McLennan Co. TX - Obits from July 1899 Submitted by: Margie Malone Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ Here they are: Transcribed by Margie Malone WACO TIMES HERALD JULY 4, 1899 TUESDAY DIED William Alfred, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. O. Y. McCarry, 703 South Seventh street, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock after a brief illness. Many friends join the parents in their deep grief. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Clement this morning at 10 o'clock at the family burying grounds in First Street cemetery. WACO TIMES HERALD JULY 5, 1899 WEDNESDAY CHILDREN DROWNED Boat Capsized in Big Creek and the Little Ones Were Swept Away. Marlin, Tex.July 4 - Robert Brockington, a negro, his wife and two children and another negro whose name is unknown, attempted to cross the Waters down the mouth of Big creek when the boat struck the main current, the negro whose name is unknown jumped overboard which frightened the negro Brockington's wife and she too fell overboard. The boat capsized. The two men and woman got out all right, but the children drowned. Several horses and cattle were drowned and untold damage was done to crops in this section. At present there is only one bridge in this county that can be crossed. DIED SUDDENLY Belton, July 4.- Mr. H. W. Pinkston, one of the oldest citizens of this place, was taken sick this morning at his place of business and died in a few minutes. He was a member of the Baptist church. WACO TIMES HERALD JULY 6, 1899 THURSDAY NAT WILSON DEAD A Well Known Young Man of Waco Passes Away at Santa Anna - Funeral Announcements. Zac Wilson, who works at Sanger Bros., received information by wire yesterday morning from his mother, Mrs. J. K. Wilson, stating that his brother, Nat, had died at Santa Anna during the night previous. The deceased was well known in Waco, having been reared in the city and was in the employ of Sanger Bros. for several years. Several months ago he was attacked by throat and other troubles and with the hope of benefiting himself he, with his mother and younger brother went to Santa Anna recently and had been there since. Instead of ob aining the wanted relief, the young man grew worse and Tuesday night he answered the summons to come up higher. He had just arrived at the age of manhood, being in his 20th year. He was moral, upright and honest and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all. His death is a heavy blow to the family and to his tender mother, who had so patiently watched at his bedside with the hope of bringing him back to health. Nat, as he was called by everybody, was tender at heart, kind, sympathetic and generous to a fault. His untimely death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends in the city, all of whom join in extending loving sympathy to the heart-broken mother and family. The funeral will be from the Cotton Belt depot this evening at 5 o'clock. Interment at Oakwood cemetery. [Spelling errors copied as in newspaper.] WACO TIMES HERALD JULY 8, 1899 SATURDAY DEATH OF GEO. W. TYLER. Another Well Known Young Man Passes Away - A Noble Example of Manhood George W. Tyler, aged 34 years, passed away yesterday morning after a lingering illness of several weeks. His life had been despaired of for some time, but when it was known that the final end was near a cloud of sorrow came over every one of his host of friends. His devoted wife and many loving and tender friends ministered to his dying wants, and also nursed him throughout his long period of sickness. Deceased was born in Matthews county, Virginia, November 28, 1865, and when a child his parents removed to Texas, settling in Austin. Here he was raised under his parental roof of a loving father and mother. About ten years ago he came to Waco and soon after accepted a position with Goldstein & Migel, which he had filled with entire satisfaction until his late illness. He had the entire confidence of his employers and had the love and esteem of his associates. As a token of esteem the mercantile firm of Golstein & Migel will close their store from 9 to 10 a. m. to allow the employees to attend the funeral. In 1887 Mr. Tyler woed and won Miss Mamia Racon, and they have lived happily ever since. One little girl has come to bless their home, now broken by his sand and untimely death. The loving wife is heart broken and can hardly be comforted. His death has added many sorrows to his aged parents, and to them and his devoted wife the Times-Herald joins the entire city in extending the most tender and loving sympathy. Mr. Tyler was a member in good standing of Cowan lodge, No. 77, Knights of Pythias, and was also a devoted Christian being a faithful worker i nthe Christian church. He was possessed of the purest gentlemanly traits and an ardent admirer of the truth and always held cut strictly for what was right. No man had more loyal and true friends, and no man was more conscientious in the performance of duty. The funeral will take place from the residence, 1905 Webster street, and will be conducted at the residence of Rev. Phillip F. King of Hillsboro. At the grave the remains will be taken charge of by the Knights of Pythias and laid to rest by them. Interment will be at Oakwood cemetery. The pall-bearers are Louey Migel, W. F. Hawkins, John D. Mayfield, H. L. Combs, W. S. Brooks and J. D. Sinclair. [Spelling errors copied as in newspaper] MATT COWAN DEAD. Matt Cowan, brother of A. B. Cowan, died at the residence of the latter on South Fourth street, yesterday evening at 8 o'clock. Deceased came from Tennessee several months ago on ago on a visit to his brother and was taken ill soon afterwards, and from this illness he never recovered. Everything that human hands and medical skill could devise was administered, but to no effect. Mr. Cowan was a man of strong integrity and business character. He had lived in a manner that had won him many friends. The remains will be shipped this afternoon to Lebanon, Tennessee, for interment. NAT WILSON LAID TO REST. The funeral of Nat Q. Wilson, who died at Santa Anna Tuesday night, took place yesterday morning at 9 o'clock from the residence of Zac Wilson, brother of the deceased. The service was a most beautiful and impressive one and at the last look was take at the young man who was just budding into manhood, many eyes grew dim, and as the truthful words were uttered by Rev. J. R. Nelson as to the character of the young man, the sobs were many. Numerous costly floral tributes were placed on the casket thus showing with what high regard the young man had been held by every one. The remains were followed by a long concourse of friends to Oakwood cemetery, where they now soundly sleep. Joe A. Wilson of Smithville, cousin of the deceased, and Mrs. Chas. Braken, of Abilene were in attendance at the funeral. [Spelling errors copied as in newspaper] WACO TIMES HERALD JULY 9, 1899 SUNDAY Matthew Cowan Who Died Friday Nigh Will be Buried at His Old Home in Tennessee. The body of Mr. Matthew Cowan, who died at the home of his brother, A. B. Cowan. Friday night, was shipped over the Cotton Belt at 7 o'clock last night to Lebanon, Tennessee, by the sorrowing widow and little 3-year-old daughter, Isabel, the stricken mother, Mrs. A. L. Cowan, and Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Cowan. The funeral will take place from the depot at Lebanon; the Rev. Mr. Elam, pastor of the Christian church, will conduct the service. The deceased was a devoted son, a tender and loving husband and father and a kind and affectionate brother. He enjoyed the respect and high esteem of all who ever came in contact with him, for he was a young man of fine character and an exemplary business man. He leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances who join in the family in mourning his untimely death. Mr. Matt Cowan was 38 years old. He came to Waco some two months past, thinking to improve in health by a change of climate. He steadily grew worse. His wife and his mother together with his brother, Dr. Cowan, came at the first intimation of his failure to improve, and been constantly at his bedside. Mr. and Mrs. Al Cowan have been surrounded by their friends who have rendered them every assistance possible in the care of the sick man. The very best medical skill has been brought to bear on the case, but all to no avail. As the body laid in state at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al Cowan yesterday many friends called to offer sympathy and many and beautiful were the floral offerings which covered the rich black cloth casket as it rested in the dark ned library. The blow is a particularly heavy one on the venerable mother, who has lost three or four of her family in the last nine years, including her husband. [Spelling errors copied as in newspaper] WACO TIMES HERALD JULY 13, 1899 THURSDAY RIESEL RUMBLINGS Riesel, Tex., July 12, - Mrs. Farmer, wife of W. C. Farmer, died at their home near the Brazos last evening at 5 p. m. of slow fever. She will be buried today at Battle, Texas. She was a devoted wife and mother, and leaves numerous relatives and friends to mourn her loss. WACO TIMES HERALD JULY 19, 1899 WEDNESDAY DEATH AT DOWNSVILLE Downsville, Tex., July 18. - The eighteen months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Moore died yesterday and was buried today at Robinson. The people of Downsville all extend their deepest sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. Moore. May the parents keep their faith and meet their little one in heaven!