Feb. 8 (3-2): Resolution by the Waco Bar Association in the death of Capt. J. Douglas Brown.

Fri., Feb. 16 (3-1): Died suddenly, Bettie Mullens, colored cook, aged about 30, at her residence on South 1st Wednesday night. Burial yesterday at county expense.

Thu., Feb. 22 (3-1): Died of consumption at his residence in the Edens neigh­borhood Wednesday, Mr. Johnathan Rice, old and prominent citizens of the county.

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Sat., Feb. 24 (3-1): Died at her residence near Lebanon, Tenn., Feb. 17, Mrs. Elizabeth Holloway, mother of Mr. B. F. Holloway of this city.

Tue., Feb. 27 (3-2): Perry Davis is in jail.

Wed., Feb. 28 (3-1): Stabbed in Bremond Monday, William M. Dempsey. He perhaps will recover.

Fri., Mar. 2 (3-1): Trial of William Crabtree for murder of Matt Wallace.

Sun., Mar. 4 (3-2): Proposal by Waco Street Railway to establish service in Waco.

Tue., Mar. 6 (3-2): Tribute of Respect, by White Hall Grange, for Wallace Grim, deceased.

Tue., Mar. 13 (3-1): Died at his residence near Eagle Springs March 10th, of congestion, Mr. Harvey Howard, old citizen of Coryell County.

Wed., Mar. 14 (3-1): Died of pneumonia at her residence in this county, on the 13th, Mrs. Carolina M. Washington, consort of Dr. Henry F. Washington.

Fri., Mar. 16 (3-1): Petition from Madam W. M. Davis to keep a bawdy house in North Waco was granted by the city council.

Sun., Mar. 18 (4-1): Mortuary report. Six deaths in Waco past week: 1 male adult, 2 female adults, 3 infants.

Sun., Mar. 18 (3-1): Died in the city Saturday, infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Henlett. Funeral today.

Tue., Mar. 20 (3-1): Died in the city on the 18th, of congestion, Mr. L. B. Human, age 26. Burial on the 18th in the City Cemetery.

Thu., Mar. 22 (3-1): Died the 19th in Stephenville, of typhoid pneumonia, Mr. Robert Quinn, formerly of Waco.

Fri., Mar. 23 (3-1): Died, Mrs. Gertrude Kimber, wife of Dr. Chas. Kimber, of dropsy, yesterday, at the residence of her father, Mr. Presley Helm near Waco. Burial at Waco Cemetery today.

Sun., Mar. 25 (3-1): Mortuary report: 7 deaths in Waco last week: 3 adults and 4 infants.

Sun., Apr. 8 (4-2): Rev. Robert M. Flournoy, age 48, died Apr. 7th at the residence of his brother, Capt. William M. Flournoy. Born in Georgia. To Texas 3 years ago. Lived in Bell and Coryell counties. Left a wife and a daughter.

Sun., Apr. 8 (4-1): Funeral today for Rev. Robert M. Flournoy at Third Street M. E. Church.

Wed., Apr. 18 (4-3): First spike driven yesterday for the Waco street railway.

Fri., Apr. 20 (4-4): Sheriff of Limestone County John B. Love was killed on the 18th in Shreveport, La., by negroes of the Trammell gang. His remains will be sent to Groesbeck today.

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Sat., Apr. 21 (4-4): Died in the city yesterday of dysentery, James Thomas, infant son of R. M. and R. S. Carter, age 7 months. Funeral today.

Tue., Apr. 24 (4-3): Died in the city on the 23rd, Mrs. H. Clay Quarles, wife of Fred Quarles Esq. Funeral today at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Tue., Apr. 24 (4-3): Resolution of Respect, by Golinda Grange, for Elgiva Stinson, deceased.

Tue., Apr. 24 (4-4): Died in New York last week, Mrs. Lindenthal, wife of Capt. A. Lindenthal of Waco. She was an invalid.

Thu., Apr. 26 (4-3): J. W. Love was interred April 21st near Tehuacana.

Sun., Apr. 29 (4-3): Hanse Walker, of near Gatesville, was gunshot on the 26th at a dance. His recovery is doubtful.

Tue., May 1 (4-2): Several Tonkaway Indians arrived April 29th for the Mai Fest. They are encamped on a meadow on Capt. S. P. Ross' property. They are from Ft. Griffin, headed by Chief Charlie Oquin.

Thurs., May 3 (4-3): Died on consumption at her residence in Peoria, Hill Co., April 30th, Mrs. Harriet, wife of Dr. J. D. Porter.

Fri., May 11: Mai Fest day in Waco.

Sun., May 13 (4-4): William Danforth Ish was killed by lightning on his farm near White Hall on the 11th. Born in Blount Co., East Tennessee. Age 39 at his death. In Texas since 1859. Member of L. S. Ross company of rangers in 1860. Also, C.S.A., Morgan's command. Left wife and 5 children.

Tue., May 22 (4-3): Died in the city May 21st, Annie, infant daughter of J. M. and Laura Holt. Funeral from the residence on Austin street today.

Sat., May 26 (4-2): History: Co. E, 4th Regt., Hood's Texas Brigade, marched out of Waco on 22 July 1861, numbering 132 members. Only 13 are known to be alive today:

T. J. Selman                 John C. West               John Terry

E. C. Sharp                  William Burton              James Monahan

A. J. Woolard              F. M. McKeig

These are in McLennan County. There are five in other parts of the state.

Sun., May 27 (4-4): Died yesterday, Josephine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Jaudon, aged 11 months. Funeral from the residence at 1st and Washington today.

Fri., June 1 (4-2): Salaries for city employees:

Mayor, $35 per month              Policemen, $50

Recorder, $16 per month        Councilmen, $3 per meeting

Marshall, $50 per month

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Thu., June 7 (4-4): Died in Dallas on the 27th ult., Mr. W. A. Harry, age 21, formerly of Waco.

Thu., June 7 (4-4): Died in Dallas today, Paul Stafford, infant son of John L. and Atta Bartow, age 4 months and 20 days. Burial today at the Trinity Ceme­tery, from the residence of Dr. Johnson.

Sat., June 9 (4-3): Died in the city June 8th, Annie, infant daughter of H. A. and Mrs. Esther Aronson. Funeral yesterday from the residence, 34 N. 3rd St.

Sun., June 10 (4-3): Died in Bryan, Texas, on the 7th, of scarlet fever, Lenore, daughter of H. W. and Hattie Lovell, aged 2 years, 9 months, 4 days. Residents of Waco.

Tue., June 12 (4-3): Died in the city on the 10th, Miss Willie A. Richey, age 21. Funeral Sunday at the residence of B. F. Richey. An orphan daughter of William A. and Drinilla Richey. They died when she was an infant. She was reared by her aunt, Miss Maggie Richey.

Wed., June 13 (4-3): Died at the residence of Judge N. W. Battle in Waco June 11th, Horace, infant son of L. W. and Alice Goodrich of Marlin. Buried today in cemetery at Marlin.

Thu., June 28 (1): Meeting of Hood Brigade yesterday. Sixth annual meeting. List of battles, etc.

Fri., June 29 (4-3): William A. Graham of Waxahachie died on the road 10 miles from Waco Wednesday 27th. Was in bad health.

Fri., June 29 (4-2): Bill Posey, desperado, reported killed resisting arrest. From McLennan county. Hung his brother-in-law three years ago. Died Friday last near Okmulgee, I. T.

Sun., July 1 (4-2): At the commencement of the late war, the population of Waco was less than one thousand souls, and out of this number she had five Generals in the Confederate Army.

Sun., July 1 (4-1): One death in Waco last week, an infant.

Tue., July 3 (4-3): The body of Lou Overstreet, negro girl, age 10, was yester­day found in the Brazos river, drowned. She was subject to epilepsy.

Wed., July 4 (4-4): Inquiry as to whether the City Cemetery is in the charge of city authorities. Ungainly appearance. No regulation.

Fri., July 6 (4-3): Tom Cauble was shot dead at Bold Springs in a fight with Parson Kellis, Thomas Cauble, and William Cauble of Patton's Mills. William Cauble was badly wounded. Kellis fled.

Tue., July 10 (4-3): Joseph Morton, age 63, fell on Mary street yesterday with apoplexy and died. Resided on Harrison place near Robinsonville. To be buried today at City Cemetery.

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Fri., July 13 (4-4): Prof. A. Boggess and Miss Nannie Shivers of Waco Univer­sity were married Wednesday at Blue Ridge, Falls County, at the residence of Prof. John L. Lattermore, brother-in-law of the bride.

Tue., July 17 (4-3): Discussion of the upper and lower fords of the Brazos at Waco. The upper ford apparently lines up with Elm street. The Bridge Company has fenced off the fords.

Fri., July 20 (4-1): Thos. Cauble is recovering. Henry and William Kellis are still at large.

Fri., July 20 (4-3): Died in the city July 19th, from hemorrhage of the lungs, Christina Wirsing, mother of C. A. Wirsing Esq., age 75. Funeral yesterday from the residence of Mr. H. Hutchenrider.

Tue., July 24 (4-4): Died at a camp meeting on the Leon six miles from Belton, Sunday the 15th, Rev. Mr. Carroll, aged minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of a paralytic stroke.

Tue., July 24 (4-3): Died in the city July 22, congestion of the brain, Nannie Patton, infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Beville, aged 17 months.

Wed., July 25 (4-4): Jesse Martin has been arrested for killing Douglas.

Thu., July 26 (4-3): Died in the city Tuesday of consumption, Miss Amanda Pat­terson, sister of Messers. W. A. and J. K. Patterson. Buried yesterday in the family cemetery near White Rock.

Fri., July 27 (4-3): Statement by the Bridge Company: "Citizens of Waco pay one-fourth of full rates for use of bridge. Lumber wagons, etc., pay only 12 ˝ cents for crossing; 50 cents for a two-horse wagon. The company fenced its land opposite the lower ford, on the east bank." Signed by Wm. A. Fort, E. A. Sturgis, W. B. Trice, R. W. Lusk, W. R. Kellum.

Sat., July 28 (4-2); On trial in District Court yesterday, Perry Davis for the murder of Policeman Alfred Neal.

Sun., July 29 (4-6): Died in the city on the 28th, infant daughter of Tom and Amanda Padgitt, age 10 months. Funeral from the residence 99 Austin street, today.

Tue., Aug. 7 (4-3): Died in Peoria, Hill county, July 29th, Mr. Harvey W. Cranford, age 79. Was a soldier in the War of 1812. Mrs. Frank R. Bird is his granddaughter. Burial at White Rock Cemetery.

Thu., Aug. 9 (4-2): Died in the city yesterday, Mrs. L. C. Woodard, mother of Mrs. Louis Abbott. Burial in City Cemetery.

Sat., Aug. 11 (4-2): Died in the city Friday, Mrs. Zelma Fitspatrick, wife of John T., aged 31. Funeral today at the Church of the Assumption, 6th and Wash­ington.

Thu., Aug. 16 (4-2): Died Aug. 14th at the residence of J. K. Harrison, on the North Bosque 8 miles above Waco, Mrs. J. P. Lyons. Buried yesterday in Odd Fel­lows Cemetery here.

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Fri., Aug. 17 (4-3): Died at his residence in the county Aug. 16, James W. Jenkins. Funeral at Robinsonville today.

Wed., Aug. 22 (4-3): Jas. P. Barton died at Eagle Pass on the 8th. Has been a Waco visitor.

Sat., Aug. 25 (4-4): Died Tuesday at her residence near Kimball, Bosque Co., Mrs. Eugenie P. Luck, wife of W. H. Luck.

Sun., Aug. 26 (4-3): Body of a white man was found dead in the South Bosque eleven miles from Waco.

Thu., Aug. 30 (4-3): Report that the body found in South Bosque was that of a Norwegian named Johnson. Not sure.

Fri., Aug. 31 (4-2): Perry Davis yesterday was hanged at East Waco for the murder of Alfred Neal. Buried by the county. Body not claimed.

Sat., Sept. 1 (4-2): Died yesterday of inflammation of the stomach, Mrs. Jennie H. Hamlett, wife of Dr. S. B. Hamlett.

Sun., Sept. 2 (4-2): Killed by a mob on Station Creek, Coryell County, brothers Bill and Jim Green yesterday.

Tue., Sept. 11 (4-3): James Hick, young man found last Friday near Comanche Springs with throat cut, said to have belonged to the Green Brothers gang. The report was later called false.

Wed., Sept. 12 (4-5): Died in the city Sunday, Fritz Wiebusch, age 13.

Tue., Sept. 18 (4-2): Lewis Brinkley, freedman aged about 70, was killed on the Sterling Smith plantation yesterday.

Tue., Sept. 18 (4-3): Dr. William Davis of Bryan died the 16th at his home. Had a daughter in Waco University.

Fri., Sept. 21 (4-3): Report of City Sexton. Deaths in the city during August: 3 white, 2 colored; interred in City Cemetery, 9, including Perry Davis.

Sun., Sept. 23 (4-2): William M. Buchanan, 21, son of Inspector A. J. Buchanan, died yesterday in a room on Bridge street from an overdose of morphine.

Sun., Sept. 23 (4-2): Dudley Hansford, stock trader, reported killed by a party of men near Perry. Was son-in-law of Elisha Sims.

Tue., Sept. 25 (4-2): James Mellon, stockman, was killed near Perry Sunday past by young Austin Sims.

Tue., Sept. 25 (4-4): Died at his home near Robinsonville on the 23rd, Robert Maynard, age 56.

Sat., Sept. 29 (4-2): Killed at Jacksboro on the w6th, [26th?] Mr. Drayton, soldier of Co. I, 10th Cavalry, formerly of Waco.

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Sat., Sept. 29 (4-4): Died at his home near Valley Mills on the 27th, of men­ingitis, Mr. R. K. Ingleheart.

Sat., Sept. 29 (4-4): Died at Bergen Point, New Jersey, Sept. 26, Emma A. wife of William S. Fell of New York.

Fri., Oct. 5 (4-2): Wyatt Hall, father of Neat and Alf Hall, was shot to death four years ago by a man accused of cattle stealing, against whom he had testi­fied.

Sun., Oct. 7 (4-1): John Cleary, the City Sexton, can be found at all times at Messers. Anderson & Sons store.

Wed., Oct. 10 (4-1): Granville Cole, colored, was buried yesterday by the Em­pire Club. He died the night before.

Wed., Oct. 17 (4-1): Yesterday was Capt. Parrott's birthday.

Fri., Oct. 19 (4-4): Yesterday a jury found Miss Margaret Fetzer insane. She is a daughter of Capt. E. B. Fetzer. She is to be sent to the asylum at Austin.

Sun., Oct. 21 (4-5): Died in the city on the 19th of congestion, little Max, infant son of Mr. Max and Mrs. Rebecca Schmid. Funeral yesterday from the resi­dence of S. F. Cavanaugh on Franklin street.

Tue., Oct. 23 (4-2): Capt. Holt arrived today with the remains of Mrs. Holt's brother, Mr. Thomas Askew, who died at Decatur on the 20th. Funeral today from the residence of Dr. W. H. Wilkes on Washington, Rev. Alpha Young officiating.

Wed., Oct. 24 (4-4): In Memoriam, for the late Mr. Thos. Askew.

Thu., Oct. 25 (4-3): Mr. Sydney M. Adams of Bosque county was killed by a fall from his wagon yesterday. He was a resident of the Rock Church vicinity.

Tue., Oct. 30 (4-2): Mr. L. Hamner, wagoner, died Saturday. Was killed 13 miles from the city when he fell from a box and wagon wheels passed over him. Was a resident of Belton.

Tue., Nov. 6 (4-4): Killing at Towash in Bosque county on the 31st. Negro named Barnes killed by Henry Bennett, white, in a dispute.

Thu., Nov. 8 {4-4): Died in Martin on the 6th of black jaundice, Chambers Drury, oldest son of Dr. B. C. Drury, age 20.

Sat., Nov. 10 (4-3): C. L. Frisby is in jail for killing Henry Bond of Hamil­ton county.

Sat., Nov. 10 (4-3): Mrs. Mary Holland of near Reagan Station, Falls county, escaped being buried when she recovered from a trance on Tuesday. Wife of Hugh Holland.

Sat., Nov. 17 (4-4): City Ordinance on the duties of the City Sexton: Two sextons. Salary, $5 per month; $3 for digging graves; $1 for opening cemetery gate. Keep a record of burials and report this to the City Council. Keep grounds clear of weeds and the fences in repair.

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Tue., Nov. 20 (4-2): Henry Townsend reported killed in Coryell county several days ago.

Thu., Nov. 22 (4-4): Died in East Waco on the 21st, Mr. Joseph Osborn, age 57. Born in England. Resided in Illinois 26 years. To Waco 3 years ago. Funeral at the cemetery in East Waco today.

Thu., Nov. 22 (4-3): William Ludlow, former County Clerk of Bell county, was shot to death in Belton Tuesday night in a quarrel. Thos. Williams suspected.

Sun., Nov. 25 (4-1): The Sexton reports 5 burials in the city cemeteries since Sunday last: 3 infants, 2 from the county.

Tue., Nov. 27 (4-4): Died at Robinsonville on the 25th, Lizzie, daughter of Dr. J. S. and Mrs. Maria Tate, age 3 years.

Sat., Dec. 1 (4-5): Died at the residence of R. F. Womble in Bosqueville, of congestion of the lungs, on the 28th, Sterling P. Reed, age 20.

Sun., Dec. 2 (4-5): Died at Lampassas on the 26th, Dr. Nathaniel Friend, late of DeWitt county, and brother-in-law of Mrs. T. C. Smith of this city.

Thu., Dec. 6 (4-5): Trial of Andrew J. McCarty for murder of Asa Brinkley, a negro. Found guilty in the second degree. Sentence, 25 years.

Tue., Dec. 11 (4-6): Died at her home in Bosqueville Sunday, Mrs. William Riggs, age 30.

Fri., Dec. 14 (4-3): George Genault, member of Hood's Brigade, has pneumonia at a house across Barron's Branch on North 5th Street. Wife and .3 children are destitute.

Fri., Dec. 21 (4-4): Died at his home on Hog Creek Dec. 13th, W. S. Gould, Past Master of Rock Creek No. 122.

Tue., Dec. 25 (4-2): Eighth anniversary of the birth of Pearl Bird, daughter of Frank Bird, on North 5th.

Thu., Dec. 27 (4-6): John Dulaney was stabbed Tuesday night at the Ranche Salloon on the square by Ben Tutt.

Thu., Dec. 27 (4-6): Died in Denton, Texas, Dec. 18th, of congestion, G. W. Watson, age 20, brother of Mrs. W. C. Dodson of this city.

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Fri., Jan. 11 (5-1): Henry B. Davis died Thursday at the residence of Mrs. M. B. Smith, aged 40. He resided on Trading House Creek 9 miles east of Waco. Was injured by a falling mule. Buried yesterday with Grange honors.

Fri., Feb. 8 (7-1): Died in Robinsonville Feb. 1, Mrs. Lida Robinson, wife of Col. John Robinson, age 47. Funeral yesterday at the family cemetery near Robinsonville.

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Fri., Feb. 15 (3-1): Col. Micajah Johnson, old citizen, died Saturday at his home 4 miles from Waco. Burial at Robinsonville; rites by Masons.

Fri., Feb. 22 (7-1): Hon. George E. Burney, 63, died at his residence near Waco on the 18th. Born Robertson county, Tenn., Aug. 15, 1814. In 1837, to Fayette­ville, Ar., where he married Miss Sarah A. Blair. In 1842, in legislature of Arkansas from Carroll county. To Texas in 1847, to Cameron. In 1849, was elected to 2nd Legislature of Texas. Introduced bill to create McLennan, Bell and Falls counties. In 1850, moved to Waco. 1853, elected to Legislature from Bell and McLennan counties. Member of Methodist Church.

Fri., Mar. 8 (7-1): Infant found dead last week near Bold Springs, supposedly child of Ann Stephens.

Fri., Apr. 5 (7-3): Charles Snowden suicided on Norwood plantation 10 miles below Waco, by gunshot.

Fri., Apr. 26 (7-1): Mrs. P. M. Grunwade, 28, died at her home near Towash in Hill county, April 21st. Sister-in-law of Dr. T. J. Womack of Waco. Left four children.

Fri., May 24 (7-1): Mrs. Clotelia Rotan, wife of William Rotan, died at Bold Springs May 16. Left husband and four children.

Fri., Aug. 23 (3-2): Parson J. S. Pledger was murdered in his field 3 years ago, in the northern part of the county. Four members of this family have died in the last 10 days. Robert Pledger was first, then Mrs. Pledger the mother, then Mrs. Gawdy, a daughter and her child.

Fri., Aug. 30 (3-1): James W. Cannon was buried yesterday by the Masons and Odd Fellows.

Fri., Sept. 13 (3-1): James E. McCracken, infant son of J. L. and S. J. McCracken, died Sept 6th, age 1 year, 1 month and 14 days.

Fri., Sept. 27 (5-2): John Speers died by execution last Friday for the murder in July 1875 of J. S. Pledger. Scafford in the jail yard. About 50 spectators.

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Sat., Aug. 24 (4-6): Tribute of Respect, for Mrs. Anna Morris of Bold Springs, who died at her residence Aug. 12. By the Grange.

Sun., Aug. 25 (4-4): Body of a child aged about 10 was found last Friday near the residence of Gen. Ross 5 miles below Waco, left by the waters of the Bra­zos. Believed to be one of the children drowned near Towash about 2 weeks ago. Was buried near the spot where it was found.

Sun., Aug. 25 (4-4): On August 17th, Mr. Z. Ogden of Bosque county near Fort Graham was in a wagon with his mother, wife, and children, his sister Mrs. Caruthers and her 2 children. In crossing the Bosque, the wagon overturned. Mrs. Ogden's infant child was drowned. Two other Ogden children drowned. One was found, the other not.

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