Hopkins Co., TX - Obit - Gid Jones ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: June E. Tuck USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** From the files of June E. Tuck JONES, GID - Died from injuries as a result of an auto accident which occurred near Royse City, Friday night. He was horribly burned, with one shoulder broken, and other injuries. Others with him was George Murrell, Ed. Buchanan, and T.B. Summers. George, the drive of Ed. Buchanan's large Case car, cut the car to dodge a ditch on one side of the road, in which he had to drive near the edge of a bridge; the outside edge of the first plank of the bridge gave way and the car lurched over, catching Gid Jones under it; others cleared themselves. The car lights ignited the gasoline and the entire car was soon in flames. Mr. Jones was pulled out from under the car, but his clothing was on fire. Wounds dressed in Royce City, and was then brought to his home on Quitman street where Drs. Long and Long administered to him. He died on Sunday morning. He was about 43 years old; born and reared near Reily Springs. He moved from there to Yantis and later to this city. For past several years he had been a successful cotton buyer in this city. The remains were laid to rest in Reily Springs cemetery. The Sulphur Springs Odd Fellow Lodge officiating at the grave side. Those survive are his wife and three children. (S.S. Gazette, Fri., Jly. 23, 1915)