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Mon., Apr. 2 (8-3): Robert Downs, employed at a gin near
Perry, died Saturday. He fell on a railroad track and was run over by a train.
Burial at Perry.
Tue., Apr. 3 (4-4): The murder case of Shook Nally for
killing Charlie Gains several years ago.
Wed., Apr. 4 (4-3): Mack Sizer, colored, was killed
yesterday at Robinsonville by a cyclone.
Wed., Apr. 4 (8-3): Mrs. Mittie A. Hinchman died today, age
54. Wife of Major A. Hinchman. Resided in
Thu., Apr. 5 (8-3): W. B. Phillips, deacon in
Mon., Apr. 9 (8-1): Mrs. J. C. Tubbs, wife of Policeman
Tubbs, died yesterday. The funeral was yesterday, Rev. W. S. Huff officiating.
Burial at
Thu., Apr. 12 (6-4): Mamie Kendrick, daughter of Meredith
Kendrick, died at Hubby Hill west of Lorena, yesterday, age 14 months. Funeral
today; burial at White Hall, Rev. J. B. Reaves officiating.
Wed., Apr. 18 (8-4): Fannie Kerr Shepherd, wife of Charles
M. Shepherd, died yesterday at the residence of her mother, Mrs. E. Kerr, 9th
&
Mon., Apr. 23 (8-1): The father of R. A. and W. T. Hefley
of
Tue., Apr. 24 (4-2): Mr. James T. Quarles has been in the
newspaper business since 1887. (Picture included).
Wed., Apr. 25 (4-1): Alphabetical list of dead, Pat
Cleburne Camp.
Thu., Apr. 26 (4-1): Tom Padgitt offers his blocks 1, 2, 3,
and 4 for the use of the
Sat., Apr. 28 (5-1): General Pinckney Sparks died at
Downsville today. Came to McLennan county 34 years ago. Leaves two sons: Pink
and Call, and a daughter, Miss Lizzie. He was age 83. Funeral tomorrow; burial
at Robinson.
Sat., Apr. 28 (8-2): Mrs. Rosa Theobald died today. She
kept a confectionery store on the north side of the public square. Tried to
kill herself. A native of
Mon., Apr. 30 (1-5): Mrs. Edwin Jackson died at the
residence of C. N. Curtis yesterday. The remains were sent to
Tue., May 1 (8-2): George Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Taylor, died today, age 1 year and 2 months. Funeral from the residence, 701
North 5th, tomorrow, Rev. H. M. Whaling officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery
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Wed., May 2 (3-1): Ed Cash was reported killed in Coryell
county several days ago.
Thu., May 3 (5-1): Burrell Radford was found guilty of
murder in the first degree in the death of L. Lipshitz.
Fri., May 4 (8-3): Jack Holliday, a middle-aged man, was
found dead. He played the piano.
Mon., May 7 (8-2): Guy Sears Carroll, son of B. A. and
Ellen Carroll, died today age 16-2-23. Funeral from the residence at 9th
Speight, today; burial at Oakwood, Rev. John G. Kendall officiating.
Mon., May 14 (4-1): Lewis Moore died last night at his home
6 miles above
Mon., May 14 (8-3): Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. M. L.
Baker died yesterday. Funeral at the family residence on North 10th; burial at
Oakwood.
Sat., May 19 (5-1): W. T. R. Bell Jr. accidentally took
morphine yesterday and died. Son of Prof. W. T. R. Bell. Came to
Sat., May 26 (6-1): John M. Slaughter of Ennis died last
night in a room in the reservation. He took morphine. Age about 40.
Mon., May 28 (5-2): Frank F. McGowen died yesterday at his
residence in
Mon., May 28 (8-3): The death of John Slaughter might be
murder.
Wed., May 30 (8-1): The body of a dead infant was found
last night in a valise.
Mon., June 4 (4-1): A negro was killed today at Ross.
Mon., June 4 (8-3): A brother of Aylmer Moore was reported
killed near
Tue., June 5 (8-3): John Walker was reported killed at Ross
yesterday by Lee Woods; a negro.
Wed., June 6 (4-3): Richard Burleson Morris, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Morris, died at their residence today. Funeral tomorrow from
the residence, Rev. J. G. Kendall officiating. Burial at Oakwood.
Mon., June 11 (4-1): Mac Jones, mulatto negro, was reported
killed on Williams
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Creek, 8 miles east of
Tue,. June 12 (8-1): Mrs. Julia H. Tripp, wife of A. B.
Tripp, died today at
Tue., June 19 (6-1): Fred Terrell was killed yesterday at
Mart in a shooting. Dick Young was badly injured.
Wed., June 20 (6-1): Richard B. Hayes, a young man, died
last night at his residence, 4th &
Sat., June 23 (4-1): Police Officer R. L. Anderson died
yesterday of gangrene. His brother, Judge Anderson of
Sat., June 23 (8-1): The cornerstone for the
Mon., June 25 (8-2): Leopold Beer, age 74, died yesterday.
Funeral today from the residence, 404 North 8th. Burial in Hebrew Rest
cemetery. One of
Wed., June 27 (5-1): Jonas Irvin, a 16-year-old negro boy,
drowned in the
Mon., July 2 (6-1): Resolution of Respect; in the death of
the father of Abe Beer, who died June 16, by the Knights of Pythias.
Wed., July 4 (3-1): Mrs. L. J. Merritt died at her home at
North 8th & Kentucky yesterday, age 53. Funeral today from the late
residence. Burial in
Wed., July 4 (3-1): Mrs. __ ona Dirks, wife of J.J. Dirks
of Fort Worth, died yesterday at the residence of D. W. Brothers. Funeral
today.
Wed., July 4 (3-1): Mrs. Kate Knowles died at the family
residence near the McLennan crossing of the Bosque, yesterday. Daughter of Eli
Jones. Funeral today at
Wed., July 4 (3-1): Louis Miller died at his room on the
east side of the square yesterday, age 53. Burial by Fall & Puckett. Was an
employee of Louis Thompson.
Wed., July 4 (3-1): Col. John Carter, father of Mrs. S. C.
Olive of
Mon., July 9 (8-3): Velma Mitchell, daughter of Eli W.
Mitchell, died yesterday at age 3 years. Funeral today from 22nd &
Barnard, Rev. F. N. Calvin officiating. Burial at Oakwood.
Sat., July 14 (8-2): Wesley Winfrey died last night, age
15, son of John Winfrey. Funeral today.
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Tue., July 24 (4-2): Mrs. Mary V. Finks, age 71, died today
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Eubanks, 3rd & Clay. Leaves a
daughter and 3 sons: Mrs. Eubanks, John H. Finks, W. K. Finks and Frank Finks.
Funeral today at the Eubanks residence. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Thu., July 26 (4-4): Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W.
Chambers was buried at Oakwood cemetery today.
Mon., July 30 (8-3): Henry Henderson, negro, died in
Dynamite Alley yesterday, of an epileptic fit.
Fri., Aug. 3 (6-2): Miss Pearl Darby, daughter of Mrs. C.
P. Albea, died yesterday at Sabinal, Uvaldi county. The remains will arrive in
Mon., Aug. 6 (4-2): W. H. Hutchins, boarder at Mrs. M. E.
Cavender's, 926
Mon., Aug. 6 (4-2): Dr. T. B. Muns of West died today of
accidental poisoning. Leaves a family.
Tue., Aug. 7 (5-1): Roger Smith, 23, died today at the
residence of his mother, Mrs. Sophie M. Smith, in
Wed., Aug. 8 (6-2): Orlando Wheat, an old newspaper man,
age 43, died yesterday. Came to
Wed., Aug. 8 (8-1): Resolution of Respect: for Miss Pearly
Darley, class of 187__ , a member of the first class to graduate from our high
school, by the Alumni Association, Central High School.
Sat., Aug. 25 (8-1): Bowman A. Little, 33, died last night
at the residence of Dr. Thomas Moore on South 3rd. Was formerly in the grocery
business in
Tue., Aug. 28 (4-3): Infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Carlton H.
Rew, died today. Funeral tomorrow from the residence, 1517 Clay; burial at
Oakwood.
Tue., Sept. 11 (8-1): Warren Lawson died at
Wed., Sept. 12 (4-2): Wife of Dr. George McLendon of
Calvert died yesterday in Calvert. A relative of J. S., George K., and Sam
McLendon of
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Wed., Apr. 3 (8-2): Eugene Kelly, a negro age 16, died
yesterday of consumption. He was a bell boy at the Pacific Hotel. His father
died of the same disease about a year ago.
Thu., Apr. 4 (8-1): Joe Pinto, a grocery merchant, died
yesterday from injuries in a runaway. Leaves a wife, 2 children, and a brother,
Tony Pinto. He was born in
Thu., Apr. 4 (8-2): Report from the Board of Health for the
month of February: 32 deaths, 18 white, 14 colored; 43 births, 32 white, 11
colored.
Sat., Apr. 6 (8-1): Mrs. Francisza Behling was found to be
insane yesterday; will be sent to an asylum.
Sat., Apr. 6 (8-1): Onges Drucke, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. L. J. Drucke, died yesterday age 9 months. Funeral today from the
residence, 612 South 12th. Burial in the Catholic cemetery.
Sun., Apr. 7 (3-4): Mrs. Mattie T. Richey, widow of the
late Rev. J. H. Richey, died at her residence on North 5th. Funeral from the
residence today; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Tue., Apr. 9 (5-6): Raymond Dunn, who resided with his
grandmother, Mrs. Mary E. Weatherly, 925 North 9th, accidentally shot himself
with a 22 caliber pistol Sunday. An orphan. His future is uncertain.
Tue., Apr. 9 (8-2): Manuel Ray, a colored woman found
insane yesterday, was ordered to the asylum at
Wed., Apr. 10 (8-1): Ada Goldberg, wife of Julius Goldberg,
died yesterday at 719 North 5th. Funeral from the residence today; burial at
the Hebrew Rest cemetery.
Wed., Apr. 10 (8-1): Raymond Dunn is still alive.
Thu., Apr. 11 (8-2): Funeral for Thomas F. Halstead of
South Bosque, who died Tuesday at the residence of H. R. Brooks, 915 South
12th, in Speegleville yesterday. Son of Mr. Richard Halstead of
Sat., Apr. 13 (8-2): Thomas J. Jelks was killed in
Sun., Apr. 14 (8-6): Laura Lee, daughter of B. F. Lee,
colored, died today aged 4. Funeral from the residence of Bishop Lee of the
Africa M. E. church yesterday; burial at
Tue., Apr. 16 (3-4): In Memoriam: Death of C. C. Williams,
by the
Tue., Apr. 16 (8-1): J. G. Morrison, of the Pat Cleburne
Camp, died yesterday. A Confederate veteran, born in
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Wed., Apr. 17 (3-5): Henry. L. Lewis died Monday at Hearne.
Uncle of Thomas and John Dockery of
Thu., Apr. 18 (3-4): J. J. Green of
Fri., Apr. 19 (8-2): Abe Phillips, negro, and Richard
Bragg, negro, were killed in a shooting near Perry in Falls county. Phil Arnold
also was killed.
Sun., Apr. 21 (3-1): The Pat Cleburne Camp was organized in
1888. Roster and roll of members as of March 31, 1895, full name, rank and
organization:
Adams, Jack Pvt. Co. C 4th
Alexander, A. Pvt. Co. I 1st
Alexander, B. Pvt. Co. 1 1st
Ashley, T. S. Pvt. 36
Baker, James
B. Pvt. Co. H 19
Ballard, H. W. Pvt. Co. K 5
Battle, John T. Pvt. Co. G 11 Geo. Battery, Army of
Bell, A. B. R. Pvt. Co. F 2
Bennett, J. R. Forrest's Escort
Black, W. C. Pvt. Co. G 35
Black, R. V. T. Pvt. Co. I 8
Blackwell, J.
M. Pvt. Co. F 37
Geo., Army of
Blair, T. A. Orderly
Sgt. Co. A 18
Blessington, J.
P. Orderly Sgt. Co. H 16
Boyett, W. R. Pvt. Co. C Howard's Cav., N.C.
Coast Guard; Army of
Bradley,
Burleson, R. C. Chaplain 15
Burt, Goode Pvt. Co. G 30
Caldwell, J. H.
Carey, J. J. Pvt. Co. G
10
Caruthers, A.
J. Pvt. Co.
H. Young's
Cassiday, W.
J. Pvt. Co. A
15
Chestnutt, J. B. Orderly Sgt. Co. B 1 Mo. Infantry, Army of
Clark, George Capt. Co. B 11
Clay, W. C. Orderly Sgt. Co.
E 13
Closner, Jake Pvt. Co. L 15
Coleman, W.
J. Pvt.
Hill's Command,
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Coltrain, A. W. Pvt. Co. C 1 N. C. Cavalry, Army of
Conyers, J. R. Pvt. Co. B 1 N. C. Cavalry, Army of
Cook, J. D. Pvt. Co. G 7
Cooper, W. C. Pvt. Co. A 49
Cornibe, E. J. Pvt. Co. F 2
Curry, J. J. Pvt. Co. C
21
Darden, A. B. Pvt. Co. H 11
Davis, M. B. Pvt. Co. G 10
DeZouche, C.
C. 1st Lt. Co. A 34
Dodson, W. C. Pvt. Co. C 40
Egan,
Ellison, N. T.
Pvt. Co. H 3
Ezelle, G. M. Pvt. Co. G 4
Fallon, H. C. 1st Lt. Co. A 9
Fee, John Pvt. Guibor's Art., Army of
Fennel, J. G. Color Bearer 3 N. C.
Cavalry, Army of
Ficklin, J. F. Pvt. Co. C 11 Geo.
Arty., Army of
Gillespie, W. H.
Pvt. Robertson's Batt. of Arty., Army of
Goddard, Andrew Pvt. Co. D 63
Goode, Burt Pvt. Co. G 30
Griffis, J. C. Major 18 Geo.
Infantry, Army of
Gurley, D. R. Asst. Adjutant Gen., Ross
Brigade, Army of
Guyton, J. V. Pvt. Co. K 15
Hambright, L. Pvt. Co. E 1st Confed. Geo., Army
of
Hanrick, E. G. Pvt. Co. B 21
Harn, W. T. D. Capt. Co. E 21st
Harris, N. W. Co. G 1st
Harwell, L. G. Pvt. Co. G 13 Geo. Infantry, Army of
Henderson, John L. Orderly Sgt. 7
Henshaw, J. W. Capt. Co. E 2
Herndon, R. L. Pvt. Co. A Baylor's
Herring, M. D. Lt. Col. 15
Hewitt, George W. Pvt. Co. G 20 Geo. Inf., Longstreet's
Corps, Army
Hopson, J. H. Capt. Co. D
Horner, J. A. Adjutant 17
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Humphreys, S. B. Orderly Sgt. Co. B 5
Jackson, Terrel Pvt. Co. K 40
Janes, C.
P. Pvt. Co. E
Willis Tex. Batt. Arty., Trans-Mississippi
Jenkins, W. H. Pvt. Co. G Wallis Cavalry, Green's
Brigade, Trans-Miss.
Johnson, C. L. Pvt. Co. G 2
Johnson, Samuel Pvt. Co. I 45
Johnson, T. F. Pvt. Co. E 1
Kendrick, J. D. Pvt. Co. G 1 Geo. Regulars, Army of
Killingsworth, T. H. 1st Lt.
Col. 19
King, J. C. J. Pvt. Co. A 2
Krause, E. W. Bandmaster Waul's Legion,
Trans-Mississippi
Lambdin, William Sgt. Maj. 15
Lastinger, W.
H. Pvt. Co. G 29
Geo. Infantry, Army of
Lehman, Joe Pvt. Co. E 4
Lester, H. P. Pvt. Co. 11
Lindsey, H. C. Capt. Co. D 47
Linkenhoger, J. W. Pvt.
Co. A 15
Long, Jack L. Pvt. Co. F 2
Lyttle, W. H. Ord. Sgt. Co. C 12 Geo.
Infantry, Army of
Mahoney, John Pvt. Co. K 15
Manchester, W. M. Pvt. Co. G 6 Geo. Cavalry, Army of
Mauldin, G. H. Pvt. Co. A 8
Marshall, John
F. Pvt. Palmetto Guards,
S. C., Army of
Mayfield, W.
D. 1st Lt. Co. A 3
S. C. Infantry, Army of Northern
McCulloch, C.
C. Asst. Adj. Gen. Cauthon's
Brigade, Army of
McGhee, John M.
Capt. Co. F 16
McGraw, Thomas Pvt. Co. H 16
Meek,
Miller, J. T. Pvt. Co.
G 6
Miller, Jasper Pvt. Co. G 6
Mills, Seth P. 1st Lt. Co. F
Montgomery, W. F. Pvt. Co. B
1
Moore, John Pvt. Co. D 21
Moore, Miller Pvt. Co. C 30
Morehead, T.
B. Pvt. Co. E 11
Morris, Dan Pvt. Co. G 1
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Morris, James Confed. Sailor on Gunboat Stonewall Jackson;
recently deceased
Morrow, J.
W. Pvt. Co. H 7
Neil, Alf C. Pvt. Co. H
26
Nester, R. D. Pvt. Co. I Crescent Regt.
Noel,
Norman, J. Pvt. Co. I 8
Page, Frank Cadet Virginia Military Institute, Army of
Park, R. W. Surgeon
35
Parrent, E. J. (Dick) Pvt.
Co. C 4
Peterson, Charles Pvt. Co. C 18
Pippin, Buck Ord. Sgt. Co. A 30
Pope, S. H. Adj. 35
Powell, Smith Pvt. Co. C 36
Primm, T. J. Pvt. Co. G 19
Railey, J. D. Pvt. Co. B 4
Ratliff, J. W. Pvt. Co. G 28
Riggins, N. B. Pvt. Co. K 2 Mo. Cavalry, Army
of
Riley, T. T. Pvt.
Rice's Batt. Arty., Army of
Robertson, Felix H. Brig.
Gen. of Arty., Army of
Robertson, J. F. Pvt. Co. K 16
Rodgers, C. E. Pvt. Co. L Cobb's Legion, Army of
Ross, P. F. Col. 6
Rotan,
E. 1st Lt. Co. K 16
Ryals, R. B. Pvt. Co. B Jeff
Davis
Saxon, T. H. Pvt. Co. E 1 Geo.
Infantry, Army of
Scarborough, J.
B. Pvt. Co. B 11
Shaw, J. D. 2nd Lt. Co. C 10th
Simmons, V. A. Pvt. Co. E 12
Slaughter, Lee Pvt. Co. A Wood's
Slayden, S. W. Pvt. Co. D 1
Smiley, W.
McG. Pvt. Co. A 53
Smith, A. J. Pvt. Co. F 4
Standifer, M.
H. Pvt. Co. G 15
Stephens, J. W.
Street, J. K. Pvt. 10
Sturgis, E. A. Pvt. 15
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Swan, R. F. Pvt. Co. G 17
Taylor, John Pvt. Co. I 3
Thaggard, John 3rd Sgt. Co. B 3
Thomas, W. J. Capt. Co. D 12
Toland, J. F. Pvt. Co. B 22
Tomlinson, A.
A. Capt. Co. A 35
Truitt, H. F. Pvt. Co. A 28
Tucker, W. L. Pvt. Co. C 4
Turner, Stephen Pvt. Co. G Cobb's Legion, Geo. Cavalry; 1st
Lt. Pat. Cleb. C.
Turner, W. H. Pvt. Co. D 7 Geo. Infantry, Army of
Varner, John R.
Pvt. Co. A 11
Waddell, M. P. Pvt. Co. B 43
Wallace, D. R. 15
Waters, E. S. Pvt. Co. E 17
West, John C. Pvt. Co. E 4
Wheeler, J. H. Pvt. Co. F 24
White
E. Pvt. Co. C 21
Wilkes, W. H.
Williams, F. M. Pvt. Co. A.18
Winston, William Asst. Adj. Gen. Lyin's Brig., Army of
Winter, John
G. Pvt. Co. B
7 S. C. Cavalry, Army of
Womack, W.
D. Pvt. Co. H 3
Geo. Infantry, Army of
Wood, S. A. Pvt. Co. D 22 S. C. Infantry,
Army of
Tue., Apr. 30 (3-3): Harry H. Gorman, son of Mrs. and Mrs.
P. A. Graham, died Sunday at age 7 years. Funeral from the Church of the
Assumption yesterday, Father E. P. Murphy officiating.
Tue., Apr. 30 (5-5): Hon. E. A. Sturgis died yesterday at
his residence, 4th & Clay. His daughter, Sallie, died early last year, and
two grandchildren fell victims to the plague. Born Worchester Co.,
Wed., May 1 (3-5): Thomas Nelson Page, infant son of Rev.
and Mrs. Frank Page, died. Funeral from the Episcopal church today, Pat
Fri., May 3 (5-6): Trial of V. A. Upchurch for killing
Milton T. Hale at McGregor Oct. 20, 1894.
Sat., May 4 (5-1): Alphabetical list of Confederate dead in
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Wed., May 8 (8-2): J. M. McCormick, telephone lineman, fell
from a pole 20 feet and was killed yesterday. Came to
Thu., May 9 (8-2): The remains of J. M. McCormick were
shipped to his mother at
Sat., May 11 (5-3): H. A. Stone has been charged with the
murder of Virgil Moon at Grapesland, north of
Thu., May 16 (8-3): Obituary: A. Tobiason died yesterday.
Funeral from the residence of Lewis Stephenson, 1007 North 10th, to Oakwood
today. Born in
Sun., May 19 (5-2): Katherine Kingsbury, infant daughter of
Capt. H. P. Kingsbury, U. S. Army, and granddaughter of Mrs. R. H. Kingsbury of
Waco, died yesterday, Brooklyn, New York.
Tue., May 21 (3-6): "Crazy Frank," colored, died
yesterday in jail, awaiting admission to the insane asylum. His remains were
taken by Shepherd & Ainsworth. Burial in potter's field.
Wed., May 22 (3-4): Mrs. J. M. Burton died suddenly at her
residence, 1st & Clay, yesterday. Sister of Rev. S. A. King.
Thu., May 23 (3-4): Joe Love, son of U. S. Marshal R. M.
Love, died and was to be buried yesterday at Tehuacana. He accidentally shot
himself a week ago.
Thu., May 23 (8-1): Major E. H. Graham died yesterday. He
commanded a regiment of
Fri., May 24 (3-4): The remains of Major E. H. Graham were
escorted to the train yesterday. Came to
Fri., May 24 (8-1): James Harvey Harris, 2-year son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Harris, 404 South 13th, died yesterday. Ship to Walnut Springs
for burial.
Sat., May 25 (8-4): In Memoriam: Mrs. Jane M. Burton was
born in
Sun., May 26 (5-2): A shooting at 3rd &
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Tue., May 28 (1-3): H. M. Christenbury, 68, "Uncle
Hiram," died Sunday. He was a printer, born 1827. To
Wed., May 29 (5-2): George Sisk was found dead yesterday at
the residence of E.B. Morris,
Thu., May 30 (3-6): Johnie Goodrich, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Goodrich, died yesterday age 10 months. Funeral today; burial at
Sat., June 1 (3-4): Funeral for John O'Cleary who died at
home on South 3rd yesterday. Funeral from the Church of the Assumption on
Washington today, Rev. Father Badelon; burial at the Catholic cemetery. Was a
citizen of
Sun., June 2 (8-6): J. M. Stacey has been found guilty of
killing George Garrett on Feb. 23, 1895, at
Tue., June 4 (8-2): Miss Ada Cobb of Cameron, a student at
Wed., June 5 (8-1): Mrs. Mary Williams died yesterday at
the home of T. C. Lovelace on Speight, aged 24, of consumption. Leaves husband
and one child. Funeral from the residence today, Rev. H. M. Whaling; burial at
Thu., June 6 (8-5): Cuba Randall of the reservation was
found unconscious yesterday near George Walker's saloon, and died soon after.
Was addicted to cocaine. Burial at
Sat., June 8 (3-5): Rosadelle Dollins, infant daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dollins, died June 7, age 1 year, 5 months, 12 days. Burial
at Oakwood.
Sat., June 8 (5-1): Lonnie Adams, a printer, while
intoxicated attempted suicide by trying to jump into a well night before last.
Sat., June 8 (8-6): Hon. W. W. Kendall died at his
residence on Speight yesterday, of heart failure. Funeral from the residence
today, Rev. B. H. Carroll officiating; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sun., June 9 (5-3): Hon. William W. Kendall, a
Wed., June 12 (3-5): The remains of H. C. Montgomery who
died at the family residence in
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Wed., June 12 (5-5): A negro man thought to be Johnie Smith
of Dallas, was found dead yesterday near the M.K. & T. depot. Age about 20
or 21. Burial in pauper cemetery,
Sat., June 15 (3-5): An unknown old man, age about 60, a
resident of the county poor farm, died yesterday. Said his name was J. A. Plee.
Struck by a locomotive of the
Sat., June 15 (8-1): Mabel Bayne, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. G. Bayne, died yesterday age 7 months and 3 days. Funeral from the
residence today; and burial at
Sun., June 16 (3-4): Card of Thanks: death of a husband, by
Mrs. H. M. Crisenberry.
Tue., Jan. 18 (3-6): Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F.
Schladel died yesterday. Funeral from the residence, 706
Tue., June 18 (6-1): William Hollingsworth, formerly of
Tue., June 18 (5-6): Two infant twins were found dead in
Bosqueville cemetery on Sunday. Parentage unknown.
Tue., June 18 (8-2): Jose Costio was arrested for killing
Fivurcia Vialon near
Wed., June 19 (8-2): Jesse Donovan died yesterday. He was
wounded Sunday by W. A. McDaniel. The family has resided in
Wed., June 19 (8-2): The infant bodies found in Bosqueville
cemetery are said to be of legal, natural causes.
Wed., June 19 (8-3): John Bailey, compositor, funeral held
at the residence of his mother, 604 North 13th, yesterday, Rev. F. N. Calvin
officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery. His mother is a widow.
Thu., June 20 (8-4): Esther Woodward Marshall, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ed A. Marshall, died at midnight June 19, age 2 years and 6 days.
Funeral from the residence of Mrs. Hellen Conger, 808 North 5th, today. Burial
at Oakwood.
Fri., June 21 (5-1): Willie Stewart, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. John A. Stewart, died yesterday enroute to St. Jo. Burial at St. Jo city
cemetery yesterday.
Sat., June 22 (8-4): Cora Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
David Ryan, died yesterday, age 2 years and 10 months. Funeral from the family
residence, 910 S. 15th, today. Burial in
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Tue., June 25 (5-1): Yarmer Corneilison, age 18, drowned
yesterday in the
Sat., June 29 (3-5): William Edward Rising, age 1 year,
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Rising, died yesterday. Funeral today; burial
in
Sun., June 30 (3-6): The body of young Corneilison, is
supposed found at Marlin in the
Sun., June 30 (2-3): A discussion of early stage coaches in
Sun., Aug. 18 (8-4): Margarette Knight, daughter of G. G.
and Mamie D. Knight, died yesterday at
Tue., Aug. 20 (8-2): Mrs. L. Raphael of
Wed., Aug. 21 (5-5): John Wesley Hardin, outlaw, was
reported killed on the 19th at
Thu., Aug. 22 (5-5): Garnette Boothe, daughter of S. B. and
Mary L. Boothe, died Aug. 21 at age 7 1/2 months. Funeral from the residence at
Peach & Borderl burial at
Thu., Aug. 22 (5-5): Clarence Hopkins, son of Mr. James
Hopkins, died August 21, age 9 months. Burial at Catholic cemetery yesterday.
The Hopkins Bros. carriage factory closed.
Thu., Aug. 22 (5-5): Bessie James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
A. L. James, died Aug. 20, age 3 years. Burial in Bosquevllle cemetery
yesterday.
Fri., Aug. 23 (5-1): James T. Trewitt died Aug. 22 at the
residence of W. P. Glenn near South Basque. Funeral from the
Fri., Aug. 23 (5-1): Katie Bringhurst, age 5, died at
Sat., Aug. 24 (8-1): John Keys,. employee of the Citizens
Railway, reportedly was cut by a razor in the hands of Jack S. Butler. He was
seriously wounded.
Sun., Aug. 25 (5-3): In Memoriam: for Earnest Crawford of
Weatherford; death reported Thursday in
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Sun., Aug. 25 (8-1): Miss Charlie Field died last Thursday
in
Sun., Aug. 25 (8-3): Lee, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs.
Faucher, 618 South 11th, was Friday kicked by a mule, and is in critical
condition.
Thu., Aug. 29 (8-4): Major John F. Herbert died today. To
Fri., Aug. 30 (8-1): Major John F. Herbert was yesterday
buried at Oakwood cemetery. Funeral at the late residence, Revs. John Bateman
and Geo. W. Pruett officiated. Chief Prescott and his firemen were the pall
bearers, etc. His son, Sam P. Herbert, survives; also the widow.
Sun., Sept. 8 (8-1): Mrs. E. S. Smith, mother of Prof. R.
Rounsavall, died yesterday at Hunstville.
Tue., Sept. 10 (5-4): Geo. W. Hill, 6-month son of Prof. R.
Hill, died Saturday. Burial at Oakwood yesterday.
Tue., Sept. 10 (5-4): Lillian A. Mitchell, aged 3, died
Saturday. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Mitchell. Burial at Oakwood Sunday.
Tue., Sept. 10 (5-4): Mary A. Gambrell, age 10 months,
daughter of Prof. and Mrs. J. N. Gambrell, died Sunday. Buried yesterday at
Oakwood.
Tue., Sept. 10 (5-4): The remains of Mattie Hill, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Hill, were buried at Oakwood Sunday.
Tue., Sept. 10 (5-4): Obituary: death of Robert Roy
Nichols, August 12. A baby boy.
Fri., Sept. 13 (5-2): Abby B. C. Mobley died yesterday at
the home of his father, W. T. Mobley, 3 miles east of Waco on the Corsicana
road, age 22. Funeral at the residence; burial at
Tue., Sept. 17 (6-1): Uncle John Tarleton died the 10th at
Palo Pinto. He left
Sat., Sept. 21 (4-4): Carroll Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.
W. Davis, died today aged 8-1-11. Funeral from the residence, 629
Tue., Oct. 1 (5-3): Walter Wester died today of injuries in
a railway accident. To be buried today at the
Tue., Oct. 1 (8-4): McCulloch family reunion.
Wed., Oct. 2 (5-3): Mrs. C. L. Johnson, wife of Capt. C. L.
Johnson of the Cameron Lumber Co., died yesterday on the train leaving Fort
Worth, enroute to
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Fri., Oct. 4 (8-4): An unknown man was killed yesterday on
the Katy Ry. track near Hewitt. To be buried in
Sat., Oct. 5 (8-5): Mrs. Nash, wife of Conductor A. D. Nash
died at
Sun., Oct. 6 (8-4): Aunt Martha Downs died yesterday at her
cottage a half block east of the public square. To be buried today at
Tue., Oct. 8 (5-5): Funeral of Aunt Martha Downs Sunday was
attended by 2000 people, white and black. A suitable tombstone was suggested.
Tue., Oct. 8 (5-5): Tesie Thurston West, infant daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Stark West, died yesterday age 11 months. Whooping cough and
pneumonia. Funeral today from the residence at 624 Dutton; burial at Oakwood.
Fri., Oct. 11 (8-3): R. V. T. Black has been acquitted of
killing Alex Fred.
Sat., Oct. 12 (4-3): Willey F. Ford died yesterday at the
residence of his parents on Speight. His father was Col. Ford of
Sat., Oct. 12 (4-3): Miss Fanny May Motz was buried at
Oakwood yesterday. The funeral was at
Sat., Oct. 12 (4-3): J. H. Hart, ex-Confederate,
ex-policeman, and ex-deputy sheriff, died yesterday. Funeral today at Fall
& Puckett.
Wed., Oct. 16 (5-6): J. F. Abernathy died at his home 5
miles from
Wed., Oct. 16 (5-6): Miss Ethel Bean died yesterday. To he
buried at Bosqueville today, Rev. F. N. Colvin officiating.
Wed., Oct. 16 (8-3): George Jackson, 30, employed by the
Sun., Oct. 20 (5-3): Mrs. Eveline Barron, wife of J. H.
Barron of the Fifth Ward, died yesterday of pneumonia. Funeral from the
residence at 625
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Sun., Oct. 20 (6-3): In Memoriam: death of Emma Hackett
Johnson, wife of C. L. Johnson, and daughter of the late Otis Hackett, by
Thu., Nov. 14 (8-3): Miss Etna McBroom, daughter of Mrs.
Emma McBroom, 917 S. 9th, died yesterday age 12. Funeral today from the
residence; burial at
Sat., Nov. 16 (3-2): Peter McClelland will case, with
details of family data.
Thu., Nov. 21 (8-1): John Collins, aged utility man at The
Home, died yesterday.
Wed., Nov. 27 (8-4): Francisco Timinez, on the Mark
Caufield farm 3 miles east of McGregor, was badly injured in a fight with three
men, recently.
Fri., Nov. 29 (5-4): Major A. G. Prewitt died at his
residence, 1111 Speight, yesterday. Born Oct. 25, 1819; was 76. Resident of
Waco for 24 years. An inspector in the health department at one time. Two
daughters were present: Mrs. Tom H. Dixon of
Fri., Nov. 29 (5-4): Rev. Frank Tudor Davis of
Fri., Nov. 29 (8-3): Mrs. J. P. Reed died at her residence
yesterday. Funeral today at the residence, 1117 South 7th. A member of the
Fri., Dec. 13 (8-5): J. B. Holcomb died yesterday at age 42
of pneumonia. Funeral at family residence at 4th &
Wed., Dec. 25 (8-3):
Wed., Dec. 25 (8-4): George Moore died near Crawford last
Saturday. Body was found hung to a live oak bough. Murder suspected.
Tue., Dec. 31 (8-4): Sallie Ann Jarrett, colored, was
killed with a shotgun near the Falls county line yesterday by Ezekiel Harris,
colored.
Wed., Jan. 1 (2-2): Thomas Phipps was shot and killed
yesterday at
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Wed., Jan. 1 (7-2): Funeral for Mrs. Pauline Krause was at
St. Paul's today, Rev. Frank Page officiating. Burial at
Wed., Jan. 1 (8-4): E. J. Cantrell has been charged with
murder of his wife by poison. She had a brother in Hill county named W. L.
Huddleston.
Thu., Jan. 2 (8-5): J. C. Carroll died yesterday in the
city jail. He was charged with the murder of George Moore of Crawford. He
swallowed four brass pins.
Sun., Jan. 5 (20-1): Add-Ran (Addison-Randolph) has moved
from Thorp Springs to
Sun., J .,n. 5 (2-5): Mrs. H. A. Jenkins, widow of James R.
Jenkins, died yesterday at the home of Rev. R. C. Burleson, at age 85. Mother
of a large family, 2 surviving: Hon. W. H. Jenkins and Mrs. R. C. Burleson.
Funeral today from the residence, 912 Baylor; burial at Oakwood.
Tue., Jan. 7 (8-3): In Memoriam: Walter Harmon Hutcherson,
born Dec. 19, 1895, died Dec. 30. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hitcherson.
Wed., Jan. 8 (1-6): Mrs. Mary Adams died yesterday at the
family residence, 1107 North 10th. Wife of John Adams, and mother of A. D. and
G. B. Adams, Mrs. Goodrich, Mrs. Ripley, and Mrs. Upchurch. Funeral today, Rev.
Jerome Duncan and Rev. John Appell officiating. Burial at
Wed., Jan. 8 (8-5): Inquest on the body of an infant found
in an old cistern enclosure on North 5th near
Tue., Jan. 14 (5-2): Funeral for Miss Pinkie Dudley,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dudley on Sunday from the family residence on
West .Avenue. Died Saturday, age 20. Funeral by Rev. Jerome Duncan, Rev. J. H.
Appell, and Rev. J. H. Collard; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Tue., Jan 14 (5-2): Miss Georgia Clements died Saturday at
her home, 519 North 9th. Funeral from the Catholic church; burial at the
Catholic cemetery.
Wed., Jan. 15 (8-2): Mrs. Maggie Phillips died yesterday,
age 61. Funeral from the residence today; burial in
Thu. Jan 16 (8-1): Capt. Daniel Aerl of Lorena died
yesterday at age 89. An old settler of McLennan county.
Fri., Jan. 17 (8-2): J. M. Brown, age 40, died January 16.
Burial today at
Fri., Jan. 17 (8-2): W. B. Gibbon, age 60, died January 16;
burial at
Sat., Jan. 18 (8-2): Celia E. Taker, age 1 month and 7
days, was buried yesterday at
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Tue., Jan. 21 (5-4): The body of a young negro boy was
found on the M.K. & T. and Cottonbelt railway, age about 15. May be from
Tue., Jan. 21 (8-1): Lucy Ockander, wife of Lars Ockander,
died yesterday at their residence, 63- North 4th. Nee Miss Lucy Peak of Austin.
Funeral today from the residence, Rev. Frank Page officiating. Burial at
Oakwood.
Wed., Jan. 22 (5-5): Chas. McCulloch died Jan. 21 at his
father's residence, 613 North 4th. Funeral from the residence today; burial at
Oakwood.
Wed., Jan. 22 (5-5): R. D. Ramey died Jan. 20 at Riesel.
Funeral yesterday from the train; burial at
Fri., Jan. 24 (8-2): Infant child of E. N. Pierard died
Jan. 23, age 4 days. Burial today at the Catholic cemetery.
Sun., Jan. 26 (5-2): Prof. C. C. De Zouche died Jan. 21 at
Tue., Jan. 28 (5-6): Roderick Roy McCulloch died yesterday.
Was a fireman, on Engine Co. No. 1. Funeral today at
Wed., Jan. 29 (8-2): Roy McCulloch was buried at Oakwood
yesterday. A fireman. Funeral at
Wed., Jan. 29 (8-3): Margaret A. Green, 56, died Jan. 27.
Funeral at Lorena yesterday.
Wed., Jan. 29 (8-3): Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jones
died Jan. 27 at Speegleville. Funeral yesterday.
Fri., Jan. 31 (5-3): Hon. Thomas Dwyer Sr., father of Mrs.
Felix H. Robertson, was murdered at Brenham Jan. 29. Age 76. Leaves a wife and
6 children. A wealthy man. Children:
Mrs. Gen. Felix Robertson of Waco, Lt. Charles A. Dwyer of the U. S. Army in
Mexico, ex-Postmaster W. E. Dwyer, Mrs. F. Kiber of Houston, Mrs. Mary Rose and
T. H. Dwyer. Born in
Sat., Feb. 1 (8-1): Mrs. Long, mother of Mrs. T. A. Price,
died at
Tue., Feb. 4 (8-3): Mrs. Rebecca Brelsford, widow of B. W.
Brelsford, died yesterday at the residence, 700
Fri., Feb. 7 (8-1): Mr. F. F. Rose, formerly of Waco, died
in Warrensburg, Mo. Feb. 6 at the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Rose;
aged 28. Nephew of Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Huff of
Fri., Feb. 7 (8-4): Miss Ruth Axtell died in
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Funeral today from the residence of Mrs. Nina Axtell, 610
Speight, Rev. S. A. King officiating. Burial at Oakwood beside her mother and a
brother.
Sun., Feb. 9 (8-1): George Reese died yesterday. Proprietor
of a chili stand on the north side of the square. Age 37. Funeral from the
Catholic church yesterday; burial in Catholic cemetery.
Thu., Feb. 13 (8-1): Infant of Will Burrows died at Hewitt
yesterday.
Tue., Feb. 18 (5-2): Miss Maggie Richy died at Hewitt
yesterday. To be buried at
Wed., Feb. 19 (5-5): George Betts is missing. Had a popcorn
stand at 4th &
Wed., Feb. 19 (8-2): A. D. Daffron was found insane
yesterday, and ordered to Terrell.
Fri., Feb. 28 (8-4): Administrator's Notice, estate of
Roxana Walden, by J. N. Gallagher, administrator, as of Feb. 1896.
Thu., Mar. 5 (8-1): Mrs. R. B. Parrott is very ill.
Fri., Mar. 6 (8-4): Mrs. Hattie King Conger, wife of Dr.
Ralf Conger, died yesterday at China Spring. Funeral at First Presbyterian church
tomorrow; burial at Oakwood cemetery. Age 28. Married Dr. Conger March 12,
1891. Daughter of Dr. S. A. King, pastor of First Presbyterian Church.
Wed., Mar. 11 (8-4): Judge E. P. Massey, 77-3-16, died
March 10th at the residence of T. P. Massey, 9th & Burleson. Funeral from
the residence today; with burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.
Wed., Mar. 11 (8-3): Judge E. P. Massey, a resident of
Thu., Mar. 12 (3-3): Ab Graham was shot yesterday at
Crawford by Frank and Will Warren. His wounds may be fatal.
Sun., Mar. 15 (2-5): Thallie O'Bryan, 10-year-old son of
Mr. W. C. O'Bryan, shot himself accidentally today at McGregor, in the brain.
Sat., Mar. 21 (504): Ray E. Smithe, a painter, yesterday
fell from a scaffold and died today. Family in
Tue., Mar. 24 (5-2): William Kophal, father of Chas.
Kophal, died yesterday in
Tue., Mar. 24 (8-2): Mrs. A. E. Cammack, mother of Dr. A.
I. Cammack, died on Sunday, age 86. The Dr. is the only surviving child.
Funeral yesterday from the residence, 314 North 7th. Burial at Bosqueville,
Rev. W. L. Neims officiating.
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Tue., Mar. 24 (8-2): Mrs. Nettie Harrell died Sunday at her
home on Mary St. Married to C. W. Harrell less than two years ago.
Tue., Mar. 24 (8-2): Mrs. Mary F. Hurst, wife of A. L. C.
Hurst, died yesterday, age 53. Funeral from the residence in
Thu., Mar. 26 (8-3): Georgia, 6-year daughter of T. H.
Harris of Speegleville, died Tuesday. Burial at Speegleville yesterday.
Thu., Mar. 26 (8-3): Mrs. Caroline Amelia Kealing, colored,
mother of Prof. H. T. Kealing of
Thu., Mae. 26 (8-3): Mrs. Elizabeth E. Godber died yesterday.
Husband died several years ago. Leaves 4 children: a son in
Sun., Mar. 29 (3-2): Mrs. Robert Schaefer of Lorena died yesterday.
Leaves a husband and 3 children.
Tue., Mar. 31 (2-5): Phillip Compton yesterday was shot and
killed at Oglesby, age 16. Accident. Buried today at
Sat., Apr. 4 (3-3): Earnest Ganouth of Ryan,
Sun., Apr. 5 (3-4): John Caleb is charged with killing Will
Calvert. No bail.
Thu., Apr. 9 (8-2): John T. Boynton is missing. He sold his
tools.
Fri., Apr. 10 (5-1): C. S. A. list of dead in
Tue., Apr. 14 (5-3): A skeleton of an infant aged about 4
months has been found in a ditch along the M.K. & T. Ry. near the
Fri., Apr. 17 (8-4): Mrs. Matilda Brace was found insane
today, and ordered to Terrell.
Sun., Apr. 19 (8-4): John O'Neil and D. F. McDonald both
were found insane yesterday.
Tue., Apr. 21 (2-3): Murder of Miss Ella Sommerville of
Wed., Apr. 22 (8-1): J. Hunter Brown Jr., son of J. H.
Brown of
Thu., Apr. 23 (8-1): Mrs. M. P. Chambers, wife of J. T.
Chambers, died yesterday. Funeral from the family residence on South 12th.
Burial at Oakwood.
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Thu., Apr. 23 (8-4): Louis Tippett has been found guilty of
killing Mr. Westbrook 4 miles east of Waco about two years ago.
Tue., Apr. 28 (5-5): J. T. Boynton came back to
Tue., Apr. 28 (8-3): Josie Tumlin, colored, is on trial for
killing Charles Lee, white, about a year ago. She pleaded insanity.
Wed., Apr. 29 (8-3): Josie Tumlin was assessed a 5-year
sentence.
Fri., May 1 (8-3): A body was found yesterday in the river.
Thought to be W. G. Dickson who drowned in the Basque some time ago.
Tue., May 5 (3-3): Corrected list of soldiers buried in
Thu., May 7 (8-2): Mr. W. W. "Murray" Waco, once
a merchant in
Thu., May 7 (8-1): Bud Esser was reported dead yesterday in
Fri., May 8 (8-1): Mrs. Caroline Dillard, mother of John H.
and T. F. Dillard, age 75, died yesterday. Funeral tomorrow from the residence,
1103 North 10th, Rev. Jerome Duncan officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Tue., May 12 (8-3): John A. Chatham died yesterday at
Thu., May 14 (5-3): Robert Paine, colored, was shot
yesterday near the residence of B. L. Chandler, 1014
Fri., May 15 (5-6): Two-year-old child of Amelia Stewart,
colored, died yesterday from the bite of a rabid dog two weeks ago.
Tue., May 19 (8-4): Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Woody
died May 17. Funeral from the residence, 1612 North 5th, today.
Sat., May 23 (4-3): Gen. Felix H. Robertson of
Sun., May 24 (5-5): A. L. "Andy" Brown died at
Tue., May 26 (8-4): Dude Rice has been charged with killing
W. E. Armstrong.
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Wed., May 27 (8-2): Joe Mistrot of Marlin, the youngest of
eight brothers, died yesterday in
Thu., May 28 (4-1): Mrs. Dr. C. J. Crow was killed today by
a railway train at Moody. Daughter of
Thu., May 28 (8-4); J. B. Duff was found insane last week.
Thu., May 28 (8-4): Will D. and Frank Warren are on trial
for killing Al Graham at Crawford in March.
Fri., May 29 (8-3): Mrs. Carrie Jollis, wife of L. J.
Jollis, died yesterday at the residence of Mrs. Ollie Jenkins, 7171
Sat., May 30 (8-3): Thomas Ryan, a Katy brakeman, was
reported killed near
Tue., June 2 (3-3): Charlie Williams, colored, is reported
to have killed another negro at Moody Sunday, named John Fields of Hill.
Tue., June 2 (3-3): Sid Lurgen was reported killed at West
a few weeks ago by Watson.
Tue., June 2A5-5): The Board of Health announced 30 deaths
for May in
Fri., June 5 (2-5): Small child of John Johnson of McGregor
died yesterday of strychnine.
Sun., June 7 (5-5): Mrs. S. A. Burney, formerly of
Tue., June 9 (8-3): Bob Graves, a farm laborer, died Sunday
from a mule kick Saturday. He came from
Thu., June 11 (8-3): Clem Horne, colored, a tenant on Sam
Johnson's farm 15 miles below Waco, on the west side of the Brazos, drowned
yesterday, age 42. Had a large family. To be buried in the Earle cemetery on
the Pearre farm.
Wed., June 17 (8-3): Funeral for Mary L. Wilson, who died
June 16, was on Wednesday from the late residence on South 4th, with Rev. J.
A. Dennis, New Hope Baptist Church.
Thu., June 18 (8-3): W. L. Flood died at Wooten Wells and
was buried yesterday by the Davy Crockett Post G.A.R.
Fri., June 19 (8-2): Joseph E. Bostwick died yesterday at
his home in Edgefield. He was a mechanic. Funeral today; burial at
Wed., June 24 (8-4): Mrs. Lulu Harrison, wife of Hon. J. T.
Harrison, died yesterday of malaria. Sister of Mrs. Flora King and of R. B.
Dickey. Funeral today from the residence, 1006 North 5th; burial at Oakwood,
Dr. S. A. King officiating.
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Thu., June 25 (8-4): Mrs. Florence A. Temple, wife of A. A.
Temple, died yesterday at her home, 524 North 13th. Funeral from the residence
today; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., June 27 (8-3): Robert Garrett was found insane and
ordered to
Sat., June 27 (8-3): Prescott Johnson, negro, died on South
2nd yesterday of consumption.
Sun., June 28 (2-5): Gen. Felix H. Robertson is to be tried
tomorrow for killing Capt. C. F. Bewley in Crawford.
Sun., June 28 (8-2): Kit Carson Post 73, G.A.R., was
organized yesterday.
Sat., Jan. 11 (1-2): Mrs. A. H. Jenkins died Saturday.
Funeral by Revs. B. H. Carroll and John D. Kendall; burial at Oakwood. Was the
mother of Mrs. Burleson and County Judge W. H. Jenkins. Age 84.
Sat., Jan. 11 (1'2): Mrs. J. L. L. McCall, wife of Judge J.
L. L. McCall, died on 5th at Weatherford. Mother of Mrs. E. Rotan of
Sat., Jan. 11 (1-3): Mrs. Mary E. Adams, wife of James
Adams, died the 7th at the family residence, 1107 North 10th, age
66. Survived by two sons, Baxter and D. Adams, and one daughter, Mrs. Goodrich.
Burial Wednesday in
Sat., Jan. 11 (3-1): Mrs. Cantwell of near Axtell died Oct.
27, 1894. Left a husband and children. Husband exonerated of killing her.
Sat., Jan. 18 (8-1): Miss Pinkie Dudley , age 20, died
Saturday the 11th. Funeral today, Rev. Jerome Dudley and Rev. J. H. Appell
officiating.
Sat., Jan. 18 (8-1): Mrs. Louis J. Phillips, 64, died Jan.
14 at the family residence, 830
Sun., June 30 (2-3): Early stage coaches in
July 4 (4-4): Capt. C. F. Bewley was killed May 22 near
Crawford in a fight with Gen. Felix H. Robertson. Burial at Crawford May 23. Gen.
Robertson was tried and acquitted. Self defense.
July 4 (5-3): John Brow, colored school teacher of near
July 4 (8-2): Green White, who took strychnine Saturday,
June 27, died June 30. The remains were taken to Hendley in Tarrant county.
July 4 (8-2): Infant child, age 8 months, of H. S. Morris
died June 30.
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July 4 (8-2): Funeral for infant child of Steen Morris at
the residence of Rev. S. L. Martin and burial at Oakwood, July 1.
Sat., July 11 (3-2): Bob Glover was shot to death by Dick
Rogers, July 4th, about 12 miles north of
Sat., July 11 (5-2): Mrs. Moore was reported killed by
lightning near Axtell on July 9th.
Sat., July 11 (8-1): John S. Matin died the 3rd at his residence
on North 11th of consumption. Burial on 4th at Oakwood.
Sat., July 11 (8-1): News of the death at Denver of Mrs. L.
W. Sturgis of
Sat., July 11 (8-2): Alice Downs, wife of Col. Robert B.
Parrott, died at the family residence on South 3rd, July 9th. Daughter of the
late Major W. W.
Sat., July 11 (8-2): Mrs. L. W. Sturgis died on the 7th in
Sat., July 11 (8-2): B. D. Herring Jr., 25, died 8 p. m. of
consumption at his father's residence on River street, July 9th, and was buried
July 10th at First Street cemetery.
Sat., July 11 (8-2): Funeral for the late Mrs. Alice Downs
Parrott; burial at Oakwood beside infant daughter Rosa, the first grave there.
Sat., July 18 (5-1): Granda Speegle of Speegleville, age about
80, fell and hurt herself severely last Sunday the 12th.
Sat., July 18 (5-2): Mrs. H. B. Moore of Axtell was killed
by lightning July 9th. A child also may die.
Sat., July 18 (8-1): William "Red" Murphy was
killed by a train near
Sat., July 25 (5-1): Dr. B. J. Brown, a resident of
Crawford since it was established, died July 21, aged 61 years, 4 months. A
Mason and member of M. E. Church South. Born Quinnett Co., Georgia. Funeral on
the 22nd.
Sat., July 25 (5-1): Mrs. C. E. Hannah, wife of J. H.
Hannah of South Bosque, died July 16, age 58. Burial in family cemetery at
Harris church July 17. Her husband and 5 children survive, including Pierce Hannah of Waco, the youngest.
Sat., July 25 (8-1): Lacy B., age 17, son of Dr. J. C. J.
King, died at 3 p.m. of malaria, July 20. Burial at Oakwood July 21, Rev. Dr.
S. A. King officiating.
Sat., July 25 (8-1): M. Norte, an Italian, died at 8 p.m.
July 21, leaving a wife and several children.
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Sat -July 25 (841); M. Morte, an Italian, died at 8 p.m,
July 21 , leaving wife and several children.
Sat., July 25 (8-2): Lafayette Holder was found sick 10
days ago at 17th & Mary, and died at city hospital. An old man, with no
known relatives here.
Sat., Aug. 1 (1-6): Juan Aguilar was killed by Jose
Hernandez last Sunday, July 26 at the Gillespie farm. Manuel Valdez was
wounded.
Sat., Aug. 1 (5-1): Mrs. Mary Dugger of near Axtell died
July 27, and was buried at Axtell cemetery on the 28th. Congestion.
Sat., Aug. 1 (8-1): Miss Matta Hutchenrider died July 24th.
Funeral the 25th from the German M. E. church. Burial at Oakwood. Daughter of
H. Hutchenrider, an old resident here.
Sat., Aug. 1 (8-1): Homer C. Anderson, eldest son of the
late William Anderson, pioneer undertaker and furniture dealer of
Sat., Aug. 1 (8-1): Red Murphy was reported killed two
weeks ago, but was arrested in Fort Worth July 21.
Sat., Aug. 1 (8-1): Funeral for Homer M. Anderson at 10
a.m.; burial at Odd Fellows cemetery, July 26.
Sat., Aug. 1 (8-1): I. Tice fell dead about noon July 27
near the woolen mills, of alcoholism and heat. A blacksmith; lived here 30
years. Burial Tue., July 28.
Sat., Aug. 1 (8-2): Walter Harper, Katy brakeman run over
by a train July 27, died at 7 a.m. July 28.
Sat., Aug. 1 (8-2): John C. Lewis died at his residence on
Sat., Aug. 1 (8-2): Mrs. M. P. Lester died July 22 at
Sat., Aug. 1 (8-4): The mother of Walter Harper lives at
Lorena. His remains will be taken there for burial.
Sat., Aug. 8 (3-3): Unknown man was found unconscious south
of the city near the
Sat., Aug. 8 (5-1): Mrs. Wilson, wife of John Wilson, died
at 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at the residence of Mrs. James Henry, 325 North 4th.Husband is
a civil engineer. Had heart trouble.
Sat., Aug. 8 (8-1): Mortuary report for July: 36 total; 23
white, 13 colored; 19 males, 17 females.
Sat., Aug. 8 (8-2): William E. Lednum, age 37, died at
10:30 p.m. of fever, August 5th. An accountant, a deputy in the County Tax
Office. Burial at Oak-wood, Rev. John Kendall officiating.
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Sat., Aug. 22 (3-1): William Henderson Wilkes, mayor of
Sat., Aug. 22 (4-4): Anderson Vaughn, negro, was shot dead
Wednesday night by a band of men on the James Kendrick farm.
Sat., Aug. 22 (8-1): John H. Morgan, 24, died of
consumption 9:15 p.m. at the home of his brother, F. T. Morgan, on North 12th,
Aug. 15th. Funeral on the 16th.
Sat., Aug. 22 (8-1): Miss Lucy Bibb, 22, died at her home
on
Sat., Aug. 22 (8-2): Pink Johnson, negro, who was injured
on the Katy track yesterday, died today, Aug. 18th.
Sat., Sept. 12 (8-1): Mrs. Hugh M. Thompson died at 4 p.m.
Sept. 7 at the family residence on Barnard. Husband and several children
survive. Family was here 25 years. Funeral at Church of the Assumption on the
8th.
Sat., Sept. 12 (8-2): Sam H. Johnson, colored gin owner on
Sat., Sept. 19 (5-1): Story about a railroad collision
Sept. 15.
Sat., Sept. 19 (8-1): Cap. Dan Murphy, injured in a fight
Sept. 10 with James Reno, died on the 13th. Was struck on the head. The remains
to
Sat., Sept. 19 (8-2): Large crowd at "Crush," 3
miles beyond Elm Mott, on the M.K. & T. Ry. for a head-on collision at 4
p.m. on 15th. About 20,000 people.
Sat., Sept. 19 (8-2): Ernest Varnell of Bremond died of
Crush injuries. Remains were sent home for burial.
Sat., Oct. 17 (5-1): Mr. Charles Graves, station master at
Axtell, died on the 11th. The remains were sent to Ben Franklin, Texas, for
burial. His father lives there.
Sat., Oct. 17 (8-1): James Hines of Laclede county,
Sat., Oct. 17 (8-2): Trial of V. A. Upchurch for killing
Milton Hale in a saloon in McGregor nearly three years ago.
Sat., Oct. 17 (8-4): In Memoriam: for William Edmond,
buried at Oakwood, by Ed Straus.
Sat., Oct. 24 (8-1): Trial of John Caleb for killing Wm.
Calvert in
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Sat., Oct. 24 (8-1): Will Leach, colored, died in the
county jail of injuries Oct. 15 from Jake Holmes on the Bedwell farm below
town, on the 18th.
Sat., Oct. 24 (8-1): James H. Mitchell, age 20, died at
12:30 a.m. at the residence of his father, M. C. Mitchell, on the 18th. Burial
at
Sat., Oct. 24 (8-2): A. Newbury, 82, died at 7:30 a.m. Oct.
20 at his residence at 12th & Bagby. Funeral on the 21st, Rev. W. L. Nelms
officiating.
Sat., Oct. 24 (8-2): W. C. Walker of
Sat., Oct. 24 (8-3): Ira A. Stone, 28, died at 12:45 at the
home of his brother Ed S. Stone, 521 North 12th, Oct. 21, of consumption.
Burial at Oakwood, Rev. Frank Page officiating.
Sat., Oct. 24 (8-3): In Memoriam: for Jesse Mitchell, by J.
M. P.
Sat., Oct. 31 (5-1): Mrs. W. R. Holcomb of Bruceville died
on the 28th. Funeral Oct. 29th, Bruceville cemetery. Nearly 60 years of age.
Sat., Oct. 31 (8-1): Rev. R. O. Dewberry died Oct. 25 at
Sat., Oct. 31 (8-2): Tom, age 4, son of Tom Caldwell the
Sat., Nov. 7 (8-1): Rev. W. S. Huff of the
Sat., Nov. 7 (8-2): Death of Prof. F. DeGissac at
Sat., Nov. 14 (8-1): W. H. Mimms shot himself Nov. 17th.
Sat., Nov. 14 (1-6): W. H. Mimms, 48, former merchant in
Sat., Nov. 21 (1-4): Death of Col. E. P. Woodward, veteran
cotton factor. He died Tuesday the 17th at the home of James M. Carter, a
son-in-law on
Sat., Nov. 21 (1-6): John C. Craig died on the 8th at
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Sat., Nov. 21 (1-6): Allie Wages, of the reservation,
suicided on the 13th, by strychnine. Burial Saturday at the
Sat., Nov. 21 (5-2): Mrs. Fannie Gray died on the 17th at
Axtell of typhoid.
Sat., Nov. 28 (5-1): The 5-year-old son of Mr. A. B.
Douglass of Mart was killed under a house wrecked by a storm.
Sat., Nov. 28 (8-1): Mrs. Margaret B. Waller, age 60, died
at 11:40 p.m. at her home, 600
Sat., Nov. 28 (8-1): Nose Abernathy, colored porter at the
Pacific bar, died at an early hour Nov. 23.
Sat., Nov. 28 (8-3): George H. Renick, age 35, reared in
Waco, a son of the late Judge Sam H. Renick, died at Comanche on the 20th of
congestion. The remains were sent to
Sat., Nov. 28 (8-3): James H. Farris of Farris &
Rowland, saloonists, died on Friday of last week, the 20th, of apoplexy. Buried
last Saturday by Fall & Puckett. A member of the Improved Order of Red Men.
Sat., Dec. 5 (8-2): Olga M., 22, daughter of Henry Mohr,
died at 10:30 a.m. at the family residence, 21st &
Sat., Dec. 5 (8-2): Arthur Platt died Nov. 30 at 309 South
2nd. Buried in
Sat., Dec. 12 (8-2): _______ died at 10:30 at
the residence of Dr, Snead. The remains will be shipped to
Sat., Jan. 2 (1-3): Fannie K., wife of William K. Finks,
died Dec. 19. Married 1892 at
Sat., Jan. 2 (1-3): E. P. Mahon died Dec. 22 at the home of
his son-in-law, S. J. Quay, Leaves wife and daughter, Mrs. Quay.
Sat., Jan. 2 (1-3): Richard W. Andrews died.
Sat., Jan. 2 (1-3): Henry C. Shaefer of Lorena, age 30,
died.
Sat., Jan. 2 (1-3): Judge J. W. McCown died Dec. 29 at his
home at Towash on the
Sat., Jan. 2 (5-3): Funeral for Miss Lola Mary Chambless;
burial at
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Sat., Jan. 2 (8-2): W. S. Grady, formerly of
Sat., Jan. 2 (8-3): Funeral for R. A. Andrews, Dec. 25.
Sat., Jan. 2 (8-3): B. F. Crow, A resident of Texas since
1854 and Waco for 20 years, died 9 a.m. Dec. 26, age 66. Father of Messers. A.
J., S. P., Frank, Ben S., and Louis Crow. C.S.A. Burial at Oakwood Dec. 28th.
Sat., Jan. 9 (4-2): Charlie Johnson, who spent last winter
at McGregor and Moody, died at
Sat., Jan. 9 (8-1): W. F. Rabb, proprietor of the Provident
Drug Store, 4th &
Sat., Jan. 9 (8-2): Waco Bar Association resolution of
respect for the late R. W. Andrews.
Sat., Jan. 9 (8-2): Sophronia Horne, inmate of No. 101 in
the reservation, died Sunday the 3rd. Burial the 4th.
Sat., Jan. 9 (8-3): John D. Foulkes died 10:30 a.m. the 5th
in his residence at 8th & Dutton.
Sat., Jan. 9 (8-3): Little Ruth Swenson died yesterday the
7th. Funeral today. Sat., Jan. 16 (1-5): C. N. Curtis died about Jan. 8th?
Sat., Jan. 16 (1-5): Death of Miss Lillian M. Spaulding.
Sat., Jan. 16 (8-1): Funeral for Mr. W. H. Rai__ey, who
died Jan. 7, from the residence at 823 South 11th. Burial in
Sat., Jan. 16 (8-1): Mr. C. N. Curtis, a
Sat., Jan. 16 (8-1): Funeral for C. N. Curtis, and burial
at Oakwood, Rev. S. A. King officiating.
Sat., Jan. 16 (8-1): Mrs. H. M. Carlton died yesterday,
Jan. 11. Burial today at Oakwood. Funeral at the home of her father, H. S.
Doyle. Nee Miss Daisy Doyle.
Sat., Jan. 16 (8-2): Mrs. W. E. McSherry died at 4:55 a.m.
Jan. 8?, at the family residence at 16th &
Sat., Jan. 16 (8-3): Lillian Moss Spaulding, age 14, sister
of Mrs. James S. Futzhugh, died Jan. 13 of pneumonia. Funeral at 5:30 p.m. The
remains will be sent to Kimball in Bosque county, for burial.
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Sat., Jan. 23 (8-1): Col. John T. Flint died suddenly at
his home, 18th &
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-1): Funeral for Col. John T. Flint Jan.
17th, Rev. Dr. B. H. Carroll officiating; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-1): R. N. Palmer, age 50, born in
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-1): Louis, age 17, son of M. S. Neumegen,
died 1:20 a.m. Jan. 18 at the family residence,
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-2): R. N. Palmer was buried at 3 p.m. Jan.
19 from St. Paul's church, Rev Frank Page officiating, in Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-1): Louis Neumegen was buried in Hebrew
Rest cemetery.
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-1): Joseph Cahill, age 27, died 2:20 a.m.
Jan. 19, and was buried at 4 p.m. with Catholic rites.
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-1): Mr. Stanford died in
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-1): Henry Houston, age 20, son of Mr. Sam
Smith, died at 4:20 a.m. Jan. 19 in his East Waco home.
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-3): Old Isaac Thompson, "Apple
Ike", a colored man in jail here, died today, Jan. 20; burial by the
County.
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-4): John T. Flint was born in
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-4): John M. Holt died in
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-4): R. N. Palmer moved to
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-4): Mrs. Thalia Parker died Tuesday the
19th at the home of her son, O. M. Parker at Hewitt. Burial at White Hall the
morning of the 20th. Age 90.
Sat., Jan. 23 (8-4): George Stanford died the 17th in the
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-1): Scott Lee, age 3 1/2, son of Capt. T.
A. Blair, died Jan. 22 of pneumonia, and was buried Jan. 23 from the residence
on North 15th; burial in Oakwood cemetery, Rev. Jerome Duncan officiating.
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-1): Lucille, age 5, daughter of J. H.
Mackey, died at 10:00 a.m. Jan. 23 at the family residence on
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Sat., Jan. 30 (8-1): Remains of Capt. John M Holt arrived
Jan. 24. Funeral the same day at the residence of City Marshal Sam Hall, a
nephew; and burial at Oakwood cemetery, Rev. Dr. S. A. King officiating.
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-1): Mr. McBrown of near
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-2): The remains of Mr. J. W. Barbee, late
live stock agent of the Cotton Belt Railway, arrived at 8 a.m. Jan. 25 from St.
Louis where he died last Saturday the 23rd, and were sent to Walnut Springs,
Bosque County, and buried there, Rev. W. H. Helms officiating.
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-3): Skating was good on Waco Creek Jan.
27th.
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-3): Mrs. Joanne McClelland, widow of the
late Peter McClelland, died Jan. 27 at noon, age 81. To
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-3): Funeral for Mrs. McClelland at the
McClelland homestead Jan. 28 in North Waco, Rev. R. C. Burleson and Rev. S. A.
King officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-3): Sallie May, age 2, daughter of L. W.
Haley, died at 3:00 p.m. Jan. 28.
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-3): Agnes, infant daughter of Rev. William
Schlenk, died at 1:35 p.m. Jan. 28.
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-3): William Jansen died at 3 p.m. Jan. 28.
Sat., Jan. 30 (8-3): There were three funerals Jan. 29th:
the Haley girl at 3 p.m., Schlenk infant at 3 p.m., and Mrs. Jansen at 10 a.m.
in the Catholic cemetery.
Sat., Feb. 6 (1-4): Death of Major James B. Gilmer. A
resident of
Sat., Feb. 6 (1-4): May Beth Lehr died in
Sat., Feb. 6 (1-6): Old Bettie, daughter of pure-blooded
African parents, servants of Mrs. Martha Carey Lamar of
Sat., Feb. 6 (5-2): Isaac Legg, 24, died the 27th near West
at the home of his father, A. C. Legg.
Sat., Feb. 6 (8-1): H. P. Lester died Jan. 29th. Funeral
Jan. 30; burial in the Confederate plot in Oakwood, Rev. Frank Page, Pat
Cleburne Camp, U. C. V. and ex-federal soldiers attending. He was an
ex-Confederate veteran.
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Sat., Feb. 6 (8-1): Mrs. Bessie D. Ward, age 14, died Jan.
30. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Ward.
Sat., Feb. 6 (8-1): May Beth Lehr, daughter of Mrs. Maggie
Lehr, died Jan. 30 at age 8 years. Was wounded accidentally by a target rifle
in the hands of George Ratan, age 10, son of E. Rotan.
Sat., Feb. 6 (8-2): Thomas Collins, 45, died Jan. 31 at the
hospital. Burial today at Off Fellows cemetery on
Sat., Feb. 6 (-2): Funeral for May Beth Lehr, Rev. Dr. S.
A. King officiating; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Feb. 6 (8-2): Mrs. Lizzie Cooper died in
Sat., Feb. 8 (8-3): Marguerite, age 2 years and 2 months,
daughter of J. A. Muhl, died at 11:20 p.m. Feb. 3 at the family residence, 701
South 11th. Burial on the 4th at the Catholic cemetery.
Sat., Feb. 6 (8-3): Funeral for J. B. Gilmer at First
Presbyterian church, Rev. S. A. King officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Feb. 13 (5-1): Mrs. Noah Rice of Speegleville died on
the 4th.
Sat., Feb. 13 (8-2): August Rack, 36, died at 7 p.m. Feb. 8
in
Sat., Feb. 20 (8-5): Little baby of Mr. and Mrs. R. B.
Torrance died the 15th at Axtell of pneumonia.
Sat., Feb. 20 (8-1): Mrs. J. G. Shelby died early the 12th.
The remains will go to
Sat., Feb. 20 (8-2): Egbert Upton died Sunday night the
14th, age 79, at the home of S. J. Forsgard.
Sat., Feb. 20 (8-2):
Sat., Feb. 20 (8-3): Tom Tindell was shot and killed on the
12th at the farm of Duncan McLennan near Speegleville. Shot by Joe Alford, who
was axe-cut by Tindell. Both young and unmarried.
Sat., Feb. 27 (4-4): Mrs. Sarah Sadler died at the home of
Dr. J. T. Parker in China Spring. Born March 14, 1802 and died Feb. 18, 1897,
age 94-11-4. Husband died 1843, leaving 5 children. A son died in 1840. She now
leaves 2 widowed daughters. From
Sat., Feb. 27 (8-5): Mrs. Sarah Saddler, mother-in-law of
Dr. Parker, died on the 14th at age 95.
Sat., Feb. 27 (8-1): Mrs. Mina Greenburg, 60, mother of the
tailor Greenburg, died Feb. 19.
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Sat., Feb. 27 (8-2): Gurley D., infant son of J. B. Ammon,
died 4 a.m. on 22nd at the family residence, 1700 South 8th. Funeral on the
23rd.
Sat., Feb. 27 (8-2): Edwin, age 9 months, son of Dr. and
Mrs. A. Suhler, died Saturday the 20th. Funeral on 22nd; burial at Hebrew Rest
cemetery.
Sat., Feb. 27 (8-2): Walter Durie was buried at 10 a.m.
Feb. 22.
Sat., Feb. 27 (8-2): John G. Baker or Backer, white, was
buried under 30 feet of dirt when it caved in on him at an old well on the
Bergin place. A stranger. Feb. 24th.
Sat., Feb. 27 (8-3): Ermine Alethea, 5-month daughter of J.
F. Bagby, died at 7 p.m. Feb. 24th at the family residence. Funeral Thursday at
4 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 27 (8-2): Henry Standifer, age 40, son of the
late Price Standifer the pioneer settler, died Feb. 24 at the residence of his
brother-in-law, Hon. S. P. Mills, in College Heights.
Sat., Feb. 27 (8-4): The body of Baker was recovered from
the well, Feb. 25th.
at., Feb. 27 (8-4): John H. Welch died at 6:3 p.m. Feb.
25th. Funeral on 26th from the residence at 822
Sat., Feb. 27 (8-4): John G. Backer or Baker was buried
Feb. 26th.
Sat., Mar. 6 (8-5): Mrs. Josh Creighton died Feb. 28th at
the family residence near China Spring. Funeral March 1st at Bosqueville.
Eldest daughter of Capt. W. H. Smith, an early settler. Leaves a husband.
Sat., Mar. 6 (8-1): Dr. R. R. Watson, veterinary surgeon,
died 3 a.m. Feb. 28. Funeral March 1st at the home of John Winfrey. The remains
will be shipped to
Sat., Mar. 13 (8-1): Bruce Gerald, age 2 months, son of
Charles A. Richardson, died March 6 of la grippe at 1910 Webster. Burial on the
6th.
Sat., Mar. 13 (8-1): E. Moses, age 55, died at 1:55 a.m.
March 6 at his home, 325 North 8th, of dropsy. Cigar and tobacco business. Wife
and children survive. Burial on the 7th at Hebrew Rest cemetery.
Sat., Mar. 13 (8-3): Jennie, age 3, daughter of James H.
Sturgis, died March 8 of diphtheria. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Mar. 13 (8-3): Edward, infant son of Joseph Nagle,
died on the 7th. The remains were sent to
Sat., Mar. 13 (8-3): Suicide of W. H. Mims, ex-Confederate
soldier. Father of Miss Lula Mims, a girl lecturer. March 10.
Sat., Mar. 13 (8-3): Deaths for March: 17 white; 10
colored.
Sat., Mar. 13 (8-4): Miss Fannie Cruger of 8th &
Speight, died March 11 of heart disease.
Funeral 4:30 p.m.; burial at Oakwood cemetery, Rev. Frank Page.
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Sat., Mar. 20 (5-2): Mrs. Josh Creighton was buried March 1
at Bosqueville.
Sat., Mar. 20 (5-2): Fifteen month infant of Harrison Sapp
died at Bosqueville March 12. Burial in Bosqueville cemetery.
Sat., Mar. 20 (8-1): Mr. Charles Weibusch died March 11 in
Edgefield. Burial 12th in
Sat., Mar. 20 (8-1): Frank, age 6 years, son of Mr. L.
Ockander, died March 12 of horse kick last Sunday. Grandfather is A. Ockander.
Funeral March 14; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Mar. 20 (8-3): Capt. Van Hull died 7:20 a.m. March 17
at his residence
on
Sat., Mar. 20 (8-4): Emma, age 4 years and 4 months,
daughter of M. Anderson, died at 3 a. m. March 17 at the family residence on
North 9th. Private funeral. Burial at 11 a.m.
Sat., Mar. 20 (8-4): Funeral of Capt. Van Hull from the
residence at 22nd &
Sat., Mar. 20 (8-5): Death of little Frank, son of Mr. L.
Ockander. Mother died hardly more than a year ago.
Sat., Mar. 20 (8-5): Capt. Van Hull was a Confederate
soldier for 4 years.
Sat., Mar. 20 (8-5): James Frame, 70 years, pioneer Texan
and formerly of
Sat., Mar. 20 (8-4): Rev. M. Isbell of Comanche Springs
died on Wednesday last. A Baptist minister. Buried at McGregor cemetery.
Sat., Mar. 20 (8-4): Mrs. Joseph Morrison died at
Sat., Mar. 27 (4-2): Walter Cox was shot twice by Stewart
McChesney on Wednesday the 24th, and died the 25th, in a room of Winnie Clark
in the reservation. Remains were sent to
Sat., Mar. 27 (5-4): Mr. Bacon, an old citizen of
Sat., Mar. 27 (8-3): Mrs. Lizzie Shawn Sleeper, wife of
Jere C. Sleeper, died at the residence of Mrs. Patty M. Sleeper, aged 39.
Burial at Oakwood.
Sat., Mar. 27 (8-3): Walter Cox, who was shot in the
reservation, died 7 a.m. March 25th.
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Sat., Apr. 3 (5-2): Mrs. Melissa D. Mason, wife of M. O.
Mason, died on Mar. 28th at Jersey Oaks Farm near Ryan, aged 55. Burial Monday
in the family cemetery. Son, R. B. Mason, resides in
Sat., Apr. 3 (5-3): Mr. Sam Ewing, public cotton weigher at
Crawford, fell dead from his horse March 30th. Member of Knights of Pythias.
Burial on the 31st. Survived by wife and 3 children.
Sat., Apr. 3 (8-2): Will of the late Miss Mary F. Davis was
probated today. The sole heir is her sister, Annie Davis.
Sat., Apr. 3 (8-3): Mrs. McLaren, widow of the late Capt.
M. E. McLaren, died on March 28th, aged 59. The couple lived in
Sat., Apr. 10 (1-3): James H. Smith, residing at 14th &
West, on April 4 was shot by his wife Lula with a 32-caliber revolver, in a
domestic disturbance. Recovery doubtful. They have one daughter, age 6.
Sat., Apr. 10 (5-1): The remains of a negro, Taylor Brown,
were found in a tank near Axtell last week. A mute from Kerens.
Sat., Apr. 10 (8-5): Mr. I. C. Meek, a citizen of
Sat., Apr. 10 (8-5): Rev. W. R. D. Stockton died the 7th at
Belton. Well known in
Sat., Apr. 17 (4-3): Prof Charles Cevor died at
Sat., Apr. 17 (5-3): Mr. O. F. Cosler of Hewitt died the
12th. Survived by wife. Burial at Oakwood, Rev. J. B. Reeves officiating,
Tuesday the 13th. In Hewitt since last October. Wife was Martha J. Cosler.
Sat., Apr. 17 (5-5): W. B. Meeks died April 12 at
Downsville. Came from
Sat., Apr. 17 (8-1): James H. Smith was operated on and a
bullet removed. He is in a serious condition.
Sat., Apr. 17 (8-1): Mrs. Eliza L. McKinney died at
Sat., Apr. 17 (8-2): James H. Smith died at 8 a.m. April
15th.
Sat., Apr. 17 (8-2): James H. Smith was buried at 10 a.m.
April 12.
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Sat., Apr. 17 (8-2): A. B. Violett died April 15, and was
buried on the 16th, Rev. Frank Page officiating.
Sat., Apr. 24 (1-3): Mrs. Lula Smith was set free in a
habeas corpus hearing on the 15th. Bail set at $300.
Sat., Apr. 24 (5-4): George McCulloch has been appointed
Sexton of Oakwood Cemetery; Mrs. T. Naylor, Sexton of First Street Cemetery; A.
Payne, Sexton of East Waco Cemetery.
Sat., Apr. 24 (8-1): L. Drake has been put on trial for
murder of Felipe Beltram. Both colored.
Sat., Apr. 24 (8-2): Infant son of T. H. Coulter, North
9th, died 3:30 p.m. on the 19th. Funeral Tuesday, Rev. Jerome Duncan
officiating.
Sat., May 1 (1-3): Third annual reunion of the Old
Settlers' Association of McLennan County was in
Sat., May 1 (8-1): Kendrick, the negro who killed Robert
Boyd near Lott Sunday night, was brought here today for safe keeping.
Sat., May 1 (8-2): Miss Lila M. Yates died at 9 p.m. Apr.
27 at home of her brother-in-law, O. H. Weisinger, 9th & Ross. Funeral
Wednesday the 28th, Rev. Dr. S. A. King officiating. Burial at Oakwood.
Daughter of Capt. Henry Yates, a pioneer who died several years ago. Survived
by mother, Mrs. Margaret H. Yates, and several brothers and sisters.
Sat., May 1 (8-2): Trial of Dick Rogers for murder of
Robert Glover near Gholson.
Sat., May 1 (8-2): Mrs. M. E. Gross, age 76, died at her
home in
Sat., May 8 (1-4): New members of the Old Settlers'
Association:
A. T. Ford Mrs.
P. J. Ford Mrs. Sarah Black
Wash
Hickerson Phillip Speegle Mrs. J. H. Torbett
Mrs. M. Call
H. B. Pidcocke
E. D. Martin
L. C.
Puckett J.
F. Fitzpatrick
Mrs. T. H. Killingsworth N.
S. McCartney Mrs. D. C. Bolinger
E. Goodnight
Thos. L.
Honea Chas.
Eichelberger
Seth P. Mills
W.
Dr. J. H. Sears
H.
B. Mitchell Mrs.
M. J. Mitchell
Geo. C.
Robinson Mrs. W. H.
Cobbs Dr. S. A. King
Mrs. Dr. S. A. King Mrs. Mary A.
Byrd Mrs. H. M.
Mrs. Fannie S. White Wiley T.
McCreary Bart Moore
Mrs. Dr. J. C. J. King
Sat., May 8 (5-3): Stewart McChesney and Dude Rice are
charged with killing Walter Cox with a pistol, at the house of Winnie Clark in
the reservation. Mrs. Lula H. Smith was not charged by the grand jury.
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Sat., May 8 (8-1): Abe Sanders and Arthur O'Neale, negroes
charged with killing R.H. Boyd at Rosebud April 28th, were brought from
Marlin.
Sat., May 8 (8-1): Dick Rogers' jury was dismissed, not
agreeing.
Sat., May 8 (8-2): Mrs. Emma Bailey was granted a divorce
from Frank Bailey.
Sat., May 8 (8-2): The will of Mrs. Joanna McClelland,
deceased, was probated; John K. Rose the executor.
Sat., May 15 (1-2): Hon. Richard H. Coke died at his home
on
Sat., May 15 (5-1): W. P. Montgomery was hit at
Sat., May 15 (5-2): Little child of Mr. Stokes of Gholson
was buried a few days ago.
Sat., May 15 (5-2): The 13-year-old son of W. C. Willingham
drowned last Sunday in Aquilla Creek. Funeral yesterday at the cemetery.
Sat., May 15 (8-1): Louis Hippett was found guilty of the
murder of Gus Westbrook, colored, in the 2nd degree; 5 years in the
penitentiary.
Sat., May 15 (8-1): Henry Murphy is charged with the murder
of Julius Hill. Both are colored.
Sat., May 15 (8-1): Maurice, age 5 months, infant son of
Angus Hunter, died at 1:20 p.m. May 10. Funeral on the 11th.
Sat., May 15 (8-2): Mrs. M. A. Smyer, age 72, died at 3
p.m. May 11 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Mayer, 21st &
Sat., May 15 (8-2): Fred Hedrick is charged with killing
young Clem Pauley last Friday the 7th, near Aquilla in Hill county.
Sat., May 15 (8-2): Mrs. V. J. Fuller died at 3:30 a.m May 11th at her home, 828 South 11th. Funeral
May 12th;
Sat., May 22 (8-1): Friday, May 14,
Mrs. Anna Laura Schluter, wife of W. P. Schluter, late of Jefferson, died at 7
p.m. Remains were sent to Jefferson for burial in family cemetery.
Sat., May 22 (8-1): Mrs. Annie Glatz nee Schneider, died 4
a.m. May 15 at
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Sat., May 22 (8-1): Funeral today for the late Mrs. Annie
Glatza, & for Hon. Richard Coke. The weather is bad.
Sat., May 22 (8-2): Little Sam Knox was killed yesterday as
a result of the storm. Age 10.
Sat., May 22 (8-5): The grave of Senator Coke is beside the
graves of his children: Jack Coke and two little ones who died many years ago.
Jack was age 22 and died in 1880. Born July 27, 1857, died June 5, 1880. Arna
E. Coke, born Jan. 29, 1856, died Dec. 31, 1856. Mary V. Coke, born Apr. 9,
1861, died Nov. 11, 1862.
Sat., May 22 (4-4): Violent storm May 16. Sam Knox lived at
1710 South 12th. Had gone under the house to rescue puppies, and was crushed when
the house was swept from the foundation.
Sat., May 29 (8-5): Julius Lewis Watson, 38, president of
the Houston Post Publishing Co., died at Asheville, N. C., May 19, of
consumption. Survived by wife and one child.
Fri., May 28: Capt. Tyler D. Harn today fell on
Sat., June 12: Maggie William, colored, died June 1 of a
wound the past Saturday from Kate Matthews, colored.
Sat., June 19: Miss Rose Haglett, 32, died suddenly June 11
of heart disease at the home of J. T. Groves, 910
Sat., June 19: Mrs. E. J. Ballard, 69, died at her
residence at 1500 Mary on June 12. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., June 26 (8-1): Mrs. B. L. Burnett, lately of
Sat., June 26 (8-2): The remains of Mrs. August Fuche of
Axtell, who died there June 24, arrived in
Sat., July 3 (9-2): Sylvester C. Allstott drowned last
Sunday in the Basque, aged about 24. Postal clerk on the
Sat., July 3 (8-1): The remains of Mrs. Lou Jackson who
died June 25 at 14th & Cleveland, were buried in
Sat., July 3 (8-2): Macon Burton, colored, age 16, was
killed by a M.K. & T. train two miles south of the city, July 1st. Had
parents near
Sat., July 10 (4-4): Harry Sharp was reported killed at
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Sat., July 17 (4-1): George Thomas, colored, was shot and
killed July 10 near Crawford.
Sat., July 17 (8-1): Reuben Green, a young colored man,
died suddenly July 8 on
Sat., July 17 (8-1): Michael Burke, 72, died at city
hospital July 11. Funeral on the 12th at Catholic church.
Sat., July 17: Mrs. Mary A. Hanna died July 13 at her
residence, 315 South 3rd where she lived 25 years. Was 61, a daughter of Martin
Harper who settled in eastern McLennan county in 1853. In 1869 she married J.
Ross Hanna, a stockman. He died a few years later. Funeral Tuesday.
Sat., July 24 (8-1): Mrs. Mary Lindquist, age 33, wife of
Charles Lindquist, died July 17 of consumption. Funeral on the 18th from the
residence at 1111 North 10th.
Sat., July 24 (8-1): Mrs. A. Winton died July 20 at her
residence, 709 North 12th. Funeral July 21 at Second Presbyterian church;
burial at
Sat., July 24: Miss Nora Q. Meek, daughter of the late I.
C. Meek of this city, died in
Sat., July 24: The remains of Miss Meek arrived today.
Funeral today, July 22.
Sat., July 24: Agnes Reesby, 9 years and 5 months, died in
Sat., July 24:
Sat., July 31 (8-1): John B. Daniel was killed at his home,
13th & Maple, July 24. Age 34.
Sat., July 31: William McK. Lambdon on July 28 killed two
brothers, Ben. F. and Will W. Kivett, in a long-standing feud (3 years). Ben
leaves a widow and children. Will was a bachelor. The brothers were buried on
the 29th in Oakwood, with Odd Fellow rites.
Sat., July 31 (8-1): Mrs. A. J. Ziegan, age 27, died July
27. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Nee
Sat., July 31 (8-1): W. N. Steed of
Sat., July 31 (8-1): Alvarado Johnson, colored woman on
North 9th, fell dead July 29, of heart failure.
Sat., July 31: James D. Wallace, age 69, died July 29 at
his residence on South 3rd. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Aug. 7 (1-4): Robert Larkin died at the race track
last Sunday, August 1. Drank horse liniment.
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Sat., Aug. 7 (8-1): Funeral today for W. L. Newman, 65, who
died last night, Aug. 2. Employed by Slayden-Kirksey mills. Wife and several
children survive.
Sat., Aug. 14 (8-1): Jacob I. Bernstein, 22, died at 10
a.m. Aug. 8 of Bright's disease at the home of A. Bacharac, 17th &
Sat., Aug. 14 (8-10): Kathleen, age 14 years and 4 days,
daughter of P. H. Gorman, died Aug. 12. Burial on the 14th. Funeral at
Sat., Aug. 14 (8-1): Perry, age 10, son of A. P. Duncan,
died 7:30 a.m. Aug. 12. Funeral on the 13th; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Aug. 21 (8-1): Robert Carter, an old resident of the
city, died Aug. 21 in
Sat., Aug. 28 (4-4): Orvis G. DePew died on the 24th at
Sat., Sept. 4 (8-1): Rev. John Bateman, pastor of the
Sat., Sept. 4 (8-1): C. E. Grant, 85, died at the residence
of his son-in-law. M. L. Winans. Burial at
Sat., Sept. 11 (8-1): George Heak died at the old Lehman
house last night, Sept. 2; Was buried today by the County. Aged 70.
Sat., Sept. 11 (8-1): Rev. Sartwell, formerly of
Sat., Sept. 18 (8-1): Mrs. M. A. Brown died Sept. 13, and
was buried at
Sat., Sept. 18 (8-1): Mrs. Mary A. Graham died in
Sat., Sept. 25 (5-6): Mrs. M. A. Graham, who died at
Sat., Sept. 25 (8-1): I. M. Pearlstone died at his residence
Sept. 17, age 62.
Sat., Oct. 2 (8-1): Mr. J. H. Williams, age 84, died from a
fall at the home of his granddaughter on South 1st, Sept. 24. Was visiting.
Sat., Oct. 2 (8-2): Chas. Watson is on trial for the murder
of S .d Largen.
Sat., Oct. 16 (5-3): Mrs. W. R. (Rentz) Woodward died at
family residence near Bosqueville the night of Oct. 12 of fever. Daughter of
Col. Robert Wortham.
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Sat., Oct. 16 (8-1): Mr. John A. Wood, age 50, died at his
residence on
Sat., Oct. 23 (5-1): Mr. Dulock, an aged German, died at
Sat., Oct. 23 (8-1): William Gaddy, Baylor student, died of
congestion at the home of Mrs. Stubblefield, aged 17. From Sam Marcos. Burial
there.
Sat., Oct. 23 (8-1): Andrew J. Dickenson died at his
residence, 1002 South 14th. Oct, 16. Member of Pat Cleburne Camp.
Sat., Oct. 23 (8-1): Phebe, infant child of R. W. Winton,
died at 709 North 12th, Oct. 18. Funeral tomorrow.
Sat., Oct. 23 (8-3): There is a report that John "Two
Sisters" Whittaker, a negro, was killed near Mart by negro Ed Davis, Oct.
20.
Sat., Oct. 23 (8-3): Mackey Ford, 13, son of Mrs. Pinckney
S. Ford, while riding a bicycle, collided with a horse. The horse fell on him,
crushing his skull. Recovery doubtful.
Sat., Oct. 30 (5-1): Mr. Eli Bresler, owner of the gin at
Gholson, had an arm caught in the gin saws on Friday the 22nd, and died the
next morning. Born
Sat., Oct. 30 (8-1): Mrs. Hattie Peacock Allison, wife of
Dr. A. A. Allison, died at their home in Lithia Springs, Georgia, several days
ago. Burial at Oakwood cemetery Oct. 22. Formerly of
Sat., Oct. 30 (8-1): Mrs. Cora Compton, wife of Mr. D. P.
Compton, died at home on North 5th, Oct. 23. Burial the next day at
Sat., Oct. 30 (8-2): Mrs. D. A. Ragsdale, formerly of
Sat., Oct. 30 (8-2): Rufus, 2-month infant of Mr. and Mrs.
P. M. Ammerman, died Oct. 26. Burial at Oakwood.
Sat., Oct. 30 (8-2): Mrs. Claude Dyer died at his home, 601
Pecan, age 31, Oct. 26.
Sat., Oct. 30 (8-2): Mackey Ford died Oct. 27, age 12.
Sat., Oct. 30 (8-3): Funeral of Dr. H. D. Wheatley, 10 a.m.
Oct. 29th.
Sat., Oct. 30 (5-2): Infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs.
McGlasson, born last Sat., 23rd, died the same day. Burial at Elk.
Sat., Oct. 30 (8-3): Dr. H. D. Wheatley died the 26th at
his residence, 1602 North 5th.
Sat., Nov. 6 (5-1): Lucile, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Burr of China Spring, died the 28th of tonsillitis. Buried near Erath.
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Sat., Nov. 6 (5-3): The 13-year-old daughter of Mrs.
Stroubs of Lorena died Nov. 3. She caught on fire.
Sat., Nov. 6 (5-3): The City Council decided to close
Sat., Nov. 6 (8-1): Mrs. Margaret Hamby, sister of City
Marshal Waddell, died at
Sat., Nov. 6 (8-1): There is a report from
Sat., Nov. 6 (8-2): Rice Price, negro, has been jailed for
the murder of Maggie Williams, negress, several months ago.
Sat., Nov. 13 (1-1): Mrs. Ellen Virginia Carroll, wife of
Rev. B. H. Carroll,
Sat., Nov. 13 (8-1): Miss Mary McKissick, 16, died at the
Sat., Nov. 13 (8-1): Col. Samuel H. Pope, pioneer citizen
of
Sat., Nov. 13 (8-2): Mrs. C. D. Holland died Nov. 10 at 418
South 11th, of cancer. Funeral Nov. 11; burial at Oakwood.
Sat., Nov. 13 (8-2): Francis, 9-month infant of Mr. and
Mrs. R. H. Harris, died Nov. 10. Funeral 11th; burial at
Sat., Nov. 13 (8-2): Orter Andy, infant of A.O.Prather,
died 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at the family residence, 621 South 22nd.
Sat., Nov. 20 (4-4): John Masters, age about 35, a farmer
residing 9 miles east on the Corsicana road, died last Tuesday in the old
compress grounds in East Waco, an apparent suicide by strychnine. Wife and 4
children. Burial Wednesday. A former street car motorman.
Sat., Nov. 20 (4-4): Ramon Alcantra was killed on the 12th
at Eddy by Drew England in a quarrel about a Mexican girl, his daughter.
Sat., Nov. 20 (5-2): Baby of Henry Blanchard died Saturday
(13th?). Burial at Axtell on 14th.
Sat., Nov. 20 (8-2): Funeral of Mrs. Mary L. Buchanan at 2
p.m. Nov. 18 by Rev. S. A. King and Rev. R. C. Burleson. Burial at Oakwood
cemetery.
Sat., Nov. 20 (8-2): Infant of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Dodson
died Nov. 18.
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Sat., Nov. 20 (8-2): Trial began for Dick Rogers charged
with murder of Bob Glover.
Sat., Nov. 20 (8-2): Antonio Hernandez, who was stabbed by
Alonzo Williams, a negro, three weeks ago, died Nov. 18. To be buried by the County.
Sat., Nov. 20 (8-1): Death of J. H. Harris, Nov. 19
Sat., Nov. 20 (8-1): J. W. Harris died 5:15 a.m. Nov. 20.
Sat., Nov. 20 (8-2): Trial of Jeff Cleaver for murder of
Green Hunter, Oct. 17, 1896. Albert Henderson was found not guilty of killing
Archie Robinson.
Sat., Nov. 27 (1-5): J. W. and W. A. Harris, brothers, died
Friday of last week in a fight with Judge G. B. Gerald, who lost his left arm.
J. W. Harris fired first. Gerald returned pistol fire. W. A. Harris joined in.
W. A. Harris had a wife and children. Both were buried at Oakwood cemetery. J.
W. Harris was born at
Sat., Dec. 4 (1-5): Capt. Marcus D. Herring, resident of
Sat., Dec. 4 (8-1): Capt. Marcus D. Herring died at
residence of his son, W. D. Herring, age 69, Nov. 27.
Sat., Dec. 4 (8-1): Fountain B., infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
B. A. Jones, died at the family residence, 618 South 6th. The remains to Walnut
Springs for burial.
Sat., Dec. 4 (8-2): Dave Watson, colored lunatic in county
jail since Nov. 29, 1894, died at 10 a.m. Nov. 30. To be buried by the County.
Sat., Dec. 4 (8-2): Maggie Matthews has been convicted of
murdering Maggie Williams, and was given 5 years.
Sat., Dec. 11 (5-4): Eli Frankfort was shot and killed by a
hold-up man Dec. 9th at 14th & Barron. Born probably in
Sat., Dec. 11 (8-1): Willie Lee White, negro girl, died of
injuries sustained
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about a month ago. James Patterson, negro, is charged with
ravishing her.
Sat., Dec. 11 (8-1): Mrs. Carrie Huggins, wife of W. G.
Huggins. died at her home on South 4th of pneumonia, age 23, on Dec. 4,.
Sat., Dec. 11 (8-2): Mrs. Sol Lyons, mother of Will Lyons,
died in
Sat., Dec. 11 (8-2): Lon Black is on trial for the murder
of Alex Fred 3 years ago.
Sat., Dec. 11 (8-2): A. J. Douglass of the Waco Water Co.
died of blood poisoning Dec. 7th. Funeral tomorrow; burial at Oakwood.
Sat., Dec. 11 (8-2): Sarah Treadwell, age 63, died at 4
a.m. Nov. 7. Funeral from the residence on
Sat., Dec. 11 (8-2): Trial called for Chas. Watson for the
murder at West of Sid Largen.
Sat., Dec. 11 (8-2): Cecil Taylor, colored, is charged with
killing Antonio Landouis several months ago.
Sat., Dec. 11 (8-3): Mrs. Mary Lindsay, wife of Capt. J. D.
Lindsay, died at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at her home. Remains sent to
Sat., Dec. 18 (4-4): F. J. Penn, 52, was cut and stabbed
Dec. 12 by Andrew B. Thomas, 51, and died the same day in an argument over a
dog. Survived by wife, 4 sons and 2 daughters. The daughters are: Miss Ida and
little Thelma; boy Ned. Both men were Confederate soldiers. Burial at Oakwood.
Sat., Dec. 18 (8-1): Miss Dora Hoffman died about 12:30
p.m. Dec. 11, of pneumonia, at the residence of her brother, W. H. Hoffman, on
Sat., Dec. 18 (8-2): The remains of Mrs. H. A. Ivy arrived
in
Sat., Dec. 18 (8-2): Mrs. L. J. Robertson died Nov. 14 at
the residence of her brother, J. B. Seegar, 15th & Trice. Is to be buried
at
Sat., Dec. 18 (8-2): H. F. Smith, 32, died Nov. 14 at the
residence of his brother-in-law, Rev. Mr. Ellis. The remains were sent to
Sat., Dec. 18 (8-2): The heirs of E. J. Hart, deceased,
filed a will.
Sat., Dec. 18 (8-3): Dr. W. L. Gholson died Dec. 16 of
heart failure at his home, 714 South 4th, age 80. Resident of Waco for 50
years. Buried Dec. 17th.
Sat., Dec. 18 (8-2): Mr. J. Levine died at
Sat., Dec. 25 (8-2): Mrs. Maria Battle Woodward, wife of W.
T. Woodward, died
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today at the residence of J. M. Carter on North 5th, of
consumption. Reared in
Sat., Jan. 1 (1-3): The business portion of Moody was wiped
out by fire.
Sun., Jan. 2 (3-6): Dan Lawrence, negro train porter who
was shot by W. Lee Ware the bartender at Humphries saloon two weeks ago, died
yesterday.
Tue., Jan. 4 (1-3): Sul Ross died yesterday from the
effects of a wound received from Indians in 1859. He leaves a wife and
children: Mrs. Florine Harrington of College Station, Laurence S. Ross of
Marlin, Harvy Ross of Waco, Miss Bessie and little Nev at Home, and Frank a
physician of Houston. Brothers and sisters: Mrs. Kate Padgitt, Robert S. Ross,
Mrs. Mary Barnard, Col. F. P. Ross, and William H. Ross, all of
Tue., Jan. 4 (3-4): W. M. Chamberlain of Axtell was buried
yesterday. Citizen of
Wed., Jan. 5: The remains of ex-Governor Laurence Sullivan
Ross arrived in
Thu., Jan. 6 (3-3): Frank M. Hinchman, son of Major A.
Hinchman, died today, age 40. Leaves a wife and 2 sisters and a brother: Mrs.
Joney Jones, Miss Mattie, L. A. Hinchman. Died of consumption.
Thu., Jan. 6 (8-4): Funeral of Judge J. J. Harrison at
Fri., Jan. 7 (5-1): Funeral yesterday for Ed C. Hatton from
the residence at 14th & Barron, with Knights of Pythias. A long-time
Fri., Jan. 7 (5-1): Funeral today for Frank Hinchman, Rev.
Frank Page officiating; funeral from 5th &
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Sun., Jan. 9 (3-6): Dr. J. W. Cocke, a physician, died
yesterday from an accident. Took an opiate by mistake. Age. 62. Born
Thu., Jan. 13 (3-3): Discussion about forming a cemetery
association to care for Oakwood cemetery.
Sun., Jan. 16: Biographies of Capt. Joe W. Taylor, George
Clark, Forrest T. Morgan, Robert Williams, Robert Blanks Parrott, Dr. W. A.
McClain, Dr. Geo. P. Mann, and J. C. Deane.
Sun., Jan. 16:
Sun., Jan. 16: History of Waco; laid out March 1, 1849.
Sun., Jan. 16: Biographies of Richard Henry Harrison and
Hon. M. M. Craven.
Thu., Jan. 20 (4-5): Five-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs.
John Glaze of Hewitt died Friday. Burial at White Hall yesterday.
Thu., Jan. 20 (8-6): Mrs. Effie Harris, wife of Prof.
William A. Harris of
Sun., Jan. 23 (5-1); Gold strike claimed in
Tue., Feb. 1 (5-4): Hardy Elliott died yesterday on South
9th. A negro aged about 45; worked at the mattress factory.
Wed., Feb. 2 (8-2): B. D. Foscue of Sulphur Springs, uncle
of Dr. G. B. Foscue of
Sat., Feb. 5 (5-5): Mrs. E. Taliaferro died yesterday at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. J. Primm on Herring, age 56. Funeral today;
burial at Oakwood.
Tue., Feb. 8 (1-6): Nellie C. Schneider, daughter of C. P.
Schneider, died on Sunday at the family residence, 10th & Clay, Born
Indianapolis, Indiana, Dec. 18, 1876. Survived by father, two brothers and a
sister. Funeral today at the family residence and at the German M. E. church,
Rev. J. A. Teager. Burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sat., Feb. 12 (8-2): M. Benedict, age 66, died yesterday at
the residence of his son Jacob, 17th & Barnard. An old
Sun., Feb. 13 (5-3): The Ross memorial committee yesterday
decided on a monument to cost $50,000.
Sun., Feb. 13 (8-4): Moses Bumgarner died at
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buried at
Wed., Feb. 16 (8-3): Mrs. W. B. Honea died yesterday on
South 7th near Oakwood. Burial yesterday at Robinsonville cemetery.
Thu., Feb. 17 (1-3): Battleship Maine in a disaster at
Sun., Feb. 20 (3-4): Margaret Fallon, infant of Mr. and
Mrs. Fallon, died yesterday. The remains were sent to
Mon., Feb. 21 (5-5): Elder Rev. Emanuel House, colored, age
about 35, died in the pulpit of
Tue., Feb. 22 (3-4): Dr. J. C. Morris of Riesel was shot
yesterday by Mose King. Seriously ill.
Sun., Feb. 27 (16-3): Biography of L. S. Ross.
Fri., Mar. 4 (5-5): Claud McLaren took morphine yesterday
and died, age 25. Had relatives at
Mon., Mar. 7 (8-5): Mrs. Ella A. Chamberlain, wife of Harry
C. Chamberlain, died yesterday age 22. Funeral today from the residence at 1323
North 6th, Rev. Nelms officiating.
Mon., Mar. 7 (8-5): H. L. Barnett is reported dead at
Tue., Mar. 8 (8-3): W. J. Summers, a painter, died
yesterday age 42. Funeral today; burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Sun., Mar. 13 (8-3): Charles Weems, negro, died in the
asylum at
Sun., Mar. 13 (8-6): Mrs. Laura E. White died yesterday at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Winters of
Tue., Mar. 22 (8-2): Joe Sheppard, superintendent of the
county farm, was reported seriously shot at
Sat., Mar. 26 (8-3): Mollie Russell, of the reservation,
suicided yesterday by morphine.
Sun., Mar. 27 (5-2): David "Duff" Domnau, age 38,
died yesterday at his residence, 324
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Sun., Mar. 27 (8-3): Funeral last Friday for Mrs. Ellen
Garrett, Rev. Nelms officiating.
Tue., Mar. 29 (5-4): Funeral yesterday for S. N. Clark,
with the Knights of Pythias attending, at Fifth Street Methodist church, Rev.
Nelms officiating. Burial at Oakwood, attended by W. of W.
Wed., Mar. 30 (8-2): The will of Peter Bletsch was admitted
to probate yesterday.
Fri., Apr. 1 (5-3): Marietta San Romam died yesterday in
Sat., Apr. 2 (3-1): W. C. Brann, editor of Brann's
Iconoclast, and Tom Davis, real estate man, were dangerously wounded in a
street fight yesterday. Brann died today, and
Sun., Apr. 3 (5-4): Capt. Tom E. Davis died yesterday of
bullet wounds, age 42. Wife and 6 children: James F., 17; Florence E., 15;
Mattie, 13; Lillian, 9; Margie, 7; Nellie, 2. Funeral today from the residence
on Dallas street; burial at First Street cemetery, Rev. W. L. Nelms and Rev.
Austin Crouch officiating.
Sun., Apr. 3 (5-4): Funeral of W. C. Brann, age 43, at the
family residence on North 5th, Dr. Frank Page officiating; burial at Oakwood
cemetery. Leaves a wife and two children: Grace 11 and William 6.
Wed., Apr. 6 (8-3): E. W. Baldwin of Lamonte, Mo., died
yesterday at the residence of his son, Dr. T. R. Baldwin, 714 North 11th in
Waco. Born Oct. 30, 1824,
Fri., Apr. 8 (5-7: Mrs. J. J. Harrison was reported dead
yesterday at
Sun., Apr. 10 (5-5): Mrs. Carrie B. Brann, widow of W. C.
Brann, was yesterday appointed administratrix of his estate.
Sun., Apr. 10 (8-4): In the matter of the estate of John N.
Smith, Mrs. R. E. Smith has filed an application as the sole survivor.
Wed., Apr. 13 (5-4): Resolution of Condolence in the death
of the wife of A. M. Prescott, by Baylor Engine 824.
Thu., Apr. 14 (4-4): Inquest into the death of T. E. Davis
by gunshot wounds.
Thu., Apr. 14 (5-4): Court enjoins
Thu., Apr. 14 (8-2): F. C. Traeger, father of J. A. and W.
G. Traeger of
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Fri., Apr. 15 (8-2): The last will of R. H. Holmes was
filed yesterday. His brother, T. L. Holmes, was named executor.
Fri., Apr. 15 (8-3) Discussion of the
Mon., Apr. 18 (8-4): Ciano Rosso died yesterday on the
public square. A chili maker; had a stand on
Tue., Apr. 19 (5-5): Litigation over the Oakwood Cemetery
Association ended yesterday. The court held that the city did not yield any
rights to the association; is to be the agent of the city.
Tue., Apr. 19 (8-5): Dr. J. P. Henry of
Wed., Apr. 20 (8-5): The remains of J. R. Back were buried
yesterday in
Fri., Apr. 22 (1-3): A state of was now exists between the
Fri., Apr. 22 (8-4): Drew England was acquitted of killing
on Nov. 17th in Eddy, of Raymond Aleanter. Self defense.
Sat., Apr. 23 (1-3): Shots fired by fleet off
Sun., Apr. 24 (4-7): W. H. Downs was found insane yesterday
in court; will be sent to an insane asylum.
Mon., Apr 25 (8-4): Oakwood cemetery has two sextons at
present: Mr. White appointed by the mayor, and Mr. Ammerman appointed by the
Cemetery Association. White seems to dominate. George McCulloch has left.
Tue., Apr. 26 (1-3): War has been declared by Congress;
troops called out.
Sun., May 1 (5-4): Hon. W. M. Melton, an attorney of
Tecumseh, O. T., and brother of J. Thomas, J. W. and Dr. J. T. Melton of
Sun., May 1 (5-2): Prof. A. W. Kinnard of
Sun., May 1 (5-4):
Tue., May 3 (1): Dewey has defeated the Spanish at
Sun., May 8 (8-3): The 10-month-old infant of Phillip Cimo
was killed yesterday when run over by a hack driven by Ed Ferguson, negro. He
was arrested.
Sun., May 8 (8-5): Yesterday, 200 old settlers of McLennan
county met at Padgitt Park for talks and a basket lunch.
Thu., May 12 (8-6): Dewitt Barnes of Hewitt died yesterday
by accident. An anvil was being fired for Carnival. An iron nut struck his
head. Leaves a wife and an aged mother. The remains were taken to White Hall
for burial today.
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