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Tue., June 17 (5-1): Miss Colie
Harrill, age 18, died at the residence of J. C. Hill, of intermittent fever.
Came here recently from Houston, Miss.
Thu., June 19 (5-1): The wife of
Sat., June 21 (5-1): Duel between Hugh Cook, barkeeper, and
Jim Shannon yesterday. Four shot were fired.
Mon., June 23 (1-3): Tommie Parrent today was crushed in
the head when run over by a wagon. He is still alive.
July 11 (11-5): Railroad wreck at Manteno, 45 miles from
July 18 (3-1): Visit of Dr. E. I. Wortham, first white
child born in Central Texas, at St. Gabriel in Milam county, Nov. 1833.
July 25 (9-5): Mr. William M. Bell died yesterday at his
home, 1212
July 25 (9-5): Mrs. M. C. Lee, wife of Charles R., died
yesterday at her residence on
July 25 (9-5): Mrs. Carrie Mooningham died yesterday of
malaria at the home of Tom Phillips, at age 83. Resided here many years.
Funeral today, burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Aug. 1 (9-5): Thomas Cravens today was tried and found
insane. He may go to Terrill.
Aug. 1 (10-3): Edro Kolashek, a Bohemian, was found dead
night before last in Zach Davis ' corn field near West Station. He attended a
wedding Tuesday night. A mystery.
Aug. 8 (1-3): Thomas Cravens today tried suicide by
severing his jugular vein.
Aug. 15 (6-3): Mrs. S. M. Lowry, wife of Rev. J. W. Lowry,
died at the family residence at Aquilla Aug. 6. Was buried on Aug. 7 at the old
Aug. 15 (6-7): Bunyan Corbell, step-son of Frank McMahan,
of Belleview, was kicked by a horse and had his skull fractured yesterday. Age
10 years. Dr. W. H. Wilkes is attending him.
Fri., Aug. 22 (9-1): A frontier story about Indians and
their removal to
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Fri., Aug. 22 (11-1): Trial in the
Sept. 19 (5-3): Mrs. Alice Blankenship, wife of George
Blankenship who is serving a life term in the penitentiary for the murder of
Bert Andrews, died last night and was buried today. Geo. Blankenship on 6 Feb.
1888 shot and killed Bert Andrews. Was found guilty May 25, 1888.
Sept. 19 (5-3): George Yates died yesterday at his mother's
residence on South 9th. Burial today. The mother is also ill.
Sept. 19 (11-2): Tribute to Abe Lyons.
Sept. 19 (11-3): Death of Edward D. Conger, brother of H.
E. Conger of China Spring and J. N. Conger of Oneida, Illinois. Born Gennisee
Co., N. Y. 55 years ago. Resident of Waco 18 years.
Sept. 26 (12-2): Gardner Smith, son of A. P. Smith, had an
arm cut off in an accident today at the woolen mills.
Oct. 24 (2-1): Cave in Proctor Springs area. Indian legend.
Oct. 31 (9-2): Albert McIntyre, age 3, son of James
McIntyre, was badly burned today when his clothing caught fire.
Feb. 1 (5-3): The 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T.
Franklin was seriously burned at their home, at Earl and Peach, Wednesday, and
died today.
Feb. 1 (5-4): Mrs. A. J. Caruthers died yesterday at the
family residence on South 5th. Daughter of Judge John T. Eubanks, a pioneer.
Married Mar. 7, 1867, to A. J. Caruthers in Hill county. Leaves 5 children; 3
boys and 2 girls.
Sat., Jan. 3 (4-3): Major Robert B. Lambdin died at
midnight after the first day of the new year., aged 70. Funeral by Rev. W. G.
Connor at the residence of J. C. Pettigrew, 4th &
Sun., Jan. 25 (1-4): George Creighton, negro, died
yesterday in a shooting with constables at the Smith farm 4 miles below
Mon., Jan. 26 (4-1): Capt. Ben T. Duval took morphine
poison and died yesterday. He was the first newsboy in
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Wed., Jan. 28 (4-4): Funeral for Ben T. DuVal at
Thu., Jan. 29 (8-4): The remains of George Creighton were
exhumed today from the grave 4 miles below
Tue., Feb. 3 (4-4): May Foster and Nellie Moore were
arrested in the Reservation for having children there, in violation of city
ordinance.
Thu., Feb. 5 (8-4): Bob Simmons, a strange negro, died
yesterday at the residence of Robert Valentine. Foul play is suspected.
Thu., Feb. 5 (8-5): Infant of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Peevey of
Robinson died yesterday at the family residence, aged 5 weeks. Mrs. Peevey is
a daughter of C. P. Janes, 7th & Mary.
Sat., Feb. 7 (5-1): J. P. Williams, age about 35, suicided
yesterday with poison at the Cain House on
Mon., Feb. 9 (8-1): Funeral for Charlie Sneed yesterday.
Tue., Feb. 10 (4-3): Charlotte Stepto, colored, died at his
residence in the southern suburbs yesterday. Aged about 60.
Tue., Feb. 10 (8-3): Mrs. Buck, 44, died at the family
residence on South 4th yesterday. Funeral today,, with Rev. H. A. Bourland;
burial at Oakwood. Mother-in-law of R. C. Bruel, a merchant.
Mon., Feb. 16 (5-1): Henry J. Smith died in a trench
collapse. Buried yesterday at
Mon., Feb. 16 (5-2): Albert C. Dutton died yesterday on
Wed., Feb. 18 (4-4): Mrs. P. L. Downs of
Tue., Feb. 24 (8-4): Mrs. Belle Woods, wife of Dr. J. C.
Woods, died yesterday at the family residence in Robinson. Funeral at the
Baptist church tomorrow.
Wed., Feb. 25 (8-3): Miss Nannie Alma Bird of
Wed., Mar. 4 (1-1): C. M. Seley, president of the Waco
State Bank, died yesterday. In
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Thu., Mar. 5 (4-3): Last midnight, Chick McLennan died. Son
of Capt. Neil McLennan. Survived by parents, sisters, and a brother, W. W.
McLennan. The two sisters are Mrs. Caufield and Mrs. Reynolds. Melton and
Dunlap are being hunted for his murder. Funeral to the family cemetery on the
Bosque.
Wed., Mar. 4 (4-1): Mr. Z. D. "Chick" McLennan
was shot last night in the public square, probably by T. M. Melton and R. R.
Dunlop of Riesel. Was taken to the McClelland Hotel. The shooting may have been
a case of mistaken identity.
Mon., Mar. 9 (5-1): Col. William A. Taylor died today at
his residence, 1106 South 4th, age 59. Born March 2, 1832,
Tue., Mar. 10 (5-3): Funeral for Col. William A. Taylor
today at the family residence, 3rd & Jones, Rev. Frank Page and Rev.
William Wilson DeHart, with Pat Cleburne Camp escorting. There were more than
100 vehicles in the procession.
Tue., Mar. 10 (5-3): Mrs. Wilhelmine Henrich died at the
residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Schoepfer, 708 South 9th, today, age 53.
Leaves a husband, son, and a married daughter. Funeral Thursday at the German
Evangelical church, on
Tue., Mar. 10 (5-3): Charles D. Cruger, an old citizen of
Tue., Mar. 10 (5-3): Mrs. Vannie Donohoe, wife of John M.
Donohoe, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. T. Black, died yesterday, age 19.
Funeral tomorrow.
Tue., Mar. 10 (4-2): Funeral tomorrow for Mrs. Donohoe from
the residence of her father at 522 South 7th. Burial at
Sat., Mar. 14 (1-5): Mr. A. R. Herz died at his residence
on South 5th last night of cancer. Born Aug. 27, 1842, in
Mon., Mar. 16 (5-3): Mrs. Dorthat McLennan, wife of the
Hon. Neil McLennan, died yesterday at age 52. Leaves husband and 2 sons. Burial
today at the McLennan cemetery near the crossing of the Basque. The sons are
John and Wallace.
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Tue., Mar. 17 (4-4): Resolution of Respect, for Col. W. L.
Taylor who died Mar. 9, 1891, by Pat Cleburne Camp.
Thu., Mar. 19 (5-1): Kitty Marguerite Rogers, age 7 months,
19 days, daughter of Capt. F. E. and Carrie F. Rogers, died today at their
residence, 1st & Mary. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Fri., Mar. 20 (4-5): Major George B. Erath is very ill. Was
age 78 in January. A pioneer.
Sat., Mar. 21 (4-4): A. F. Koehler of Bosque county died
yesterday at
Wed., Apr. 1 (5-2): Adele, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
D. A. Walker was buried at Oakwood cemetery, Rev. Frank Page officiating.
Thu., Apr. 16 (5-2): Little Tommie Padgitt died at Mineral
Wells last night. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Padgitt. The remains were sent to
Fri., Apr. 17 (3-2): The remains of Tommie Padgitt arrived
last night, accompanied by the family, and were buried today, Dr. R. C.
Burleson officiating.
Mon., Mar. 20 (4-2): James Brian, division roadmaster for
the M.K. & T. Ry., died last night. Leaves a wife and several children. The
remains were sent to
Tue., Apr. 21 (5-3): Mr. E. H. Hatch of Golinda died at his
residence today. An old citizen of McLennan county. Burial at Golinda tomorrow.
Mon., Apr. 27 (5-1): Kitty, child of Mr. and Mrs. W. L.
Thompson of Axtel, died April 20.
Wed., Apr. 29 (4-1): Tom Green, negro, drowned in the
Brazos near
Sat,, May 2 (5-3): Christ Leonard died yesterday at the
home of William Rook. Recently from
Mon., May 4 (404): Ollie, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.
Seeback of 625 South 2nd, was buried yesterday, Rev. H. A. Bourland
officiating.
Sat., may 9 (5-1): Mr. L. C. Wynn, old citizen of McLennan
county, died at his home near McGregor Thursday, and was buried at Comanche
Springs yesterday, with Masonic honors.
Mon., May 11 (3-1): Mrs. Rebecca Goodall, wife of Charlie
Goodall, died yesterday at the family residence on South 9th. Funeral today,
Rev. H. A. Bourland officiating.
Tue., May 12 (4-1): Mrs. Sarah A. Deter died yesterday at
her residence on S. 6th. Was the mother of A. B. Deter, a student at Baylor.
Funeral today at the chapel of
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Wed., May 13: Major George B. Erath died today at his
residence on
Thu., May 14 (5-1): Funeral of Geo. B. Erath today at the
residence, Rev. R. C. Burleson,
Sat., May 16 (4-5): Mrs. Mary Chestnut, wife of J. B.
Chestnut, died today at the residence of S. L. Jones, 10th &
Sun., May 16 (4-1): Hon. B. B. Clarkson died yesterday at
his home in Marlin. Burial at Marlin today.
Mon., May 18 (4-4): Ed Brandon of Rosenthal was found dead
in his home, with his head crushed. Was the Secretary-Treasurer of the
Christian Church at Oak Grove. A bachelor. Burial today.
Mon., May 18 (5-2); Miss Sallie Crenshaw, age 60, died
Saturday, and was buried at White Hall. Unmarried; lived with a sister on
Mon., May 18 (5-3): Funeral and burial yesterday for Mrs.
J. B. Chestnut, with Revs. Huff and Bateman officiating.
Wed., May 20 (4-2): Eda, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.
M. Prescott, died at the family residence, 1310 Austin, last night, age 10
months. Funeral from the residence today; burial at Oakwood.
Fri., May 22 (5-2): Mrs. J. U. Clabaugh died yesterday at
her home near Ross. Leaves a husband and 1 child. She was the wife of Union
Clabaugh.
Fri., May 22 (5-1): Florence Henrietta Dorris, infant
daughter of T. H. Dorris, died at the family residence on
Mon., May 25 (4-3): The infant child of W. T. Little died
Saturday and was buried yesterday at
Tue., May 26 (4-2): Mrs. Anna C. Hubby, wife of Clarence M.
Hubby, died at the family residence, 1115
Tue., May 26 (5-1): Mrs. Annie Hubby, a daughter of Capt.
N. T. Sneed, was aged 42. Reared in
Wed., June 3 (4-2): Mrs. Anna Belle Bruestedt, wife of
William Breustedt, died Tuesday of congestion. Youngest daughter of Dr. D. R.
Wallace, and was reared in
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Wed., June 3 (5-2): Salithy Smith, colored, granddaughter
of Aunt Kate Burney, drowned in Waco Creek yesterday.
Tue., June 9 (5-2): Mrs. J. L. Wemple died today age 24,
wife of Charlie Wemple. Married less than a year. Funeral today, Rev. J. A.
McKamy officiating. Burial at Oakwood.
Tue., June 9 (5-2): Mrs. P. White died at his residence
Sunday, and was buried yesterday at the Neill McLennan cemetery on the Bosque.
Leaves a husband.
Tue., June 9 (5-2): The wife of W. L. Cummings died
yesterday. Funeral today, Church of the Assumption, Rev. Father Badelon
officiating.
Tue., June 9 (5-2): Mrs. Minnie Westcott Gribble died
today. Funeral from the residence of R. F. Gribble, 927 Austin. Burial at
Oakwood tomorrow. Leaves husband.
Wed., June 10 (4-1): Tom Nelson, a negro politician, died
at his home in
Thu., June 11 (4-2): Mary Kathleen, daughter of W. V. Fort
of
Fri., June 12 (4-5): The remains of Walter V. Fort's child
to arrive in
Sun., June 14 (5-3): R. N. (Ed or Red) Carlin, brakeman,
was run over and killed by an M.K. & T. train today. Aged about 25. From
June 19 (4-1): Cornelius McIntyre died yesterday about 4
miles north of
Sat., July 4 (4-2): George Thomas, colored, drowned
yesterday in the
Mon., July 6 (4-4): John Vaughn, a resident of Green
Borrow's farm near Axtell, took poison yesterday and died last night. Morphine.
Was buried today at Axtell. Leaves a wife and 2 children.
Wed., July 7 (5-1): Willie, age 14, a son of Mr. and Mrs.
G. W. Dean, died yesterday when struck by lightning near the home of D. T.
Meadows near Lone Oak church, one mile north of Battle Institute. Was buried at
Sat., July 11 (1-5): Pat Cleburne Camp paid $40 for the
burial of Comrade Smith. Sat., July 11 (1-3): Gen. Thomas Harrison is very ill.
Sun., July 19 (5-1): George Morrison Duncan, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. M. Duncan, died July 16 at the residence of Mrs. Kate F. Martin,
614 S. 5th. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.
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Sun., July 19 (8-7): The little child of Mr. and Mrs. W. B.
Dienan was buried yesterday at Oakwood, Rev. M. Page officiating.
Thu., July 23 (4-3): Child of Laura Donnell died last night
in
Sat., July 25 (4-3): The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Spivey died today, and is to be buried tomorrow at
Fri., Aug. 7 (4-1): Richard H. Thornton, nephew of Mrs. S.
C. Olive, died today when crushed by a cave-in at the gravel beds. Resided at
1616 North 6th. Aged 13 years on Oct. 25 last. Mother deceased. His father, R.
H. Thornton, lives at
Fri., Aug. 7 (5-2): Miss Clotile Lee, daughter of Prof. J.
S. Malone, died at age 31. Funeral tomorrow, Rev. Frank Page officiating.
Burial at Oakwood.
Fri., Aug. 14 (5-3): Mrs. Ellen Lovelady of near Hillside,
died Aug. 12 at Wooten Wells, and was buried yesterday at
Fri., Aug. 14 (5-3): Mrs. Kellum, wife of W. C. Kellum,
died at Rockport today. Sister of Mrs. Sam Herbert. The remains will arrive in
Mon., Aug. 17 (5-2): Funeral yesterday for Mrs. W. C. Kellum,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry White of Rockport, and sister of Harry White,
and of Mrs. Frank Winters of Fort Worth.
Tue., Aug. 18 (5-1): Abe Lee, negro tenant on the farm of
Will Strange near Mart, died yesterday. He was killed by Rev. Jones McFarland
in a quarrel over an insult to a McFarland girl. Shotgun used. A sister is
Beulah Smith, colored. A posse is pursuing McFarland.
Wed., Aug. 19 (8-3): Miss Vernon Scott of Waverly, aunt of
J. S. Hill, died last night. Funeral at Willis.
Fri., Aug. 21 (5-3): Monte Christo, 4-year son of Mr. and
Mrs. R. Christopher, died today. Only child. Funeral today from the family
residence at 8th &
Mon., Aug. 24 (5-2): Miss Mattie S. Rose, widow of J. C.
Rose, died Saturday at the home of her brother, J. E. Hunter near Bosqueville.
Mrs. Rose lived at 726 South 6th. Buried today at Bosqueville.
Mon., Aug. 24 (5-2): Mrs. A. Ulander, mother of J. E.
Ulander, died at the family residence, 315 North 14th, yesterday, age 67.
Funeral today, burial at Oakwood.
Wed., Aug. 26 (4-4): W. H. Cobbs died yesterday at the
residence of his daughter near Bosqueville, age 73.
Fri., Aug. 28 (4-5): _____ Walling died near
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Fri., Aug. 28 (4-5): Mr. William Cleveland of Brenham died
yesterday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. N. B. Rowe, on Dutton. Age 80.
The remains were shipped to Brenham for burial. Funeral at the residence by Dr.
R. C. Burleson and Rev. J. G. Kendall.
Mon., Aug. 31 (4-2): Joe Nebares, former
Fri., Sept. 11 (4-4): Thomas Fitzhugh, age 21, died at his
father's home near Crawford yesterday. Brother of E. E. Fitzhugh.
Sat., Sept. 12 (5-4): Funeral of Thomas Champ Fitshugh, son
of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Fitzhugh yesterday at the family residence near Valley
Mills.
Mon., Sept. 14 (4-5): C. C. Walker of Round Rock fell dead
in a caboose on the M.K. & T. Ry. yesterday. The remains were taken to J.
C. Stephenson.
Wed., Sept. 16 (4-3): Mr. F. M. Henschel died at the
residence of his brother-in-law, Ollie Jenkins, today, of consumption. A member
of Waco Typographical Union. Funeral tomorrow from the residence of Mr.
Jenkins. Burial at
Mon., Sept. 21 (5-5): James Nichols died last Saturday.
Inquest today. Was buried at Oakwood yesterday. The death may have been
accidental?
Wed., Sept. 23 (5-4): Mr. B. Darwin, son of O. Darwin, died
yesterday. Burial at Oakwood today.
Wed., Sept. 23 (5-4): Thomas Heard died at John Sullivan's
boarding house last night, aged 45. Burial at
Thu., Sept. 24 (5-5): Mrs. Dr. Wiley of West died at her
home Tuesday, and was buried at Ross yesterday.
Tue., Sept. 29 (4-5): Frank M. Dunklin died at his home
near
Wed., Oct. 7 (5-3): Carrie Pyne, alias Carrie Miller,
daughter of Josh Williams of
Wed., Oct. 7 (5-3): Lillie McCollum of the reservation died
yesterday. She was born in
Wed., Oct. 7 (5-4): Ben Mullens, colored, was accidentally
shot last night at the Iron Front saloon by Levy Hill. He is not expected to
live.
Thu., Oct. 8 (5-3): Inquest held on the body of Frank
Partridge Esq., County Attorney for Coryell, who died in an East Waco hotel
Sept. 29 from railroad injured on the 22nd.
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Fri., Oct. 9 (5-4): Mrs. George B. Erath died today at
Gahnal, west of
Sat., Oct. 10 (8-3): Capt. Isaac Reed died today at his
home near Battle Institute. A bachelor. Had property on Big Creek.
Wed., Oct. 14 (5-5): John R. Shultz was buried today with
the Pat Cleburne Camp and the
Wed., Oct. 14 (5-5): James Leavitt will be buried at
Wed., Oct. 14 (5-3): George P. Coates, an old settler of
Thu., Oct. 15 (8-3): C. H. McLendon of Calvert, brother of
J. S. McLendon, died recently.
Fri., Oct. 16 (5-3): Mrs. Capt. L. H. Tillman of
Mon., Oct. 19 (502): LeRoy Gilbert Fall, infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. John G. Fall, died yesterday, age 4 months. Funeral today from the
residence of J. K. Wemple, 925 South 5th. Burial at Oakwood.
Mon., Oct. 19 (5-2): Clarence Henry Harson, age 1 year and
5 days, died Saturday.
Fri., Oct. 23 (5-2): Mrs. L. C. Meyer died yesterday, and
was buried today at Oakwood cemetery.
Tue., Oct. 27 (5-2): Alcemer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.
H. Crim, died yesterday, and was buried today.
Thu., Oct. 29 (5-1): Rev. James M. Gambrell died today at
Moody, age 78. The grandfather of Mrs. Joe Lee Jameson.
Fri., Oct. 30 (5-4): Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs died
yesterday, age 6 months. Funeral today from the residence at 12th &
Mon., Nov. 9 (4-4): Henry Shaeffer, age about 35, died at
Cook & Clark's saloon, 725
Mon., Nov. 9 (5-2): Levi Stokes, negro, died yesterday when
he fell on an electric wire. Age about 28. Former resident of
Mon., Nov. 9 (5-5): J. H. Baker, father of James B. Baker.
died today at his farm near Crawford, age 70. Will perhaps be buried in
Oakwood?
Tue., Nov. 10 (4-5): The remains of J. H. Baker arrive in
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Tue., Nov. 10 (5-3): C. U. Barton died of injuries from a
fall Nov. 9, age 64 years and 3 months. Born in Hall Co., Georgia, Aug. 5,
1827. Married Feb. 25, 1847, to Miss Frances E. DeHay. Leaves wife and 3
children. T. B. Barton of
Wed., Nov. 11 (5-2): Joe C. Milledge, negro employed by Mr.
McKinney, died yesterday when he was shot by Josie Tumlin, his former paramour.
Inquest held.
Wed., Nov. 11 (5-4): Funeral yesterday for J. H. Baker, Dr.
R. C. Burleson officiating.
Wed., Nov. 11 (5-4): Mrs. Mary Herrman, wife of the pastor
at the Evangelical church, died. Funeral tomorrow at the church house; burial
at
Wed., Nov. 11 (5-4): Myra Whitehouse, age 16 months,
youngest daughter of Oliver B. and Nellie Warren, died today. Funeral from the
residence at 418 N. 9th tomorrow.
Thu., Nov. 12 (5-4): James M. Brown, the switchman hurt in
a wreck at the crossing of the M.K. & T., died today.
Tue., Nov. 17 (5-4): Samuel A. Killough died today at the
residence of his brother, R. B. Killough, on
Wed., Nov. 18 (5-3): John Lehr died yesterday. A bookbinder
and printer. Funeral tomorrow from the residence at 12th & Webster.
Fri., Nov. 20 (5-4): Col. J. C. Jenkins is very ill and is
not expected to recover.
Mon., Nov. 23 (5-2): Col. J. Cicero Jenkins died yesterday
and was buried today at Oakwood cemetery.
Tue., Nov. 24 (5-3): Resolution of Respect, for J. C.
Jenkins, 25 years in
Thue., Dec. 3 (5-3): D. W. Ussery of Ennis, dealer in
groceries, made an assignment yesterday.
Fri., Dec. 4 (5-2): John W. Shanklin, well known in Waco
and Robinson, died Saturday night at his home in Lott. A resident of
Sat., Dec. 5 (5-4): Henry Adison, a negro convict, was
injured when shot near 6th and the Gunter lumber yard by Deputy Pres Standifer.
He may die.
Mon., Dec. 14 (5-4): Prof. Albert Boggess of
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Mon., Dec. 14 (5-4): John Edwards died today at his home on
Mon., Dec. 14 (5-2): Mrs. L. A. Pittillo, age 61, died
yesterday of pneumonia. Wife of W. L. Pittillo. Had son J. M. Pittillo, and
daughter, Mrs. Sallie Page. To be buried today at Oakwood.
Tue., Dec. 15 (5-2): Mrs. Rosa Athey of
Wed., Dec. 16 (5-4): William Sparks died today at age 82.
Funeral tomorrow from the residence at 11th & Morrow.
Tue., Dec. 22 (5-4): Mrs. Mary V. Arnold, mother of Mrs. R.
Christopher and Mr. James F. Arnold, died today at the residence of Mr.
Christopher, 8th &
Wed., Dec. 23 (4-2): Judge J. W. McDonald died today at age
67. Funeral tomorrow at the residence of W. N. Orand. 15th &
Wed., Dec. 23 (5-4): Ed Townsend, colored, died a pauper at
the residence of Dr. Gibson, 603 South 4th, yesterday. To be buried today by
the County.
Jan. 30 (12-3): Funeral for Ben T. DuVal at Fifth Street
Methodist church today, attended by the Knights of Pythias. Burial at Oakwood.
Feb. 20 (3-2): Albert C. Dutton died today in a room on
Feb. 20 (9-3): Fannie Spencer, age about 35, died Sunday in
a
Mar. 6 (9-1): Chick McLennan died Wednesday at 12, 24 hours
after he was shot by mistake.
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Mar. 6 (12-1): C. M. Seley died last evening. Was age 75,
and had been in
Mar. 13 (1-4): The family of Mr. P. J. Duty of Rosenthal,
including wife Mollie, a friend Mrs. Fountain, and Malina Dixon, colored, were
apparently poisoned last week, but recovered. Yesterday, Mrs. Duty and son E.
C. Duty and wife Josie became sick. Dr. Clark treated them and they recovered.
Mar. 20 (3-2): Mr. D. A. Lamb has been missing from his
residence at
Mar. 20 (11-2): Mrs. Dorthal McLennan, wife of Neil
McLennan, died Sunday at the family residence 7 miles from Waco, aged 52.
Leaves two sons, John and Wallace, besides her husband. Her youngest son died a
short time ago in
Mar. 27 (7-4): Mr. Peter McClelland Jr. has won his suit to
set aside the codicil to his father's will, leaving him sole heir to his
father's estate except for the widow's portion.
Apr. 17 (7-5): Jim Mercer is charged with shooting a negro,
Wallace Snyder.
May 1 (8-4): List of Confederate and Federal soldiers
buried at
May 15 (4-3): John Black, father of L. B. Black the cashier
of Citizens Nat'l. Bank, died suddenly yesterday from congestion. Leaves a wife
and 2 children, one a daughter, Mrs. J. D. Caiborne of
May 22 (3-1): Ed Brandon residing 2 miles northwest of
Rosenthal, was found dead in his kitchen yesterday. Was attacked with an axe.
Buried today. Was secretary and treasurer of the Christian Church at Oak Grove.
May 29 (3-2): S. A. Nalley's trial ended yesterday. He
killed Charlie Gaines on the night of June 3, 1889 in
June 5 (5-2): Salinthy Smith, colored, age 14,
granddaughter of Aunt Kate Burney, yesterday drowned in Waco Creek.
June 26 (1-3): Mr. Cassett Johnson of
July 17 (3-1): Gen. Thomas Harrison died last night, age
68. Came from
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Aug. 14 (6-5): Richard Halifax Thornton, nephew of Mrs. S.
C. Olive, was crushed to death yesterday when the bank of a gravel bed caved
in. Was age 13 on October 25th last. His mother is dead. Father is R.H.
Thornton, living in
Aug. 21 (8-1): The Goldstein & Migel store building
burned today. No deaths known.
Aug. 21 (8-3): Funeral of Mrs. W. C. Kellum yesterday from
the residence of her brother, Sam Herbert, 16th & Clay. Daughter of Henry
White of Rockport and sister of Harry White. Burial at Oakwood.
Sept. 4 (7-1): W. A. Shelton was shot and killed yesterday
near Mount Calm, by Jim Sypert, his son-in-law.
Sept. 18 (2-5): Mr. C. C. Walker of Round Rock fell dead
yesterday in a caboose on the M.K. & T. Ry. yard. The remains were shipped
to Round Rock. Had heart disease, and was shipping stock and corn to
Oct. 2 (4-6): M. F. (Frank) Partridge died yesterday from a
fall from a train last week. The remains were sent to Gatesville today, for
burial.
Pct. 2 (1-3): Ed Powell and Jim Leeper were hanged Sept. 29
at Gatesville. Were accused of the murder of William Mathis about Dec. 17,
1889.
Oct. 9 (2-6): John Linton Lunsford, age 72, suicided
yesterday at his residence, 519 North 9th, with a pistol. Wife and 6 children.
The sons are John R., Charles, Robert, and William. Daughters are Mrs. Maggie
Corlew of
Oct. 23 (2-3): Harvey Speck was arrested near Mart last
Saturday, for the murder of Berry Adair 2 years ago in Walker Co.,
Nov. 13 (3-3): Mr. Duncan E. Swim died yesterday and was
buried yesterday at the Odd Fellows cemetery on
Nov. 13 (3-3): Levi Stokes, colored, died yesterday when he
came in contact with a fallen electric wire of the Waco Gas Co. Age about 28. A
former resident of
Nov. 13 (5-3): Mr. C. U. Barton died of injuries from a
fall Nov, 9th, aged 64 years and 3 months. He was born in Hall Co.,
Nov. 13 (5-1): Mrs. Mary Herrman, wife of the pastor of
Pastor's Evangelical church on South 8th, died, Funeral tomorrow, Nov. 12.
Burial at
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Dec. 4 (6-2): Yesterday at Geneva, Bennie Tonahill,
2-year-old son of Mrs. Tonahill, keeper of the section house on the M.K. &
T., fell from a box car and his leg was crushed above the ankle. It was
amputated below the knee by Dr. W. O. Wilkes.
Dec. 11 (5-4): Shooting yesterday on the
Dec. 11 (6-3): John W. Shanklin, who died Saturday in Lott,
was a brother of W. H. and Sam Shanklin and of Mrs. Gassaway and Mrs. Majors,
daughter of N. P. Proctor of Salado. He was active in the 6th Texas Regt. Ross
Brigade. To
Mon., Jan. 4 (5-3): Joe, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford
Chambers, died yesterday, and was buried at Oakwood today.
Mon., Jan. 4 (5-3): Mrs. Sims, aged about 70, dropped dead
at 8th &
Wed., Jan. 6 (4-3): William A. Miller, merchant at West,
died today and was buried in
Wed., Jan. 6 (4-3): Mrs. Sims, mother of H. M. Sims. Two
daughters were with her at death.
Fri., Jan. 8 (4-2): Mrs. E. V. Goode, mother of the Hon. R.
J. Goode, died today. Came to
Fri., Jan. 8 (8-2) John Towlerton of Belton, brother of
Geo. E. Towlerton of
Wed., Jan. 13 (4-3): S. W. Bigham, father of Mrs. Joe F.
Ellison, was ill Sunday in Gatesville.
Thu., Jan. 14 (5-3): R. Q. Davidson died recently. Leaves a
wife and 3 children. The remains were shipped to Mart.
Mon., Jan. 17 (8-3): Annie H. Pearlstone, age 12, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Pearlstone, died today. Will be buried tomorrow from the
residence at 9th &
Tue., Jan. 19 (5-4): Geo. Kittle today was shot by Hattie
Tyree of the reservation and severely wounded.
Wed., Jan. 20 (5-5): Hattie Tyree is in jail. George Kittle
died today. He had relatives in
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Thu., Jan. 21 (5-5): George Kittle who died Wednesday was
buried today, Father Badelon officiating. Born at
Fri., Jan. 22 (4-2): Clifton L. Ritchie, son of Rev. L. T.
& Gussie A. Ritchie, died yesterday of pneumonia, at age 3-7-9. Funeral
from the residence at 50 South 6th. Burial at
Mon., Jan. 25 (4-2): Mrs. Kattie Sleeper Daniels, wife of
C. J. Daniels, died at the family residence near Robinson, Jan. 24. Daughter of
G. S. Sleeper who died about 2 years ago. Married 14 October 1890. Burial today
at Oakwood, Rev. Dr. King officiating.
Tue., Jan. 26 (4-2): Charlie Fowzer is very ill.
Wed., Jan. 27 (4-4): John H. Robinson died at
Wed., Jan. 27 (4-2): Mrs. Annie Fitzwilliams, wife of Pat
Fitzwilliams of
Wed., Jan. 27 (5-2): Charlie L. Fowzer, who was shot
Saturday night at the Pacific Hotel, died yesterday. Age 30. Son of Col. C. L.
Fowzer. Member of the Knights of Pythias and the Order of Railway Conductors.
The remains were shipped to
Wed., Jan. 27 (5-3): Miss Ella Peters, daughter of J. W.
Peters on South 8th, died yesterday. Funeral today at
Mon., Feb. 1 (4-1): O. W. Buck is on trial for killing
Charlie Fowzer.
Mon., Feb. 1 (4-2): Mrs. S. B. Pierce died yesterday and
was buried today at Oakwood. George Pierce was notified.
Wed., Feb. 3 (4-3): Pete Hinton, formerly of McLennan
county, died in
Thu., Feb. 4 (4-1): George Ward, negro aged about 35, was
found dead in city jail today. Buried today by the County.
Fri., Feb. 5 (4-3): Mrs. Bixy, colored, died yesterday at
her residence, of heart disease.
Mon., Feb. 8 (4-3): Miss Mannie McMahon died Saturday at the
residence of her brother, R. S. McMahon. She was a Baylor student. Funeral
yesterday at Craw-ford.
Mon., Feb. 8 (4-4): Miss Bessie Spikes died Saturday.
Funeral yesterday at the residence, 510 South 6th, with burial at
Mon., Feb. 8 (4-4): Mrs. N. M. Hutto died yesterday of
consumption. Funeral tomorrow, Dr. Bourland officiating.
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Wed., Feb. 10 (5-2): Jim Williams was stabbed twice last
night by Charles Heldean. He may die.
Sat., Feb. 13 (4-2): Little son of W. T. Abernathy died
yesterday of pneumonia, age 4 years. Funeral today from the residence on
Wed., Feb. 17 (4-4): Jeff Gantt, the thoroughbred pointer
dog of Dr. J. L. Gantt, died today aged 4 months.
Thu., Feb. 18 (4-2): Mrs. Eleanor M. Bogart, wife of J.J.
Bogart, died today. An invalid for 14 years. Funeral today from the old Lehman
house on
Wed., Feb. 24 (4-4): The remains of a premature female
child were found dead in the river. Burial at County expense.
Mon., Feb. 29 (4-2): Dr. Morrice Dawson died Saturday in
Wed., Mar. 2 (4-1): Silas Meredith, colored, was
accidentally killed on the Judge John C. West farm near Bosqueville recently.
Wed., Mar. 2 (5-3): Resolution of Respect, for John A.
Blom, a native of
Thu., Mar. 3 (4-3): Tom Robinson, negro porter for the
Wortham Hotel, died yesterday.
Thu., Mar. 3 (4-3): Funeral of Dr. J. T. Everett of Lorena
today from the residence, Rev. T. E. Muse officiating.
Mon., Mar. 7 (4-2): Bettie, child of Mr. and Mrs. E. B.
Black, died at Granbury Friday. Funeral yesterday in Waco from the residence of
Mrs. Black's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Farney, 601 South 6th, Dr. H. A.
Bourland officiating, burial at Oakwood cemetery. Age 3 months.
Wed., Mar. 9 (5-3): 01a Webb, little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Webb of near Rosenthal, was badly burned yesterday.
Thu., Mar. 10 (5-3): Isham Brown was a victim of a gunshot
wound yesterday on the Pogue farm south of Waco, by Gus Tinsley. He will die.
Wed., Mar. 16 (8-3): Isham Brown was shot by Gus Tinsley
March 9th and died March 13th at the residence of W. M. Amos, 5 miles south of
Waco.
Thu., Mar. 17 (3-3): Mrs. Parnell, mother-in-law of L. T.
Richie, died today at Belton.
Fri., Mar. 18 (8-2): Mrs. Susan Plunkett died today at the residence
of her son, Walter S. Plunkett. Widow of E. J. Plunkett,
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Sat., Mar. 19 (5-3): Old Sam, faithful dog at the Pacific
Saloon, died yesterday, age 12. Born in
Mon., Mar. 21 (5-4): James E. Younce died yesterday at the
residence of his brother-in-law, Luther Floyd, at 827 North 15th, age 28.
Burial at Bosqueville cemetery today, Rev. J. H. Appell officiating.
Tue., Mar. 22 (4-2): Mary Waters, was the wife of a
barkeeper here for about 10 years. Was separated from her husband. Addicted to
morphine and liquor. She died last night.
Wed., Mar. 23 (5-2): Harriet A. Abbott, colored, was found
dead yesterday at her residence near
Fri., Mar. 25 (4-5): Mr. Hugh S. Steed died at the
residence of his parents on
Tue., Mar. 29 (6-3): Judge E. Dickey died yesterday, and
was buried today from the family residence at 7th &
Tue., Mar. 29 (8-3): Death of infant of Judge and Mrs.
Eugene Williams, who was a grandson of L. A. Ellis of
Thu., Apr. 7 (3-4): In Memoriam: Alex Reddick died March 30
at Wooten Wells, age 45. The remains were sent to
Tue., Apr. 12 (5-2): Mrs. Cross died about three weeks ago.
Her orphan son was adopted by Mrs. E. Ker, and her daughter by Mrs. Charles M.
Shepard.
Tue., Apr. 12 (1-3): Lee Caldwell, a negro boy, died today
when crushed under the wheels of a M.K. & T. train.
Tue., Apr. 19 (1-4): O. W. Buck was acquitted of killing
Charlie Fowzer January 23rd.
Tue., Apr. 19 (6-4): Mrs. Avoralla Smith died last night at
the residence of her father, J. B. Chambers, on the North Bosque. She was a
sister of Mr. S. W. Chambers. Burial at Oakwood today, Rev. John Bateman
officiating.
Fri., Apr. 22 (4-2): Fleming Estell was shot by Tom
Weidamyer near Harrison Station. Both colored, of the
Fri., Apr. 22 (8-4): Eugene Kaufman of Reisel was murdered
recently, perhaps by negroes Lee McGowan and Alber Jones.
Mon., Apr. 25 (4-2): John Fogarty,
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Tue., Apr. 26: Meeting of the Pat Cleburne Camp. List of
Confederates buried in Oakwood cemetery:
Gen. J. W. Speight Rufus C.
Majors A. J. Pierce
Simon B. Trice
George
Motz John
R. Cox
Capt. Jaquez
J.
J. B. Pogue
B. F.
Richey Judge
F. H. Sleeper
John Hardison W.
C. McGahey J. H.
McGahey
Col. J. D.
Strother Donaldson
Huff Dr. J. S.
Carrington
H. T. McClarty
William
A. Fort Rufus Heathersley
J. H. Farmer
A. M.
Whitesides James C. Shelton
A. G.
Treadwell O. T. Downs T. L. Downs
F. C. Downs
D. C.
McGown E. A.
Lunsford
Dr. James Culbertson Robert W.
Yates William Sinclair
J. C. Brady
W.
Col. Wm. A. Taylor C. H. Sleeper Albert Chalmers
William Boyd
Captain Edmund Ker J. W. Oliver
W. G. Mobley
D.
S. Wood
William
Robinson
F. C. Robinson
J. L. Stewart Major
George B. Erath
John R. Sutz
John H. Baker J. C. Jenkins
S. A. Killough
John
H. Robinson Prof. A. Boggess
Thu., Apr. 28 (3-4): Hattie Tyree was tried and acquitted
of killing George Kittle.
Mon., May 2 (3-4): Letter from James H. Quarles of
Tue., May 3 (101): J. F. King, father of Capt. W. B. King,
died yesterday at the residence of his son at 1609
Mon., May 9 (1-5): Dave Heyward, the electric lineman
burned two weeks ago, died last night. He received 400 volts. Burial at
Mon., May 16 (5-4): Mrs. George Willis died today, of
inflammation of the brain.
Wed., May 18 (1-5): T. H. Price died at Mudtown 2 miles
from Aquilla, in a quarrel, shot by Dr. J. M. Pratt of Aquilla. Self defense.
Fall & Puckett sent a coffin.
Fri., May 20 (1- ): Capt. N. T. Sneed died yesterday when
his buggy was hit by a train. Father of A. C. Sneed. Was captain of Co. E of
Briferd's regiment. A member of Pat Cleburne Camp. Funeral today,
Sat., May 21 (1-3): John Rouse of Lott was found ill near
the back door of the Red Front Saloon today. Overdose of morphine.
Mon., May 23 (4-2): John J. Rouse, cattleman, died
yesterday. To be buried at Lott. Father of Ira Rouse.
Mon., May 23 (5-2): Laura, wife of S. F. Kirksey, died
Saturday, May 21, 1892, at the home, 14th &
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Mon., May 23 (5-4): R. D. Compton, formerly of Waco, died
in a Cotton Belt Ry. wreck at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Was
Thu., May 26 (4-4): Mannie Lee, infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter S. Heard, died today at age 9 months. Funeral tomorrow from the
residence at 617 South 3rd, burial at Oakwood.
Thu., May 26 (5-3): J. G. Adams died last night at his
residence, 1010 North 9th. Burial at
Wed., June 8 (8-4): Will Camp and Andrew Wash, colored,
drowned in the river today.
Fri., June 10 (4-3): The remains of William H. Camp and
Andy Wash were recovered on the west bank of the Brazos river at the Steiner
farm, 12 miles below Waco, yesterday. William Camp was a guard for the convict farm.
Fri., June 10 (7-3): The remains of a negro infant were
found today near the 5th Ward cemetery. Fall & Puckett are in charge.
Sat., June 11 (7-3): W. C. Tomlinson is reported dead at
the lunatic asylum at Terrell, June 7. Was admitted on Feb. 4, 1874. Burial at
the asylum cemetery.
Sat., June 18 (3-5): R. W. Hewin, merchant of Harrison
Station, died yesterday, and was buried today.
Mon., June 20 (1-5): William Franklin, drummer from
Tue., June 21 (5-2): Dr. H. W. Fosdick of
Wed., June 22 (4-3): Charles R. Beathy died last night of
malaria. Buried today at Oakwood. Son of Rev. Dr. Ormond Beathy of
Thu., June 23 (1-3): King Sims has confessed to killing of
Edmond Brandon on May 14, 1891, near Rosenthal.
Fri., June 24 (4-1): King Sims, a negro, died today by
hanging in the rear of the jail. Witnessed by 3000 to 4000. F. & P. in
charge. Burial at
Wed., June 29 (5-3): Mrs. Scott of near Chicago,
grandmother of W. H. Corey of
Wed., June 29 (5-4): Charlie Goode, age 37, died today at
the home of his mother, Mrs. Harriet Goode, on South 12th. Funeral tomorrow,
burial at
Sat., July 2 (4-3): A duel yesterday at the Jack Weaver
farm 20 miles east of Waco, between Dick
Bragg and Emanuel Fisher, negro.
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Wed., July 6 (4-1): Miss Rosalie Smith died last night at
the residence of her uncle, E. A. Sturgis. Daughter of Mrs. Sophie M. Smith.
Funeral today from the residence at 4th & Clay; burial at Oakwood.
Sat., July 9 (5-5): Julia, Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William A. Hamilton, age 3 years, died today at the residence of Capt. M. M.
Boggess, 3rd & Mary. Funeral today from the residence; burial at Oakwood.
Wed., July 13 (5-4): Resolution of Respect, for George
Levy, by L.D.P.A. lodge No. 18.
Wed., July 13 (5-4): Mrs. Eliza Coleman died at the
residence of her son, William T. Coleman, 9th & James, today, age 84. To
be buried from the residence today, Rev. John G. Kendall officiating.
Wed., July 13 (4-2): George Levy was found dead in the news
office. Brother of Joe Levy. Bottle of chloroform found. He had been ill.
Thu., July 21 (4-3): William A. Chapman died today, age 21.
Was employed by Paine, Chatham & Ci.
Fri., July 22 (5-4): Jacob Agertes died today at
Mon., July 25 (1-4): Vivian, infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Toby, died at
Wed., July 27 (3-3): Tribute to George Kittle, by the
Thu., July 28 (3-3): Mrs. Mary Hines and infant, the wife
and child of James Hines, died yesterday. Her brother, Jerry Connelly of
Thu., July 28 (4-5): Jeffrees, infant son of James and
Mattie Edmonds, died at
Fri., July 29 (4-2): Mrs. Elizabeth Stallard died today,
aged 46. Funeral from the family residence, 700 South 1st, today. Burial at
Oakwood, Rev. C. N. N. Ferguson officiating.
Fri., July 29 (4-2): Jeffress Edmonds funeral today; burial
at Oakwood, Dr. S. A. King officiating.
Fri., July 29 (4-2): Mrs. Tillie M. Hinnout, wife of Claude
Hinnout, age 20, died today. Funeral from the residence, today.
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Sat., July 30 (4-4): Mrs. Katie Noggs, age 45, wife of E.
L. Noggs, died yesterday at the family residence on South 1st. Funeral today
at the Catholic cemetery.
Tue., Aug. 2 (4-4): W. W. Baker, son-in-law of Dr. William
Osborne, died today at the latter's home, 401 South 4th. Leaves a wife and
little girl. The remains will be sent to Marlin tomorrow.
Wed., Aug. 3 (5-2): Miss Emilia Henrietta Pearson died
today at the residence of her mother, 1008 Jefferson, age 20. Funeral from the
residence today, and burial at
Fri., Aug. 5 (4-4): Unknown negro age about 40 was found
dead on the M.K. & T. Ry. today, about five miles from
Sat., Aug. 6 (8-3): In Memoriam, for Julia Wainman, by the
Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church.
Mon., Aug. 8 (5-2): Miss Rose Brinkley, public school
teacher, died yesterday at the residence of Mrs. Willie D. House. Came to
Mon., Aug. 8 (5-3): Mrs. Emma Breyure, wife of Edgar
Breyure, died at the family residence on
Tue., Aug. 9 (4-4): U. C. "Austin" Carroll,
negro, had his throat cut today by Will Richardson. He is not expected to live.
Wed., Aug. 10 (4-3): A. A. Houston was arrested for the
murder of Moses Ogden 26 years ago at Moody.
Thu., Aug. 11 (5-1): Moses Ogden was the father of J. A.
and Cyrus W. Ogden, ages 9 and 18. On the afternoon of Feb. 13, 1866, four men
rode up and one of them shot Ogden, who lived about a week. Robbery was the
motive.
Thu., Aug. 11 (5-2): Fred Skipping died yesterday at the
residence of his father, age 26. Funeral today from 1323 North 6th. Member of
H. S. Hines Lodge 120 K. of P., who were in charge, Rev. Frank Page
officiating. Burial at Oakwood.
Thu., Aug. 18 (4-2): John A. McRay, assistant foreman on
the Aransas Pass Ry., died yesterday in a railroad accident. Member of K. of P.
Son of Mrs. M. B. Nutts of
Sat., Aug. 20 (5-4): Ella Rogers yesterday was kicked by a
horse and badly injured. Daughter of Y. C. A. Rogers.
Mon., Aug. 22 (4-1): Mrs. Sophronia Franklin, age 54, died
today at the residence of her son, Prof. W. W. Franklin. Funeral from 1404
South 5th tomorrow, Dr. R. C. Burleson officiating; burial at Oakwood.
Mon., Sept. 5 (4-3): Little child of Mr. and Mrs. P. T.
Jett of
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Thu., Sept. 8 (4-1): Raymond Fairfax Dismukes, infant son
of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Dismukes, died yesterday, age 10 months. Funeral at the
family residence on N. 7th today; burial at Oakwood
Mon., Sept. 12 (5-1): Mrs. George W. Dowdy died yesterday
at the family residence on South 10th. Funeral at the First Baptist church
today, Rev. John G. Kendall officiating. Leaves husband and two small children.
Thu., Sept. 15 (4-2): Vernon Wilson, formerly of
Fri., Sept. 16 (4-3): Officer T. V. Roberts of the
Sat., Sept. 17 (4-2): Capt. L. H. Tillman was found dead
today at Mrs. Rowell's boarding house, 4th & Washington, by his son Steve,
age about 15. The remains were shipped to Gatesville for burial tomorrow. He
came to
Mon., Sept. 19 (4-1): Rev. Thomas Stanford died yesterday
at Richie Station. A minister of the Gospel for 50 years. To
Mon., Sept. 19 (4-2): E. K. Niblock, a railway brakeman,
was injured in a railroad accident Saturday night. He died in
Mon., Sept. 19 (4-3): Little Charley Chatman of near Hewitt
was buried today at
Mon., Sept. 19 (4-4): An aged negro was found dead
yesterday near 28th & Clay. J. C. Stepenson & Son are in charge. Burial
today at Potter's Field.
Tue., Sept. 20: An unknown man was found dead at the Taylor
House yesterday. The remains were taken by J. C. Stephenson & Son, and the
burial was today at County expense.
Mon., Sept. 26 (5-1): A German tailor died yesterday at the
Union House. He was registered as Charles Meier. Burial by the Tailors'
Tue., Sept. 27 (4-1): In Memoriam, for W. H. Goode, the
third brother to die in 3 months, all of typhoid. Leaves a wife and child, aged
mother, and 3 brothers.
Tue., Sept. 27 (4-1): W. H. Goode died yesterday at his
residence on South 12th. Funeral today, and burial at
Sat., Oct. 8 (4-1): George Keeble Rucker, only child of W.
M. and Minnie L. Rucker, aged 16 months and 3 days, died October 6th.
Tue., Oct. 11 (4-4): The remains of Hollie Sewell arrived
yesterday from Uvalde. Funeral today from the residence at 1310
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Wed., Oct. 12 (4-2): Irene Fannie Levinski, infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. Levinski, died yesterday. Funeral from the residence today, burial
at Hebrew Rest.
Thu., Oct. 13 (4-2): Frank Rickoff, a cook, died yesterday
at Allan's restaurant. Had no money. To be buried by J. C. Stephenson. Said to
have been an exFederal soldier on a pension.
Thu., Oct. 13 (4-2): Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed O'Brien
died yesterday age one week. Funeral today, burial at
Thu., Oct. 13 (4-3): Little child of W. H. Turner of
Bosqueville died last night there. Funeral today.
Mon., Oct. 17 (5-2): M. Monson, age 28, died Sunday at 1008
Sat., Oct. 22 (4-3): Mrs. Mollie Reeves, mother of Mrs.
John T. Boyle, died yesterday. Funeral today from the McClelland Hotel, burial
in
Mon., Oct. 24 (4-3): Albert Neely, inmate of children's
nursery on
Tue., Oct. 25 (4-3): Carl Hawn, 16-month son of J. T. Hawn,
622 South 1st, died today. Funeral today, burial at
Thu., Oct. 27 (4-2): J. M. McMurry died Oct. 22. To be buried
at Robinsonville. Leaves an aged mother, wife, and 7 children.
Thu., Oct. 27 (4-3): Officer West died yesterday. Fall
& Puckett in charge. Funeral pending.
Mon., Oct. 31 (4-1): Miss Maud Ferguson, sister of Prof. S.
M. and Will Ferguson, died on the 30th at Moody. Burial at Oakwood today.
Tue., Nov. 1 (4-1): Mrs. Minnie Goodall was buried today at
Oakwood. She is survived by a husband.
Wed., Nov. 2 (4-1): D. E. Ellis, a member of the Waco Light
Guards, died today of slow fever, at Crow Bros. & Flood. Funeral tomorrow.
Thu., Nov. 3 (4-3): Funeral for D. E. Ellis, who died
yesterday, was today from the residence of J. E. Moore, 1435 North 5th,
attended by members of the Light Guard; burial at Oakwood.
Thu., Nov. 3 (8-3): Infant daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. W. G.
Kingsbury died yesterday at Morgan. Funeral in
Thu., Nov. 3 (8-3): Deaths for October: 0-5, 15; 5-10, 1;
10-20, 1; 20-30, 3; 30-40, 3; 40-50, 2; 50-60, 1; total, 36
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Fri., Nov. 4 (4-1): Bertha May Girard, age 2 years and 7
months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Girard, died yesterday. Funeral today
from the family residence at 606 North 4th, Rev. A. Badelon officiating.
Burial at the Catholic cemetery.
Fri., Nov. 4 (4-3): R. B. Bolding of
Sat., Nov. 12 (4-1): R. M. Smith, formerly of
Thu., Nov. 17 (4-1): James Rotan was thrown from his buggy
yesterday at the races. The wheels passed over his body.
Fri., Nov. 18 (4-20: James Rotan, son of Ed Rotan, died at
the family residence from injuries at the race track last Wednesday. Burial
tomorrow at Oakwood.
Fri., Nov. 18 (4-2): Mrs. Kent, mother of Mr. Honea, died
at the residence of her son on
Mon., Nov. 21 (5-2): Oscar Bernhard, age 7 years and 3
months, died last night at the family residence, 603 North 15th. Was the eldest
son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Reeseing. Funeral today from the family residence;
burial at
Mon., Nov. 28 (5-2): Chauncey L. Herbert, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Herbert, and grandson of Major John F. Herbert, died today of
membraneous croup, aged 4 years. Funeral from the residence at 16th & Clay
tomorrow; burial at Oakwood.
Fri., Dec. 2 (6-2): Walter B. Smith, formerly of
Fri., Dec. 16 ( -5): Dr. A. J. Howard, father-in-law of J.
W. Howard of Waco, died at Eagle Springs yesterday, and was buried at Oakwood,
3 miles west of his residence. To
Jan. 22 (5-3): George Kittle was shot and injured by Hattie
Tyree in the Reservation. He was shot in the groin, in the bladder area. He
was a pitcher for the
Jan. 22 (5-6): Hattie Tyree was arrested for shooting
George Kittle last night, by Sheriff Ford. George died this afternoon, attended
by Father Badelon. He has relatives in
Feb. 26 (4-6): In Memoriam: Ephraim Harris Steed died Feb.
22, 1892, at the home of his parents 2 miles north of
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Mar. 25 (6-1): Biography of Judge John C. West: To
Mar. 25 (7-5): James E. Younce died yesterday at the residence
of his brother-in-law, Luther Floyd. Aged 23. Burial at Bosqueville cemetery
today, Rev. J.H. Appell officiating.
Apr. 1 (8-3): Ed Reddick died at Wooten Mills yesterday.
Apr. 22 (1-5): Trial of O. W. Buck for killing Charlie
Fowzer Jan. 23rd. He was acquitted.
Apr. 29 (6-3): Postmaster Eugene Kaufmann of Riesel was
reported killed on the 19th by negroes Lee McGowan and Alber Jones, who were
jailed yesterday.
May 20 (6-2): Trial of Melton and Dunlap for the murder of
Chick McLennan, May 2, 1891. The jury could not agree.
May 27 (1-5): Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Curry died
today, aged 8 months. Funeral from the residence on
May 27 (10-5): Death of Capt. W. T. Sneed. Father of A. C.
Sneed and cousin of Rev. Joseph Sneed .
June 3: Charles Blessington had his skull broken yesterday
by a brick thrown by a negro near Edgefield.
July 8 (7-2): Pistol duel on the Jack Weaver farm 25 miles
east of Waco between negroes Dick Bragg and Frank Starks. One was wounded.
July 22 (1-3): Charles Nugent, engineer at the
Aug. 5 (6-2): Mrs. I. W. Worsham died at her home in
Aug. 5 (6-2): Mary Martin, 11-year daughter of Mrs. M.
Martin, died today. To be buried tomorrow at Oakwood.
Aug. 12 (3-2): Mrs. Ida Elliott, wife of Henry Elliott,
engineer for Brooks & Wallace, died of congestion yesterday. Funeral
yesterday.
Sep. 2: Trial of Archie Houston for the murder of Moses
Ogden 26 years ago near Moody. He was admitted to bail.
Sept. 2 (5-2): Henry Wiley, colored employee of M.K.
& T Ry., was asleep on the track. An engine ran over his left
leg. Recovery is doubtful.
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Oct. 28 (5-2): Yesterday Mrs. Harry Walker was found dead
at home by a bullet wound. Funeral today from the family residence. Suicide
suspected. Mr. Walker, a carpenter, was out of town.
Fri., Aug. 5 (8-1): Miss Emilia Henrietta Pearson died
today, age 20. Funeral tomorrow; burial at
Fri., Aug. 12 (3-2): Mrs. Ida Elliott, wife of Harry (?)
Elliott, died yesterday. Funeral yesterday also.
Fri., Aug. 12 (3-2): Mrs. Emma Breyure, wife of Edgar
Breyure, died at the family residence on North 11th yesterday; was buried
today.
The Day, 1890
Sun., Apr. 27 (5-4): List of soldiers buried in
--Gen. J. W. Speight Rufus
Majors Jack Pierce
-Simon Trice - Major Grand Jno. Cox
R. B. Burleson - Capt.
Taghez Geo. Motz
--C. L. Kirkpatrick J.
B. Pogue
O. L. Battle
--Frank Richie S.H.
Sleeper Jno.
-Ben DuVal -- W. C. McGaughey - J. H. McGaughey
--Col. J. D. Strother -D.
Huff Dr. J. S. Carrington
J. S. Allen
-
-Wm. A. Fort -- Rufus
Heatherly J. S. Green
-
--
A. G.
Treadwell I.
J.
D. C.
McGowan -Ephraim P.
Lunsford E. G. L. Wiebusch
Dr. Jas. C. Culbertson
Robert W. Yates
Federals in
Dr. A. C. Schwartswelder Charles
M. Harvey
Confederate Dead in
-James
Garrison Alf
Neil Wm. Fowles
J. T. Powers John T. Beal
T. J. Nally
George
Pinkston John Tomlinson Moak Wright
F. Adams Rev.
J.
Battle Dock Pippin James Purvis
Soldiers of 1812:
Col. Wm.
Nally John
McBriell G. W. Clayton L. Cagel
Federals in
J. L. Gaston Dr. Fountain
Jones Tom Scott
Dock Smith J. H. Turner
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The Day, 1890 Confederates in
Capt. T. J.
Selman J. L.
Horn J. B. Majors
J. C. Blocker G.
J. F. Davis J. A.
Hobbs Mr.
Williams
John P. Sayers Capt.
A. Eastland T. H. Hooks
Dr. Gunnell L.
J. H. Gurley John B. Earle Richard Harrison
Gen. James E. Harrison
James E.
Marshall
Johnson H.
Freeman Dr.
J. L. Cornish
L. C. Hancock
R.
B. Wilson R.
Jones
W. B. Ish J. A.
Winn R.
C. Hollifield
R. W.
Lemmons Jabez
Johnson James H. Richie
_____ Martin John
A. Huff ________ Perry
E. T. Henry Thos. D.
Leonard L. T. Puckette
Samuel D.
Howe James Munroe E. T. Sears
A. F. Eastman Col.
J. M. Norris Robert H.
Thomason
James Cannon Mart
Jack Farmer Tom Arnold E. H. Hardin
Commodore Young Mac
Jamieson Dr. L. P.
Houston
J. R. Sparks W. P.
Smith W.
A. Rucker
F. M. Harris James Cook J.
A. Butler
Frank Graham N.
A. McPhail H. A. Inskep
John
Aerl Capt. T. T.
Tucker Jas. Buchanan
J. A. Snowden Wm.
P. S. Majors Dr. A. M. Clinsman
W. D. H. Baird Jas.
B.
Williams Matthew
B. Williams
Dr. Van Jones
Capt. Jas. P. Butler Capt.
I. M. Smith Dr. W. F. Buck
Mit Hood Miles J.
Jennings Jno. P.
Blankenship
B. F. Sills
_______ Close _______Pardon
H. C. Lazenby Wm.
Warren Geo.
B. Dutton Sr.
Jas. M. Carter Robt.
B. Smith Dick Green
Jno. Moran
Confederates in the
Major P. A. Aveille H. C.
Cooney
The list is imperfect.
Mon., Jan 2 (5-1): Mrs. A. T. Shurley died today at age 69.
Funeral today and burial at Oakwood.
Mon., Jan. 2 (8-3): Mrs. R. S. Piercy died Saturday at the
Waverly hotel. Funeral today. Burial at Oakwood.
Mon., Jan. 2 (8-3): The remains of G. W. D. Cook, who died
at the Hotel Palmo Saturday, were shipped to Atlanta, accompanied by F. S.
Mansfield and Walter Connally of Tyler, who are relatives.
Mon., Jan. 2 (8-3): Inquest on the body of A. A. Ury ended
Saturday. Decided that Ury died from a gunshot wound by W. H. Head, a murder.
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Tue., Jan. 3 (8-3): James Mason alleges that he
accidentally killed Wilson Williams.
Sat., Jan, 7 (8-3): Mrs. Catherine Ernst was adjudged
insane. Will be sent to
Tue., Jan. 10 (4-2): Jacob R. Green "Uncle Jake"
died suddenly in his room on
Fri., Jan. 13 (5-3): The dead body of a new-born male white
child thrown over the fence was found today in the convent garden of the Sacred
Heart.
Fri., Jan. 13 (-2-): The last will of Jacob R. Green was
filed today. All of the property goes to brothers, Perry Green of McLennan
county, A. P. Green of Fayette county, R. Sidney Green of
Wed., Jan. 18 (5-3): Brandon "Charlie" Smith,
head cook at the M.K. & T. hotel, died today of morphine. Had been drunk 3
or 4 days. Brother of Geo. W. Smith of Edgefield. Sister at White Rock.
Tue., Jan. 24 (5-2): Mrs. De Sanson, sister of John C. West
of
Fri., Jan. 27 (5-1): Mrs. T. N. McMullen died yesterday at
the family residence, 1023
Mon., Jan. 30 (5-1): Frank McGregor, son of Dr. G. C.
McGregor, died in Haskell county.
Thu., Feb. 2 (4-3): Rev. Martin V. Smith died yesterday at
his home in Belton. Formerly of
Sat., Feb. 4 (4-4): A letter: A. A. Ury was shot by W. H.
Head at 424 Mart St.,, Dec. 27, 1892; son of Lee Ury, deceased, of Cabarrus
Co., N. C. Had a wife and 6 children. Was a cotton gin
repairer. Signed
by: C. K. Ury, a son.
Mon., Feb. 6 (4-1): Harry F. Gibson, employee of the Geyser
Ice Co., was shot Saturday in the office of the ice company on Jackson St., in
an argument with W. E. Williams. He died Sunday and Williams was arrested.
Leaves a wife and 1 child. Funeral yesterday from the residence, 418 South 5th.
Burial at Oakwood.
Mon., Feb. 6 (4-2): Mrs. S. F. Taylor, widow of Rev. E.
Taylor, died near Robinson yesterday at her home. Six children are left.
Funeral from the Robinson Baptist church today.
Mon., Feb. 6 (4-2): R. T. Surratt, brother of Marchall
Surratt, Esq., of
Wed., Feb. 8 (4 1): Joe Cahill, an aged man, was found
yesterday under the trestle of the
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Wed., Feb. 8 (4-2): Trial of William E. Williams for the
murder of Harry F. Gibson. The deceased was 6 feet high, and weighed 160
pounds.
Fri., Feb. 10 (5-3): In Memoriam: for Mrs. Margaret Jane
Seville, wife of Dr. A. A. Beville, who died Feb. 6, 1893. Born Blacksbury,
Sat., Feb. 11 (4-4): Mrs. Caldwell was found destitute and
ill several days ago at 1st &
Mon., Feb. 13 (4-1): Dr. H. A. Vesey died today at the
residence of his son-in-law, T. L. Honea, aged 87. Had several grown children.
Burial today at Oakwood, Rev. Dr. Burleson officiating.
Thu., Feb. 16 (8-3): James H. Quarles announces his withdrawal
from the race for city secretary. He will do newspaper work.
Sat., Feb. 18 (5-1): George Cheeseman, formerly of
Wed., Feb. 22 (5-1): Joe Stanley was found insane
yesterday, and was ordered to Terrell.
Thu., Feb. 23 (5-1): Dr. and Mrs. J. C. J. King celebrate
their 25th anniversary on the 3rd proximo.
Thu., Feb. 23 (5-1): William B. Collins, Confederate
soldier who was sent to
Fri., Feb. 24 (5-1): Funeral for Mrs. Mattie Edmonds today.
Mon., Feb. 27 (5-1): Mrs. S. J. Rouse died yesterday at her
residence on
Mon. Feb. 27 (8-3): Charley O'Neal was found insane in
County Court today; will go to
Tue., Feb. 28 (4-2): Capt. Neill McLennan died yesterday
near 9th &
He was despondent over the death of his son Z. D., who was
killed in
Tue., Feb. 28 (8-3): The remains of James Herring of
Whitney, who died there last night, were shipped to Waco, Knights of Pythias
attending, and re-shipped to Rockdale.
Tue., Feb. 28 (8-4): The body of Dr. W. E. Spalding was
found in the Brazos river near Kimball in
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Fri., Mar. 3 (4-4): Addison B. Carter died at his home,
1400 South 5th, last night, aged 53. Funeral today from the residence; burial
at Oakwood, Rev. Frank Page officiating.
Fri., Mar. 3 (8-2): Kathleen Swinden, infant daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Swinden, died at
Sat., Mar. 4 (5-2): Billy and George Kellum are charged
with the murder of Postmaster Eugene Kauffman at Riesel.
Mon., Mar. 6 (4-1): J. H. Royal died yesterday at his home,
111 Clay, aged 62. Funeral today; burial at
Tue., Mar. 7 (4-1): W. B. Turner died at his home near
Riesel March 4, of pneumonia, aged 44. Funeral by the Masons yesterday at New
Hope Baptist church near
Wed., Mar. 8 (5-2): S. S. Fisher, aged 4, died last night
in city hospital. Burial today at
Thu., Mar. 9 (4-1): Tillie Page, a child of Rev. and Mrs.
Frank Page, died today at the residence on North 6th, aged 2 years. Funeral
from
Thu., Mar. 9 (5-4): W. G. Ellis died yesterday at Robinson
of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and one child. Funeral at Robinson today.
Fri., Mar. 10 (5-1): Uncle John Claiborne, colored, an old
citizen of
Sat., Mar. 11 (5-2): Henry Norwood, colored, died yesterday
on the Slaughter farm below
Mon., Mar. 13 (5-4): S. H. Franklin died Saturday, age 38.
Burial at
Mon., Mar. 13 (5-4): Mrs. Roberts, wife of Elder B. W.
Roberts of the A. M. E. church, died Saturday. Funeral yesterday; burial at
Mon., Mar. 13 (5-4): Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Wright,
6th &
Mon., Mar. 13 (5-5): Simeon Little died at his residence,
6th &
Mon., Mar. 13 (8-3): John Preston, a switchman, was injured
yesterday in a railroad accident. He died today. The remains will be sent to
Henrietta for burial.
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Tue., Mar. 14 (4-2): Willie Downs, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. Downs, died yesterday age 2 1/2 years. Funeral today from the
residence, 1027 S. 3rd, Rev. H. M. Whaling officiating; burial at Oakwood
cemetery.
Tue., Mar. 14 (5-2): The remains of Ed Swann, a lineman
killed at Hico yesterday, were shipped to
Wed., Mar. 15 (8-6): Ernest Lapp was badly injured today
when he was run over by a hose cart near the Parrott residence.
Thu., Mar. 16 (4-2): Ernest Lapp, age 13, run over on
Sat., Mar. 18:(8-4): G. W. Nethery died today at the Martin
residence on Herring, aged 53. Came to
Mon., Mar. 20 (8-4): Col. Reuben M. Bonner died Sunday at
his home in Whitney. Born Nov. 8, 1810; died March 19, 1893. Formerly of
Tue., Mar. 21 (6-1): T. B. Brandon of Lorena died Thursday.
Fri., Mar. 24 (4-2): U. D. Bass died the 19th at his
residence in Bosqueville, aged 51. Born in
Tue., Mar. 28 (5-2): Jimmie Ferguson, 11-year son of J. C.
Ferguson, fell 20 feet in his father's livery stable, and died today.
Tue., Mar. 28 (8-4): Miss Clara Hurd Conger, age 16,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Conger, died yesterday at the
Wed., Mar. 29 (8-3): Mr. J. Tucker died yesterday at his
residence on
Fri., Mar. 3 (5-1): John R. Edgar, age 64, died today.
Funeral tomorrow, burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Mon., Apr. 2 (4-3): Cube Westbrook, a negro, was shot and
killed Saturday near the railroad 5 miles south, by Louis Tippit, in a domestic
quarrel.
Mon., Apr. 3 (5-4): Samuel Colcord today bought about 300
lots in the Provident addition.
Thu., Apr. 6 (5-3): F. M. Robinson was again ordered to the
insane asylum.
Mon., Apr. 10 (5-2): In Memoriam: for little Albion Miles,
infant son of Mr. &. Mrs Dr. T. F. Miles, died at Lorena April 8th, aged 10
months. Funeral from the residence Sunday.
Mon., Apr. 17 (5-1): Charles Hilbert was killed today in a
railroad accident at 1st & Jones, and Ed Harding was badly scalded. Hilbert
was a fireman on the
Tue., Apr. 18 (8-5): Guy Fakes Reiley, age 22, died today.
Funeral from the family residence at 1606 South 8th tomorrow; burial at
Oakwood.
Wed., Apr. 19 (4-3): Mrs. Hallie E. Pearre, wife of Major
Charles B. Pearre, died today at age 52. A member of the
Wed., Apr. 19 (8-2): Engineer Ed Harding died yesterday at
the old Blackwell hotel. The remains were shipped to Yoakum, accompanied by
Mrs. Harding.
Sat., Apr. 22 (5-1): Antonio Cimo, age 2, son of Phillip
Cimo, died yesterday of erysipelas, at their residence, 505 North 9th. Burial
today at the Catholic cemetery.
Tue., Apr. 25 (8-4): Funeral for Mr. Louis Beverly Carter
from the family residence at 509 South 3rd tomorrow. He died in
Thu., Apr. 27 (5-1):
Fri., Apr. 28 (4-3): John C. West, aged 4-1-17, infant son
of Mr. and Mrs. Stark West, died today at the residence of Judge John C. West,
624 Dutton. Funeral tomorrow; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Apr. 29 (5-1): Cyclone at Cisco kills about 100.
Mon., May 1 (5-3): W. J. Clement Jr. died at China Spring
yesterday, aged 28. Funeral at Bosqueville today; burial at Bosqueville
cemetery.
Mon., May 1 (8-3): The jury verdict in the trial of George
Kellum: guilty; death.
Tue., May 2 (4-4): The 4-year son of Charlie Janson, a
carpenter in Edgefield, was kicked by a horse, fracturing his skull.
Tue., May 2 (8-4): Rita Jeannette, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John G. Monrose, was buried Sunday in Oakwood cemetery.
Tue., May 2 (8-4): Miss Jeanne McMurray, age 15, died today
at Robinson. Funeral at Robinson, Rev. Dr. S. A. King officiating.
Thu., May 4 (7-1): Report of the Board of Health: deaths in
April, 44; births,22.
Sat., May 6 (8-3): Mr. C. H. Crater, age 66, died. Funeral
tomorrow at the residence, 600 South 2nd at Clay.
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Mon., May 8 (4-2): Jesse G. Taylor, age 10 weeks, infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Taylor, died Sunday. Funeral tomorrow from the
family residence, 701 North 5th; burial at Oakwood.
Tue., May 9 (1-3): A train bearing the body of Jefferson
Davis is enroute from
Thu., May 11 (4-5): Henry Burrows Alexander, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Alexander, died yesterday aged --- months and 25 days.
Funeral from the residence of H. C. Burrows at Hewitt; burial at Oakwood.
Thu., May 11 (4-5): Willie Preston Smith, aged 13 years, 2
months, 12 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam H. Smith, died Thursday. Funeral today
from the residence; burial at Oakwood cemetery, Rev. J. W. Stone officiating.
Mon., May 15 (4-3): Resolution of Respect: death of Guy
Fakes Reily, son of C. Guy Reily, by the K. of R. & S.
Tue., May 16 (4-3): Mrs. May Blackwell, wife of John
Blackwell, and daughter-in-law of J. M. Blackwell, died at West yesterday.
Burial today at White Rock cemetery.
Tue., May 16 (504): S. West, brother of Milt West, a farmer
near Mart, died in
Tue., May 16 (5-4): Frank McDonald was yesterday adjudged
insane, and will be sent to
Fri., May 19 (6-2): George Hay was badly injured in a farm
accident near Eddy today.
Sat., May 20 (4-3): Mr. L. A. Harper died last night at his
residence, 821 S. 11th, of typhoid. Had been in
Tue., May 23 (4-5): Dr. James M. Vandavil, a negro, was
found insane yesterday.
Tue., May 23 (4-3): William M. Bean, age 19, born in
Kentucky, a motorman on the Citizens Electric line but recently discharged,
suicided today by morphine at the residence of Ella Miller, 101 Washington, in
the reservation. The remains were turned over to Undertaker R. T. Dennis. To be
buried by the County.
Wed., May 24 (4-5): William M. Bean was buried yesterday by
R. T. Dennis & Co. Suicide.
Wed., May 24 (8-1): Funeral for the late Dr. Mackey was
yesterday. The remains were brought from Gatesville. Masons and Odd Fellows
attended, at the Fifth Street Methodist church. Former pastor there. Burial at
Oakwood cemetery.
Thu., May 25 (4-4): F. L. Tibbs, nephew of Major Tibbs, is
very ill at Sulphur Springs.
Thu., May 25 (4-4): George Putnam, an old resident, is very
ill at his residence, 11th & Clay, attended by sons Frank and Harry of
Dallas and Walnut Springs
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Mon., May 29 (4-4): Charles Lee, negro vagrant from
Thu., June 1 (6-1): Mrs. Park Keaton died yesterday at the
Pacific Hotel. The remains were sent to
Mon., June 5 (4-4): Jack Retan, a gambler, died at the
Wortham Hotel yesterday. Was ill. May be from
Tue., June 6 (4-4): Funeral for Edward Rotan, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rotan, today.
Mon., June 12 (6-4): Line Campbell, age 28, died Saturday
from morphine. Was found at the house of Mrs. Mary Dowd, 125
Sat., June 17 (6-4): Mr. L. A. Longley, formerly of
Mon., June 19 (6-5): Fielding Austin, a negro, was shot and
killed by William Smith, negro, Saturday, a few miles down the river, in a
quarrel over a woman.
Mon., June 19 (6-3): Elna Elfreda Johnson, 4-month child of
Mr. Elof Johnson, died last night.
Thu., June 22 (6-1): W. S. Riddle, age 77, an old resident,
died yesterday at 1830 Clay. Funeral from the residence today. Father of
Conductor Riddle of the
Thu., June 22 (6-3): Mrs. Brien of
Mon., June 25 (6-1): James Pitillo, age 6 months and 2
weeks, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pitillo, died today. Burial at Oakwood
tomorrow, Rev. Charles Gidding officiating.
Mon., June 25 (6-1): The remains of Rev. G. W. Kelly, formerly
of
Tue., June 27 (3-2): Mrs. Waters, wife of "Doc"
Waters, died June 27th at Axtell. The husband is a brother of S. E. Waters of
Tue., June 27 (5-1): Frank C. Morgan died today at the
residence of his son, Judge T. J. Morgan, 13 miles from
Tue., June 27 (6-1): "Jim" Jarrett was shot and
killed at the M.K. & T. depot today by Clint Smith. A resident of
Tue., June 27 (6-5): Flint Blocker was poisoned at the city
jail about two weeks ago. A negro, allegedly poisoned by his father, Robert
Blocker
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Wed., June 28 (6-2): Mrs. Sallie Crooks, wife of J. A.
Crooks, died yesterday, aged 38. Funeral today from the late residence, 716
North 9th.
Thu., June 29 (6-1): Mrs. S. D. Crittenden, wife of a prominent
merchant of
Sat., July 1 (3-5): Dr. T. J. Womack died today at Hewitt,
where he had a store. Funeral at the residence, 525 North 4th. Dr. Thomas
Jefferson Womack was born in
Sat., July 1 (3-3): A Mr. Harris, section boss on the Waco
& Northwestern, killed a man at Riesel today. Name not known.
Sat., July 1 (6-1): Lillian William Burton Armstrong, 5-year
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Armstrong, died Thursday. Last Sunday, their
daughter Bertha died and was buried Monday.
Mon., July 3 (6-3): Charles Lovett, was shot by J. E.
Harris at Riesel on Saturday. He was admitted to bail.
Mon., July 3 (6-4): The remains of Dr. Thomas J. Womack
were buried at Oakwood Saturday.
Mon., July 3 (6-5): Mrs. M. L. Tucker, wife of Policeman
Tucker, died yesterday at their residence, 945 South 3rd. Burial at
Tue., July 4 (6-1): Mrs. Adah Gunnells Dismukes, wife of M.
L. Dismukes, died today at 7th &
Sat., July 8 (6-1): Funeral for Miss Agnes Milby, who died
yesterday, was today at the residence of Neil Johnson, 507 North 11th, with
Rev. T. G. Opsahl,
Sat., July 8 (6-1): Luther Miles Wilbur, infant son of S.
D. and Emma Wilbur, died July 6, age 6 months, 12 days.
Wed., July 12 (5-2): In Memoriam: Luther Miller Wilbur died
July 6, age 6 months, 12 days. Signed: W.K.W.
Wed., July 12 (6-3): Conductor Jacob Burgler fell from the
top of a car this side of Chilton yesterday, broke his neck and died. An
inquest was held at Chilton. The remains were sent to
Thu., July 13 (6-3): John L. Lawson, age 25, late of Salt
Lake City, died at the residence of E. O. Anderson, 504 North 9th, today;
burial at First Street cemetery tomorrow.
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Mon., July 17 (6-1): Lula Volts, daughter of P. Volts, age
5, died today at their residence, 313 South 11th. Funeral today from the
residence.
Tue., July 18 (6-1): Benjamin Goldstein, a Russian Hebrew,
shot himself at the residence of Mrs. Lavender, South 2nd & Mary, and died
soon. He had been robbed, and was penniless. Was from
Tue., July 18 (6-4): Ethel Katie McKenney, 2-year daughter
of E. A. and Ethel McKenney, died yesterday. Funeral today from 412
Wed., July 19 (6-2): E. H. Johnson, employee at the Old
Corner drugstore, died yesterday at 215 South 11th. Fall & Puckett shipped
the remains to
Thu., July 20 (6-1): B. B. Barron, a farmer, died at Axtell
yesterday of typhois. Leaves a wife and 6 children. Burial at Axtell today.
Thu., July 20 (6-5): Larry Chandler Wilson, infant son of
F. D. Wilson, died today, and is to be buried today.
Fri., July 21 (7-3): A man at Lorena was reported killed by
lightning yesterday.
Sat., July 22 (6-4): The remains of D. F. Nunally, killed
by lightning at Lorena last Wednesday, was brought to Waco today by Fall &
Puckett, and will be sent to Prairie Blossom.
Tue., July 25 (6-4): Emile Weber died at his residence, 919
North 9th, today. Will be buried tomorrow by the Odd Fellows.
Sat., July 29 (6-3): W. H. White died last midnight at his
residence, 11th &
Thu., Aug. 3 (6-1): Report of the Board of Health: deaths
for July, 42; and births, 23.
Thu., Aug. 3 (6-2): Marion O. Hooper died today at his home
8 miles in the country. To be buried today at
Thu., Aug. 3 (6-4): Sam Hooten, manager of the Singer
Sewing Machine Co. in
Thu., Aug. 3 (6-4): Mingo Rankin, negro, was killed in a
boiler explosion at Waco Gas.
Fri., Aug. 4 (2-4): In Memoriam: Mr. Marion O. Harper was
buried Aug. 3 in
Fri., Aug. 4 (6-5): S. C. Parker of
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Sat., Aug. 5 (6-1): Jake Baruch, 12-year son of Mr. and
Mrs. A. Baruch of
Thu., Aug. 10 (6-1): Joseph Moore, age 19, son of J. E. and
Elizabeth Moore, died today. Burial at Robinson tomorrow.
Mon., Aug. 14 (6-5): Pat Hanlon, an Irish peddler, died at
the Hotel Wortham Saturday, of heart failure. Funeral from the Church of the
Assumption; burial in the Catholic cemetery. He came from
Mon., Aug. 14 (6-5): Mr. Kilpatrick died on the Bosque
yesterday. His horse ran away.
Wed., Aug. 16 (6-1): Mattie Mohair, a young negress, was
yesterday killed by John Ward, brick molder, by stabbing. To be buried at
Wed., Aug. 16 (6-2): Birthday for H. M. Crisenberry,
compositor on the News, aged 65. Born in
Wed., Aug. 16 (6-4): Mrs. Nannie B. Carter, widow of
Addison B. Carter, died today at age 56. Six children left, 5 girls and 1 boy.
Funeral tomorrow from the residence at 1400 South 5th. Her husband was Deputy
Tax Assessor. Burial at
Tue., Aug. 22 (6-1): Funeral for Mrs. Mary Eaton Brown
yesterday, Second Baptist church; burial at Oakwood. Wife of Dr. Brown.
Mon., Aug. 28 (6-3): Mrs. Banie McMillan, alias Banie
Morris, died yesterday at 1400 South 13th. Funeral today; burial at Oakwood.
Christian Science Interest.
Thu., Aug. 31 (6-2): James Davis, infant son of J. D. and
Mrs. Eugenia Davis, died yesterday, and was buried today.
Fri., Sept. 1 (5-1): Mr. W. B. Sedwick, formerly of
Fri., Sept. 1 (6-2): Mrs. Alice Hale, wife of W. N. Hale,
died yesterday at the residence of his mother, Mrs. O. C. Bailey, 1107
Washington. Funeral today from the residence; burial at Oakwood.
Fri., Sept. 1 (6-4): Lee Marley, age 14, of Mart, died at
Blackwell today. Was an invalid. His parents took the remains to Mart. He was
here for the hot baths.
Sat., Sept. 2 (6-2): Myrtle Nash was found to be insane
today. Will be sent to
Tue., Sept. 5 (6-2): Charles Nine, negro gambler, was shot
last week by another named William Mitchell, and died today. Inquest tomorrow
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Fri., Sept. 15 (2-4): Sister Mary, Miss Albina Dufour, of
Tue., Sept. 26 (6-2): Rev. F. M. Hensekel, born
Fri., Sept. 29 (6-4): Mr. W. H. Cain, age 84, died
yesterday. The remains are to he sent by Fall & Puckett to Calvert for burial.
He was the father of Mrs. Gaston.
Mon., Oct. 2 (6-1): Theodore Lark, age 13, son of Mrs. Lark
of South Waco, fell from a pecan tree and broke his back Saturday. Mrs. Lark is
a sister of Rev. V. G. Cunningham, formerly of
Tue., Oct. 3 (6-2): Warner Brown, a negro burglar, was
killed Sunday morning. His wife was a white woman, Big Lou. She died at Rusk.
Thu., Oct. 5 (6-2): Mr. Ledley died at his home on
Thu., Oct. 5 (6-2): Deputy Sheriff Hugh Dunn died yesterday
at his home near Mart. Burial today near Mart.
Sat., Oct. 7 (6-3): Mollie Williams, negress, of
Wed., Oct. 11 (6-3): Clint Smith has been acquitted of
killing Jim Jarrell.
Sat., Oct. 14 (6-1): Mrs . Minnie Palmo, wife of Mike
Palmo, proprietor of the Hotel Palmo, died today. Leaves a husband and
5-year-old girl. Funeral today, Dr. Burleson officiating; burial at Oakwood.
Tue., Oct. 17 (6-1): Dr. I. M. Pratt of Aquilla, was
reported shot and killed last Saturday by Constable Wirt Harris. About 8 months
ago Dr. Pratt shot and killed Dr. Price.
Tue., Oct. 17 (6-1): Mrs. Annie Montgomery, wife of C, A.
Montgomery, died at her home today. Husband is with the Waco Water and Light
Co.
Wed., Oct. 18 (6-4): Cap F. M. Bill and wife of
Mon., Oct. 23 (6-2): Frank Caufield died today on 3rd
street near the square, age 40. Has relatives at
Mon., Oct. 23 (6-4): A. C. King, father of J.C.J. King, had
a stroke of paralysis last night, aged 80.
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Tue., Oct. 24 (6-4): Mrs. Harry K. Bybee died at her home,
919 South 8th, yesterday, of consumption, age 26 years and 8 months. Born at
Wed., Oct. 25 (6-3): J. K. Harrison died yesterday at her
home in the 5th ward from injuries. A brick work contractor. Funeral today from
the First Presbyterian church, with Knights of Pythias.
Thu., Oct. 26 (6-2): Old Aunt Harriet Jackson was found
dead at her home on South 5th. Leaves a husband.
Fri., Oct. 27 (3-2): Mr. A. C. King died yesterday at the
home of his son, Dr. J. C. J. King at 501 South 3rd, age about 80.
Sat., Oct. 28 (6-1): Rev. D. C. Kinnard was buried at Oakwood
yesterday, Rev. Dr. Ward and Rev. R. C. Burleson officiating. A resident of the
city of
Sat., Oct. 28 (6-1): The A. C. King funeral was yesterday
at the First Presbyterian church, Rev. A. R. Shaw and Rev. William Hughes;
burial at Oakwood. The father of Dr. J. C. J. King and Mrs. S. A. King.
Thu., Nov. 2 (6-2): Birthday today for J. W. Howard.
Sat., Nov. 4 (3-2): J. W. Morris of Wilkerson & Morris,
of Eddy, died yesterday, and was buried at Mooresville.
Mon., Nov. 6 (6-3): Tinnie Spence, negress, age about 50,
dropped dead yesterday.
Tue., Nov. 7 (8-3): Resolution of Respect, for Rev. D. C.
Kinnard, by Post H, T. P. A.
Fri., Nov. 10 (3-1): The fence around Oakwood cemetery is
in bad condition.
Mon., Nov. 13 (8-3): Mr. M. Dixon died at his residence on
Wed., Nov. 15 (8-2): Mrs. D. J. Miller died today at the
family residence on
Fri., Nov. 17 (8-2): Mrs. S. A. Hollifield died today at
the family residence on South 2nd. Funeral tomorrow at the residence; burial at
Fri., Nov. 17 (8-2): Mrs. S. F. Branch died today at her
residence in
Fri., Nov. 17 (8-2): James White Smith, son of Dr. and Mrs.
H. W. Smith, died yesterday aged 3-10-16. Funeral tomorrow at the residence on
South 5th; burial at Oakwood.
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Mon., Nov. 20 (8-1): Child of Jim Lee, colored, was shot by
a white robber at Harrison Switch yesterday. (Later found to be an accident).
Tue., Nov. 21 (8-3): Mrs. Eliza Ann Orman, long resident of
Wed., Nov. 22 (8-3): Mrs. A. King is very ill.
Thu., Nov. 23 (1-4): Mrs. Mary A. Somervell, widow of Judge
W. L. Somervell who was buried in
Thu., Nov. 23 (8-5): Mrs. Lena Johnson died yesterday at
her residence on N. 9th. Funeral today; burial at
Sat., Nov. 25 (8-1): Mrs. A. C. King died Saturday, Nov.
25, aged 67. Mother of Dr. J. C. J. King, Mrs. Samuel A. King, and Mrs. William
T. Coleman, all
of
Tue., Nov. 28 (4-4): W. H. Watkins is reported dead at
Tue., Nov. 28 (4-4): Funeral of J. P. Fleming today. He
died yesterday. Burial at Oakwood, Elden F. N. Calvin officiating.
Tue., Nov. 28 (4-5): Homer Bowls died Sunday at his
residence 6 miles in the country. Leaves a young wife. He was the son of Capt.
Bowls near Speegleville, and nephew of the Hon. Seth P. Mills. Burial at
Speegleville Monday.
Tue., Dec. 5 (1-3): Parade day in
Wed., Dec. 6 (4-3): Edith Louise Gooch, 3-month child of
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gooch, died today. Funeral tomorrow from the residence at 7th
Speight, Dr. Carroll officiating. Burial at Oakwood.
Thu., Dec. 7 (8-1): William Brown, pumper at the M.K. &
T. water tank, was found dead at his residence today, of natural causes.
Wed., Dec. 13 (8-4): Judge Pinckney S. Ford, formerly of
Thu., Dec. 14 (8-1): Funeral for Judge Pinckney S. Ford was
in
Thu., Dec. 14 (8-2): An unknown old man died today at City
Hall. To be buried at County expense.
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Fri., Dec. 15 (8-4): Mrs. J. B. Ewell died yesterday at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Lehr, at 505 North 12th. Funeral at the
residence, today, Rev. S. A. King officiating.
Wed., Dec. 20 (8-1): Dugley Whitten was found to be insane.
His wife is at Wharton.
Wed., Dec. 20 (8-3): Clark Dyer was killed in a railroad
wreck near Serbin Station yesterday. The remains were sent to
Wed., Dec. 20 (8-4): Mrs. S. D. Herring, mother of Mrs. Z.
F. Beasley and Mrs. John L. Dyer, died at
Thu., Dec. 21 (8-2): Dr. A. M. Lyle died at his residence,
317 Archer, in
Sat., Dec. 23 (5-1) J. E. Moore, a contractor, died at his
residence on North 5th today.
Sat., Dec. 2 (8-4): J. B. Payne suicided today by shooting.
Ill health and business reverses. A resident of
Mon., Dec. 25 (8-1): Capt. Light of
Mon., Dec. 25 (8-4): Funeral for J. E. Moore yesterday at
the late residence; burial at Oakwood.
Mon., Dec. 25 (8-4): Funeral for J. E. Payne yesterday;
burial at Oakwood.
Tue., Dec. 26 (4 3): Funeral for John H. Chambers, who died
Sunday, today at his residence at 14th & Trice.
Fri., Dec. 29 (8-3):
Fri., Jan. 6 (7-2): G. W. D. Cook, traveling salesman, died
suddenly at the Palmo Hotel, 6th &
Fri., Jan. 6 (7-2): Dr. S. M. Work died at
Fri., Jan. 6 (7-2): George Kellum, negro, was arrested at
Marlin for the murder of Eugene Kaufman April 19th.
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Fri., Jan. 20 (6-2): Jacob Green's will was filed today,
dated Nov. 4, 1875. Property was left to his brother Perry Green of McLennan
county, A. P. Green
of Fayette county, R.
The Day, 1893
Sun., Jan. 1 (2-4): Mr. Garret was found last Wednesday on
the track at Round Rock, crushed and bleeding. He died later. Known in
Thu., Jan. 5 (8-4): The Board of Health reported 35 deaths
and 16 births in Dec.
Wed., Jan. 11 (8-2): Death of Jacob R. Green. He lived
alone. Was found dead yesterday. Past 68 years of age. Born in
Mon., Jan. 16 (8-3): Mrs. Elizabeth F. Carpenter, wife of
Parker Carpenter of Mooresville, died Friday, Jan. 13, at age 32. A sister of
Revs. Fayette and Tom Walker and Miss Sarah Walker of Lott, and Mr. Mack Walter
of Gholson. Daughter of Mrs. Rachael Walker. Funeral Saturday at Bruceville.
Leaves 2 children, a girl 22 and a boy 1 week.
Fri., Jan. 20 (5-2): A new baby boy was born to the Tom
Padgitt family yesterday.
Fri., Jan. 20 (8-3): The country residence of Major Wiley
Jones yesterday was destroyed by fire near Perry in Falls county.
Sat., Jan. 21 (8-1): Funeral notice to members of the J. H.
Girley Lodge 337 A.F. & A.M., requesting them to attend the funeral of
Brother P. G. Ingram.
Wed., Jan. 25 (8-4): Death of Mrs. De Saussure in
Thu., Jan. 26 (8-4): John Humphries, son of W. A.
"Dutch" Humphries, reportedly killed Peter Liverpool, a gambler, in
self-defense, at
Fri., Jan. 27 (8-3): Ed Fallon died yesterday at his home
in
Sat., Jan. 28 (8-4): Minnie, 3-year daughter of William
Moore of
Sat., Jan. 28 (8-4): Mr. J. F. Todd died yesterday at his
residence on North 5th, aged 76. Born in
Sun., Jan. 29 (8-2): Major R. H. Joiner died at his
residence, 615 South 8th, on Friday last. An old comrade of Pat Cleburne Camp.
They marched to Oakwood.
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The Day, 1893
Sun., Jan. 29 (8-3): Mr. J. C. Williams was struck by a freight
train at Bruceville yesterday and fatally injured.
Mon., Jan. 30 (8-2): Nellie Chamberlain, an inmate of the
city prison, was badly burned yesterday when her clothing caught fire. Employed
as a cook at the home of Rabbi Myers, 16th &
Fri., Feb. 3 (5-2): Mrs. Edith Augusta Cook, wife of Dr. J.
Walter Cook, died today. In ill health for some time. Married in
Fri., Feb. 10 (5-3): Examining trial for William E.
Williams, charged with the murder of Harry F. Gibson.
Fri., Feb. 10 (5-4): Joe Cahill, an aged man, yesterday
fell through a trestle and was killed at the
Fri., Feb. 17 (7-4): John Seley, negro, formerly of
Fri., Feb. 24 (5-4): J. D. Huff, who was arrested at
Bremond recently and brought to
Fri., Mar. 3 (1-1): Death of Capt. Neill McLennan: Born in
Fri., Mar. 10 (1-1): James H. Quarles on Saturday night was
stabbed on
Fri., Apr. 7 (7-3): In Memoriam: Died March 18, 1893, near
Tyson, Hill county, little Hattie Eva Barr, only child of James A. and Minnie
A. Barr nee White, aged 21 months. By W. K.
White
Fri., Apr. 14 (5-3): W. L. Patillo, age 68, died today.
Capt. Patillo had consumption. To be buried at Oakwood tomorrow. An old
veteran.
Fri., May 5 (7-1): Decoration Day. List of ex-Confederate
soldiers buried in
Fri., May 19 (3-3): A Kerrville dispatch reported today the
death of Capt. Alex McCulloch of
Fri., May 26 (5-2): Rev. James Mackey died suddenly in his
pulpit at Lampassas last Sunday. To
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Fri., May 26 (7-3): Mr. L. A. Harper died last night at his
residence; 821 S. 11th, of typhoid. Had been in
Fri., May 26 (7-2): Matt Thompson, age 12, son of a widow
on South 12th, fell on the railway track and had his left leg crushed.
Amputation was necessary. He may recover.
Fri., May 26 (7-2): George Hay, a farmer living 4 miles
southeast of Eddy, fell under his reaper and was badly mangled, May 18th.
Fri., June 2 (1-5): Will McCrary tried suicide last night
at the house of Mollie Hilliger, with laudanum. Age 35. He has lived here a
number of years.
Fri., June 2 (5-1): Charles Lee, vagrant negro from
Fri., June 9 (5-4): Thomas Wayne, a laborer on the M.K.
& T Ry., died yesterday. Perhaps suicide. A passenger train
passed over his body, severing the head. Burial by R. T. Dennis Bros.,
undertakers in
Fri., June 16 (3-3): Ford's opera house in
Fri., June 23 (11-3): Mrs. Annie B. Crawford yesterday
charged her husband, Millard C. Crawford, with kidnapping her 3-year-old
daughter Lily. Her maiden name was Annie Booker. They were married at
Weatherford in July of 1888.
Fri., June 23 (5-2): Mrs. Florence Whittington died at her
late residence on South 3rd last night, of malaria. Wife of Mr. J. S.
Whittington. Born
Fri., June 23 (5-4): Mr. George Putnam, a citizen of
Fri., June 23 (5-4): Fielding Austin, negro, was killed
Saturday by William Smith, a negro, in
Fri., June 23 (12-5): Charles C. Cochran, age 15, died at
Fri., June 30 (10-2): The remains of Jim Jarrett are to be
buried in
Fri., June 30 (10-5): Robert Blocker and Sarah Blocker,
father and wife of Flint Blocker, were charged with poisoning Flint in jail
about two weeks ago.
Fri., June 30 (5-2): In Memoriam: for Geo. Putnam, by Helen
Stoddard Union.
Fri., June 30 (5-2): The remains of Maj. Geo. W. Turnbull
arrived today from 194 Gouldsboro,
Fri., July 7 (2-2): Mrs. S. D. Crittenden, age 40, leaves a
daughter and two sons, all nearly full-grown; also a husband.
Fri., July 21 (5-1): Mr. J. C. Bybee died yesterday at his
residence on South 11th. Leaves a wife and 5 children. A native of
Fri., July 21 (5-4): Lula Volts, daughter of F. P. Volts,
age 5, died today at her father's residence, 313 South 11th. Funeral today from
the residence.
Fri., Aug. 4 (5-2): Funeral for Capt. Milton M. Boggess who
died Saturday, was yesterday from his late residence on South 3rd. Burial at
Oakwood, Rev. Dr. Caldwell officiating. To
Fri., Aug. 4 (5-2): Funeral of Capt. Milton M. Boggess
yesterday; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Fri., Aug. 11 (2-5): S. C. Parker died Aug. 2, 8 miles northwest
of Hart's Camp, near
Fri., Aug. 11 (2-3): In Memoriam: for Mr. Marien O. Hooper,
buried August 3 in
Fri., Aug. 18 (11-1): George W. Barnett was killed
yesterday at Lott, aged 35.
Fri., Aug. 18 (5-1): A man named Fitspatrick was killed
yesterday on the Bosque a few miles from
Fri., Sept. 8 (2-2): A baby boy was born Sunday to Mrs.
Prinney Henderson in
Tue., Sept. 19 (1-5): Mr. T. C. Westbrooks died at Mineral
Wells yesterday. Lived near Hearne. A brother of Mose and Charlie Westbrooks of
McLennan county.
Fri., Oct. 6 (2-1): Died last night at the residence of M.
F. Wortham, on
Fri., Oct. 13 (2-5): Clint Smith was acquitted of killing
Jim Jarrell.
Fri., Oct. 20 (5-5): Capt. F. M. Kill and wife of
Fri., Oct. 27 (4-2): Death of Rev. D. C. Kinnard today.
First pastor of Cumber-
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land Presbyterian Church. A prominent Mason. Son-in-law of
Dr. Napier and brother-in-law of J. C. Stephenson. Funeral tomorrow from the
residence on South 4th, under the Masons.
Tue., Oct. 31 (3-3): Mr. A. C. King, who died yesterday at
the residence of his son, Dr. J. C. J. King, was aged 80 years. Funeral at First
Presbyterian church; burial at Oakwood.
Fri., Nov. 3 (5-3): Today is the anniversary of the birth
of Mr. J. W. Howard.
Fri., Nov. 10 (2-1): Sam Clarke lost a leg in an accident
at Waco Lumber Co. planing mill yesterday.
Tue., Nov. 28 (2-3): Una, 3-year daughter of Hon. and Mrs.
Seth P. Mills, yesterday was badly burned at the family residence in
Tue., Dec. 12 (5-3): The residence of Edward Toby Jr. on
North 5th was destroyed by fire early today.
Fri., Dec. 22 (6-4): The remains of Clark G. Dyer were
buried yesterday in the Fifth Ward cemetery. A newsboy, he was killed in the
Fri., Aug. 4 (8-2): Boiler inquest into the death of Mingo
Rankin in the power house of the Waco Gas Co.
Sat., Aug. 5 (8-1): Died at Morgan, Texas, yesterday,
Charles Rogers Earle, infant son of H. S. Earle and Mrs. Mattie Earle. The
remains are to be brought to
Tue., Aug. 8 (8-1): Little Arthur, infant son of Mrs. D. F.
Foster, died yesterday. Funeral from the family residence, 11th & Morrow;
burial at First St. cemetery, Rev. J. S. Franks officiating.
Tue., Aug. 15 (5-5): Mr. Fitz Kilpatrick, farmer of near Patrick,
died Saturday when his horse shied near the Bosque bridge. Burial in the
cemetery at Patrick Sunday.
Tue., Aug. 15 (8-3): The remains of George W. Barnett
arrived Sunday and were taken to Eddy. Burial yesterday at Eddy, where his
mother was buried. The widow attended. He was killed at Lott. Wife is a sister
to Mrs. Ben C. Garland. Mrs. N. K. Sassaman is his sister.
Sat., Aug 19 (8-4): The residence of T. M. Dilworth last
night was destroyed by fire in the Bagby Addition.
Sun., Aug. 27 (8-3): Mrs. Josephine Reynolds died recently
in
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Wed., Jan. 3 (4-4): Mortuary report for December: 39
deaths, 9 for lagrippe.
Wed., Jan. 3 (8-3): Sanford Johnson, formerly of
Fri., Jan. 5 (8-4): Josie Tumlin, colored, was found to be
insane, and will go to Terrell.
Fri., Jan. 12 (4-4): Hugh Durst, employed at National
Compress in the 5th ward, suicided yesterday at the residence of Mrs. S. L.
Lewis, 12th &
Sat., Jan. 13 (8-4): It is reported that there is no room
at Terrell for Josie Tumlin.
Tue., Jan. 16 (5-4): The body of a young man was found
today on the railroad track near
Wed., Jan, 17 (4-3): A 3-year-old child of Mr. Hindle,
north of the Bosque, yesterday was kicked by a mule, and is in precarious
condition.
Thu., Jan. 18 (4-3): Funeral for Mr. August Rodhmann was
yesterday, Rev. J. Dosdal of the German Church officiating.
Thu., Jan. 18 (8-2): Mrs. Mattie Brock, daughter of Col. E.
Tom Cox, died at Bruceville Tuesday night. Funeral today.
Sat., Jan. 20 (1-1): L. Lipshitz, proprietor of a grocery
at 10th & Ross, was murdered today at his residence and his wife has a
fractured skull. They lived in a cottage connected to their store. His skull
was crushed. Mr. Lipshitz was age 45. A resident of
Mon., Jan. 22 (4-3): Funeral yesterday for Mr. Lipshitz,
with burial in the Hebrew Rest cemetery. The wife is now better. She had a
stillborn babe yesterday.
Fri., Jan. 26 (8-3): Mrs. Newland, mother-in-law of J. T.
Blackwell of the Wortham hotel, died yesterday. Funeral today at the hotel,
Rev. John Bateman officiating. Burial at
Sat., Jan. 27 (8-4): William Harrison has been charged with
the murder of L. Lipshitz. A barber. The evidence was not disclosed.
Mon., Jan. 29 (8-4): David Fogarty died at his residence,
324 Orchard, Saturday. Funeral yesterday, Rev. Badelon officiating. Burial at
Catholic cemetery.
Wed., Jan. 31 (4-4): J. C. Pendleton, a resident of
Mon., Feb. 5 (4-3): George Wilson, age about 18, confessed
that he was with Burrell Bradford, negro, when he killed L. Lipshitz
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Tue., Feb. 6 (8-1): George Wilson has retracted his
confession.
Thu., Feb. 5 (8-1): Report of the Board of Health for
January: 23 deaths; 16 white, 7 negro.
Mon., Feb. 12 (8-4): Mrs. Samuel Huston, sister of the late
Peter McClelland, died at
Thu., Feb. 13 (3-1): G. J. Moore of Hewitt died Feb. 10,
and was buried at White Hall Sunday. Leaves a wife.
Thu., Feb. 13 (3-2): Baby of Mr. and Mrs. Meeks died and
was buried at Lorena. Thu., Feb. 13 (3-2): Little child of Mr. and Mrs. Echols
died at Lorena.
Fri., Feb. 16 (8-4): A. Ockander is to begin grading and
graveling streets and alleys of Oakwood cemetery next Monday.
Mon., Feb. 19 (8-2): Eugene S. Dyer, age 19, second son of
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Dyer, died today of pneumonia. Funeral tomorrow at the
residence on
Tue., Feb. 20 (4-3): William F. Brittingham Jr., son of W.
F. Brittingham, died at
Tue., Feb. 20 (5-1): Habeas corpus hearing: George Wilson,
age 20, born 1873 in
Tue., Feb. 20 (8-3): Funeral for Eugene S. Dyer at the
parents' residence today.
Thu., Feb. 22 (3-3): Ira Chapman of Hewitt died Monday of
pneumonia, age 24.
Thu., Feb. 22 (8-4): Joseph Dorsey was shot at a negro
dance on the Billingsley farm Saturday and died yesterday. Dan Martin was
accused of the death.
Mon., Feb. 26 (8-1): W. T. Melton and Rufus K. Dunlap are
charged with killing Chick McLennan March 3, 1891.
Tue., Feb. 27 (4-2): Little child of William Berry died
yesterday of scarlet fever at 1409
Tue., Feb. 27 (8-2): Two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
W. H. Berry died yesterday at their residence, 1409
Wed., Feb. 28 (1-4): Hon. A. W. Dinsmore of
Thu., Mar. 1 (4-1): Mrs. Lipshitz died today in a relapse
from injuries suffered when her husband was killed.
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Fri., Mar. 2 (4-1): Funeral for Mrs. Rachel Lipshitz today
at 10th & Ross, Rev. Dr. Myers officiating. Burial at Hebrew Rest cemetery.
Mon., Mar. 5 (8-3): Sallie Harrison Sturgis, youngest
daughter of Mayor E. A. Sturgis, died yesterday of quinsy. Funeral today, Rev.
Dr. B. H. Carroll officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery beside her mother.
Sat., Mar. 10 (1-4): Jessie Appleby, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Appleby, died today of scarlet fever.
Mon., Mar. 12 (4-2): Little Edwin Cowan died Saturday of
scarlet fever, and was buried Sunday.
Tue., Mar. 13 (4-2): The second child of Mr. and Mrs. Al
Cowan died today, and will be buried at Oakwood today.
Thu., Mar. 15 (4-3): Mrs. E. A. Dickey died at the city
hospital yesterday. Burial today at
Thu., Mar. 15 (4-3): Sol Weslow was accidentally shot in
Sat., Mar. 17 (8-3): A sketch: Sol Weslow died Wednesday of
an accidental wound, and was buried at
Mon., Mar. 19 (4-2): Nettie Norris died yesterday at the
home of her parents at 15th &
Sat., Mar. 24 (4-1): Eugene Carter was killed in 1870. John
Green, alias Dick Lee, is now in McLennan county jail for the crime.
Sat., Mar. 24 (8-3): The Cotton Palace board of directors
has chosen the site of the old
Mon., Mar. 26 (1-1): Delphin Guerin yesterday was shot in a
gun accident on Bosque road. Son of Mrs. Mary Guerin, 514
Mon., Mar. 26 (8-5): Katie C. Janes and Winnie Janes, ages
9 and 4, daughters of J. A. Janes, 14 miles from Waco near Geneva, ate canned
grapes. The eldest died yesterday, the younger later. Funeral tomorrow; burial
in the Catholic cemetery.
Mon., Mar. 26 (8-5): Resolution of Respect: in death of M.
H. Henson, by Liberty Grove of Masons.
Wed., Mar. 28 (4-1): In Memoriam: in death March 10, of
Jessie, daughter of A. M. and Octa Appleby, age 2 years.
Fri., Mar. 30 (4-4): Hazel Berry, age 2 years, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John Berry on North 6th, died yesterday. This is the second child
of the family to die of scarlet fever. Funeral today.
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