McLennan CO. Tx - Obits from 1899 From: Bentley Hooks ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** Waco Times-Herald Saturday July 22, 1899 Mrs. Susan E. Iverson (nee Miss Susan Omenson), the beloved wife of Kristien M. Iverson, died at Waco, Texas, July 20, 1899, at 1:55 p.m., of typhoid malaria, after an illness of three weeks and four days, at the age of 27 years, 11 months, and 13 days. Deceased was born and raised in Bosque County, and was a member of the Norse Lutheran Church, in which she was christened, confirmed and married, and where the sad funeral rites were conducted. She was loved by all who knew her and many friends here will regret to hear of her untimely death. She was married just three months and eight days when her Heavenly Father called her to His home above. She leaves loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omenson, two brothers, Loveris S. and Oscar H. Omenson, and two sisters, Miss Pettra Omenson and Mrs. Sessel Johnson of Clifton, and a fond husband to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted in Waco by Rev. Reety and at Norse by Rev. Rystad. Clifton papers please copy. Waco Times-Herald Tuesday July 25, 1899 Yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock two colored children, Dick Talley, aged 7, and Ed Talley, aged 5, children of Amelia Talley, who lives on Second Street near Barron's Branch, were drowned. The body of the younger child was recovered, but the other is still in the bottom of the Brazos. The children were playing on the edge of the Brazos about 100 yards above Barron's Branch, with a rudely constructed box, which they called a steamboat, when Dick, the older one, lost his footing and slid into the river. The younger caught at him as he fell and went in also. Both sank, but soon arose, and were floating down the stream, only a short distance from the shore, and the younger of the two was pulled to the shore but too late. Several children, both white and black, were playing on the banks of the river and as soon as the two boys fell in they gave the alarm. One little hero, Wesley King, a colored boy, only 7 years old, at the risk of his own life, waded into the stream up to his shoulders and caught the younger of the boys and pulled him to the shore where his little playmates assisted in pulling him out on the bank. By this time a number of men had arrived and instead of putting the child on a barrel or trying to get the water out of him quickly, put him quietly on a stretcher and carried him to his home, fully 200 yards away, but on reaching the house it was too late for in a short time life was extinct. Men at once set about trying to find the other boy, who probably went 50 feet before sinking. Divers did their best to reach him and clamps, hooks and every thing was used, but to no avail. The hunt was kept up until a late hour of the night, but the body is still in the river. Waco Times-Herald Thursday July 27, 1899 John D. Railey, aged 67, died at the resident of his son, J.E.H. Railey, at Hillsboro yesterday afternoon at 4:30, after an illness of several days. Mr. Railey left Waco about two weeks ago to visit his son in Hillsboro and was taken seriously ill with apoplexy only a few days ago. At the time when he was first taken it was thought that his case was hopeless, but as days passed by he grew better and his family and friends thought that he was on the road to recovery, when, early yesterday morning, he was taken worse and he sank steadily and at 4:30 p.m. his spirit departed. His son, J.R. of this city, who had been constantly at the bedside for several days, had come back, thinking his father was so much improved that he was almost out of serious danger, but the sad message of his death came and he left on the first train for Hillsboro. Mrs. Lizzie Duval of this city, daughter of the deceased, and the entire family, except J.R., were with him when the end came. Deceased was a Virginian by birth but came to Texas about forty years ago, settling in McLennan County. When the war between the states broke out he, like a true patriot, shouldered his musket and fought for the beloved south. Coming back to his adopted state, he went bravely to work to regain his lost fortunes. Since the war, Mr. Railey has lived in Waco and Hillsboro continuously and is universally respected and admired. His noble character and Christian life won him many warm friends, who have been his constant admirers. Mr. Railey was vigous and active and at the time of his death was engaged in the real estate business with his son, J.R. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Wilson of Belton, Mrs. Moore of Temple, and Mrs. Duval of Waco, and two sons, J.E.H. of Hillsboro and J.R. of Waco, to mourn his untimely death, and to them the Times-Herald with numerous other friends extend the sincerest condolence. The funeral will be from the noon train today, Rev. J.R. Nelson officiating. Interment at Oakwood cemetery. Waco Times-Herald Thursday July 27, 1899 Blumer C. Seegar, aged 33 years, died at his home on Franklin street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The funeral will be from the residence this morning at 9:30 o'clock. Interment at Oakwood cemetery. Deceased was a well known traveling man and is highly respected. Several months ago that dreaded disease, dropsy, took hold of him and has finally caused his death. He leaves a devoted wife and three small children to mourn his untimely death and to the widiwed wife especially, the entire city joins in tendering loving sympathy. The friends of J.B. and L. Seegar will regret to learn of the death of their brother, B. Seegar, who for eight months lingered at death's door. The funeral will be from residence 1301 Franklin street, at 9:30 a.m. today. Waco Times-Herald Thursday July 27, 1899 Mrs. Susan (Grandma) Speegle died at the home of her son, Philip Speegle, of Speegleville yesterday afternoon after 5 o'clock, at the extreme age of 87 years. Grandma Speegle came to Speegleville something over forty years ago with her husband and has since lived at that place. She has witnessed many changes in this county and has seen many hundreds of the old timers pass away into the other world. Her husband, after whom the little town of Speegleville was named, is one of the most illustrious characters of McLennan county. He was known far and near and was universally loved and respected by every one. He has passed into the spirit world long before and is now in the fond embrace of the one left behind and angels in heaven are watching the happy reunion with mingled tears. The funeral will be at 5 o'clock this evening and will be largely attended. Waco Times-Herald Monday July 31, 1899 The remains of James Dancer, the veteran Texan, who died on College Heights Saturday night, were shipped to Llano yesterday and will be interred today beside his wife, who long years ago had passed over the river. Mr. Dancer was a son of Rev. Jonas Dancer, who was the first white man killed by the Indians in Llano county. The killing occurred in May, 1859. In 1868 Mrs. Friend, a daughter of Rev Dancer was scalped by the Indians and left for dead, but was found by friends , her wounds dressed, and she recovered and now lives in Kansas City. Mr. Dancer, whose death occurred in this city settled in Llano county when a mere boy and has experiences enough almost to fill a volume himself. These old Texans are passing away quite swiftly and soon nothing but a marble slab will mark their last resting place, but their heroic deeds, their undaunted courage, and their manifest patriotism will live for ages. Waco Times-Herald Sunday August 6, 1899 Mrs. Delia K. Bryan, mother of Lyman Bryan, died at Lake Charles, Louisiana, Thursday, after a protracted illness. Mrs. Bryan became ill at her home, 1111 Speight street, and was removed to Lake Charles in the hope of being benefited by the change. She did not improve, however, but steadily sank until death relieved her from further suffering. Lyman Bryan, who now lives in Dallas, passed through this city yesterday on his return from Lake Charles. Mrs. Bryan was well known and highly esteemed in Waco and many friends will be grieved to learn of her death. Waco Times-Herald Monday August 7, 1899 Marlin, Tex., Aug. 6, - (Special.) - Cy Johnson, a negro, who lived at Hearne, was run over by a mixed train last night at 11 o'clock and both legs were cut off, one above the knee and the other near the ankle. He lingered until today and died. G.G. Jones, a well known citizen of this place, was the victim of an accident today, which came near costing him his life. In an attempt to move a shot gun from its position leaning against the wall the hammer caught on something and the gun was discharged severing the first three fingers of one of Mr. Jones' hands close up. The charge narrowly missed Mr. Jones' head. Waco Times-Herald Friday August 11, 1899 Marlin, Tex., Aug. 8. -- Lala, the little 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Powers, got hold of some unknown poison yesterday and took it. It was soon found there was something wrong with the child and three doctors were called, but their services were of no avail, and she died this morning at 4 o'clock. The remains will be intered tomorrow at the city cemetery at 10 a.m. Hubbard City, Tex., Aug. 9. - About 4 o'clock this morning Mr. Josh Fuqua was aroused from his sleep by a groan by his wife and he called and tried to awaken her only to find that she was dead. Mrs. Fuqua worked all day yesterday discharging her household duties in her usual way and retired last night in apparent good health. The deceased leaves a husband and five small children, the youngest child being only three months old. Her untimely death throws a shadow of grief upon the entire community in which she lived as she was an estimable lady.