Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Dr. J.C. Cornelius ************************************************************************************* 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 July 18 1895 Dr. J.C. Cornelius One of Jacksboro's oldest and most respected citizens dead after a short illness. On Tuesday morning Dr. J.C. Cornelius was struck with appoplexy at J.W. Aynes' store. He was carried to Dr. Robinson's drug store where he received the best medical attention. "About five o'clock he was removed to his home, and yesteday it was thought he was improving with some hope for recovery. This morning, however, at five o'clock he was taken worse and continued to sink until one o'clock today when he died. Dr. Cornelius was an old and highly respected citizen and christian gentleman whose influence will be missed by all, and his numerous friends, not only in the county but over Northwest Texas, will regret to hear of his sudden death. His family has the sincere sympathy of all who knew him in life.