Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Earl Alkire *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************** The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, May 16, 1912 Saturday, a shocking accident happened at the rock crusher when Earl Alkire was killed. Mr. Alkire had gone down to clean out one of the pipes which had become choked and by some accident he was killed while down there. He leaves his wife and infant child who have the sympathy of many relatives and friends in their sudden loss and bereavement. Mr. Alkire was converted at the recent Grafton revival meeting and joined the Presbyterian church and the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J.H. Mallard, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The services were conducted by the Modern Woodmen of which lodge he was a member. Immediately after the service which was held at the Christian Church, the interment took place at Oakwood cemetery. The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, May 30, 1912 On 11 May 1912 Earl G. Alkire was called to his eternal home. Earl was born in London, Ohio 28 November 1887, was the son of Mr. And Mrs. W.H. Alkire, who with their family now reside in Columbus, Ohio. Earl came to Jacksboro in 1909, where he had resided for the past three years. On 14 January 1911, he was united in marriage with Miss Pearle Brummett, who, with one little daughter, Edna Grace, 18 months, mourns his loss.