Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Z.T. Elliston ************************************************************************************* 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, February 3, 1898 Death of Z.T. Elliston Mr. Z.T. Elliston died of consumption at the Elliston Hotel last Monday. He had been in declining health for many months and while his friends realized that he must soon die his death was unexpected. Mr. Elliston was one of Jack countyÕs most enterprising young men, and a prominent cattle dealer, being well known in all northwest Texas. In addition to his wife and three small children who have the sincere sympathy of all, he leaves a large number of relatives to mourn his loss. The funeral took place at Oakwood cemetery which was attended by a large number of people.