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Wed., May 23 (4-1): Lillie B. Hamilton, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hamilton, died Tuesday at the residence of Capt. M. M. Boggess. Funeral today, burial at Oakwood.

Fri., May 25 (4-1): Mary Lou, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Seley, died at the family residence at 8th & Columbus.

Fri., May 25 (4-3): In Memoriam, for Lillie B. Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hamilton, who died May 22nd, age 16 months.

Sat., May 26 (4-1): Funeral for Mary Lou Seley today from the family residence. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Sat., May 26 (4-2): Rev. J. B. Allison, presiding elder of the Waco district, died at West Station yesterday. Funeral today from the Methodist church on 5th street.

Sat., May 26 (4-2): Rev. J. B. Allison, born Smith Co., Tenn., in 1828; was 54. At age 17, was a soldier in the Mexican War. Became a preacher 30 years ago. He was stricken Sunday midnight with paralysis at the residence of Dr. J. E. Snodgrass. His son, Rev. A. A. Allison, is pastor at Georgetown.

Sun., May 27 (4-4): Remains of Rev. J. B. Allison arrived in Waco yesterday and were taken to the residence of B. F. Richey on South 4th, and to the 5th Street Methodist church for the funeral, with Masonic rites. Burial at Oakwood.

Wed., May 30 (3-1): Remains of little Johnnie Moore, son of J. W. R. Moore, formerly of Waco , was shipped to Mr. Jackson, Virginia, for burial.

Wed., May 30 (4-3): Salvator Caci drowned yesterday in the Bosque while on a swimming party.

Thu., May 31 (4-3): Jacob Goldstein, 19, son of M. Goldstein, died May 30. Fun­eral from the family residence at 4th & Franklin today.

Thu., May 31 (4-2): Salvator Caci, the young Italian working in a candy fac­tory, who drowned, was aged about 24. His father is in Sicily.

Sat., June 2 (4-2): Gabe Austin, negro, was found murdered yesterday on the Steiner farm. Was strangled and shot. Aged about 45 or 50.

Sun., June 3 (4-2): Capt. S. P. Ross and son Will were shot at the residence of J. H. Hamlin at the edge of Waco near Waco creek. Mr. Hamlin mistook them for prowlers. The wounds may not be fatal.

Tue., June 5 (3-2): Jesse, 6 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Joseph, died Monday. Funeral yesterday, with Dr. A. Suhler officiating. Burial at the Hebrew cemetery.

Sun., June 10 (4-2): Mrs. Alice Dunning, wife of E. Dunning, died yesterday at the residence of her parents, J. C. and L. H. Pendleton. Funeral from the residence at 6th & Mary today; burial in First Street Cemetery.

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Sun., June 17 (4-3): George W. Smith was killed at Ross by John and Dan Shin, with a club, in an argument.

Thu., June 21 (3-1): Daughter of Henry and Ellen Cooper, colored, died yester­day, age nearly 16, from dropsy of the heart. Funeral yesterday; burial at First Street Cemetery.

Sat., June 23 (4-1): Rosa King, infant daughter of William and Lida Hague, died yesterday: Funeral today.

Sun., June 24 (3-1): Etta Bartow, wife of Co. John L. Barto, died June 15 at Santa Fe. New Mexico. Formerly of Waco.

Fri., June 29 (3-1): Mrs. W. L. Muirhead, mother of Mr. L. G. Jordan, colored, died yesterday. Funeral at African M. E. church today.

Tue., July 3 (4-2): Mrs. Mary W. Shelton died at her residence on the Marlin road 22 miles below Waco , of black jaundice. Funeral today from the residence. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery . She was the widow of the late Kit Shelton. Sur­vived by 6 children.

Thu., July 5 (4-1): Sammy Lessing, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Lessing, age 10, died July 4th. Was under the care of Mrs. Moore on Washington street . His par­ents are in New York . Funeral today probably.

Fri., July 6 (4-1): Funeral for Sammy Lessing yesterday with Dr. A. Suhler. Buried same day.

Sat., July 7 (3-1): Gus Alder of San Antonio, formerly of Waco , suicided yes­terday. Left Waco in 1881.

Sat., July 7 (4-1): Mrs. Sarah J. Austin, 27, wife of Mr. Jerre Austin, died July 5th. Funeral yesterday, with burial at First Street Cemetery.

Sun., July 15 (4-3): The remains of Joe Cavitt arrived in Waco Friday. He died at Runnells, Brown Co., a few days ago. Enroute to Franklin for burial. An early settler of Texas . For 25 years his cattle in McLennan Co. were kept by H. J. Cranfill.

Tue., July 17 (4-1): Richard Williams died yesterday at the poor farm. Burial by the County. A stranger.

Fri., July 20 (4-3): Mittie T. Turner, age 16 months, daughter of W. H. and Mittie L. Turner, died on the 19th. Funeral yesterday at the residence; burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Sat., July 21 (4-3): Jennie Ray, age 2 months and 13 days, daughter of R.J. and Laurie Mobley of East Waco, died yesterday. Funeral from the residence today, with burial at Oakwood.

Tue., July 24 (4-2): Daniel Smith, negro, died Sunday on the Majors place 13 miles below Waco , from overheating. Has been wrestling.

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Tue., July 24 (4-3): George Clark Parr, age 16 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Parr of Bremond, formerly of Waco, died Wednesday last, of congestion and measles. Their son Archie also died recently.

Wed., July 25 (4-1): Funeral for Miss Mattie McLennan today.

Wed., July 25 (4-3): Miss Mattie McLennan, daughter of Neil McLennan, died yesterday at the residence on South Bosque. Died suddenly after a trip to Waco . Aged 18. Funeral today, burial in family cemetery.

Wed., July 25 (4-3): Mary Ann Dougherty, 14, niece of Thomas Dougherty, died July 20 of black jaundice. Father is foreman on section 6, H. & T. C. Ry.

Thu., July 26: Miss McLennan had been a pupil at Academy of Sacred Heart.

Sat., July 28 (4-3): Lizzie, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Garner, died yesterday. Funeral today from the residence on South 4th; burial at Oakwood.

Sat., July 28 (4-3): In Memoriam, for 0la Little, who died July 27th.

Tue., July 31 (3-1): Negro killed by the Narrow Gage Ry. Saturday was buried Sunday.

Tue., July 31 (3-2): Question of a water supply for Oakwood cemetery discussed. Windmill proposed. Also, a plan to lay pipe there for $200.

Tue., July 31 (4-1): A Mr. McNeal, a stranger, was found dead near Clifton Sunday. Age about 50. Perhaps from Limestone Co.

Tue., July 31 (4-2): Ed Jemison, negro, was run over by the railway cars on Saturday night. Age about 25.

Wed., Aug. 1 (4-2): The infant daughter of W. J. Barnett died yesterday. To be buried today.

Wed., Aug. 1 (4-2): Ella Bruce, 14, daughter of Dr. L. N. Bruce of Mastersville, died Monday. Funeral yesterday.

Sat., Aug. 4 (4-1): Sedwick Newberry died yesterday. Buried yesterday.

Tue., Aug. 7 (4-3): Capt. R. W. Lusk died at his residence on 3rd street today. Funeral today.

Wed., Aug. 8 (4-1): Infant daughter of W. B. Austin died Aug. 4th, and the mother died July 6th last. Her name appeared as Mrs. Jenny Austin; should have been Mrs. W. B. Austin.

Wed., Aug. 8 (4-2): Capt. R. W. Lusk, a director of the Waco National Bank, died yesterday. Funeral yesterday at the family residence on North 3rd, with Masonic rites. Born Jan. 3, 1834, Hall Co., Georgia. Died at his residence in Waco Aug. 7, 1883, age 48. Left home in 1849 and went to California at age 12. To Texas at age 25. Married in Alabama Dec. 23, 1869 and returned to Texas. Member of the Methodist Church.

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Fri., Aug. 10 (3-1): The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Naman died yesterday, aged 2 days. Funeral yesterday, with Dr. Suhler.

Fri., Aug. 10 (4-2): The remains of Pete Hamilton, negro found in a cotton field on Dallas road yesterday. Had been shot. Lived in East Waco. Was shot last Sunday?

Fri., Aug. 10 (4-2): Mrs. B. F. Graves died yesterday at 8th & Clay. Funeral today; burial at Oakwood.

Fri., Aug. 17 (3-1): Ayoung child of Charlie Freeman, colored, died yesterday. Born last Saturday.

Fri., Aug. 17 (4-1): James Heriton of Hadley Mills suicided Wednesday. Fri., Aug. 17 (4-3): In Memoriam, for Ella Bruce, age 14.

Wed., Aug. 22 (4-1): Mrs. Francis Taranto, wife of Charles Taranto, died Monday. Survived by a husband and 2 young children.

Sat., Aug. 25 (4-3): Ella Krause, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. E. W. Krause, died today. Funeral today from St. Paul 's Episcopal church.

Wed., Aug. 29 (4-2): William H. Stowers, age about 20, died yesterday. Had been working with a bridge carpenter for the Missouri Pacific Railway. Jumped from a moving train and struck the bank of a creek. Was from Whitesboro, Grayson Co. His remains are to be sent there.

Wed., Aug. 29 (4-2): Mrs. Elizabeth Harper, aged 71 years and 5 months, died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Hanna.

Wed., Aug. 29 (4-2): Mrs. Mary K. Anderson died yesterday at the residence of her son-in-law, George B. Campbell on Jackson street . Age 82. Resident of Waco for many years. Funeral today from the residence; burial at Oakwood.

Thu., Aug. 30 (3- ): The remains of Mrs. Harper, who died Tuesday, were ship­ped to Mount Calm for burial in family cemetery.

Fri.., Aug. 31 (4-2): Karen Nielsen, a Norwegian woman, was found dead in the Brazos yesterday. Had been cook for the John Wold family. Arrived in the U.S. March 21 last. Spoke no English. Age 35 to 40.

Sat,, Sept. 1 (3-1): Remains of Karen Neilson were buried yesterday by the County.

Sun., Sept. 2 (3-1): The grandfather of Mrs. T. L. Hurwood died recently in Bloomington, Illinois , age 98.

Tue., Sept. 4 (4-1): Mattie Lou, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Huff, age 4 yrs., 10 mos., died Sept. 2. Funeral from the Huff residence yesterday; burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Thu., Sept. 6 (4-2): James Caruthers was killed yesterday in a railway acci­dent 3 miles west of Ross. Was a cowboy, age about 25.

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Thu., Sept. 6 (4-3): Edna Mills, infant daughter of J. S. and Helen Mills, age 1 year and 10 mos., died in a residence in East Waco Yesterday. Funeral today.

Fri., Sept. 7 (4-1): William Fowler died yesterday in East Waco of paralysis.

Sun., Sept. 9 (4-2): I. N. Harrell, resident of the Hubby place near Waco , was struck by a train last night and fatally injured.

Thu., Sept. 13 (4-1): Edith 01a Sullivan, infant daughter of Meredith A. and Annia 01a Sullivan, died Sept. 11. Funeral today from the residence of Col. R. E. Burnham on Austin street.

Fri., Sept. 14 (4-2): Mrs. Annie Austin, formerly of Waco, died at Shelbyville, Indiana , yesterday. Left Waco about 6 months ago for her health.

Sat., Sept. 15 (4-1): Mention of a water well at Oakwood Cemetery . Also city water in pipes.

Sun., Sept. 16 (4-1): Horace Rowe died yesterday at the residence of his father-in-law, Albert Chalmers, of consumption, aged 31. Born in Travis county. Grad­uate of Waco University. Funeral today from the residence; burial at Oakwood.

Tue., Sept. 18 (4-2): Emma, 6 years, a daughter of James and E. G. Hall, died yesterday of slow fever. Funeral today from the residence on Franklin street. Another daughter, Anna, 16, died August 10.

Thu., Sept. 20 (4-2): T. M. Collins died yesterday, age 33. Born in South Car­olina. To Texas in 1870. To Waco in 1879. Had an interest in a drug store. Funeral today from the residence of Mrs. Jones. Member of J. H. Gurley Lodge 337.

Fri., Sept. 21 (4-1): Sears Rhea, age 3 years and 5 months, only son of W. B. Rhea and grandson of Col. E. J. Gurley, died July 16.

Fri., Sept. 21 (4-2): Funeral for T. M. Collins. Burial in Oakwood with Masonic rites. Large funeral procession. Dr. J. Mackey officiated.

Tue., Sept. 25 (4-2): In Memoriam, for Thomas M. Collins who died Sept. 19, by J. H. Gurley Lodge 337, A. F. & A. M.

Tue., Sept. 25 (4-3): Ophelia S. Dean, wife of C. Dean, died Sunday at the res­idence on Franklin street. Mr. Dean is a conductor on the H. & T. C.

Sat., Sept. 29 (4-1): Mrs. J. A. Fickey of Lorena, daughter of Mrs. Mary Mont­gomery, died yesterday at her mother's residence. Buried today at Mastersville. Leaves an infant child aged 5 weeks.

Sun., Sept. 30 (4-3): Rachel, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Prescott, died Sept. 29. Funeral from the residence on Washington street today at the Catholic church.

Sun., Oct. 14 (4-3): Ernest N. Conger, age 19 years, 6 months, died Oct. 13. Funeral at the residence of his parents, Edward D. and Helen A. Conger on N. 12th street today. Born April 1, 1864, Knox Co., Illinois. To Waco with his parents in 1872. He was injured in an accident at the foundry.

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Sun., Oct. 14 (4-3): Mrs. Pernicia B. Parker, wife of Thomas Parker, 62, died at midnight Saturday. Funeral from the residence of her son at 11th & Franklin yesterday; burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Sat., Oct. 16 (4-2): Clara Inez, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Chambers, died Saturday at their home in McGregor. Funeral today from the residence of Lem Chambers at 6th & Austin.

Thu., Oct. 18 (4-2): Abner Riggs, 76, died at the residence of his son at the Bosque bridge Oct. 13. Born at New Haven, Conn.

Fri., Oct. 19 (4-1): Armistead Ross is very ill.

Sat., Oct. 20 (4-4): Old Armstead Ross, colored, was buried yesterday. Here over 30 years. Worth about $10,00 at his death. Came here when Capt. S. P. Ross came. His pallbearers were: Gen. L. S. Ross, Sheriff W. T. Harris, County Clerk John W. Baker, Tom Padgitt, and John V. Smith. Burial in the old cemetery.

Tue., Oct. 23 (4-1): Mrs. John S. Allen, wife of the pastor of the East Waco Baptist Church, was buried today at Oakwood. Funeral at the family residence in West Waco.

Wed., Oct. 24 (4-1): Mrs. Mary F. Bagby, wife of J. H. Bagby, died yesterday. Funeral today from the family residence in South Waco; burial at Oakwood. Rev. B. H. Carroll and Dr. R. C. Burleson officiated. Mrs. Bagby was the mother pf Luther W. Bagby.

Wed., Oct. 24 (4-1): E. L. Robinson of Galveston, 31, died at Robinsonville Tuesday. Funeral tomorrow, burial at Oakwood.

Wed., Oct. 24 (4-2): Funeral of E. D. Robinson of Galveston, brother of John L. and Jim Robinson of Robinsonville.

Wed., Oct. 24 (4-2): John H. Powers, "Uncle Jack", died at his home in Belton Monday. Brother of A. Powers of Waco. A merchant. No wife or children.

Thu., Oct. 25 (4-1): J. H. McGaughy died yesterday at his residence on South 6th. Funeral at the Cumberland Presbterian church on Washington street today, burial at Oakwood.

Thu., Oct. 25 (4-2): Golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Thomp­son, parents of Mrs. (Lottie) H. Schumacher. Mr. Thompson is 71.

Thu., Oct. 25 (4-4): Items of Waco history.

Sat., Oct. 27 (4-2): Willis Ethelbert, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Makeig, died Thursday. Burial yesterday at White Rock cemetery.

Tue., Oct. 30 (4-1): Guy Leonidas, infant son of W. L. Gatlin, age 14 months, died yesterday. Funeral tomorrow.

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Wed., Oct. 31 (4-1): J. W. Ozment died yesterday at the resident of S. B. Branch in East Waco. Employed by Ed Strause. Funeral today at Oakwood.

Thu., Nov. 1 (4-1): Riddle Battarie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Battarie, died Tuesday. Funeral yesterday at Geneva Cemetery.

Thu., Nov. 1 (4-3): A. O. Lynn died early today at the corner of 5th& Austin in a duel between Lynn and D. W. Cline. Age about 30. Ran a faro table over the saloon. His wife is at Nashville, Tenn.

Fri., Nov. 2 (3-3): The little daughter of Rev. A. S. Shelton at Mastersville on Tuesday was accidentally shot by her uncle, age 17, while hunting rabbits.

Fri., Nov. 2 (4-4): The remains of A. O. Lynn are to be shipped to Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Tue., Nov. 6 (3-3): J. E. Lynn, brother of A. O. Lynn, arrived in Waco Sunday to handle his brother's estate matters.

Tue., Nov. 6 (4-4): Charlie Bailey, colored, died Saturday in a quarrel with John Hammous, colored.

Tue., Nov. 6 (4-2): M. M. Wilkes, a resident of Limestone county, died Nov. 6 of morphine in Waco, either for suicide or out of drunkenness. Was interred in Waco cemetery yesterday.

Sun., Nov. 11 (4-2): Mrs. S. P. Lynn, widow of Austin O. Lynn, arrived in Waco yesterday. Indignant at his burial here. The funeral was held in Waco and he was buried here, later disinterred and sent to Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Tue., Nov. 13 (4-5): Mary Kathleen, child of Perry W. and Mary C. McGhee, died in Palo Pinto county Nov. 7, age 13 months and 21 days.

Tue., Nov. 13 (4-1): Mrs. Fanny L. Franklin, wife of George L. Franklin, died at San Antonio on the 12th. Youngest daughter of the late Rev. Otis Hackett of St. Paul's parish. Burial to be in Oakwood.

Wed., Nov. 14 (4-1): The remains of Mrs. Fannie L. Franklin nee Miss Hackett, arrived in Waco yesterday, escorted by Geo. L. Franklin, the husband. She died at San Antonio. Funeral today at St. Paul's church.

Thu., Nov. 15 (4-2) Sam Foster died in Falls county in a fight with neighbors Monday.

Sat., Nov. 17 (3-3): Judge Gerald is very ill.

Sun., Nov. 18 (3-3): Geo. C. Clarke (Scott?) died yesterday, and was buried at Oakwood today.

Sun., Nov. 18 (4-3): Andrew Walden died Nov. 16 in an accident on the Texas & St. Louis railroad.

Tue., Nov. 20 (3-2): James Mason, late of McLennan county 9 miles west of Waco, died Sunday of pneumonia. The remains are to be sent to Washington Co., Tenn.

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Sat., Dec. 1: The census report shows a Waco population of 11,321.

Sun., Dec. 2 (4-4): Uncle Charles Donahue, aged nearly 100 years, is still able to walk the streets of Waco. Remembers the red coats of the British army. Was a slave. Came to McLennan county nearly 40 years ago. Built first cabin at Waco. Has had six wives, 60 children, and 207 direct descendants.

Thue., Dec. 6 (4-4): Rev. Hillery Moseley of Georgetown died yesterday. Was known in Waco.

Fri., Dec. 14 (3-3): Mike Powers, a section hand, was killed at Aquilla last Monday.

Sat., Dec. 15 (4-3): Robert E. Edmondson of Prairie Plains, Texas, died in Waco Dec. 14. Was attending Waco Business College.

Sun., Dec. 16 (3-3): Mr. W. T. Brazelton is very sick.

Thu., Dec. 20 (3-3): Mrs. Tom Dugleby died yesterday. A sister of W. R. Dun­nican.

Sat., Dec. 22 (4-2): Mrs. W. H. Wilkes died today, and was buried today from the family residence on Washington street.

Sun. Dec. 23 (4-2): Mrs. Melvina H. Wilkes, wife of the mayor of Waco, died. Born in Tennessee. Resident of Waco for 14 years. Burial yesterday at Oakwood, Rev. James Mackey officiating.

Tue., Dec. 25 (4-2): Mrs. Jefferson Davis, nee Miss Clara Yeager of Chicago, age 18, died Sunday. The husband is a son of Lee R. Davis.

Sat., Dec. 29 (4-2): Bill Weathers died Thursday at the residence of Charlie Granger. Was stabbed at China Spring Dec. 24. Age about 25. To be buried at Eichelberger cemetery.

Sat., Dec. 29 (4-3) The first marriage of a white Waco female was on April 6, 1849. W. C. Cunningham and Miss A. C. Barron, daughter of Thos. H. Barron, were married at the Fall of the Brazos.

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Tue., Jan. 1 (4-3): Mrs. Josie Hardwick, late of Dallas, aged 17 years and 9 months, died near Mart Dec. 30. Buried in Waco Cemetery Dec. 31. Survived by husband an an infant child.

Tue., Jan. 1 (4-3): Mrs. John Fauntleroy of Gatesville died yesterday at her residence there.

Tue., Jan. 1 (4-3): Mrs. J. S. Smith of Brownwood, formerly of Waco, died yes­terday. She was the mother of Mrs. C. W. Turner.

Sun., Jan. 6 (4-3): Items of Waco history. Thomas H. Barron and wife were the

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founders of Waco. Mozilla Barron was the first child born in Waco, Jan. 7, 1850.

Sun., Jan. 6 (4-4): Louise N. Hays, wife of  F. A. Hays, died last week. They were married 25 years. Born St. Charles Co., Missouri. Came to Texas 7 years ago.

Fri., Jan. 11 (3-3): Judge Gerald is very ill.

Fri., Jan. 11 (4-2): John Cabell, son of Malachi Cabell, age 35, died of pneu­monia. Funeral from the residence yesterday, and was buried at the family cemetery of his father-in-law, Esq. Boyd at China Spring. Survived by wife and 4 children.

Sun., Jan. 13 (4-2): William B. McMullen died yesterday at the residence of his parents. The funeral was at the Methodist Episcopal church, with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Tue., Jan. 15 (4-2): The remains of W. B. McMullen were buried Sunday, with a large funeral pageant. Rev. James Mackey, Rev. B. H. Carroll and Rev. S. A. King officiated.

Wed., Jan. 16 (3-3): S. F. Kirksey and Stokels Slayden plan to locate a woolen mill at Waco.

Wed., Jan. 16 (4-3): Miss Zephie Hogan, daughter of Shels Hogan, died yester­day, aged 17. The father is in Tyler.

Wed., Jan. 16 (4-3): Miss Mary Zephie Hogan, daughter of S. A. and Mary E. Hogan, died Jan. 15. Funeral Thursday from the family residence.

Thu., Jan. 17 (4-1): Willie Migel, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Migel, died yester­day. Funeral from the residence today.

Thu., Jan. 17 (4-2): Solomon H. Jacobs, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs, in the rites of circumcision yesterday.

Fri., Jan. 18 (4-3): Miss Zelphie Hogan was buried yesterday, with the funeral at her father's house at 8th & Austin. Mr. J. D. Shaw officiated.

Fri., Jan. 18 (4-3): Willie Migel, son of M. Migel, was buried yesterday.

Tue., Jan. 22 (4-2): Mrs. Martin Waters, mother-in-law of Dr. William Osborne, died at his residence yesterday. Funeral from the residence, and burial at Oakwood. Age 65.

Fri., Feb. 1 (4-3): Miss Edna Connells, 14, niece of T. F. and M. E. Johnston, died Jan. 31.

Tue., Feb. 5 (3-3): Mrs. Nannie Yanke, colored laundress, a long resident, died Saturday.

Thu., Feb. 7 (3-3): Sam Johnson, colored, died Tuesday. Funeral yesterday.

Fri., Feb. 15 (4-1): Mrs. J. B. Vesey died yesterday. Funeral today. Leaves a husband and a very young infant.

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Fri., Feb. 15 (4-1): Purmelia Edna, infant daughter of William A. and R. J. Miller, died Feb. 12 at Geneva.

Sat., Feb. 16 (4-3): Mrs. J. B. Vesey died recently. Bride of a year. Recent­ly a mother. Funeral today from the 1st Baptist church, Rev. B. H. Carroll officiating. Burial at Oakwood. Her sister arrived from Kyle.

Thu., Feb. 21 (4-2): Mrs. Mary Frazier died Tuesday at the residence of her son, J. C. Frazier, age 73. The remains were shipped to Peoria in Hill Co., for burial in the family cemetery.

Thu., Feb. 28 (4-3): Mrs. Martha Curry was found dead yesterday at her home on Webster street. She was the mother of Dr. W, A. Curry. Had heart disease. Funeral today from the family residence.

Sat. Mar. 1 (4-3): Irene L. Makeig, wife of Alderman F. M. Makeig, died yes­terday. Buried today at the family cemetery at White Rock. Age 34 years and 5 months. Married 18 years. Leaves two girls, ages 6 and 12. Third time in 18 months for death in the family.

Tue., Mar. 4 (4-3): Mrs. Hariet Williams, aged 77, died March 2 of pneumonia, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. M. C. Gates. Funeral today from the Gates residence, burial at Oakwood. A resident of Waco for 16 years, and a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Thu., Mar. 6 (4-5): Mrs. Evie Yowell, wife of R. M. Yowell, died yesterday at the residence near Axtell. Burial today at East Waco Cemetery.

Thu., Mar. 12 (4-5): Lillie W. Archdeacon, infant daughter of Richard Arch-deacon, died yesterday. Funeral today from the residence on Mary street be­tween 10th & 11th. Burial at Oakwood.

Tue., Mar. 11 (4-5): Will G. Smith of San Antonio, formerly of Waco, suicided yesterday in San Antonio. Brother of Robert Smith of Waco. The parents are buried at First Street Cemetery. His wife is an actress at the theatre. Age about 20. Wife nee Lizzie Mack of Waco. To be buried in First Street Cemetery at Waco.

Wed., Mar. 19 (4-4): Allison A. Blankinship of Palo Pinto county died there at his residence March 15th, of the effects of a Mexican War wound. Formerly of Waco.

Wed., Mar. 19 (4-4): Cuthbert Charles, infant son of Charles R. and Arora Hodges, age 2 months and 15 days, died. Funeral today from 1009 Columbus.

Sun., Mar. 23 (4-2): Kaiser William of Germany was 87 years old yesterday.

Tue., Apr. 1 (4-3): In Memoriam. (Unable to read)

Wed., Apr. 2 (4-4): Mrs. Martha Rotan died April 1 at the residence of her son, E. Rotan, Esq., age 83 years. Funeral today at the residence, 8th & Clay, with burial at Oakwood.

Sun., Apr. 6 (4-2): Aunt Ellen Hilliard, 58, died Tuesday on the Steiner Farm

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six miles below Waco. Member of Methodist Church 15 years. Survived by husband and 8 children.

Sun., Apr. 6 (4-3): The City Infirmary is located on Clay street between 1st and the river, Dr. O. I. Halbert and Dr. H. W. Brown, props.

Fri., Apr. 11 (4-3): Mrs. Marian Murdock, wife of C. M. Murdock, died Thursday. Funeral today from the family residence on South 6th.

Tue., Apr. 15 (1-7): George Barth, father of Mrs. J. F. Brinkerman, died yes­terday in Mascoutan, Illinois. His father was a soldier under Napoleon Bona­parte.

Wed., Apr. 16 (4-2): Sailor, the big black dog of Uncle Jimmie Greaves, died from poison.

Fri., Apr. 18 (4-4): Andrew Wold and wife Mary celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Norway yesterday. They are the parents of John Wold of Waco. Ten children: 6 girls, 4 boys.

Sun., Apr. 20 (1-7): Geo. Herron and his horse were killed by lightning Friday. Age about 23.

Wed., Apr. 23 (4-3): Sterling Smith, an old citizen, died yesterday at the res­idence of his son, Samuel Smith, a few miles below Waco, age 73. Funeral today; burial at Oakwood.

Thu., Apr. 24 (4-3): Louis Gale came to Waco March 16 and registered at the Pacific Hotel. About March 24, he disappeared and has not been seen since.

Sat., Apr. 26 (4-3): Col. Frank Johnson, president of the Texas Veteran Assn., died at Aguascaliente, Mexico, recently. Born in Virginia, Oct. 1798; came to Texas in 1826. A surveyor.

Tue., Apr. 29 (1-8): Moses Goldsmith died April 28 at Gatesville. Had rela­tives in Waco. The remains were brought to Waco for burial at Hebrew Rest. Funeral from the residence of Mrs. Weil on North 9th.

Tue., Apr. 29 (1-8): Felix R., infant son of W. H. and E. A. Gillispie, died April 27.

Thu., May 1 (1-8): Meredith Bell, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brooks, died Wednesday. Funeral today from the residence in the 700 block of Franklin; burial at Oakwood.

Fri., May 9 (4-2): A. Dow, who was injured last week at the woolen mills, is very ill.

Tue., May 13 (1-6): Dick Scales, negro, drowned Sunday in the Bosque, aged about 24.

Tue., May 13 (4-2): The infant son of W. W. Kelly died at Temple Saturday. The remains were shipped to Grimes county for burial.

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Sun., May 18 (1-7): Mrs. Mary Wallace, 57, died in East Waco Saturday. She was born at Sequatchie, Tenn.

Sun., May 18 (4-5): Mrs. Francis Blankenship, an old Waco resident, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dan Morris. Funeral from the Episcopal church today.

Sun., May 25 (1-6): Mr. A. S. Dowe died Friday. His skull was fractured when hit by W. M. Farrow about two weeks ago. They were construction men for the woolen mill. Formerly of Fort Worth. The remains were sent to Fort Worth. Farrow was arrested.

Sat., May 25 (4-3): Miss Susie Plunkett, 24, died May 24 at her home at 1209 Washington street. Funeral today, Rev. Francis R. Starr officiating. Burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Wed., May 28 (4-3): Robert Waite, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rotan, died May 24, aged 10 months.

Thu., May 29 (4-1): The remains of Edith, daughter of the late E. L. Robinson, arrived yesterday from Galveston, accompanied by her mother. Burial at Oakwood Tuesday.

Sun., June 1 (11-1): Moses Givens, colored, died Friday at his home on North 8th. Burial yesterday.

Wed., June 4 (3-2): Miss Emma Beale died June 2 at the residence of her par­ents on North 4th. Burial at East Waco cemetery yesterday.

Sat., June 7 (3-1): Charlie W., infant son of C. W. and M. J. White, died June 7th of  Diptheria. Funeral today.

Sun., June 8 (3-4): Col. Potts, negro, son of Gen. Potts, died yesterday on Hungry Hill.

Tue., June 10 (3-4): Obituary: Dr. D. Cain died in Waco June 6, aged 28. Born at Decatur, Alabama, June 16, 1856. Educated at Medical College and at Vander­bilt University in Nashville, Tenn. To Texas June 6, 1877. Married in 1879. Survived by wife and daughter.

Tue., Jan. 10 (3-4): Mamie B., second daughter of C. W. and J. M. White, died June 9 of diptheria. Funeral at the McClelland Hotel today, burial at Oakwood.

Fri., June 13 (3-2): Obituary: Mrs. Florence Isabel Jones, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Taylor, born Galveston, Texas, Sept. 22, 1854; married there to Travis F. Jones, Jan. 26, 1870; died June 12, 1884. Survived by hus­band and 4 children.

Sat., June 14 (8-2): Funeral of Mrs. Pranie Jones yesterday.

Tue., June 17 (3-4): L. J. Granbury, 54, died at his residence 4 miles south of Waco June 16. Funeral today; burial at First Street Cemetery.

Tue., June 17 (3-4): Mrs. Olivia Ramsey, 25, died June 15 at her residence on 8th street. Burial at the family cemetery in the county.

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Fri., June 20 (3-4): In Memoriam, by Alumni of Waco Female College, for Mrs. Belle Taylor Jones, graduate of the class of 1869, who died June 12, 1884.

Fri., June 20 (3-2): Max Kerkow died in Galveston Wednesday. Lived in Waco two years. Native of Neustadt, Brandenburg, Germany. In the U. S. 9 years.

Tue., June 24 (6-1): Hattie A. wife of John Moncrief, died June 22 at the resi­dence of her mother. Funeral yesterday, Rev. S. A. King officiating. Born at Tuscaloosa, Alabama. To Texas with her parents. Survived by her husband and 6 children, her mother, and several brothers and sisters.

Tue., June 24 (6-1): William B. Keys, 30, died Saturday at the residence of his brother, George Keys. Burial at Bosqueville Cemetery.

Wed., June 25 (8-2): Mr. A. S. Arnold died June 19th at Kearney, Nebraska. Formerly of Waco.

Sun., July 6 (4-5): Lucille Scarborough, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Scarborough, was buried at Oakwood yesterday.

Sat., July 12 (4-2): Mrs. Newton Crain died July 8 at South Basque of malaria. Survived by husband and 3 small children.

Sun., July 13 (4-3): Mary Ella, aged 5 years and 3 months, daughter of James A. and Jessie Hornor, died at the family residence 21 miles from Bosqueville, July 9.

Sun., July 13 (2-3): J. W. Wilson died at Wootan Wells yesterday. Remains sent to Waco for burial.

Tue., July 15 (2-3): Col. W. B. Trice died today at his farm residence. To be buried at Oakwood Cemetery today.

Tue., July 15 (2-3): Mrs. Joe M. Trice died at her home 4 miles west of Waco.

Wed., July 16 (2-5): W. B. (Berry) Trice died yesterday; was buried at Oakwood Cemetery. Funeral from his farm residence 2 miles in the country, Rev. Dr. James Mackey of the 5th Street M. E, Church officiated. Masonic honors. Born Wilson Co., Tenn., 1834. Was age 50 last April. To Texas in 1853 by walking. Cut and split rails; worked in a sawmill. Married in 1854. Elected Constable in 1855. At his death, was president if the Waco National Bank; had 5 farms. Married a second time in 1871 to Mrs. Twaddle, widow of Alf Twaddle, an early Sheriff. Survived by wife and 2 children: Mrs. Kellett and Mrs. Surratt. Weighed over 400 pounds at death.

Wed., July 16 (2-5): R. H. Thomason died at his residence in Waco today, from hemorrhage of the brain.

Wed., July 16 (4-2): In Memoriam, for W. B. Trice, president of Waco National Bank, who died 3 miles east of Waco July 15.

Wed., July 16 (4-5): Alf C. Barber of Axtell died yesterday, supposedly of poison. Brother of Ben Barber.

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Thu., July 17 (4-4): R. H. Thompson died yesterday, age 37. Was buried at the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Resident of Waco since boyhood. Survived by wife and 3 small children. Was the general traveling agent of the Texas Benevolent Assn. Services by Rev. James Mackey, D. D., 5th Street M. E. Church.

Thu., July 17 (4-2): Miss Alice, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Beedick. Burial yesterday at Hebrew Rest cemetery, Dr. Suhler, pastor.

Fri., July 18 (4,-3): Mrs. C. E. Lednum, wife of W. H. Lednum, died. Funeral from the residence on North 7th today; burial at Oakwood.

Fri., July 18 (4-3): Maud May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Sparkman, age 7 years, 1 month and 12 days, died July 12. Funeral at the Christian church, Elder J. H. Grubbs officiating.

Fri., July 18 (4-4): In Memoriam, for W. B. Trice, by the Waco Lodge 92, A. F. & A. M.

Sat., July 19 (4-3): Reuben Ross, wealthy farmer of Coryell county, and stockholder in Citizens National Bank of Waco, died Thursday. Weighed 420 pounds. A coffin was sent from Waco. Burial yesterday.

Sat., July 19 (4-3): Mr. Thomason died at his residence on North 15th yester­day. An old settler of McLennan county. Born 1816 in North Carolina. To Texas and Waco in 1857. Funeral today from his old residence. Buried at the Odd Fellows Cemetery on South 1st.

Sun., July 20 (6-4): The Slayden-Kirksey woolen mills are now in full oper­ation in a building 312 by 60 feet. Cards and spinning machinery was installed by James Macready of Philadelphia.

Sun., July 20 (8-4): Mr. Gwynn Washington died at his residence near Basqueville. Had been with the Central Railway Co. Survived by wife and 4 children. Burial at Bosqueville Cemetery.

Fri., July 25 (4-8): The infant and only son of Joseph C. and Mrs. Rose died yesterday at the family residence. Funeral today at Bosqueville.

Sun., July 27 (2-2): Prof. T. L. Crow of Gatesville died yesterday at the res­idence of Mrs. McCowan, age about 20. Graduate of S. W. University at Georgetown. Was in Waco to attend the normal school, and became ill.

Sun., Aug. 3 (8-5): Benny, little son of Mr. Woolly near Golinda, died in an accident with a horse. Horse ran away and dragged him.

Thu., Aug. 7 (4-6): Neville, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Riviere, age 15 months, died yesterday. Funeral in the afternoon.

Thu., Aug. 14 (4-2): George Mandeville, infant son of Dr. George S. and Maggie Sikes, died Aug. 10 at Galveston. Mrs. Sikes nee Miss Maggie Riordan of Waco.

Sat., Aug. 16 (4-2): D. C. Manire died in Waco yesterday, age 22, late of Tennessee. Funeral today at Cumberland Presbyterian church.

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Tue., Aug. 19 (4-2): W. M. Davis, an old citizen, died yesterday, and was in­terred in the East Waco cemetery. Survived by wife and 3 children.

Tue., Aug. 26 (4-2): Mrs. E. J. Cornibie took an overdose of laudanum night before last.

Wed., Aug. 27 (4-1): A son of Mr. Buchanan died night before last at their residence near the Narrow Gauge depot, of malaria. Burial yesterday in First Street Cemetery.

Fri., Aug. 29 (4-1): Mrs. Corinne Paullaine Cornibe died yesterday. Funeral from the residence on South 9th.

Sat., Aug. 30 (4-3): Burial for Mrs. Cornibe yesterday.

Tue., Sept. 2 (4-2): Mrs. Stella Taylor, wife of A. Jones Taylor, died today. Funeral tomorrow; burial at Oakwood.

Wed., Sept. 3 (4-2): Wife of Mr. A. Jones Taylor died yesterday. Funeral today from the family residence on North 5th; burial at Oakwood.

Wed., Sept. 3 (1-6): Mr. D. C. Beatty, age about 50, died at his residence on Elm street in East Waco today. Funeral today; burial in East Waco.

Thu., Sept. 9 (4-2): Mr. M. H. Shepard of New Orleans died Sunday at the McClelland Hotel. His son, Dr. E. T. Shepard of New Orleans, has arrived in Waco. Funeral yesterday; burial in Waco. Age about 70.

Fri., Sept. 26 (4-2): Capt. Ike C. Hutchinson of Comanche was shot yesterday at the Iron Front saloon by Jim Buchanan. Was removed to the Pacific Hotel for medical attention.

Sat., Sept. 27 (4-2): Capt. Hutcheson may recover. His brother, Ted Hutcheson, and a sister arrived to see him.

Sat., Seat. 27 (4-2): Mrs. Rachel E. Clisbee died yesterday at the home of her son-in-law, A. O. Dewey. Member of the Methodist Church. Remains to be sent to Collin county for burial at Rowlet Creek church yard. Was the mother of Mrs. A. O. Dewey.

Sun., Sept. 28 (4-2): Capt. Isaac P. Hutchison of Comanche and Mrs. Caroline M. Greene of Houston were married yesterday in Waco. The ceremony was perform­ed by Judge Thomas L. Hutchsion, his brother.

Sun., Oct. 5 (4-2): Tom Scott died today in a shooting. Tom Tatum was also shot on Austin street by Police Officer M. F. Amonet. He surrendered.

Mon., Oct. 6 (1-4): Scott was aged about 40 and had been employed by Wiley Jones livery stable. Came to Waco from Galveston. Survived by wife and 2 chil­dren, a boy 12, and a girl age 10. Two other children live elsewhere.

Tue., Oct. 7 (4-4): Coroner's inquest verdict: Tom Scott was shot to death by Amonett. $3000 bond set.

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Tue., Oct. 14 (4-4): J. H. Clay was badly wounded at a negro gambling den on the square. Came from Kentucky. A bricklayer. Wife deceased. Has a son 9 or 10 years old; also a brother, H. B. Clay. Age 35. Recovery uncertain.

Wed., Oct. 15 (4-4): J. H. Clay died yesterday at the city hospital. He was struck with a blunt instrument, breaking his skull. Was buried yesterday.

Wed., Oct. 15 (4-2): Funeral for Mrs. Lucy M. Jones yesterday, Rev. Francis R. Starr officiating. Burial at Oakwood.  Was a sister of Dr. T. R. Markham of New Orleans.

Thu., Oct. 16 (4-4): Dr. G. K. McGregor died Oct. 12 at his home in Yellow Prairie, Burleson county, age 45. A cousin of Dr. Sears.

Fri., Oct. 17 (3-4): The 6-year-old son of Policeman Lowery of Waco died yes­terday at Brownwood.

Tue., Oct. 21 (4-4): Mrs. Ellen Walker Cain, daughter of Judge J. C. Walker, and wife of Ben B. Cain of Tyler, is very ill at her father's residence on Washington street.

Wed., Oct. 22 (3-3): Inquest on the body of Harry Thompson at Down's farm. Negro was shot and killed Saturday night. Shot by either Rile Harris Jr., Lark Cawthorn or Thomas Wash.

Thu., Oct. 23 (2-6): Advertisement for W. P. Martin & Bro., Funeral Directors.

Thu., Oct. 23 (3-4): Mrs. Ellen Walker Cain Walker died early today at the home of her parents, Judge and Mrs. J. C. Walker, of typhoid. Was the wife of B. B. Cain of Tyler, Her remains are to be sent to Tyler for burial.

Fri., Oct. 24 (4-2): Remains of Mrs. Cain were sent to Tyler.

Wed., Oct. 29 (3-2): M. E. Church dead for the past year: Mrs. M. A. Wilkes, wife of Dr. W. H. Wilkes, died Dec. 24, 1883; W. B. Trice died July 15, 1884; Prof. Thomas C. Crow died July 26, 1884.

Tue., Nov. 4 (4-2): The old German sent to the poor house several days ago died Saturday.

Tue., Nov. 11 (2-4): Litle, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Hogan, died yesterday, age 8 years. Funeral today from the family residence at 8th & Austin; burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Thu., Nov. 13 (2-4): Denis Bonn, with Barrett's Circus at McGregor, accidentally shot himself yesterday. He was brought to Waco for treatment.

Thu., Nov. 13 (4-3): Francis Ashbury Mood died yesterday at the residence of  W. L. Tucker on South 3rd. He was in Waco to attend the Northwest Texas Confer­ence. Age 53, was born 1831 in South Carolina. A licensed preacher. To Texas in 1868. Funeral services at 5th Street Methodist church today. Remains will be sent to Georgetown for burial.

Fri., Nov. 14 (3-2): Mr. McHugh died Wednesday night at the Crainbody house on Washington St. Burial yesterday.

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Fri., Nov. 14 (4-2): Memorial service for Rev. F. A. Mood at Fifth Street Meth­odist church.

Sun., Nov. 16 (4-1): James Bell, infant son of Rev. B. H. and Mrs. E. C. Carroll, died yesterday. Funeral from the family residence on Speight today; burial at First Street Cemetery.

Sun., Nov. 16 (4-1): Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Monroe died Friday night. Funeral yesterday.

Wed., Nov. 19 (4-1): Miss Sallie Leonard, youngest daughter of W. R. and Mrs. Alabama Leonard, died yesterday, aged 15. Funeral today; burial at Oakwood.

Fri., Nov. 21 (4-1): Administrator's Notice: Estate of Giles Scroggins, dec'd. Dated October 14, 1884.

Sun., Nov. 23 (4-2): Mr. Daley, recently sent to the poor house, died Friday.

Tue., Nov. 25 (3-2): Mrs. A. Whitesides died at her home on Big Creek Monday. Survived by a husband.

Wed., Nov. 26 (4-2): James Monroe died Monday, aged 57. An old citizen of Waco. Formerly a merchant. Buried at First Street Cemetery yesterday.

Sat., Nov. 29 (3-2): A monument has been erected 22 miles south of Waco, to Major D. W. Washburn, Mr. and Mrs. Stull and little son George, killed there Feb. 1882 in railroad accident.

Tue., Dec. 2 (3-2): D. M. Jameson, an old citizen, died at his residence 15 miles north of Waco Sunday night. Came to McLennan county from Missouri 10 years ago. Was County Commissioner for 4 years. Age 64. Funeral at White Rock cemetery today, with Masonic rites.

Wed., Dec. 3 (4-2): Funeral for Capt. D. M. Jamison yesterday, with Masonic honors.

Fri., Dec. 5 (4-4): Andrew C. King, 26, died at his home in Ennis, Texas, on Dec. 3. Youngest brother of Dr. J. C. J. King and Mrs. S. A. King of Waco.

Fri., Dec. 5 (4-4): Ellise, age 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (Capt.) Luke Moore, died Yesterday. Funeral today; burial at Oakwood.

Sun., Dec. 7 (3-3): Child of J. L. F. Robinson, aged 5 years, accidentally shot and killed 5 years ago by a brother, had a funeral in Bosqueville on Friday. He died in Coryell county. When the family moved to McLennan county, he was buried. The coffin had been kept 5 years.

Fri., Dec. 12 (4-2): Thomas H. Nalle died yesterday at the residence of his brother James Nalle in Austin. Funeral today in Austin. Was a resident of Waco for 5 years. Burial at Austin.

Sat., Dec. 13 (3-4): J. T. Powers, 65, died yesterday at the suspension bridge. Had lived in Waco about 14 years. Family of grown children.

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Tue., Dec. 16 (3-2): Mrs. Sallie Roberts, wife of B. Roberts, died yesterday at her residence on South 5th. Was buried in First Street Cemetery today.

Wed., Dec. 17 (3-4): Mrs. "Grandma" Johnson died yesterday at the home of her son, John D. Johnson, at 11th & Austin.

Sat., Dec. 20 (3-2): Mr. W. H. Luck died Thursday in Cook county. Was well known in Waco; formerly resided here. Leaves 4 children. One is Mrs. A. R. McCullom of Waco.

Sat., Dec. 20 (3-2): G. F. Thompkins, fomerly of Waco, a cotton buyer, died in Fall River, Mass., on the 15th.

Sun., Dec. 21 (3-2): The wife of Lark Cothran died recently. He was in jail on a murder charge.

Tue., Dec. 23 (3-3): Lark Cothran was acquitted of murder charges.

Wed., Dec. 24 ( Day 3-2): Daughter aged 6 of David Stone, colored, died yester­day of burns. Clothing caught fire.

Wed., Dec. 31 (3-4): Lillie, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Rose Jr. near Bosqueville, died yesterday. Funeral today; burial at Bosqueville.

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Sept. 2 (4-2): Mrs. Joe Trice, sister of Stella Taylor, died about six weeks ago near Waco.

Thu., Sept. 11 (4-2): John Carson, formerly of Waco, was reported killed Monday night when his railway engine ran into a washout on the Mexican Central Ry.

Fri., Dec. 5 (1-2); The city sexton reported 30 burials in November.

Thu., Dec. 11 (4-2): Thomas Nalle, late of Waco, died in Austin today. Was a brother of Joseph Nalle of Waco. Burial at Austin tomorrow.

Fri., Dec. 12 (4-2) Mr. Powers, night watchman and gate keeper at the suspension bridge, died today of congestive chill. Was a deacon in the East Waco Baptist Church.

Wed., Dec. 17 (3-3): Mrs. Lee Pringle, age about 25, niece of Mr. Robert Wor­tham of Waco, died Monday at Wortham Bend. Her clothing caught fire.

Fri., Dec. 19 (3-2): Report of deaths in Waco:  (East Waco not included)

December 1883            9         June 1884                       6

January 1884                6         July 1884                      20

February 1884              8         August 1884                 16

March 1884                 12        September 1884             3

April 1884                     8         October 1884               2

May 1884                    8         November 1884           7

        Total    115

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Fri., Jan. 2 (1-6): Jackey Poole, son of A. J. Poole at Lorena, died Dec. 29, age 9 yrs., 10 mos., 14 days. Was buried in the new cemetery of Lorena, it being the first grave there.

Sat., Jan. 3 (4-4): Albert H. Hutchins died Jan. 2 at the residence of Mrs. M. A. Gunnell on North 7th, aged 36. Funeral at the Presbyterian church today, Rev. S. A. King officiating. Was a resident of Waco for 2 years.

Sun., Jan. 4 (4-3): Miss Belle Turrentine died Jan. 3 at the residence of her father on South 10th, aged 26. Invalid 10 years. Funeral Monday, Rev. Mr. Hoges officiating.

Tue., Jan. 6 (3-2): The funeral of Mr. A. H. Hutchins was Sunday.

Tue., Jan. 6 (4-4): Mrs. Sophronia Axtell, 71, died yesterday at her residence on South 4th. Funeral today, Rev. B. H. Carroll officiating. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Tue., Jan. 6 (4-4): Jack Davis, farmer on Tradinghouse creek, died Jan. 3 when he fell from his wagon and was run over.

Sat., Jan. 10 (6-2): Mrs. A. G. Henry died Jan. 3 at Guntersville, Alabama. She was the mother of Mrs. J. D. Bell and Mrs. R. W. Lusk of Waco.

Sat., Jan. 17 (4-4): Mrs. Willis, wife of Dr. J. M. Willis, died Jan. 15 at Cal­vert. She was known in Waco. Funeral yesterday.

Sun., Jan. 18 (3-3): Miss Jane Parker died Jan. 16 at the residence of her nephew, J. F. Parker, aged 74. Funeral yesterday.

Fri., Jan. 23 (4-3): Rev. S. M. Kingston, aged about 70, a Methodist Episcopal minister, died yesterday at the Missouri Pacific Hotel on Jackson street, of paralysis. He came here from Milano Junction and became ill on the train. Had wife in Richmond, Va. Will be buried today unless otherwise ordered.

Sat., Jan. 24 (4-3): Wife of Rev. Kingston asked that her husband be buried here. He was accordingly buried at the First Street Cemetery. Rev. Horner and Rev. Francis R. Starr officiated.

Sun., Jan. 25 (4-4): In Memoriam: Major A.T. Rose Sr., an old resident, died Friday last at his residence 31 miles north of Waco, aged 66. Funeral today from the residence; burial in the cemetery at Bosqueville. He was born near Columbus, Georgia in 1819. Came to McLennan county in 1853. Had a family of 4 sons: Jo. A., John K, A. T., and James; and one daughter, the wife of Bart Moore. All survive; also a widow.

Sun., Jan. 25 (1-4): Mrs. Henry Cooney died Jan. 24 at the residence of J. B. Aveilhe at 10th and Columbus. Came to Waco from New Orleans about a year ago. Was a clerk in the office of the Texas Benevolent Assn. Was married to Miss Florence M. Carroll, Jan. 8, 1885. His mother arrived from New Orleans before he died. Funeral today, with Father Badelon officiating. Buiral at the Catholic cemetery on South 5th.

Tue., Jan. 27 (4-4): Mattie Coffee died yesterday of strychnine. A resident of Hungry Hill in a bagnio.

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Wed., Jan. 28 (4-3): Mrs. Mary J., wife of J. E. Parker, died Tuesday at the family residence at 11th & Franklin, aged 37, of pneumonia. Survived by her husband and 6 children. Funeral Thursday from First Baptist church; burial at Oakwood.

Thu., Jan. 29 (3-3): Mrs. Josephine Brooks, wife of J. W. Brooks, died today, aged 50. Resident of Waco 15 years. Survived by husband and 8 children. The funeral is delayed pending word from 3 absent children.

Thu., Jan. 29 (4-2): Mrs. Mary Plunkett of Pine Hill in Rusk county, died on the 25th. She was the wife of L. W. Plunkett, a brother of T. O. and Walter Plunkett of Waco. This is the fourth death in the family in the past 6 months.

Fri., Jan. 30 (3-2): Mrs. J. Gillas died Wednesday at her residence on North 8th, aged 69. She was the mother of Mr. J. M. Gillas. Funeral yesterday, with burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Sun., Feb. 1 (4-3): Tribute: Mrs. Georgia Beal Sneed died Dec. 26, 1884, near Calvert; a graduate of the class of 1873, Waco Female College.

Thu., Feb. 12 (4-2): W. J. Tippett died yesterday at his residence at 16th & Franklin. Funeral today.

Sat., Feb. 14 (3-3): William Hooper is very ill at the jail.

Sun., Feb. 15 (4-5): Major Wiley Jones had a family reunion yesterday. Wiley Jones and Miss Maggie Ellison were married Feb. 14, 1849, by District Judge Standifer at Cameron. In 1851, to McLenan county, on the Bosque.

Sun., Feb. 15 (4-4): Mrs. Reed, wife of Capt. T. D. Reed, died Friday at her home near Marlin. Had friends in Waco. Funeral today.

Sat., Feb. 21 (4-3): James R. Richey died yesterday at Bremond of a congestive chill. Was enroute from Waco to Galveston, became ill at Bremond depot. A son of Rev. J. H. Richey. Survived by a wife and 3 children.

Sat., Feb. 21 (4-3): Mrs. Mary D. Sparrow, widow of the late Rev. P. J. Sparrow, died yesterday, aged 59 ? Funeral today from the Pitillo House on South 2nd. Mother of John Sparrow.

Sun., Feb. 22 (4-5): Burial today for Mary D. Sparrow at First Street cemetery, Rev. Dr. S. A. King officiating.

Sun., Feb. 22 (4-3): Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wallace died yesterday, aged 87. Sur­vived by 3 sons and 2 daughters, including J. D. Wallace of Waco and Mrs. Car­oline Shaw. Funeral today from the Shaw residence, burial at the Odd Fellows cemetery.

Tue., Mar. 3 (4-1): Rev. H. C. Renfro of Burleson died yesterday.

Tue., Mar. 3 (4-1): John Rhinelander died at the residence of his son on South 3rd yesterday. Buried today.

Tue., Mar. 3 (4-1): Lionel C. Levy died Feb. 22 at Covington, La., aged 59.  He was

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the father of Ed B. Levy of Waco. Resided at New Orleans, and was on a hunting trip. Gun accident.

Wed., Mar. 4 (4-3): John Rhinelander was buried yesterday in the First Street cemetery.

Wed., Mar. 4 (4-3): Rollins N. Crater died yesterday, age 25. Funeral today from the family residence at 2nd & Clay. Survived by his wife, father and mother. Had pneumonia.

Fri., Mar. 6 (4-4): Col. P. B. Haralson died March 5 at the residence of T. M. Haralson. He was born in North Carolina, July 29, 1800.

Sat., Mar. 14 (4-4): Mrs. Fannie A. Douglass died today at the residence of Capt. J. W. Sedberry on South 3rd. Funeral today from the residence, burial at Oakwood.

Sun., Mar. 15 (3-3): Mr. Wittie died near McGregor some time ago. Was killed by Ed Neff.

Tue., Mar. 17 (3-3): Dr. W. H. Miller died March 16 at his residence in South Waco. Funeral today, burial at Oakwood. Aged 78.

Fri., Mar. 20 (3-3): Funeral today for R. C. (Runnie) Hollifield today from the family residence, with burial at First Street cemetery.

Fri., Mar. 20 (4-4): R. C. Hollifield died March 19 at the residence on his mother on South 2nd, of pneumonia. Was the manager of the B. & O. telegraph office in Waco.

Sat., Mar. 21 (4-3): Funeral yesterday for R. C. Hollifield, Rev. Horace Bishop of the Fifth Street M. E. Church officiating.

Wed., Mar. 25 (4-3): Miss Fannie Chamberlain died Saturday at Boston. Was born and raised in Waco, the eldest daughter of the late Judge D. T. Chamberlain. The remains will arrive in Waco Thursday or Friday, for burial at Oakwood. Sister Jessie.

Sat., Mar. 28 (4-5): Mrs. Sediction Hearn, mother of Mr. W. M. Ragland, died today at the residence on North 8th. She came here from Tennessee about twelve years ago. She was also the mother of James W. and John E. Hearn.

Wed., Apr. 1 (4-4): Mrs. Sarah Bassett died Tuesday at the residence of C. C. McCulloch on Columbus street, aged 60. A resident of Waco the past 25 years.  Her husband died many years ago. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. C. C. McCulloch. Funeral today from St. Paul's church, with Rev. Francis R. Starr officiating. Burial at Oakwood.

Thu., Apr. 2 (4-4): Walter Helm died at the residence of his father yesterday, of pneumonia. Funeral today, with burial at First Street cemetery.

Sat., Apr. 4 (3-5): Annie, wife of W. F. Montgomery, died Friday at Bosque­ville. She was the daughter of J. N. Wortham. Funeral today; burial in the family plot at Bosqueville.

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Sun., Apr. 5 (3-3): The remains of W. W. Campbell, who was killed by the cars Friday at Little River, were shipped to D. Pere, Wisc., in charge of H. H. Proctor.

Sun., Apr. 5 (3-3): Rev. Sam P. Wright reportedly has become deranged. He was formerly of Waco.

Tue., Apr. 7 (3-4): Walter Helm died April 1, 1885. Was married Oct. 25, 1881, to Miss Mamie Bowen. Class of 1869, Waco University. His elder brother George M. Helm in Mississippi. Also survived by wife and 2-year-old boy, and his aged father. He was born in Tennessee, March 21, 1850.

Thu., Apr. 9 (4-3): The Rev. Sam P. Wright was taken to the asylum at Austin yesterday. He was later released.

Sun., Apr. 12 (3-3): Alfred H. Robinson died at Austin Friday. Was a brother of W. T. Robinson of Waco. Funeral today.

Sun., Apr. 19 (3-3): Mrs. L. B. Wheeler, wife of A. Wheeler, died Saturday of consumption. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Todd. Was a resident of Waco for 15 years. Survived by husband and 2 little children. Buried at Oakwood.

Sun., Apr. 26 (4-4): Clarence T. Gribble died April 25 at Austin, age 22. Was raised in Waco, a son of Robert Gribble and brother of R. F. and A. M. Gribble. Burial at Oakwood. Funeral today, Rev. S. A. King officiating.

Sun., Apr. 26 (4-4): Mrs. Charlotte Schneider, wife of Henry Schneider, died yesterday. Funeral Monday from the family residence at 3rd & Jackson. Age 69. Sister of H. Hutchenrider.

Thu., Apr. 30 (4-4): Ed Sorley died today from whiskey and morphine. Survived by wife and a child.

Fri., May 1 (3-4): William Grover, a carpenter, disappeared two weeks ago; has not been seen since.

Tue., May 5 (4-4): Angeline Gurley Taylor died yesterday, aged 8 months. Was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Taylor. Funeral today from the residence of Dr. J. H. Sears on South 4th. Burial in the family plot at First Street ceme­tery.

Wed., May 6 (3-2): The funeral for the Taylor baby was held yesterday after the arrival of Dr. and Miss Mamie Sears.

Fri., May 8 (4-5): W. H. Carter died yesterday in East Waco at the City Hotel, aged about 30. Was from Falls county. Burial in East Waco cemetery yesterday.

Tue., May 12 (3-2): Absalom Buchanan, colored, who worked in the Examiner of­fice 10 years, died about a year ago. The funeral sermon will be next Sunday.

Tue., May 12 (4-3): John Burton was killed 24 years ago on Bridge Street in Waco by Charles Warren, witnessed by C. A. Sparks. Warren was found guilty on Nov. 5, 1861. Was allowed to join the Confederate Army. Returned to Waco about 1865. Was married 3 times. One in First Street cemetery now.

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Fri., May 15 (4-1): Donaldson Huff died yesterday at the family residence in Waco, age 45. Funeral at the residence on Clay street today, with burial at Oakwood.

Tue., May 19 (4-2): Dr. A. S. Stonebraker died May 18 at his residence in S. Waco, age about 66. A resident of Waco about 12 years. Wife died about 4 years ago. Leaves three children: 2 sons and 1 daughter. Funeral today, with Rev. Dr. Carroll officiating. Burial at Oakwood.

Wed., May 20 (4-3): Charles Warren has been pardoned by Governor Ireland.

Fri., May 29 (4-3): Mr. Denninhoff, his wife, and 3 children: Lena 6, Louise 4, and Louis 18 mos., died when their house was swept away in a flood of Waco creek. Funeral yesterday. Burial at Oakwood.

Fri., Nay 29 (4-6); Four colored people drowned in Tehuacana creek Wednesday: Howard Lewis and wife; Milissa Gray and son Jimmie. They lived on the Harrison farm.

Sat., May 30 (4-2): Georgia Earl, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Martin, died May 29. Funeral tomorrow from the family residence at 10th & Ross. Burial at Oakwood.

Fri., June 5 (3-3): Darius Larned drowned yesterday in Barron's Branch near North 6th street. He was a stepson of W. A. Cain, 1172 N. 6th.

Sat., June 6 (4-5): Mrs. Mattie E. Chalmers, wife of Albert Chalmers, died yesterday at her residence on Austin street. Was a daughter of the late Col. George E. Burney, and grew up in Waco. Raised three daughters, two married.

Fri., June 12 (4-5): Dr. William R. Alexander of Belton died there yesterday. Uncle of Judge L. L. Alexander of Waco.

Sat., June 13 (4-2): Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Sleeper celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary yesterday at their home 8 miles south of Waco. G. S. Sleeper and Miss E. I. Casey were married June 12, 1860, in mitt (?) co., miss,

Tue., June 16 (4-5): Mabel Louise Hinchman, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Hinchman, died yesterday at age 1 year and 4 months. Funeral today from the residence of Mayor A. Hinchman at 5th & Columbus.

Tue., June 16 (4-5): Mrs. Ella Lewis died June 5th in McCulloch county. Nee Miss Ella Sanderson, niece of Capt. M. D. Herring; formerly of Waco

Thu., June 18 (4-3): Mr. Lee Jones died June 13th near Robinson, aged 22. Was married just 6 months. Son of George W. Jones. Survived by wife, parents, brothers and sisters.

Tue., June 23 (4-5): Robert Johnson died June 21 at his residence in Bryan, aged 67. Born in Virginia; to Texas in the days of the Indian' and Mexican wars. Served at San Jacinto. Survived by 5 children. One is Mrs. Luke Moore of Waco.

Wed., June 24 (4-4): John W. Heath died at his home near Millican several days ago. Had relatives in Waco. Soldiered in the war under Dr. J. C. J. King. Re­lated to Dr. O. L. Halbert.

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Fri., June 26 (3-2): Elijah McMahan died Tuesday last at his residence on Hog Creek.

Sun., June 28 (3-4): Mr. Mug Wright, a cowboy on McGregor's ranch, was in­jured Tuesday when his horse fell on him, and died Friday.

Wed., July 1 (4-5): Mrs. P. B. Gurley died June 30 at the residence of her son, Davis R. Gurley, aged 88 years. Resided Texas since 1853, mostly in Waco. Funeral from the residence of Col. D. R. Gurley, with Rev. Horace Bishop of­ficiating. Burial at First Street Cemetery.

Sat., July 4 (4-1): A Mexican convict trying to escape was shot Tuesday and died Thursday. Name not known.

Sun., July 5 (3-2): Funeral for Isa Willis was held at New Hope Baptist church on North 6th today, with Rev. Griggs of Dallas officiating.

Tue., July 7 (4-1): Alice, wife of Ed B. Levy of Waco, and daughter of the late L. H. Place of New Orleans, died July 5 in Columbus, Ga. Formerly of Waco. Survived by husband and several small children.

Wed., July 8 (4-3): Mary, wife of A. F. Peeler, died July 6 at Galesburg, Ill. She left Waco a few weeks ago for her health. Survived by husband and one child.

Wed., July 8 (4-3): E. E. McHugh died at Little Rock, Ark., July 7. Former proprietor of the "Ten Cent" store in Waco. With his mother Mrs. M. E. McHugh and his wife, was enroute to Aurora, Illinois. Detouring on account of Washouts, he died at Little Rock. He is to be interred at Aurora. He is a brother of W. B. McHugh, telegraph operator at the M. P. depot. Had consumption.

Fri., July 10 (4-5): Notice in Administration, estate of Benj. H. Hartfield, deceased, signed by Louisiana Hartfield, Administratrix.

Sat., July 11 (4-3): Mrs. Ada N. Warren, wife of Henry M. Warren, died July 10 at their residence, age 42. Was a daughter of Col. Wilson, an early settler of Waco, and sister of Mrs. W. A. Fort, Mrs. A. Graham, and Mrs. William A. Taylor. Survived by husband and 5 children; 3 boys and 2 girls. Funeral to-day, with burial at Oakwood, Rev. Dr. R. C. Burleson officiating.

Sun., July 12 (3-2): J. B. Finks, aged 60, father of J. H. Finks, died Fri-day at Healing Springs, Virginia.

Sun,, July 12 (3-2): W. B. Scarbrough Jr., son of W. B. Scarborough, died yes­terday in Los Angeles. Formerly of Waco.

Sun., July 12 (4-5): Alice Place Levy, wife of Edward B. Levy of Waco, died July 5 at Columbus, Georgia. Was the only surviving daughter of the late Hon. Lucious Place of New Orleans, La., and sister-in-law of Lionel C. Levy of Waco. Funeral by Rev. Dr. Hunter of the Episcopal Church. Burial yesterday in the Evergreen Home cemetery. Leaves husband and 6 children.

Tue., July 14 (4-3): Sim Woods, negro, was shot trying to escape from arrest.

Wed., July 15 (4-3): Sim Woods, shot Monday by officers, is in critical con­dition at county jail.

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Wed., July 15 (4-3): Tom Tatum was stabbed Tuesday by Kittie Martin in a row.

Thu., July 16 (3-2): There was a post mortem yesterday on the body of Sim Woods.

Thu., July 16 (4-3): Sim Woods died yesterday in a guardroom at the county jail. His wife is named Margaret.

Fri., July 17 (4-2): J. P. Hancock, carpenter, drowned in the Bosque yester­day, while fishing. Resided on North 8th. Leaves a wife and 5 little children.

Sat., July 18 (3-2): Funeral was held yesterday for Mr. J. P. Hancock, Rev. J. H. Richey officiating, with burial at First Street cemetery.

Thu., July 23 (3-4): Earline Scarborough, daughter of W. B. Scarborough, died July 18 in Los Angeles, age 6 years. Her brother died a few weeks ago.

Fri., July 24 (3-2): Mrs. Giles, wife of Joe Giles, died at their home in Bosqueville yesterday. Was buried at Bosqueville.

Sat., July 25 (4-1): Isam Mims, negro, died yesterday on the Missouri Pacific railway 14 miles north of Waco, in a dispute.

Sat., July 25 (4-3): Phil Hessdorfer, 56, died yesterday at his residence on South 9th. A resident of Waco for 8 years. Leaves a wife and 4 children. Will be buried tomorrow.

Sun., July 26 (4-5): Peter Peterson died yesterday at the residence of C. J. Westerdahl, age 46. Resident of Waco for 15 years. His only relative here is a sister. Buried at First Street cemetery today, with Rev. J. H. Richet offi­ciating.

Tue., July 28 (3-2): Walter Cage, aged about 32, died at his residence on S. 3rd Sunday. Remains were sent to Saundersville, Tenn., accompanied by his mother, Mrs. M. C. Cage, sister Fannie, and brother James; and Miss May Doug­las.

Tue., Aug. 3 (4-4): Mr. Pink Pogue died yesterday near Valley Mills. Fell into a well. Age about 21 or 22. His father died about 6 years ago.

Fri., Aug, 7 (4-3): Report of the sexton: 31 deaths.

Sun., Aug. 9 (3-5): In Memoriam, for Joseph Pogue.

Sun., Aug. 9 (4-4): Miss Vinie Fitzgerald died suddenly yesterday at the family residence on South 10th, of malaria, age 25.

Sun., Aug. 16 (3-3): Infant son of John Pat and Lula Massey died the 13th at McMinnville, Tenn. Funeral from the residence of his grandfather, E. P. Massey, on Monday.

Thu., Aug. 20 (3-7): Hattie, age 2 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Stafford, died Tuesday at Ross Station. Was buried in First Street Cemetery yesterday.

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Sat., Aug. 22 (4-4): Rev. Ephraim West, colored Baptist preacher, a resident of the Senator Coke farm on the Brazos, died at the home of friends, in Waco day before yesterday. He is to be buried near his recent home.

Sun., Aug. 23 (3-6): Capt. T. J. Selman died early today at his residence in East Waco. Funeral today.

Tue., Aug. 25 (4-3): Capt. Tom J. Selman died Sunday morning. Born Maringo Co., Ala., Dec. 1, 1834. Aged 50 at death. Came to Texas in 1850, to Burleson county. In 1851, to Waco with his mother. In 1861 joined the Lone Star Guards and served in Hood's Brigade. Was elected captain of his company. In 1861, married Miss Lucy Moore in Tennessee. In 1865, he and his wife came to Waco and farmed. Was the first superintendant of the suspension bridge. Funeral on Sunday, with Masonic rites; burial at First Street cemetery.

Tue., Aug. 25 (4-4): Ned Rotan died Sunday, age 10 years and 22 days; son of Ed Rotan.

Tue., Sept. 1 (3-2): J. B. Mobley died Sunday at his father's residence in East Waco, age 21. Funeral Sunday. Burial at Oakwood, with the fire department attending.

Tue., Sept. 1 (3-2): Mr. D. M. "Mac" Turnbull died yesterday at his father's residence on South 3rd, of malaria, age 20 years and 9 months. Son of Major G. W. Turnbull. Funeral pending.

Thu., Sept. 3 (3-3): Funeral of D. M. Turnbull today from the residence at 727 South 3rd; burial at Oakwood.

Fri., Sept. 4 (4-5): Duncan B. Turnbull died Monday. Frank Steiner, the em­balmer. His father is in St. Paul., Minn., too ill to travel. Was buried yes­terday, Rev. Francis R. Starr officiating.

Wed., Sept. 9 (3-2): Bud Hughston was shot by W. R. Orman and died yesterday. Was a hack driver. Orman said that Hughston insulted his mother and sister.

Wed., Sept. 9 (4-5): The remains of an unknown white man aged about 50, found dead on the banks of the Brazos Monday were perhaps those of Charlie Essenbock.

Sat., Sept. 12 (3-3): Emma S., wife of B. A. Davis, died yesterday of typhoid. Funeral today from the residence at 661 South 2nd.

Sun., Sept. 13 (3-3): Sam Ferguson died at Temple recently. Formerly of Troy.

Sat., Oct. 3 (4-4): General discussion of Waco and old-time cowboys, etc.

Sun., Oct. 4 (3-3): It was reported that 880 trains arrived and departed at Waco during September.

Wed., Oct. 7 (4-4): Gideon M., age 6 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Matthews, died yesterday. Funeral today from the family residence on North 3rd. Burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

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Thu., Oct. 8 (3-3): Mrs. J. V. Ridley died at the residence of her husband on South 6th yesterday. The remains were sent to Peoria, Hill Co., for burial today.

Thu., Oct. 8 (3-3): Mrs. M. A. Overby, wife of C. F. Overby, died Oct. 6 at Stephenville. The remains were brought to Waco for burial today from the resi­dence of R. P. Sturgis on North 4th, with Rev. J. H. Richey officiating, in Oakwood Cemetery.

Sun., Oct. 11 (3-3): Ben Woods, a young man, died Friday in East Waco. Came to Texas a few years ago from Tennessee. Was 21 years old. Burial today.

Tue., Oct. 13 (4-5): Dr. T. B. Owens, brother of Dr. S. A. Owens of Waco, died Monday at Langford's Cove, Coryell Co. Leaves a wife and 5 children.

Tue., Oct. 13 (4-5): Dr. J. S. Carrington died Oct. 12 at Abilene. The remains will arrive in Waco for burial today. A former Waco resident, he married Miss Ermine Bagby, daughter of J. H. Bagby.

Wed., Oct. 14 (4-4): Miss Artie Hall died yesterday at the residence of James I. Moore. Funeral today from the Moore residence, Elder W. K. Homan officiat­ing, with burial at Oakwood. Was a sister of Rev. William E. Hall and a resi­dent of Waco for several years.

Thu., Oct. 15 (4-3): Col. John A. Hough died yesterday at Waco Infirmary. Funeral today from the infirmary, at First Street cemetery.

Sat., Oct. 17 (3-3): Mrs. Rosa Frank, mother of Abe Frank and Mrs. Friedlander, died at the residence of her son-in-law Thursday night, and was buried at Hebrew Rest yesterday.

Sun., Oct, 18 (3-4): James Q. Tinsley died Oct. 17 at his residence on South 8th, aged 36. Funeral today from the residence, with burial in Oakwood ceme­tery. Grew up from boyhood in Waco. A farmer. Survived by wife and 5 children, and a sister, Mrs. L. S. Ross.

Fri., Oct. 23 (4-5): Judge James F. Davis died yesterday. Leaves a wife and several grown children. Born in Pulaski Co., Tennessee, 1824. Married Miss Selman, sister of Tom J. Selman, Dec. 1850. Moved to Caldwell Co., Texas, where he practiced law. To Waco in November of 1851 and resided on the east side of the Brazos River, a mile above the old crossing. In 1852 was elected chief justice of McLennan County. Funeral is pending.

Sat., Oct. 24 (4-5): Chas. S. West died yesterday at Austin. A brother of Hon. John C. West. Age 56. A native of Camden, S. C.

Sat., Oct. 24 (4-5): The courts adjourned yesterday due to the death of Judge Davis.

Wed., Oct. 28 (4-5): S. J. Brown died Oct. 27 at Waco University. Was a resident of Homer, Louisiana. Member of Senior class. Brother of G. C. Brown. The remains were sent to Cleburne.

Thu., Oct. 29 (3-3): Pinkney Davis, negro, age about 25 or 30, was killed Oct. 29 by Jerry Reagan, colored. Was buried by the County.

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Thu., Oct. 29 (3-5): James Garrison died Tuesday night at his residence in East Waco. Old citizen of McLennan county.

Sat., Oct. 31 (4-5): In Memoriam, for James F. Davis, by the Waco Bar.

Sat., Oct. 31 (4-5): Wayne Park, formerly of Waco, died Oct. 29; was shot from ambush in Colorado City.

Sun., Nov. 1 (3-4): An unknown young man aged about 20 or 22 was found near death in a gutter on South 1st. It was reported that his name is Fred Bailey.

Tue., Nov. 3 (3-3): Fred Bailey died yesterday. Was from Michigan. Burial in Potter's Field.

Tue., Nov. 3 (4-4): James Buchanan died Sunday at his residence on South 7th. A citizen of Waco for several years. Leaves a wife and 3 children. Burial yes­terday in First Street cemetery, attended by Waco Tribe No. 9, Ind. Order of Red Men.

Sat., Nov. 7 (3-4): Thomas Cassidy, ill and penniless, died yesterday at French Tom's restaurant. A variety actor. Buried by the County yesterday.

Thue., Nov. 12 (4-5): Mrs. Matilda Holley was buried at Oakwood yesterday. Died of black jaundice. Recently moved from Grimes county.

Thu., Nov. 19 (4-5): Robert Bonner died yesterday at the Wortham hotel. He was a carpenter.

Fri., Nov. 20 (4-5): Mrs. Amanda E. Anderson died yesterday at the residence of Mr. E. Rigsby on South 6th. Remains were sent to Reagan for burial today.

Sat., Nov. 28 (3-4): D. H. Redford, a young man, formerly of Waco, died at Hillsboro Wednesday. A nephew of E. Henry of Waco. Burial yesterday.

Sun., Nov. 29 (3-3): The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Elkins of Temple, formerly of Waco, died recently.

Sun., Nov. 29 (4-5): Charley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Elkins of Tem­ple, was buried today at Oakwood cemetery.

Tue., Dec. 1 (4-5): Coke, only son of Dr. D. R. and Mrs. S. L. Wallace, died Nov. 29 at Terrell, age 13. Formerly of Waco. The remains were brought to Waco and buried at Oakwood yesterday.

Wed., Dec. 2 (4-3): Sam Hadley, colored, died Monday night. Was stabbed by W. B. Rhea, white, in Falls county.

Sun., Dec. 6 (3-2): John Schulen, only child of Dwight C. and Millie Wilcox, died at Seven Oaks, China Spring, Nov. 27, aged 30 days.

Sun., Dec. 6 (4-4): Levy Moore died yesterday, smothered in a well cave-in at East Waco. Was from Robertson county; had wife there.

Fri., Dec. 11 (3-4): D. C. Carr died at his home near Abbott Wednesday. He was known in Waco.

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Tue., Dec. 14 (4-3): Mr. James Jenkins, old citizen of McLennan county, died at his home near Robinson Saturday and was buried Sunday. A brother of Warwick and Cicero Jenkins, and father of Lee and William Jenkins. Funeral Sunday at Robinson.

Fri., Dec. 18 (3-5): Hallie I., daughter of Charles and Nannie Evans, died Dec. 17, age 1 year and 8 months. Funeral from the residence near Robinson Friday. Burial at Robinson.

Fri., Dec. 25 (4-4): Allen Hunter died at Bosqueville Sunday night, shot by President Wilson, colored.

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Sat., Jan. 3 (1-5) Col. Hutchins of Austin, father of A. H. Hutchins who died yesterday, is to attend his son's funeral; also J. V. Hutchins of San Marcos, a brother.

Mon., Jan. 5 (1-6): Mrs. Sophronia Axtell, 71, died today at her residence on South 4th. Funeral tomorrow, with Rev. B. H. Carroll officiating. Burial at Oakwood.

Fri., Jan. 9 (4-1): Mrs. A. G. Henry, mother of Mrs. R. W. Lusk of Waco, died on the 3rd at Guntersville, Ala. Also sister of Mrs. J. D. Bell and the late Mrs. Dr. W. R. Clifton.

Wed., Jan. 14 (1-6): Capt. John G. Sanderson died at his residence today. The funeral will be tomorrow at Robinson, Rev. Dr. R. C. Burleson officiating.

Sat., Jan. 24 (1-5): Col. A. T. Rose died yesterday. Funeral tomorrow. Age is about 65.

Mon., Jan. 26 (1-5): Funeral of Col. A. T. Rose yesterday, with burial in the family cemetery at Bosqueville. Born near Columbus, Georgia, in 1819. Resided in McLennan county since 1853. Leaves a widow and 5 children surviving. Two are J. K. Rose of Waco and Mrs. Nettie Moore, wife of Bart Moore of Waco. Others are Joseph A., A. T., and James Rose of the county.

Tue., Jan. 27 (4-1): Mattie Coffey, a Cyprian, died yesterday in North Waco of strychnine. Burial today.

Fri., Jan. 30 (3-2): William T. Kemp, formerly of Chilton, died at Wichita Falls on the 20th. Was known in Waco.

Wed., Feb. 11 (1-4): W. J. Tippett, age about 32, died today. Funeral tomorrow. Burial at First Street cemetery, attended by Workman's Mutual Aid.

Fri., Feb. 20 (2-2): D. L. Moody's mother, nee Betsey Hotton, was 80 years old last Thursday.

Mon., Feb. 23 (1-6): J. R. Harland, 35, died today at the residence of Col. W. T. Saunders. A son of Major Joseph Harland of Sumner Co., Tenn., and brother of Mrs. W. T. Saunders of Waco. Funeral is pending.

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Sat., Mar. 2 (1-4): John A. Rheinlander, 58, died of dysentery today at his residence on North 3rd. Funeral tomorrow. Came from Franklin Parish, La., and was a cabinet maker.

Mon., Mar. 16 (3-3): Alfred Hood, son of Mrs. N. J. Hood, died yesterday. The funeral will be today from the Waco Infirmary.

Thu., Mar. 21 (1-6): In Memoriam, for "Bunnie" Hollifield, who died March 19, 1885.

Tue., Mar. 24 (3-2): Yesterday was the 60th birthday for H. F. Schumacher, "Bismark."

Mon., Mar. 30 (1-5): Fannie Chamberlin., who died in Boston on the 21st, was buried at Oakwood cemetery yesterday. A daughter of the late Judge D. T. Chamberlin who is also buried at Oakwood.

Fri., Apr. 10 (4-1): In Memoriam, for Isabella Willis, wife of Shadrick Willis; age 52. Died Apr. 7, 1885. Leaves 2 sons, a husband, and several grandchil­dren.

Sat., Apr. 18 (1-6): A 3-year-old daughter of Mrs. Lula Cranford, daughter of J. D. English of Chilton, drowned on the 2nd in a well.

Tue., May 5 (1-5): Angeline Gurley Taylor, 8-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Taylor, died yesterday. Funeral today from the residence of Dr. J. H. Sears, with burial at First Street cemetery.

Thu., May 7 (4-2): W. H. Carter, age about 35, died today at Geo. Kramer's City Hotel in East Waco, by suicide with morphine.

Wed., May 13 (1-5): Trial of Policeman M. F. Amonett for the murder of Tom Scott, a hack driver, on Oct. 6, 1884. Was found not guilty.

Sat., May 16 (4-1): Henry Warren, eldest son of Charles Warren, who was ar­rested last Sunday and brought to Waco for the murder of John Bruton 24 years ago, is asking a pardon for his father.

Mon., May 18 (4-2): Died Friday, little Willie, infant son and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. W. Patton. Funeral Saturday, burial at First Street cemetery.

Tue., May 19 (1-6): Dr. A. S. Stonebraker, 60, resident of Waco the past 12 years, died yesterday at his residence on South 5th street. A Marylander. A daughter and 2 sons survive. Funeral today, with Rev. Dr. Carroll officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Wed., May 20 (1-5): A telegram stated that Gov. L. S. Ross had pardoned Charles Warren for the murder of John Lurton.

Mon., June 1 (3-2): A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Martin was buried yesterday.

Tue., June 2 (1-3) Funeral in Paris for Victor Hugo.

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Thu., June 4 (4-2): Darius Cain, age about 13, of North 6th street, drowned today in Barron's Branch near North 7th. The body was recovered.

Fri., June 5 (1-5) Darius Larned (not Cain) died yesterday. His mother is Mrs. W. A. Cain of 1172 North 6th. Was paddleing in a box. Remains sent to Calvert for burial.

Sat., June 6 (1-5): Mrs. Martha E. Chalmers, age 45, died yesterday. Burial in Oakwood cemetery.

Thu., June 11 (1-4): Richard Behling, 32, died today at the residence of Rev. Mr. Traeger on South 3rd street, of malaria. Was employed on Bart Moore's ranch.

Mon., June 15 (1-6): Mabel Louise Hinchman, age 1 year and 4 months, daughter of Frank M. Hinchman, died today. Funeral tomorrow, with burial at Oakwood.

Thu., June 25 (4-2): News was received of the death of Rev. Dr. Kirkpatrick, father of Mrs. W. L. Prather, in Virginia

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Tue., Jan. 5 (3-7): Rev. H. L. Taylor died yesterday. Born Haywood Co., Tenn., Oct. 12, 1824. Entered the Methodist ministry. To Texas in 1863, and to Waco in 1885. Father of Joe Taylor. Burial at First Street cemetery.

Wed., Jan. 6 (3-5): Albert, age 16, son of Rev, and Mrs. D. C. Kinnard, died at their residence on South 4th yesterday. Funeral today, with burial at Oakwood with Dr. R. C. Burleson and J. W. Riggins officiating.

Wed., Jan. 6 (4-3): "Bert" Kinnard, son of Rev. and Mrs. D. C. Kinnard, died yesterday at age 15. Funeral today.

Thu., Jan. 7 (3-5): Mrs. Mary McDonald died Jan. 4 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Susan Jenkins, on South 4th, age 73.

Sun., Jan. 10 (4-3): Miss Lottie V. Walker, daughter of W. C. Walker, died at the family residence 3 miles west of Waco Jan. 9th, of consumption. Funeral today, with burial at the family cemetery near the residence.

Sat., Jan. 16 (3-3): George Hooper died yesterday at Lorena, age 17.

Tue., Jan. 19 (4-5): Maud L. Allan, wife of J. A. Allan, died yesterday. She leaves a husband and little sister. Funeral is pending.

Wed., Jan. 20 (4-3): Reddin Andrews, age 4, son of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Reddin Andrews, died yesterday. Funeral from the residence of Rev. Dr. Andrews today. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Fri., Jan. 22 (4-3): John L. Vickers, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Vickers, died yesterday, age 1 year and 6 months. Funeral today.

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Wed., Feb. 3 (3-5): Hattie Smith, wife of Roswell Smith, died Feb. 2. Funeral today for Mrs. Smith and infant daughter from the residence at 921 S. 5th.

Wed., Feb. 3 (4-5): A child of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Crook died recently at Lorena.

Fri., Feb. 5 (4-3): Mr. Will Lamb died yesterday from a shooting at the McClelland hotel. He was a traveling salesman, born in Canada, age about 25. His mother and sister are in Canada. J. A. Graham of St. Louis was arrested.

Sun., Feb. 7 (4-5): Mrs. John McMurray died at her residence in Robinson on Friday, and was buried the same day.

Tue., Feb. 9 (3-2): Mrs. T. O. Harris died at the family residence near Dry Pond Saturday; was buried at White Rock cemetery Saturday.

Tue., Feb. 9 (4-5): Will Lamb was found to be age 28 years, according to Steiner & Stephenson, who embalmed him.

Wed., Feb. 10 (4-4): Ira Parrish was found dead about 9 miles north of Waco, near the railway track. He may have jumped from a train.

Fri., Feb. 12 (3-2): Alex Bolden, a negro, was sent to the penitentiary today for killing his brother about 14 months ago.

Sat., Feb. 13 (3-2): Dock Ridley was reported dead.

Sun., Feb. 14 (4-4): T. O. Harris, who resides near Dry Pond, died Friday and was buried at White Rock cemetery yesterday, with Rev. J. H. Richey officiat­ing. His wife was buried on Sunday last.

Tue., Feb. 23 (4-5): Joe C. Rose died yesterday, age 33. A Mason. Brother of Mrs. Bart Moore, and of John K. Rose, cashier of the First National Bank; also of A. T. Rose in the country.

Wed., Feb. 24 (3-5): Nat Bedwell, colored, died yesterday at the poor farm.

Thu., Feb. 25 (3-3): Mrs. Ella Hardwick, wife of A. L. Hardwick, died at the family residence in East Waco, and was buried yesterday. Was married two years, and leaves a husband and young babe.

Thu., Feb. 25 (4-4): Jo Rose was buried yesterday at Bosqueville cemetery, Rev. J. H. Richey and Dr. W. L. Barker officiating.

Fri., Feb. 26 (3-3): Walter Jeter died Wednesday night in jail, of malaria. Was buried yesterday at First Street cemetery by the County.

Tue., Mar. 2 (4-5): C. S. Tuttle, member of the Diamond-King company band, died at the infirmary on East Clay street, Sunday, of malaria. Was from Pal­myria, Ohio. Had a brother in the med. band.

Tue., Mar. 9 (3-4): Col. O. L. Battle died at his residence on 5th street yes­terday, age 67. Born Morgan Co., Georgia, March 2, 1819. To Wharton Co., Texas in 1846. To Waco in 1871. Father of Mrs. Belle Ficklen. Buried at Oakwood.

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Wed., Mar. 10 (3-4): The remains of Mrs. Cora Winn West from Crawford was buried yesterday in Oakwood cemetery. Formerly of Waco. Daughter of John A. Winn, a merchant. She resided with her sister, Mrs. John B. Nichols, at Crawford.

Wed., Mar. 17 (4-3): Robert W. Ogilvie died yesterday at the resedence of Her­bert Sneed on Dutton street, age 21. A nephew of W. B. Trice. Funeral today, with burial at Oakwood.

Thu., Mar. 18 (4-3): Joe L. Lane was shot yesterday at B. C. Hicks farm 3 miles south of Robinson, by R. C. Hicks. He died later.

Fri., Mar. 19 (4-5): Mrs. Bivens, wife of Lafayette Bivens, died at Ross Sta­tion yesterday. To be buried at White Rock cemetery today.

Tue., Mar. 23 (3-5): Miss Eliza D. Trant died Sunday at the residence of J. Beaty, 5 miles east of Waco, aged 16. Was born in Virginia. Burial in East Waco cemetery.

Tue., Mar. 23 (3-5): Mrs. Joseph Yarborough died yesterday at the residence of Agier Salter on South 9th. The funeral is pending.

Thu., Apr. 8 (4-3): Mrs. M. J. Wood, old resident of Waco, died in East Waco Tuesday and was buried at White Rock cemetery.

Sun., Apr. 11 (4-5): Benny C. Howell, age 3, nephew of W. P. and I. T. Martin, died April 10 at the residence of W. P. Martin on Park avenue. Funeral today from the residence of Mr. Martin, with Rev. B. H. Carroll officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery. Was an orphan.

Tue., Apr. 13 (3-5): The grave of John Cooly, a Chinese, buried in First Street cemetery, was decorated Sunday.

Tue., Apr. 13 (4-3): J. S. Close, who came to Waco several weeks ago with his wife and 8 children, died Saturday and was buried Sunday by the Masons.

Tue., Apr. 13 (4-5): W. A. Yowell, age 53, died Monday at his residence on Trading House creek. Will be buried at the family cemetery tomorrow. An old citizen.

Wed., Apr. 14 (4-4): Gustaf Kih1man, a Swede, suicided at Mrs. Emma Scott's boarding house at 219 South 3rd yesterday. C. D. Kih1man was a brother, in Sweden.

Wed., Apr. 14 (4-5): Miss Mattie Casler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Cas­ler, of Dayton, Ohio, died the 12th at the residence of John A. Warren, 6 miles south of Waco. The remains were shipped yesterday to Dayton, Ohio.

Sat., Apr. 17 (4-4): Willia Cox of China Spring died Thursday in an accidental shooting while hunting.

Sat., Apr. 17 (4-5): John Bagby, infant son of J. F. Bagby in South Waco, died April 16th, age 4 months and 9 days. Funeral today from the family residence; burial at Oakwood cemetery.

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Tue., Apr. 20 (3-6): Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Orand, age a few mos., died yesterday at the New McClelland hotel and was buried today, at Oakwood.

Sat., Apr. 24 (4-3): Paul Goodloe, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Early, aged 1 year and 5 months, died yesterday. Funeral today from the family res­idence on Columbus street. Burial at Oakwood cemetery, Rev. S. A. King. of­ficiating.

Sun., Apr. 25 (3-4): J. F. Barnett died yesterday at the Hardin house, of the measles. Came to Waco about two weeks ago. Had a brother at Rockwall.

Tue., Aug. 27 (4-3): Mrs. Fannie Gorham Cravens, wife of Frank P. Cravens, died April 26 in Waco, of erysipelas. Eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Little. Mr. Cravens is the business manager of the Examiner. Funeral today from the residence of Simeon Little, 6th & Washington; burial at Oakwood. She was born in Waco May 7, 1863, and was nearly 23. Educated in Waco.

Wed., Apr. 28 (3-5): Mrs. Henrietta Downs died April 27 at the residence of Col. R. B. Parrott on South 3rd. Funeral today.

Thu., Apr. 29 (4-5): Mrs. Henrietta Downs had lived in Waco 32 years. Nee Sparks. Was born in N. C. Aug. 28, 1808. Married to W. W. Downs at Salem, Geo., Aug. 10, 1823. In 1838 to Alabama with husband and children; then to Texas. To Waco in 1854. Col. R. B. Parrott is her son-in-law. Her husband, Rev. W.W. Downs died several years ago. Was the mother of 13 children. Five survive: Maj. J. W. Downs, founder of the Examiner; C. M. Downs, Mrs. R. B. Parrott, Mrs. John F. Marshal, and Mrs. Maddin of Tennessee. Funeral was yesterday, with burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Thu., Apr. 29 (4-5): Vernon Wilson Baker, son of John W. and Lula Baker, was buried yesterday, age 4.

Sun., May 2 (3-4): Nannie Pearl Mix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mix, died today at their residence on South 6th.

Sun., May 2 (3-6): W. R. "Bud" Orman was sentenced to 14 years for killing Bud Hughston on Sept. 8, 1885.

Tue., May 4 (4-5): Joseph Lyle, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Marshall, died Sunday. Was buried in Oakwood cemetery yesterday.

Tue., May 4 (4-5): The mother of J. H. Wheeler died in Williamsport, Penn., a few days ago, aged 95.

Tue., May 4 (4-5): Israel, 15-month babe of Mr. and Mrs. B. Efron, died Sunday and was buried at Hebrew Rest yesterday.

Tue., May 4 (4-5): Miss Carrie, age 18, daughter of A. B. Williamson of Sul­phur Springs, Texas, died Sunday at Baylor University. The remains were sent to Sulphur Springs. She was a student.

Tue., May 4 (4-5): Lemuel, 18-month baby son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Moore, died yesterday, and was buried at the family cemetery at Bosqueville

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Tue., May 4 (4-5): Mrs. Mary E. Larmour, wife of W. W. Larmour, died at the family residence on North 5th Sunday. Was nee Mary Scarbrough, daughter of J. W. Scarborough. Married June 2, 1880, to W. W. Larmour. Two children. Was 26 years old. Burial yesterday at Oakwood.

Wed., May 5 (3-4): Mr. A. Whitesides, old farmer, died at his residence 18 miles southeast of Waco Tuesday, aged 67. A resident of McLennan county for more than 20 years. His wife died about a year ago. No children. Burial at Oakwood today.

Sat., May 8 (4-5): John Henry, brother of Miss Minnie Henry of Waco, died on Thursday at Taylor. Was killed.

Tue., May 11 (3-6): Mabel Randle, age 1 year and 6 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Randle, died at the family residence on May 10.

Sun., May 16 (4-6): Walter Kellum, age 10 months and 11 days, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Heard, died. Funeral today from the family residence at 657 S. 3rd. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Tue., May 18 (4-5): Bonnie Lisman, age 14 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Lisman, died May 16. Funeral yesterday, with Rev. F. M. Halsell officiating. Burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.

Fri., May 28 (3-5): Mr. J. M. Turner, an old resident, died yesterday at the residence of Ed Moore on South 10th. Burial by the Odd Fellows yesterday.

Fri., May 28 (3-5): Miss Martha A. Patton died yesterday at the residence of Capt. M. M. Boggess. A resident of Patton's Mill, she was visiting Mrs. Boggess. Was an aunt of Mrs. Van Duzer and sister of Geo. Patton. Funeral today. Burial at Patton's Mill.

Sun., May 30 (4-5): Fannie Cravens, baby daughter of Frank R. and Fannie Gor­man Cravens, died Saturday at Galveston, aged 1 month and 8 days.

Sun., May 30 (4-5): Mrs. M. A. Cain, wife of W. H. Cain Sr., died at their residence on Franklin Friday, aged 69. Had 7 living children, including Dr. W. H. Cain of Calvert, Dr. J. M. Cain of San Antonio, W. M. Cain of Lampasas, and Mrs. G. D. Maynard of Corsicana. Was buried at Calvert.

Tue., June 1 (4-4): Mrs. Elizabeth Hill died Sunday at the residence of E. H. Lynham. The remains were sent to Dallas yesterday, accompanied by a daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Lynham.

Tue., June 1 (4-4): William _larvin Winn died May 30, aged 18 years, at the residence of his uncle, Capt. J. P. Morris on Station Creek. Known as "Bug," he was a son of the late Col. John A. Winn of Waco.

Thu., June 10 (3-4): Dr. Thomas B. Little of Atlanta, Georgia, died at Malvern, Ark., aged 66. Brother of Simeon Little of Waco.

Thu., June 10 (4-3): Edward Taylor, a relative of T. C. Murray, was found dead Wednesday morning. Aged about 50. Buried by the city.

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Fri., June 11 (3-4): Joe Curtis Stephenson, infant son of Edward N. and Mattie B. Stephenson, died yesterday aged 8 years and 2 months. Funeral today, with burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Sun., June 13 (3-5): Burrell Kendrick, son of John and M. E. Kendrick, died Friday at the residence of the grandfather, B. J. Kendrick of Whitehall. The burial was at Oakwood cemetery Saturday. Aged 6 years and 18 days.

Sat., June 25 (4-5): Mrs. James A. McSpadden died June 24, age 29 years, at Clifton. Georgianna McSpadden was born Jan. 1, 1856, near Sparta, La., a daugh­ter of John C. and Mary A. McCrary. To Basque county, Texas, with parents in 1864. To Waco in 1867. Was a student of Waco University. Married Feb. 1, 1874, to Prof. James B. Cundiff and moved to New Orleans. He died in 1877 of yellow fever; also the eldest daughter. She moved back to Waco and married James A. McSpadden Nov. 5, 1880. Survived by parents, husband, brothers, sister, and 3 children.

Sun., June 27 (4-5): Charles, infant son of Prof. Charles Haas, died yesterday of Cholera infantum. Funeral yesterday, burial at First Street cemetery.

Wed., July 7 (3-4): Dr. Joe S. Willis died at his home on South 4th yesterday of an overdose of bromides. His father, Joe M. Willis of Lampasas, brother of Lampasas; Col. W. B. Denison of Galveston, his brother-in-law; and brother-in-law Joseph Davis of Houston were notified. Funeral Thursday. He was born at Barneesville, Georgia, Oct. 6, 1849; was aged about 37. In 1858 moved with his father to East Texas, and in 1865 to Waco. In 1866, entered Waco Univer­sity. In 1869, went to Virginia and studied for three years at the University of Virginia and at Washington & Lee. Graduated in 1872 from Belleview Medical College in New York. Returned to Waco and practiced medicine.

Thu., July 8 (4-4): Funeral for Dr. Joe S. Willis today at his late residence on South 4th. Rev. Horace Bishop of the M. E. Church officiated. Waco Lodge 92, A. F. & A. M., was called to attend; also the Sir Knights of the Waco Com­mandery.

Tue., July 13 (3-4): Miss Mary E. Torbett died Sunday at the residence of her brother, Judge J. H. Torbett in East Waco. Born Augusta Co., Virginia, but lived at Race Springs, Tenn. Came to Texas to visit her brother, for health reasons. Buried yesterday at First Street cemetery.

Tue., July 13 (3-4): Mrs. M. E. Kelley, wife of Rev. G. W. Kelley, died at the family residence on South 10 Monday, of consumption. Age about 60. Funeral from the residence today.

Wed., July 14 (4-4): John Everett, a traveling man, died yesterday of malaria at the Pacific Hotel. Leaves a wife and 4 children in Cincinnati. Remains were shipped to Cincinnati.

Fri., July 16 (3-4): In Respect: Waco Medical Society, for Dr. Joe S. Willis.

Fri., July 16 (3-5): Frank Van Duzer died yesterday. Born in New York. Was a musician. Knickerbocker family. Funeral today.

Sat., July 24 (3-4): B. F. Holloway died yesterday. Funeral from the J. N. Harris residence today. Masons to attend.

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Sat., July 24 (4-3): Alfred Eli, alias Eli Hubbard, banjo player at Murphey's Saloon, colored, aged 25, died yesterday when he was run down by a railway engine. Went to sleep on the track.

Thu., July 29 (4.-4): Mrs. John Norris died at Haskell Tuesday. Nee Miss Sleep­er, a daughter of the late Judge J. H. Sleeper, and sister of John, Jerry, and William Sleeper. Funeral pending. Place of burial uncertain.

Thu., July 29 (4-4): Annie Bennett Cunningham died yesterday, age 16 years, 10 months and 10 days. Eldest daughter of Rev. V. G. and Mary P. Cunningham. The funeral was yesterday, from the residence at 930 South 6th.

Fri., July 30 (4-4): James Dunman died yesterday at the residence of his son-in-law in East Waco, age 75. A Texas veteran. Knew Gen. Houston.

Sat., July 31 (4-4): Richard Oscar McCowan died at the residence of his grand-parents, R. O. and Mrs. N. Reed, aged 6 years and 10 months. Funeral from the Reed residence on South 6th today. Burial at Bosqueville.

Sun., Aug. 1 (3-4): Rev. James Harvey Richey died yesterday at his residence on North 5th. A minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church neary 30 years. Born in Giles Co., Tenn. Was aged about 60. To Waco with his family in 1867. Was the Tax Assessor until 1882. Burial at First Street Cemetery with Masons attending.

Tue., Aug. 3 (3-4): Funeral for Rev. J. H. Richey was Sunday at the Fifth Street Methodist church, with Rev. Horace Bishop officiating. Burial with Masonic rites at Fifth Street Cemetery.

Tue., Aug. 3 (4-5): Jimmy Smith, colored, age 12, died in a pistol accident Sunday. Lived with his grandmother, Aunt Sarah McCabe, in East Waco.

Wed., Aug. 4 (4-3): Maggie Taylor died yesterday, aged 16 years and 7 months, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor. Funeral yesterday from the residence of her uncle, Rev. R. S. Taylor, on Mary street. Rev. Horace Bishop officiated.

Wed., Aug. 4 (4-5): Bill Harris, negro, died yesterday by mob action for as­saulting a woman.

Sat., Aug. 14 (3-6): Mrs. Ruth Mead died at the residence of G. L. Gooch, aged 69. Funeral today from the residence at 15th & Morrow; burial at First Street cemetery.

Sat., Aug. 21 (4-4): Mary Bell Curtis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Curtis, died yesterday. Funeral today from the residence on 13th street, between Web­ster and Clay. Buried at Odd Fellows cemetery.

Thu., Aug. 26 (4-5): Andrew Jackson Crow, infant son of A. J. and S. J. Crow, died Wednesday. Funeral at 427 South 5th today.

Sat., Aug. 28 (4-5): Mr. Adams, brother of the Bosque county tax collector, died at Valley Mills two days ago when his horse fell on him.

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Wed., Sept. 1 (4-4): Nettie Thaxton, an octaroon, was murdered by Dock Shelton 3 days ago. He suicided.

Wed., Sept. 8 (4-6): Abe Fisher, a negro, age 64, born in Virginia, died Monday, and was buried. Poison suspected.

Sun., Sept. 12 (4-5): Mrs. Mary H. Speight died at the family residence yester­day. Wife of Gen. J. W. Speight. Age 43. Born in Mississippi. Nee Bolton. The family removed to Galveston. Married Col John Dockery of Mississippi. After he died, she married Gen. Speight at Galveston in 1868. Seven children sur­vive, the youngest being 3. Funeral today from the residence on South 5th. Burial at Oakwood cemetery, Rev. Dr. Burleson officiating.

Tue., Sept. 14 (3-4) Letter from the Hon. W. K. Homan at Caldwell, Texas.

Tue., Sept, 21 (4-4): Laura Crain, colored, was arrested and charged with in­fanticide. Age 24.

Wed., Sept. 22 (4-5): Mrs. R. L. Renfro died Tuesday at Terrill. The remains will arrive in Waco today. Funeral today from the residence of her brother, J. M. Drake. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Thu., Sept. 23 (4-4): Mrs. Shapley P. Ross nee Catherine H. Fulkerson, died yesterday at her residence. Born Sept. 27, 1812, in St. Charles Co., Missouri. Married there to Capt. Shapley P. Ross. Nine children were born, and 8 are living: Gen. L. S. Ross, Mrs. Geo. Barnard, Mrs. Margaret Harris, Mrs. Kate Padgitt, Mrs. Pat Fitzwilliams of Los Angeles, Col. P. F. Ross, Capt. R. S. Ross, and W. H. Ross of Waco. Lived in Iowa until 1838. To McLennan county in 1840; lived in a tent. Robert Ross was born there. Funeral today, Dr. R. C. Burleson officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Sat., Sept. 25 (4-6): Peter McClelland Sr. died Sept. 24, aged 77. Funeral today at the family residence. Burial at Oakwood cemetery. Masons will attend; also the I.O.O.F.

Tue., Sept. 28 (4-6): Mrs. Mary M. Robertson died Sunday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. R. Searcy on North 13th, aged 77. Was a resident of Waco for many years.

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Thu., Oct. 7 (3-2): The little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Garland was buried today in Oakwood cemetery.

Thu., Oct. 7 (4-1): The step-mother of J. D. Shaw died yesterday at Cleburne. His mother died when he was young.

Wed., Oct. 13 (1-4): Mr. E. L. Roberts of Waco died last night at his resi­dence on South 8th, and was buried today at First Street cemetery.

Mon., Oct. 18 (1-6): Mrs. Helen J. Lacy, wife of D. D. Lacy, died Saturday. Funeral at the family residence on Washington street, with Rev. Dr. Halsell and burial at Oakwood cemetery.

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Wed., Oct. 20 (3-3): In Memoriam: Mrs. Helen J. Lacy was born at Quitman, Ark., Jan. 25, 1856, a daughter of W. S. and Mary D. Garner, who still live there. Was married to W. D. Lacy March 1, 1874. She died last Saturday.

Fri., Oct. 22 (1-6): Mrs. Hattie M. (nee Clisbee) Brown, wife of Cashier Geo. W. Brown, of the Wells Fargo office, died suddenly yesterday. Married about a year ago in August 1885. A sister of Mrs. A. O. Dewey of Waco. Was born in Collin Co., Texas, and was not quite 21. To be buried in Rowlett Creek churchyard, Collin county.

Sat., Oct. 23 (3-2): The remains of the late Mrs. Hattie M. Brown were removed to the residence of A. O. Dewey, her brother-in-law, on North 8th street, for funeral services, with Rev. Horace Bishop officiating. The remains were then sent to Collin county.

Wed., Oct. 27 (4-2): Mrs. Hattie M. Brown was buried at Rowlett Creek churchyard near Allen Station, Collin Co., Texas, Sunday.

Mon., Nov. 1 (1-5): Henry Metzgar died yesterday at the residence of Mrs. Howe at 5th & Mary. Formerly of Vicksburg and San Antonio. Funeral today, Dr. A. Suhler officiating, with burial at Hebrew Rest cemetery.

Mon., Nov. 1 (4-2): R. E. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Anderson, died Saturday. He was riding a pony which threw him, breaking his neck, near 15^th & Washington. Funeral yesterday at the Austin Street Presbyterian church, Rev. Dr. S. A. King officiating. Aged 14 years. Buried at Oakwood cemetery.

Wed., Oct. 3 (3-2): Mrs. J. B. Ralston died at Dallas yesterday. Known in Waco.

Mon., Nov. 8 (4-1): W. A. Bryant of Moody died Saturday. Survived by wife and several children.

Mon., Nov. 8 (4-1): It was reported that Dick Mayben, formerly of Waco, was killed by the Cash boys at Hubbard City yesterday.

Tue., Nov. 9 (3-2 & 4-2): Tribute to the late Mrs. (Irene E.) Parker Kellum by the East Waco Baptist Sunday School, where she was a teacher. Died Oct. 17, 1886.

Fri., Nov. 12 (1-5): Johnny O'Brien, an Irishman, supposedly burned to death today in a fire at Carbonero's restaurant.

Sat., Nov. 13 (4-2): The remains of John O'Brien were found yesterday in the ruins of the fire at French Tony's restaurant. A railroad hand. No relatives known. Was buried at First Street cemetery.

Mon., Nov. 15 (1-4): John McLennan, son of Neil McLennan, died today at the residence of his son-in-law, Judge Ford, in Cameron, aged 72. Came to this sec­tion in 1839. In 1849 he helped Major Geo. B. Erath survey the town of Waco. Leaves a son, William McLennan, and two sisters, Mrs. Lee R. Davis and Mrs. Eli Jones; and 2 married daughters; also a brother, Neil McLennan living west of Waco.

Tue., Nov. 16 (1-5): More about John McLennan. Of Scotch stock who settled in North Carolina. Neil McLennan removed to Florida in 1820 and stayed there until 1835. Came to Texas by Batteau to the mouth of the Brazos liver. Lived in South Texas until 1839, when they came to this section. John was only 24 when they settled here. The first Waco town lot sold for $5.

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Tue., Nov. 16 (4-1): Sammie S. Vick, 16 month infant of A. P. and Mrs. A. E. Vick, died yesterday. Funeral today, Rev. Horace Bishop officiating, at the family residence on South 10th. Burial at First Street Cemetery.

Fri., Nov. 19 (1-5): Geo. I. Hymes, age 22, died yesterday at the residence of Mr. S. Little. His father, B. C. Hymes, lives at Crooked Creek, Virginia

Sat., Nov. 20 (1-5): Mr. Alexander M. Harris died. Born at Jefferson, Culpepper Co., Va. Came to Waco in 1878. Was professor of languages at Waco University. Later practiced law here. Married two years ago to Miss Sallie H. Hundley of Richmond, Va. Leaves a wife and infant son. Remains embalmed by Martin Bros. Funeral services tomorrow. Remains to be sent to Richmond, Virginia.

Mon., Nov. 22 (1-5): Mrs. E. A. Patrick died Sunday, aged 79. Grandmother of Mrs. W. T. White of Waco. Died at residence of W. T. White on Speight street. Funeral today, Rev. F. R. Starr officiating. Burial at Oakwood.

Mon., Nov. 22 (1-5): Mrs. Frances Juliett Chamberlin Leland, wife of Judge O. H. Leland, died Nov. 21 of malaria. Funeral from the Baptist church Nov. 24; burial at Oakwood cemetery. Born at Weathersfield, Vermont, Dec. 20, 1830. Sister of late Judge David H. Chamberlin of Waco. Married to Judge Leland at Galveston, Jan. 8, 1869. Was a teacher at Leland Seminary.

Mon., Nov. 22 (1-5): Funeral yesterday at the First Baptist church for A. M. Harris. Remains sent to Richmond, Va.

Tue., Nov. 23 (1-4): Resolutions of Respect, for Alexander M. Harris, by the Order of Red Men.

Wed., Nov. 24 (1-5) Funeral for Mrs. Frances Juliet Chamberlin Leland today.

Thu., Nov. 25 (1-4): Mother of the Sanger Brothers died today at New York.

Fri., Nov. 26 (1-4): Mrs. Babette Sanger, mother of Alex and Philip Sanger of Waco, and of Mrs. Emmanuel, died yesterday in New York City. Born at Dennen­loke, Bavaria, Dec. 21, 1813. She was married to Eli Sanger. He died May 1877. Leaves 7 sons and 3 daughters.

Fri., Nov. 26 (4-2): In Memoriam, for A. M. Harris, by Y.M.C.A.

Sat., Nov. 27 (1-4): William Lamb was killed by J. A. Graham Feb. 24, 1886, at the McClelland Hotel. To be tried soon.

Mon., Nov. 29 (1-4): J. A. Graham was acquitted of carrying a pistol. Self defense.

Fri., Dec. 3 (4-1): Mrs. M. J. McCowan died today at her residence on Clay street. Funeral tomorrow. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.

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Mon., Dec. 6 (4-1): Col. George Noble of the Texas Pacific Railway died in Dallas Saturday, aged 56. Had friends in Waco.

Mon., Dec. 6 (4-2): J. W. Nail has been charged with killing old man Paramore.

Wed., Dec. 8 (1-5): Bob Ware, colored, died Tuesday. Was poisoned by persons unknown.

Fri., Dec. 10 (1-5): Mrs. P. A. Miller of 1690 South 5th died today. Widow of the late William H. Miller. Leaves an orphan daughter. Funeral today.

Sat., Dec. 11 (1-6): William Bell is on trial for killing A. T. Moreland about March 28, 1883 on Bridge street.

Tue., Dec. 14 (4-2): Fred M. Turnbull, son of Major and Mrs. Geo. W. Turnbull, died at Monterey, Mexico, on the 12th. His health failed; had consumption. His brother McD. Turnbull died a year ago. The remains will be brought to Waco for burial.

Thu., Dec. 16 (4-1): W. J. and James P. Nailor of Moody, sons of James C. Nai­lor, died on the 10th and 21st of Nov. On Nov. 22, Miss Celia Nailor, 23, a daughter of William Nailor, died.

Fri., Dec. 17 (4-1): Old Mollie, aged about 20, a bay mare of Judge J. C. West, died yesterday.

Tue., Dec. 28 (4-2): Augustus W. Robinson was killed at McGregor yesterday. Jackson Garrett was charge with the killing.

Wed., Dec. 29 (1-6): Mrs. Fannie Kraft died today at the residence of her son, J. C. Kraft, on South 4th. Aged 65. Leaves 3 sons. Funeral tomorrow at the German M. E. Church officiated. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Sat., Jan. 9 (3-2): The mortuary report for December 1885 shows only 7 burials in all of the city cemeteries.

Sat., Jan. 9 (4-2): Miss Lottie V. Walker, daughter of W. C. Walker, died yes­terday at his residence 3 miles west of the city, on the Bosqueville road, of consumption. Age about 25 and was a sister of Mrs. William Davis of Waco. Funeral tomorrow from the family residence.

Mon., Jan. 19 (4-2): Birthday yesterday for Capt. Shapley P. Ross. Has lived in Waco since 1849.

Wed., Jan. 20 (4-2): Reddin, 3-year-old son of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Reddin Andrews, died yesterday of pneumonia. Burial from the residence on South 3rd, at Oakwood.

Wed., Feb. 3 (4-1): George C. Miller, former H. & T. C. agent in Waco in the early days, died at Calvert on the 1st of black jaundice.

Fri., Feb. 5 (1-6): The remains of Will Lamb are to be sent to Canada.

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Sat., Feb. 13 (4-1): Old Dock Ridley, colored, Waco wood sawyer, died at the county poor house yesterday.

Fri., Feb. 19: There was a shooting yesterday on Austin street between James R. Robinson and G. D. Sleeper. Several shots were fired. Nobody was wounded. The argument was over a business transaction.

Tue., Feb. 23 (4-2): Funeral for Joe C. Rose at Bosqueville on Wednesday, by the Masonic fraternity.

Wed., Feb. 24 (4-2): Mrs. Ella Hardwick, age 18, had been married about two years. Funeral today from the residence. Burial in the East Waco cemetery.

Fri., Mar. 5 (4-1): Mrs. D. Potter, age 83 years, 3 months, 25 days, died today at the residence of Geo. A. O'Brien, north of Waco. Funeral tomorrow at Patton's Mills. She was the aunt of Geo. W. Patton, and was visiting the O'Brien family.

Mon., Mar. 8 (4-3): Mrs. Cora West, daughter of the late John A. Winn, and sister of Mrs. John B. Nichols, died today at Crawford.

Mon., Mar. 15 (4-1): William Marion Morris, a student at the University, died Saturday the 13th. A native of Pineville, La., a son of D. P. and Mrs. C. E. Morris, and brother of Rev. S. L. Morris. Barely age 21. Had measles and pneu­monia. Funeral at the University chapel; burial at Oakwood.

Tue., Mar. 23 (4-3): Mrs. Amanda Davis died today at the residence of Dr. Joe S. Willis on South 4th. Was the mother of Col. William B. Denson of Galveston and Joe Davis of Dayton, Texas, and Mrs. Dr. Willis. Her husband is in Cali­fornia. Funeral at the Baptist church tomorrow.

Thu., Mar. 25 (3-2): Annie Elizabeth Yarborough, daughter of E. and Matilda Henry, and wife of Jasper Yarborough, died March 23 at the residence of her parents in Waco. Born in Panola Co., Texas, Oct. 23, 1856. Married in 1878.

Thu., Apr. 8 (4-1): Charles Knoblaueh, restaurant and saloon man in Waco for several years, died at Brownwood in an affray with Sam Dowdy. He died Monday last.

Mon., Apr. 12 (4-3): Bennie C. Howell, age 3, died Saturday. Was an orphan child of Mrs. Howell, a sister of Mr. Martin.

:rue., Apr. 13 (4-2): Miss Mattie J. Cosier, age 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Cosier of Dayton, Ohio, died yesterday at the residence of John Warren near Hewitt, of consumption. The remains were sent to Dayton.

Mon., Apr. 19 (4-1): The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewine died Saturday, aged 5 months. Funeral Sunday; burial at Hebrew Rest cemetery.

Tue., Apr. 20 (4-2): J. G. Rowe, formerly of the Waco press, was notified last Sunday of the death of his father age 83. His mother died hardly more than a year ago.

Sat., Apr. 24 (4-2): Mrs. Olivia Clemmons, mother of Mrs. P. A. Richards, died today at age 59. Funeral from the Richards residence tomorrow, with J. D. Shaw officiating. Burial at First Street cemetery.

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Mon., Apr. 26 (1-5): W. R. Barrett, a native of Georgia, and resident of McLennan county for 18 months working on farms near Waco, died Saturday at Mrs. Derryberry's boarding house, of the measles. Brother of J. W. Barrett of Rockwall county. Burial today.

Tue., Apr. 27 (4-2): Edward Henry died yesterday at his residence on South 9th. A resident of Waco for many years. Member of Workman's Mutual Aid Society. Funeral today.

Wed., Apr. 28 (4-2): Mrs. Henrietta Downs, born in Georgia, died April 27 at the residence of Col. R. B. Parrott.

Mon., May 3 (4-2): Israel Efron, age 15 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Efron, died yesterday. Funeral today; burial at Hebrew Rest cemetery.

Tue., May 4 (4-3): Trial of J. A. Graham for killing Will Lamb, the drummer, in the McClelland Hotel dining room the night of Feb. 8, is set for the 6th.

Thu., May 6 (1-6) Item about Albert R. Parsons, formerly of Waco, now a Chicago anarchist.

Fri., May 7 (4-2): Rockdale Cauble, age about 10, son of a widow at Aquilla, is missing since last Monday. Nephew of C. M. Cauble.

Thu., May 27 (4-2): James W. Turner died today at the residence of Edward Moore at 945 South 10th, in his 59th year. Funeral today, attended by the Odd Fel­lows. Burial at the Odd Fellows cemetery. Former contractor in Waco.

Fri., May 28 (4-1): Miss Martha A. Patton of Patton Mills died yesterday at the residence of Capt. M. M. Boggess. Was visiting Mrs. Boggess. Funeral today. Burial at Patton Mills.

Mon., May 31 (3-2): Decoration Day is not being observed in Waco, as there are very few soldiers of either army buried here.

Mon. , May 31 (4-1): William Marvin Winn, age 18, died May 30 at the residence of his uncle, Capt. J. P. Morris at Station Creek. Son of late Col. John A. Winn of Waco. Burial at Oakwood today.

Mon., May 31 (4-1): Mrs. Elizabeth Hill, age 68, died on the 30th at the res­idence of E. N. Lynham on Columbus street. Was the mother of Mrs. E. N. Lynham. Resident of Waco about 12 years. Remains to Dallas for burial.

Tue., June 8 (4-3): Mr. David Sullivan, age 35, died in Waco yesterday of enteritis. Steiner & Stephenson in charge. Funeral today, attended by the Knights of Honor.

Fri., June 18 (4-1): Louie, infant son of C. S. and Mrs. L. Pace, died today, age 5 weeks and 5 days. Their first-born child. Burial today at Oakwood.

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Mon., June 21 (4-2): There was a tornado at Troy on Saturday, and 30 struc­tures were damaged.

Tue., June 29 (3-2): J. B. Sharpe, age 22 or 23, died in his room on North 6th street yesterday. The remains were sent to Spring Hill in Navarro county where there are relatives.

Wed., June 30 (1-4): Eph Ward died yesterday near Lorena, age about 20. He leaves an aged mother. Funeral today. He was caught in the gears of a traction engine.

Tue., July 6 (2-2): The wife of Joseph McIntyre of Ross died yesterday. They were married two weeks. Malaria.

Wed., July 7 (4-2): Death of Joel S. Willis.

Wed., July 14 (4-2): Mr. Canute Canuteson died Sunday last at his home 2 miles from Norway Mills, age 84. An early settler of Bosque county, and lived there 38 years. Leaves 2 sons, Ole of Waco and C. A. at the homestead. Funeral Sunday.

Fri., July 16 (4-1): Death of F. Van Duzer, age 38. Resident of Waco about 3 years. Dealt in musical merchandise, and was a musician. Leaves a wife.

Tue., July 20 (3-2): Funeral for Ed Hunter, by Dr. J. M. Halsell yesterday. The remains were sent to Norwich, Conn, accompanied by wife and mother.

Wed., July 21 (4-2): Postmaster G. B. Gerald was Capt. of Co. F, 18 Miss. Volunteers, 25 years ago in 1st Battle of Manassas, at age 24.

Fri., July 23 (4-3): Alfred Ely, a black banjo-picker, was run over by Engine No. 90. He was drunk. The injuries are probably fatal.

Sat., July 24 (4-4): B. F. Holloway died yesterday at the residence of J. N. Harris on South 3rd. Funeral today.

Mon., July 26 (4-2): Tribute of Respect, by Waco Lodge 92, A.F. & A.M., for B. F. Holloway, who died on the 23rd.

Thu., July 29 (4-2): Mrs. John Norris died Tuesday last. Moved to Haskell county two years ago. To be buried at Haskell.

Mon., Aug. 2 (4-2): Funeral for Rev. J. H. Richey on Sunday. He was a member of the Knights of Honor.

Mon., Aug. 9 (4-4): A nephew age 4 of Robert Vaughn, living 5 miles from town on the Springfield road, was killed yesterday by overturning a horse trough on himself. His neck was broken.

Tue., Aug. 10 (4-2): Capt. Tom Hill, ex-city marshall of Abilene, died Sunday last. His wife was the former Miss Mollie Houser of Waco. Was shot in the foot at Ballinger while arresting a prisoner.

Mon., Aug. 23 (4-2): Two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Crocker and Mrs. Kate Hodges of

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Austin drowned in a flood at Indianola last week. Mrs. Crocker was a daughter of Col. J. Larmour of Austin, and cousin of W. W. Larmour of Waco. She is to be buried at Austin. The body of Mrs. Hodges and children not recovered.

Tue., Aug. 24 (4-1): George Sawyer, colored, 2nd cook at the Pacific Hotel, died yesterday at his home on North 6th of lockjaw.

Tue., Aug. 31 (4-2): Mr. Louis S. Darrow, a merchant, formerly of Waco, and a hotel proprietor in Lampasas, was wounded yesterday and died two hours later. Brother of John Darrow of Waco. Age about 48. Leaves a wife and children.

Sat., Sept. 4 (4-2): In Memoriam: Ladies Society of the Cumberland Presbyter­ian Church, for Mrs. Marietta Massey, a member. Cherish her memory.

Wed., Sept. 8 (4-2): Abe Fisher, colored, died Sunday. He dug graves in Waco for several years. Reportedly died of poison, but it was decided to proceed with the burial.

Fri., Sept. 10 (1-5): Silver wedding anniversary for Rector Francis R. Starr and Mrs. Sarah E. (nee Ward) Starr, attended by his mother, Mrs. E. A. Starr of Columbus, Georgia. They were married in Emmanuel church, Atens, Georgia, Sept. 9, 1861.

Mon., Sept. 13 (4-2): Hon. W. K. Homan of Caldwell declined the nomination by the prohibition convention for associate justice of the supreme court.

Thu., Sept. 16 (3-2): An $82 deposit by Dock Shelton, who lately suicided, for charges at Waco, was paid to R. J. Goode, Esq., attorney for Ed Shelton, a brother of deceased.

Tue., Sept. 21 (4-2): Death of Mrs. R. S. Renfro of Waco, at Terrell today. A resident of Waco for the past 12 years. Sister of J. M. Drake. Was taken to Terrell for mental treatment. Leaves two boys, ages 12 and 7.

Thu., Sept. 23 (4-2): Laura Cain, charged with killing her male infant Thurs­day of last week, was discharged for lack of evidence.

Fri., Sept. 24 (1-5): Death of Peter McClelland today. To be buried at Oakwood cemetery. Born at Abingdon, Virginia, Aug. 15, 1809. His father was also named Peter; a Scotchman. His mother, Frances McDonald, was also of Scotch descent. At age 23 he went to Paris, Illinois, and worked for 15 years as a wheelwright. In 1847, to Iowa for 5 years in the mercantile business. In 1853, to Waco. Was in the grocery business first. Afterward in livestock trading; then building contracts. Was a partner in the brick business with Thos. H. Killingsworth. In 1873 was appointed Sheriff of McLennan County. In 1876 he became president of the State Central Bank. Had half interest in the McClell­and Hotel. Married twice. Had one child, Peter, by the first marriage, now aged 35. His second wife survives him.

Sat., Sept. 25 (4-2): Miss Nellie Rowan died yesterday. Was buried today at Oakwood cemetery. Funeral from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rowan on South 3rd.

Tue., Sept. 28 (4-2): The will of the late Peter McClelland came up for probate. The will did not give his son Peter full control of his part of the estate, and the son said that he would contest the will.

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Sat., Jan. 1 (4-4): In Memoriam: Miss Susan Ann Coates, daughter of George and Catherine Coates, was born in McLennan county Jan. 14, 1867. Her mother died when she was aged 3 years and 6 days. Lived with her father in Waco, and with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Coates, of Tennessee. Educated at Waco Female College. Died at her home in Waco. By Horace Bishop, Pastor.

Thu., Jan. 6 (1-5): Dr. R. W. Leach died at Terrell branch of the state luna­tic asylum yesterday. Was known in Waco. Dr, Leach was convicted of killing Deputy Sheriff Martin at De Leon. Found to have been insane at the time. He leaves a wife and 3 children. The remains will be brought to Waco for burial.

Fri., Jan. 7 (1-4): The remains of Dr. R. W. Leach were buried today, with Mr. J. D. Shaw officiating. I. P. Martin conveyed the remains to First Street Ceme­tery. Wife and 3 little children survive.

Sat., Jan. 8 (4-3): Mr. Wilson Bird died at the residence of his son-in-law, Adolpheus Beatty, 7 miles from Waco, yesterday. Burial at White Rock cemetery today. Came to McLennan county in 1852. Was age 84.

Mon., Jan. 10 (1-4): John Thompson died Saturday, age 68. Lived at San Francisco, Calif., for many years. Lately of Waco. Leaves a wife, 1 daughter and 2 sons, E. W. and Samuel R. Thompson, prominent business men. Funeral today, Rev. Francis R. Starr officiating. Burial at Oakwood.

Mon., Jan. 17 (3-2): W. E. Tracy, an old Waco citizen, died at his home on S. 10th and was buried yesterday. Was a contractor for building bridges across Waco creek.

Tue., Jan. 18 (1-6): Mrs. Susannah Hinchman, relict of Col. Hiram H. Hinchman, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. H. F. Blanchard, on North 7th, yesterday. Her son, Major A. Hinchman, and Mrs. Blanchard were present. Another son, Col. Lewis A. Hinchman, is in California, and another daughter, Mrs. Mary F. Burke, resides in Michigan. She would have been 79 today. Born Logan Co., Virginia, 1808. The remains were sent to Berrien Center, Michigan, to be interred beside her husband.

Mon., Jan. 24 (4-2): City Engineer James N. Inman died suddenly Saturday night of paralysis of the heart, at Behren's Drug Store. Came to Waco last summer. Drank excessively. Had a sister, Mrs. W. D. Neff, at Jackson, Tenn. The remains were sent there.

Tue., Jan. 25 (1-5): Funeral yesterday for James N. Inman, with Rev. Dr. S. A. King officiating.

Mon., Feb. 7 (1-6): John R. Cox, formerly of Waco, died in Brownwood Saturday. The remains were shipped to Waco, to the residence of Col. William Flournoy on South 5th. Funeral there, with Rev. Horace Bishop officiating. Burial at Oakwood. Leaves a wife and daughter.

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Mon., Feb. 7 (4-2): William Harvey, known as "Pat," a former Waco baseball player, died suddenly at the Parnell saloon Saturday. Funeral yesterday, attend­ed by the Knights of Labor.

Wed., Feb. 9 (3-2): Jim Courtright was killed by Luke Short at Fort Worth re­cently. Was known in Waco.

Sat., Feb. 12 (4-2): Mrs. Julia P. Winslett, wife of Joseph B. Winslett, died at the family residence on North 6th today. Was an invalid. Leaves a husband and a daughter. Funeral tomorrow, Rev. Horace Bishop officiating; burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Mon., Feb. 14 (1-5): Alex Smith, shot by Officers Dan Ford and Sam Whaley, while resisting arrest, is in poor condition at the city jail.

Tue., Feb. 15 (1-5): Dr. W. H. Thompson was shot yesterday near Axtell, while attending a horse race. Came to Waco from Georgia in 1885. A physician and surgeon. Practiced at Axtell. Gun accident.

Tue., Feb. 15 (4-1): Tom, a horse owned by Z. F. Beasley, died recently.

Wed., Feb. 16 (1-5): The remains of Dr. W. H. Thompson are to be sent to his uncle, Geo. K. Leeper, at Gainesville, Georgia. Investigation indicates that he was killed by Luther Pipkins in a scuffle. There are warrants fpr the ar­rest of Buck and Luther Pipper. Buck is the father.

Thu., Feb. 17 (1-5): An inquest found that Dr. W. H. Thompson was killed by Luther Pepper, assisted by Buck. Pepper.

Mon., Feb. 21 (4-1): Mr. A. M. Perry died Saturday, age 58. Funeral yesterday from the residence of Mr. U. S. Berry, the son-in-law. Rev. Horace Bishop of­ficiated, attended by 52 members of the Workman's Mutual Aid. Burial at First Street cemetery. Leaves two grown daughters.

Sat., Feb. 26 (3-3): Charles L. Black suicided at Houston Thursday. Formerly of Waco. Brother of Thomas Black of Waco. The burial to be at Navasota.

Sat., Mar. 5 (3-2): Alex Smith is recovering.

Wed., Mar. 9 (1-5): Golden wedding anniversary today for Thos. Moore and Miss Eliza Dodd. Married near Glasgow, Kentucky, aged 22 and 18. Lived in Kentucky until 1845. Dr. Moore practiced medicine. In 1845, to Limestone Co., Alabama. In 1853, to Texas near Marble Falls. In 1867, to Waco. Had 10 children; 2 now deceased. The sons are: John, James I., Luke, Bart, and Tom P. The daughters are: Mrs. J. C. Frazier, Mrs. T. D. Hayes, and Miss Jennie Moore. Dr. Moore will be 72 next August and in September his wife will be 69.

Thu., Mar. 10 (4-2): In Memoriam: Mrs. Susan Warner was born March 17, 1820, Prince William Co., Virginia. To Platte county, Missouri, in 1842, and to Waco in 1858, with Dr. Ewell, her former owner. Died March 7, 1887, aged 66-11-20. Member of New Hop Baptist Church. Leaves 4 children.

Mon., Mar. 14 (4-3): In Memoriam: Edmonds Lindsey, only child of Capt. and Mrs. H. C. Lindsey, died Saturday of malaria. Funeral yesterday from family residence on Columbus, Dr. S. A. King officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery. Born at Opelika, Alabama, Jan. 20, 1879.

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Sat., Mar. 19 (3-2): J. W. Peacor, brother of Capt. Forest A. Peacor of Sanger Bros., died yesterday at Denison. He was a journalist.

Sat., Mar. 19 (4-3): M. C. Cross, aged about 21, of Calvert, died last night at the residence of Mrs. Hadley on South 5th, of measles. Was a student at Hill's Business College. The remains were shipped to Calvert.

Tue., Mar. 22 (3-3) Needham Bryant died March 20 at the residence of W. G. Evans near Robinson, aged 12. Buried at Robinson cemetery today. Son of the Mr. Bryant who died a few years ago and left several orphans. Evans adopted Needham.

Tue., Mar. 29 (2-2): Mrs. Laura Wood, wife of L. T. Wood, died yesterday at the family residence on North 6th. Was a sister-in-law of Mrs. A. Powers. Aged about 30, and mother of 2 children. The remains were shipped to Mexia where she was raised.

Tue., Mar.29 (3-3): A monument to Helen Lacy, by her husband W. D. Lacy, was placed in Oakwood cemetery. It was carved in Italy.

Waco Daily Examiner, 1887

Tue., Apr. 5 (5-2): The father of Charlie Smith was reported killed at Red Rock, I. T., where he was an agent.

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Mon., Apr. 4 (1-5): Jennie Eugene Pettigrew, infant daughter of James E. and M. M. Pettigrew, died today aged 1 year and 5 months. Funeral tomorrow from the family residence at 5th & Washington.

Tue., Apr. 5 (8-4): James Doyle died yesterday at the Lehmann hotel. Funeral today. A resident of Waco in 1878. He then moved to Paris, Texas, for 7 years. Recently he returned to Waco. Member of the Paris lodge A.F. & A.M. The firemen also attended the funeral.

Thu., Apr. 7 (6-3): Tom Malone died yesterday at the residence of his father, W. J. Malone, 10 miles east of Waco. Was once a member of Waco Lodge 70 I.O.O.F. Burial today at Odd Fellows cemetery.

Mon., Apr. 18 (8-1): The wife of U. S. Marshal W. L. Cabell died Saturday at Fort Smith, Ark. She was known in Waco. Born at Fort Smith, June 3, 1836, a daughter of Major and Mrs. Elias Rector of Virginia. Married Gen. Cabell in 1855.

Tue., Apr. 19 (4-1): The Waco Furniture Co. offers coffins for sale:$2.50 for pine, $150 for metallic case.

Fri., Apr. 22 (4-1): Bessie Brooks, infant daughter of R. J. and Mrs. Minnie Brooks, died yesterday at the residence of Col. E. J. Gurley. Burial at Oakwood today, Rev. Francis L. Starr officiating.

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Tue., Apr. 26 (1-5): Frank Blocker was killed Apr. 25 at Abbott in Hill county by Joe Williams. The remains were brought to Waco and to the home of Capt. Davis R. Gurley. Funeral tomorrow. Burial at First Street Cemetery.

Wed., Apr. 27 (7-2): Tribute to A. W. Eubank by his brother, J. L. Eubank. Andrew W. Eubank was the third son of T. A. and Eliza J. Eubank, and was born in Barron County, Kentucky.

Sat., Apr. 30 (1-5): Waco's Mai Fest to be held at Padgitt's Park May 3rd.

Sat., Apr. 30 (4-1): The body of a colored boy was found at Waco Oil Mills today. Could not be identified. Age about 16. It was buried.

Mon., May 2 (8-1): Joe Williams reportedly was arrested in Mexia, and will be brought to Waco.

Wed., May 4 (8-2): The body of Wallace Robertson, colored, was found on the railroad tracks two miles from Waco today. To be buried by relatives.

Thu., May 5 (4-2): Joe Williams, who killed Frank Blocker at Abbott, died yes­terday near Palestine when he was shot by a deputy.

Sat., May 7 (8-1): The father of Rev. C. K. Millican, Jr., pastor of Fifth St. Methodist Church, died in Georgia a few days ago.

Wed., May 11 (8-2): Mrs. Sue B. Slayden, wife of S. W. Slayden, died today at her residence at 15th & Columbus, of consumption. She was born in Illinois, April 1850; was age 37. Married June 19, 1872, to S. W. Slayden. Also leaves one boy child. To be sent to Champaign, Illinois, for burial. Funeral from the residence tomorrow, with Dr. B. H. Carroll.

Wed., May 18 (1-5): Reuben Clark, 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Clark, drowned today at Wheeler's tank out on Dutton street extension.

Thurs, May 19 (8-1): Col. J. W. Paramore reportedly died in St. Louis Tuesday night of pneumonia.

Mon., May 23 (7-2): Sketch of Dr. John B. McFerris who died in Nashville last Tuesday.

Mon., May 30 (8-2): Newton Clayton, colored, aged 4, was killed Sunday by Geo. Johnson, colored, upriver about 4 miles.

Tue., May 31 (5-2): Jerry Clark, colored, who was shot by Deputy Sheriff Dan Ford about ten days ago attempting to escape, died yesterday in jail.

Thu., June 2 (3-2): Mrs. M. E. Rogers, wife of Luke Rogers, died at the family residence west of Waco Wednesday. Burial at First Street cemetery today.

Fri., June 3 (3-2): Jennie Rogers died yesterday and was buried today, Rev. V. G. Cunningham officiating. A noted cyprian and resident of Waco several years.

Tue., June 7 (3-2): Dave Aerl of Lorena died yesterday at his home. Is to be buried today.

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Tue., June 7 (8-2): Mary Lou Roberton, wife of Walter Robinson, and daughter of Gen. Thomas Harrison, died last midnight at her father's residence on South 4th street. Funeral today, with burial at First Street Cemetery.

Thu., June 9 (4-2): Mrs. Brashear died at Eddy Saturday of measles. Leaves a husband and 2 children.

Fri., June 10 (5-2) Mrs. Emma Stone, wife of J. G. Stone, died today at the family residence on North 9th. Funeral tomorrow; burial at First Street ceme­tery. Leaves a husband and 5 children. Member of the Workmen's Mutal Aid Soc.

Mon., June 20 (6-2): The remains of the late George Sturgis arrived in Waco from New Orleans, accompanied by his wife and his brother, Will Sturgis, and brother-in-law, Hon. Joe Abbott. The remains were then sent to Hillsboro.

Tue,, June 21 (1-3): James Hogan of Crawford was killed yesterday by Lee Chase.

Thu., June 23 (5-1): Lillian Mae Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Turner, was born near Barnesville, Georgia, March 1, 1886. Married Nov. 1886 in Waco to C. R. Searcy of Bolingbroke, Georgia. Died June 22, 1887 at Bolingbroke. Her mother resides in Waco.

Sat., June 25 (8-1): Henry S. Cargile died at Henderson, Kentucky, on the 19th. Formerly of Waco. Leaves a wife and 2 children. Burial at Uniontown, Ky.

Mon., June 27 (8-3): Ruble Stone, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stone, died today at age 9 months. Funeral today from the famil resudence. Burial at Oakwood.

Tue., June 28 (3-2): John Schiecher, a German employed at Roller's ice fac­tory, died yesterday. Leave a wife and 6 children.

Wed., June 29 (5-1): Jim Williams alias Bill Davis died June 28 from a pistol wound inflicted by Constable Lee Jenkins.

Thu., June 30 (8-1): Young Mr. Wheatley, age 18, a son of Dr. Wheatley, died yesterday at the residence on May. Funeral today, with Rev. J. M. Halsell. Burial at First Street cemetery.

Fri., July 1 (1-6): Callie Douglas Plunkett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Plunkett, died yesterday. Funeral today at St. Paul's church on North 5th, Rev. F. W. Wey of Temple officiating. Burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.

Mon., July 11 (3-2): J. J. McKay was found dead in a well Sunday.

Mon., July 11 (3-3): Mrs. Kennedy, sister of Mrs. Richey and Mrs. Henshaw, died Saturday at Cornersville, Tenn. She visited Waco about 3 years ago.

Mon., July 11 (8-2): The body of J. J. McKay, found Sunday in a well near the plaza. He is said to have been a blacksmith, born on Prince Edward Isle, and was about 45 years old; married; no children. Apparently was drunk and fell backwards into the well in the back yard of the Hutchins building.

Mon., July 11 (8-2): Frank N. Mitchell died today. Leaves a wife and 4 small children. He was connected with the firm of Lessing, Solomon & Rosenthal, as a salesman and legal advisor. Funeral at the family residence on Barnard, and burial at Oakwood, attended by the Knights and Legion of Honor, and members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.

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