Hopkins Co., TX - Obit - R. W. Holbrook

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HOLBROOK, R. W. - Died at his home in Dallas yesterday morning after a lone
and painful illness. The remains passed through here on the Cotton Belt for
interment at Mt. Vernon. He was in his 68th year, the son of "Uncle Bobby"
Holbrook, one of the early settlers of Mt. Vernon. He was born and reared at
Mt. Vernon, moving a few years ago to Dallas. He was known as Bud Holbrook.
Served as County Clerk for 12 years. Served as editor of the Franklin County
Herald in the days of Populism, and was a defender of Democracy. He was the
father of Dr. J.H. Holbrook of this city. The brother of Mrs. M.E. Hill (wife
of Capt. Hill of Mt. Vernon), Mrs. Dr. Devall and Mrs. J.M. Fanning. (S.S.
Gazette, Fri., Aug. 20, 1915)