McLennan Co. TX obits -January 1910 Submitted by: Jane Combs Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Saturday January 1, 1910 Pioneer Resident Dead W.C. Talbert, aged 59 years, a resident of the China Springs section for about three decades, died last night at 11 o'clock. Funeral services were held today, the body being interred in the cemetery at Patrick. Besides his widow, deceased is survived by eight children. News of the death of this pioneer citizen has been received here with great regret. He was well known in Waco, where he often visited, and his sterling traits, his rugged honesty and never-failing courtesy made friends of all with whom he came in contact. He delighted in serving others, being cheerful and willing in any effort that would contribute towards the lightening of another's burden. Patient, kind and gentle, in the commuintiy where he resided no one was more generally esteemed. To his widow and childen the most sincere sympathy is proffered. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Sunday January 2, 1910 IN MEMORIAM To the Memory of our Honored and Esteemed Citizen, J.M. Freeman The Lord giveth and taketh at His will, so did he take from our midst the most loving, amiable and devoted husband, father and citizen, one who at all times stood with untiring outstretched arm to give a helping hand to the distressed and afflicted. When the announcement of his death was made known, it occasioned general sorrow. The news of his demise spread rapidly and many friends called at his residence when he died, to extend condolence and sympathy to the bereaved family who survive him. For nearly twenty-two years Mrs. Freeman has lived here, and for many years has conducted a grocery store on South Eleventh street. Through his close attention and loving way, he has built up a lucrative business and became very prominent in local commercial circles. Besides the widow, the deceased is survived by six children, Mrs. Sadowski of San Antonio, Mrs. A.H. Rich, Misses Ella, Zetta and Messrs. Harry and Nathan Freeman of this city, whom he cared for and protected, giving them that love which is only expeted from a father, providing each of them with an education and helping them in every way possible to throughly equip them for future lives of usefulness. The good example he gave has borne fruit, for his children, all now grown, are a credit to the communities wherein they reside, and if they continue to follow the footsteps of one once so dear and loving, the highest regard can only be bestowe upon them. L.C. LACHMAN WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Sunday January 3, 1910 Bryant Allen's Sister Dead A letter received from Public Weigher Bryant Allen, who was called to Grove Hill, Alabama, recently by the illness of his sister, conveys the information that she died December 31. Mr. Allen will return home at an early date. The sincere sympathy of many here will be proffered him in his bereavement. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Sunday January 3, 1910 W. C. Talbert's Funeral The funeral of W.C. Talbert, who was well known in this county, took place at Patrick Saturday afternoon. Following were the pallbearers: Active: T.J. Davis, Bob Culpepper, Stephen Eichelberger, Henry Harrison, Lee Williams. Honorary: Eli Ditto, Ben Kennedy, Sr., Dave Nall, E.L. Harrison, T.M. Fresnall and Charles D. Eichelberger. There was a large attendance at the funeral, attesting the esteem in which deceased was held. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Sunday January 3, 1910 Infant Dead Tim Brumfield, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brumfield, who reside near China Springs, died at 3 o'clock this morning. The funeral occurred at the same hour this afternoon. Many friends of the sorrowing parents tender to them the most sincere condolence in their affliction. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Monday January 4, 1910 J.J. Swann Dead Chilton, Tex., Jan 3-Ex-Senator J. J. Swann died here at his home last night at 7:30 o'clock, after a lingering illness of several weeks. His remains were laid to rest in the Chilton ccemetery this afternoon. He was a prominent Mason and was buried with Masonic honors. He leaves a wife, one son, Capt. J. W. Swann, who is in the Phillippines, and one daughter, Mrs. George McDonald of Tyler. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD January 5, 1910 Little Girl Dead Trent, the 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Alford, who reside at 717 South Third street, died at 5 o'clock this morning, after an illness of only a few hours. The remains were prepared for burial and shipped to Brenham, where interment will take place, accompanied by Mrs. Alford and her surviving children. The sympathy of many here is extended to the bereaved parents in the great loss they have sustained. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD January 6, 1910 Will Be Buried Tomorrow The remains of Mrs. Ophelia Reed, aged 60 years, who died at Dallas yesterday afternoon, arrived here today on the noon Katy. Funeral services will be conducted at the First Baptist church at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Dr. F.C. McConnell, the pastor, officiating, assisted by Dr. A. ? Barton. Great regret has been caused here by the news of Mrs. Reed's death. She lived at 706 South Sixth street and had for years been a resident of Waco. An ideal neighbor, kind-hearted and lovable, she gathered around her a host of devoted friends. Three children survive the deceased, two sons, Jim of this city, Carl of El Paso, and one daughter, Mrs. Annie McGuire, who lives in Mexico. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Friday January 7, 1910 A Child Dead William Ellisson Gooch, Jr., son of W.E. Gooch, died at the residence, 1123 North Thirteenth street, aged 7 months and 7 days. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from the residence, Rev. W.B. Andrews officiating, interment at Oakwood cemetery. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Friday January 7, 1910 Mrs. Lula Smith died last night on South Eleventh street and was buried at Whitehall cemetery today. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. L. Nelms. Deceased leaves a husband and little babe. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Friday January 7, 1910 W.A. Alexander Dead W. A. Alexander, aged 46 years, died at 12 o'clock last night at 2026 Webster street. He was born in Canada, but reared in Detroit, Mich., and has been in Texas about twenty years. He leaves a wife and two sons besides numerous friends to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. W. Foster, pastor of Clay Street Baptist church, interment at Oakwood cemetery. Following are the pallbearers: Cecil Shear, W.F. Quantey, A.L. Busch, Clyde Barker, J.M. Nash and W.C. Bacon. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Friday January 7, 1910 KILLED HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW Two shots from a 38 caliber Colt's six-shooter, held by Mose Rawls, killed W.G. Ripley, aged 24 years, about 10:30 this morning, the killing taking place on North Sixth street, between Washington and Austin streets, in the front portion of the Brazos Electric company, of which Rawls is the proprietor. Death was almost instantoneous. Immediately following the shooting, Rawls surrendered to Deputy Constable Early Sparks, to whom he turned over his pistol. Deputy Sparks handed the man and the weapon over to the custody of the sheriff's department, and Rawls was placed in jail. One shot entered the right chest, just over the right lung, while another passed through his chin, breaking the right jaw. The ball entering the right side passed through the body and came out under the left shoulder. As soon as he had been notified of the killing, the remains were viewed by Judge Albert Boggess, and his verdict will be rendered later. The body was lying in the spot where it fell after Ripley was shot when Judge Boggess entered the building. According to information which the latter secured, the two men were in the office by themselves when the tragedy took place, hence no statement could be secured as to the direct cause leading up to the killing. Mr. Rawls was seen by a Times-Herald reporter in jail soon after his arrest, but declined positively to make any statement as to the killing. He refused to discuss in any manner the details of any incident in connection with the shooting. The dead man is Rawls brother- in-law, having married Rawls sister. From Ripley's brother, who reached the scene shortly after the killing, it was learned that friction had existed between the two men for some time. Ripley's brother is authority for the statement that the dead man and his wife were separated some time ago, and this seems to have led to an estrangement between Ripley and Rawls. Ripley has been out of town for some time, but returned to Waco shortly before Christmas. A few minutes before the killing this morning he went to Rawls establishment, but what took place between the two ment is solely a matter of conjecture as no one else entered while the two ment were discussing matters. Mr. Rawls met Deputy Constable Early Sparks near the court house. He handed his gun to the officer, remarking, "I've shot a man," giving no name or any of the particulars. After he had been turned over to the sheriff's department, Duputy Sparks went to the place where the killing had occured and made an examination of the dead man. He states his right hand was in his pants pocket, and when the hand was taken out of the pocket, an open knife, with a blade very keenly whetted, fell out on the floor. The knife was picked up and retained by Mr. Sparkes. Further than this, no weapon was found on the dead man. Very little blood could be found on the floor whre Ripley fell and had it not been for a slight discoloration visible on his shirt front, the wound in the chest would have passed unnoticed, unless the body had been minutely examined. Many persons were attracted by the two shots fired, and when the report spread that a man had been killed, a big crowd surged in the building, eager to catch a glimpse of Ripley. Officers arrived soon after the fatal affair and held the crowd at bay, refusing admittance to all save those entitled to view the remains. The body was taken to the undertaking establishment of Fall and Puckett,, where it was prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements had not been made this morning, but the remains will very likely be interred here tomorrow. A date for Rawls examining trial will very likely be determined soon. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Friday January 7, 1910 Aged Resident Dead Mrs. Ann Lafavor, aged 65 years, died at her home, six miles west of Robinson, yesterday afternoon. The funeral took place at 11 o'clock this morning. Interment at Robinson cemetery. Deceased had lived many years in this county and was beloved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Besides her husband, W.H. Lafavor, she is survived by several grown children. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD January 8, 1910 DEATH OF MRS. RIPPETOE Mrs. Eleanor Rippetoe, aged 70 years, died last evening at 7 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George W. King, 2014 Austin street. The funeral will take place from the residence, Rev. J.J. Grier, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will occur at Oakwood. The following pall-bearers have been selected: J.T. Brodie, J.D. Douglas, Willard Jackson, D.A. Saunders, W.F. Daly and J.H. Brookshire. Deceased had been a resident of Waco about six years, and during that time she made many friends in this city. She was a native of Kentucky. Of most pleasing personality, this aged lady was greatly beloved by all who came in contact with her during her brief residence in Waco. Besides Mrs. King, three other children survive the deceased, as follows: Mrs. Fuller, Eltopia, Washington; Mrs. Myrick, Glidden, Texas and Wm. Rippetoe, Odessa. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD January 8, 1910 CHILD DIES FROM BURNS RECEIVED Succumbing to burns received Thursday, Mary Louise, the 18 months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Bell died, at the family residence, 610 South Fifth street, at 5 o'clock this morning. The funeral will take place in the morning at 10:30 from the house, Rev. Father P.J. Clancy officiating, interment at Holy Cross cemetery. The death of their little one came as a very great shock to the parents and their friends. Her condition was so favorable yesterday that Mr. Bell was enabled to resume his daily occupation. Late in the evening a change for the worse became evident, and it was then observed that the child's injuries were fatal. Physicians were at once summoned, and though they labored faithfully to save the little girl, their efforts were fruitless, and she passed away at the hour above named. It is believed that the child inhaled the flames. While her lips were burned, no trace of burns could be found on her tongue, neither did her throat have the apperancd of having been singed by the fire, hence it was hoped that she had escaped internal injuries from the accident, an account of which was printed in yesterday's paper. To the bereaved parents the most tender sympathy of a host of friends is extended. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Monday January 10, 1910 MRS. J. A. BIRKHEAD Passed Away at 3:50 O'clock Yesterday After Long Illness Mrs. J.A. Burkhead, aged 52 years, died at 3:50 yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 2201 North Fifth street, after and illness lasting from last April until death came. Mrs. Birkhead leaves a husband and the following children to mourn her loss, besides many friends: Mrs. J.M. Purcell, Albert Birkhead, Heady Birkhead, Miss Lottie Birkhead, Darwin and Joe Birkhead. All of these reside in Waco except Heady, who is in the employ of the Southwestern Telephone company at Marlin. The children were present, as it became apparent Saturday that Mrs. Birkhead cold not last long. The family came here from Troy, MO., about fifteen years ago, and have been living here ever since. They are held in high esteem, and the death of Mrs. Birkhead will be deeply regretted. The funeral services will take place from the residence at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, followed by interment at Oakwood cemetery. The following are pall-bearers: Jack Owens, J. Pritchett, Ed Williamson, John O. Beckley, Charles Lancaster and L.A. Dupre. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD January 11, 1910 WILL BE BURIED NEAR LOTT Victims of Tragedy in Runnels County Shipped to Old Home. Times-Herald Correspondence Lott, Tex., Jan 9 - Mr. J.S. Derr, one of our prominent citizens received a telegram from Ballinger today stating that Frank Kimbler of that place had killed his wife, both children, a boy age 8 years and a girl age 3, then killed himself. None of the particulars is obtainable at this writing. Mr. Kimbler resided near Lott for a number of years and married Miss Mary Jordan, a popular young lady of the Busby community. Both have a host of friends who were shocked and grieved to hear of the awful tragedy. His mother, Mrs. Mary Kimbler, and a sister, Mrs. J. S. Derr, reside here. Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Kimbler, cashier of the First National bank of Boerne, who arrived in Lott yesterday on a visit to his mother and sister, left immediately for Ballinger to have the bodies prepared for shipment. They will be brought back to Lott and laid to rest in the family burying ground four miles north of Lott. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD January 13, 1910 WELL KNOWN WACOAN DIED YESTERDAY John A. Stewart, aged 43 years, died yesterday afternoon at Terrell. The remains will arrive here tonight on the Katy flyer and will be taken to Fall & Puckett's mortuary chapel, where services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. W.B. Andrews, pastor of the Austin Avenue Methodist church, will officiate, interment at Oakwood. The following pall bearers have been selected, Wm. Lambdin, N.T. Cheatham, A.R. McCollum, W.B. Knight, Mike Adam and Albert Cornellussen. Deceased was born at Old Jefferson, Rutherford county, Tennessee, on October 25, 1866, and had been a resident of Waco for 38 years. In this city he was well known. In musical circles of days gone by he was especially prominent. It was said of John Stewart that music formed a part of his make-up, and this, in a measue, was true, for he never seemed quite so happy or contented as when playing his beloved snare drum, he being considered one of the best in the state when in his prime. He was also a pianist of great ability and a vocalist of note. John Stewart was a man of kindly impulses, who could be depended on to aid and assist a friend whenever his circumstances permitted, and his generosity was often invoked by those on whom the hand of affliction had been laid. His sympathies were ever with the oppressed and downtrodden, and his voice was always raised in behalf of the unfortunate. Besides a widow and one brother, A. J. Stewart of this city, he is survived by three sisters, Miss Lillie Stewart, Waco; Mrs. J.U. Clabaugh, Ross; Mrs. John Amonett, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. To these the sympathy of all friends of the family is sincerely tendered. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Thursday January 13, 1910 THE BURIAL OF FOUR VICTIMS Large Number of Friends of the Kimbler Family Pay Tribute at Lott Times-Herald Correspendence Lott, Tex., Jan 12 -The remains of Frank Kimbler, Mrs. Mary Kembler, his wife, and two children, all of whom were victims of the awful tragedy in Runnels county Sunday, arrived in Lott on the northbound train this morning. The Lott camp W.O.W. met the train in a body. Mr. Kimbler having at one time been a member of this lodge. Besides the lodge a large concourse of sorrowing friends were at the depot when the train arrived. Three hearses were in waiting. The two caskets containing the remains of the children were placed in one hearse. The hearse bearing the remains of the husband and father led the procession, the one bearing the wife and mother second, the bodies of the sweet innocent children being in the third. As the procession, over a mile long, wended its way to the family burying ground, it passed the old home of ____arrival at the cemetery the Lott camp of W.O.W. assisted by the camps from Chilton and Durango, took charge of the bodies. After the beautiful and impressive ceremony, Rev. Calvin Adams of the M.E. church and Rev. B.T. Goodwyn of the Baptist church, both spoke tender words of sympathy and consolation to the bereaved ones. At the conclusion of a beautiful prayer by Rev. Adams, the four beautiful white caskets were lowered into one large grave. This terrible tragedy has cast a gloom over the entire community. Mrs. Kimbler having been born, reared and married, in a mile of where they were both laid to rest. Mr. Kimbler having lived near here a number of years before they were married. After their marriage they still resided in the Busby community, until his health failed and they went west hoping he would be benefitted, but his mind gave way and the awful deed was the result. WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Thursday January 13, 1910 Death of Doctor Parshall Times-Herald Correspondence. Clifton, Tex., Jan. 12 - Dr. James G. Parshall, an old resident of Clifton and Bosque county, was buried yesterday at the old cemetery near Clifton. Dr. Parshall came to this county from Pennsylvania in 1869, and for many years was one of the leading physicians, but for the last few years his health has not permitted him to engage in active practice; he was well known and had many friends, which was attested by the large number who gathered to pay the last and respects at his funeral. transcribed by Jane Combs