Fairfield Recorder, Fairfield Texas
Friday, Feb. 27, 1925

MR. JAMES F. REED DIES FROM ILLNESS FOLLOWING ATTACK OF FLU

James F. Reed, Age 49, died at his home a few miles northwest of Fairfield
last Friday afternoon. Mr. Reed had been up from an attack of flu a few days
before he was stricken with the illness that caused his death. On Tuesday
night he was taken sick again and he rapidly grew worse inspite of every
effort, death occuring about 4 in the afternoon and was reported to have
been caused by pneumonia. His remains were interned in the Stewards Mill
Cemetery Sunday, Rev. I. O. Dent and Rev. Simpson conducting services. He is
survived by his wife and two sons. One daughter was killed a few months ago
when a train struck the Auto in which she was riding in Dallas. Mr. Reed was
a good man and a good citizen. He was of a quite orderly disposition and
highly respected by all who knew him. His death was a great shock to his
family and friends.