Hopkins Co., TX - Obit: John J. Mills ***************************************************** 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 Tuck MILLS, JOHN J. - Was killed by a west bound train at Como early yesterday morning while attempting to cross the track in front of the train. He had been sitting up with a sick child at the home of his son, Tom Mills, and started home. He had lived at Como for many years, and was highly respected. Was a member of the Methodist church and the Masons. His remains will be laid to rest in the Como cemetery. (S.S. Gazette, Fri., Aug. 28, 1908) Later report by Citizen's Mutual Association - That Mr. Mills, aged 58, of Como, Texas, holding certificate No. 267, Circle B., died Aug. 27, 1908, killed by train. The directors in session ordered the death claim to be paid. Resolutions of Respect by Como Lodge of Master Masons, No. 834. A.F. & A.M. - Died Aug. 27, 1908, was born Dec. 5, 1848. Married Dec. 1, 1870, to Martha J. Bohannon. Was made a Master Mason in 1901. Buried with Masonic honors in the Como burying ground. He leaves his charge with us, in the person of Thomas and Annie, his son and daughter. Signed by J. S. Noble, H. G. York, M. L. Garvin, J. E. Jennings, and H. A. Earhart.