McLennan Co. TX - Obits from December 1914 From: Carol Couch ************************************************************************ 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 Daily Times Herald December 10, 1914 Thursday CARBOLIC ACID KILLS J.M. COOPER Carbolic acid, taken last evening about 6:30, while he was in an alley between Austin and Franklin streets, extending from Fifth to Sixth, proved fatal for J.M. Cooper, who died this morning at 3:50, at Providence sanitarium. An empty two-ounce vial, labeled carbolic acid, was found in one of his coat pockets, and his lips were badly burned by the poisonous draught. The funeral will take place from the residence, 1310 Jackson street at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, burial in Oakwood cemetery. A telephone message was received at the city hall, stating that Cooper had taken carbolic acid, and the patrol wagon went to the scene immediately, with Police Sargent Sol Frazier in charge. The man was rushed to a downtown sanitarium, where a brief inspection was made of the man, while in the wagon. The police were ordered to take him to the undertaking establishment, which they did. When they arrived at the place, it was found that the man was still alive. He was then taken to Providence Sanitarium, and when that establishment was reached the house doctor had a stomach pump and all other necessary appliances in waiting, and Cooper was given prompt attention. It was not believed that the man would recover, but every effort was made to save his life. At midnight last night it was seen that his death was only a question of a brief period, and he died at the hour given above. Just why Cooper should have killed himself seems a mystery. While at home yesterday afternoon, about 4:30, he said something to his wife about killing himself, but she paid little attention to him, not taking his remark seriously. A note, addressed to his wife was found in his coat pocket, but his last message gave no reason for Cooper ending his life. For the past six months Cooper has been employed at the gas plant of the Texas Power and Light company. He had lived here for the past twenty-four years, and was well known in this community. Besides his widow, he is survived by one brother, L.J. Cooper, employed in the engineering department of the Texas Power and Light company's plant here, and two sisters, Mrs. J.E. Merritt of Waco, and Mrs. George S. White of Austin. The latter arrived here today. December 10, 1914 Thursday FUNERAL MRS. ALICE MITCHELL The funeral of Mrs. Alice Mitchell, aged 46, who died yesterday afternoon at a local sanitarium, took place today at 2:30 p.m. from the residence, 901 South Seventh Street. Rev. John R. Morris officiated, and interment was made at Park Lawn cemetery. Mrs. Mitchell, who had lived here for the past six years, had been ill about a week. She was very highly esteemed here, having many friends in this community. Besides her husband, G.W. Mitchell, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. C.A. Ramsay, Miss Bertie Mitchell, Waco and Miss LuLu Mitchell, San Antonio. December 11, 1914 Friday DEATH OF MRS. S. A. MOSLEY Mrs. Susan A. Mosley, aged 68 years, died this morning at 7 o'clock at her home, 316 Turner street, East Waco. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the family residence, interment to be made in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Mosley had been in ill health for some past four years, though she had only been confined to her bed for the past few weeks. For the past forty-three years Mrs. Mosley had been a resident of McLennan County, having lived in Waco about eleven years. She was well known in this county, and she was a devout and sincere Christian. Besides her husband, J.M. Mosley, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Susie Peters, Waco; Mrs. J.J. Rozell, Gholson, and Mrs. Mollie Kellum, Clifton. She also has two brothers in Louisiana. These have the sympathy of many in their bereavement. December 12, 1914 Saturday MRS. M.A. HALL DIED AT 1 O'CLOCK TODAY Mrs. M.A. Hall, aged 73 years, died at 1 o'clock this afternoon at her residence, 1018 South Fourth street. Mrs. Hall was one of the best known residents of the city, having come here thirty-five years ago. She came to Waco as the bride of B.F. Richie. After his death, she was married to M.A. Hall. She is survived by her son, Judge H.M. Richie. Mrs. Hall has been in ill health for the past year, but she was not seriously ill until the past week. A week ago she was attacked with paralysis, which resulted in her death today. December 13, 1914 Sunday FUNERAL TODAY FOR MRS. M.A. HALL The funeral today of Mrs. M.A. Hall, who died yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock, will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the family residence, 1018 South Fourth street, Rev. A.C. Chappell, formerly pastor of the Fifth Street Methodist church here, now located at Hillsboro, officiating. Interment will be made at Oakwood, in the Richey family plot. The pall bearers are: E.M. Ainsworth, V.V. Damon, L.C. Rucker, A.L. Elliott, Dr. K.H. Aynesworth, and D. Holvey. Mrs. M.A. Hall had lived in Waco since about 1877, and was universally beloved. She has been in failing health for some time, and more recently has been seriously ill at the residence, 1918 South Fourth street, so that her death was not unexpected. It came as a shock though, to many devoted friends as well as the relatives. Mrs. Hall was born October 3, 1841, at Indianapolis, Indiana, and her maiden name was Miss Mary McGaughey. She was reared in Greenville, Tenn., and came to Waco about 1877 as the wife of B.F. Richey, who was one of the honored, active and enterprising citizens of Waco of that day. In fact, Mr. Richey was one of the principals in the company which organized, built and operated the first street railway system in Waco; he was also county treasurer of McLennan County, and will be recalled by all the old residents here. Several years after the death of Mr. Richey, she married Col. John W. Hall, who was one of the Confederate veterans and also a veteran of the Mexican war; this marriage was in 1889; Col. Hall dying several years ago. Mrs. Hall had been a member of Fifth street Methodist church ever since coming to Waco, and no member was more useful, faithful, or active. The children who survive are: Harvey Mac Richey, Waco; Mrs. Dave Lowrey, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Mrs. Bessie Brown, Waco; Prof. R.J. Richey, Burnet. It can be said truthfully that few women in Waco were more generally beloved than Mrs. Hall, and many hearts will be deeply saddened by news of her death. though in reflecting upon her long and useful life, it will be found that she did not fall upon sleep until she had time to perform well her duties, minister nobly to those with whom she came in contact, and fill to the full that measure of service to others which made her life such a benediction. Quiet and unassuming, always, she yet possessed a potent personality, and one which will continue to be felt in the years to come. Her life was full of beautiful thoughts, of kind deeds, and charitable acts, and the evening shadows of existence found her calm, serene, and waiting with perfect resignation for the appearance of the messenger whose appearance should summon her to "come up higher". Mrs. Hall was an honorary member of the famous Cornersville club of Cornersville, Tenn. That organization included some of the following former well known Wacoans; Dr. W.H. Wilkes, Rev. J.H. Richey, B.F. Richey, T.C. Richey, Rev. J.K. Street and J.H. Mitchell. December 13, 1914 Sunday DISPLAY OF KNIFE FATAL FOR NEGRO Will Buckner, a negro, was shot and instantly killed about 8 o'clock las night, in the rear of 204 South side of the square, by another negro, Harry Hurst. The latter was arrested by Constable Leslie Stegall, soon after the shooting. A 38-caliber Smith and Wesson revolver was used: the bullet entered Buckner's upper lip, passing out through the back of the head. The two men had an argument while in J.T. Hancock's saloon, at the above number on the square, which resulted in a wager they had made as to the amount of a laundry bill. When they began quarreling, Buckner, according to Mr. Hancock, drew a knife on Hurst. The proprietor, after trying to settle the dispute, ordered both men out of his place, and soon after they passed through the back door, a shot was heard. It was the one fired by Hurst, and Buckner died almost instantly. The latter was not killed in the saloon, but in a vacant piece of ground which separates the bar from a barbecue stand. In the calaboose last night, Hurst said that Buckner, after telling him in the saloon that he would kill him, Hurst, before morning, drew his knife again when both men left the saloon. He says he fired as Buckner rushed at him with the open knife. The dead negro was a painter and paperhanger, while Hurst is employed at a local plumbing shop. Sam Reed says he caught Hurst, as the latter was starting off, after shooting Buckner, and that he took Hurst's pistol away from him and held him until Constable Stegall took charge of him. An inquest was held by Judge J.J. Padgett, justice of the peace. December 18, 1941 Friday LAST SUMMONS TODAY FOR C.F.H. SCHULER Prof. C.F. U. Schuler, aged 53 years, died this morning at 4:10, at his home 1812 South Third street. He had been critically ill for the past few days, and attending physicians expressed the belief, Wednesday night, that he could not survive. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, Rev. J.R. Morris, pastor of the Fifth Street Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. H. Dietz, officiating. Interment will be made at Oakwood. Active pall bearers are: W.G. Pfaeffle, Charles Miller, Irving Stoite, Fred Stampp, Walter Dietz, and Fred Pfaeffle. All of these are nephews of the deceased. Honorary: V.V. Damon, John Hild, S.M. Kirkpatrick, S.J. Smith, Dr. J.T. Harrington and W.R. Lacy. About a month ago Prof. Schuler became paralyzed, and he never recovered from the attack. He was able to be out though, and was down town about a week ago today. Born in Chicago, Prof. Schuler had spent the major portion of his life in Waco, having lived here, altogether, for about forty years. During that lengthy period, he endeared himself to many as a man among men, one in which his friends had the implicit confidence. For about sixteen years, Prof. Schuler was organist at the Fifth street Methodist church, and members of that denomination know how faithfully he attended to his duties, being in his place Sunday after Sunday, and when religious services were conducted on week days regardless of weather conditions . Prof. Schuler also had charge of the music department of Douglas' Select School for fifteen years. As a musician, Prof. Schuler took rank with the best in the southwest. He had studied under some of the greatest masters of modern times, and his musical education was perfect and complete in every respect. Thoroughness in all things was one of his hobbies, and he imparted this trait to all his pupils. Earnest and sincere in all things, a man who recognized his obligations and followed conscientiously the path marked out for him, Prof. Schuler represented the highest type of citizenship. A man of prodigious energy, active and vigorous to the very last, he gave much of his time and efforts for the betterment of others. His influence among those with whom he associated daily was very pronounced, and his wise counsel, his salutary advice, were often sought by his host of friends. Prof. Schuler was a man of quiet and unostentatious demeanor, and no reference was ever made by him to the multitude of good works which he performed. His good deeds were innumerable, among the worthy and deserving of this community, but in many instances, only the recipient of his benevolence knew of Prof. Schuler's innate kindness and big-heartedness. Surviving Prof. Schuler are his widow and eight children, four sons and four daughters: Fred, Charles, Emil, Clarence Schuler, Misses Cornelia, Florence, Ethel, and Aline. His father, F. Schuler, aged 87, also lives here. Besides these, he has six sisters in Waco, Mesdames C.J. Heerlein, L.H. Stolte, J.W. Pfaeffle, O.J. Miller, M. Wiebusch, and H. Dietz. He also has another sister, Mrs. L.C. Pfaffengerger, Los Angeles. All of these have the sincere sympathy of many in their great bereavement. OTTO SCHNEIDER DEAD After a lengthy illness, Otto Schneider aged 37, died at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his father, Ed Schneider, Twenty-sixth and Clay streets. Funeral services were conducted this morning at 9 o'clock, in the chapel of the John Fall Undertaking Co., Rev. Freyer, pastor of the German Baptist Church here, officiating. Beautiful solos were rendered by Mrs. J.G. Rossean. The remains were sent to Gatesville by the above named undertaking company, where interment will take place this afternoon. Four operations had been performed in an effort to save Mr. Schneider's life, but each of these proved fruitless, Decedent had spent the greater portion of his life in Waco, and his manly bearing, his kindly disposition and his consideration of the rights of others made for him many friends. He was untiring in his efforts for the benefit of others. Besides his widow and two sons, he is survived by his parents, one sister here, Miss Hulda Schneider, and another sister, Miss Freda Schneider of Los Angeles. These have sincere sympathy of many. FUNERAL R.L. COPELAND R.L. Copeland, aged 47, died this morning at his home, 1420 Barron Street. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock, interment being made in Oakwood. Mr. Copeland had been ill quite awhile, though his condition became serious only last Wednesday. He had been a resident of Waco about fourteen years. He is survived by his widow and two children, and these have the condolence of many. Following were the pall bearers: Honorary: G.H. Luedde, Walter Phelan, Andrew Anderson, John K. Rose, W.W. Seley, Luke Moore, J.W. Riggins, R.I. Monroe, George Yard, R.M. Cooper. Active: W.W. Bell, Ed Pickett, T.C. Harper, J.C. Wallace Jr., J.J. Qualls, Albert Miller. BURIED AT MART Mrs. Elizabeth Graves, aged 69, died yesterday afternoon at 4:30 at her home, 1312 North Sixth street. The remains were shipped to Mart this morning by Undertaker L.C. Puckett, and interment will take place there this afternoon. Mrs. Graves had lived here about two years. She is survived by her husband, W.M. Graves, and three sons, John, and Lee Graves of Mart, and J.C. Graves of Kosse. CHILD DEAD Dorothy May Milburn, aged 5 months, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Milburn, died last night at 6 o'clock, at the family residence, 707 South Eleventh street. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock, interment being made at Oakwood. The parents have the sympathy of many in their bereavement. DEATH MRS. HATHAWAY Mrs. Esther Hathaway, aged 29, died last night at 10:30 at the home of her brother-in-law W.H. Cates, 1414 South Thirteenth street. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3:30, interment to be made at Greenwood, Rev. W.W. Melton, officiating. One child and a sister here, Mrs. Cates survive. Mrs. Hathaway had been ill quite awhile. She was well known and very highly esteemed here. December 19, 1914 Saturday M.L. DISMUKES DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS M.L. Dismukes died at his home, 919 South Seventeenth street this morning at 8:10 o'clock. He was 70 years of age, and had been ill for several months with Bright's disease. Mr. Dismukes was born in Davidson county, Tennessee, Sept. 30, 1844. After being educated in Nashville, he came to Waco more than forty years ago, and has lived here since. He was married three times. His first wife, Miss Eue Donaldson of Tennessee left him three children now living, Marcus B., James H., and D.D. Dismukes. His second wife was Miss Ada Gummell of Waco, by whom he has two children, Laura Dismukes and Mrs. S.A. Lackey. The third marriage was to Mrs. Cora Coley of Centerville, Tex., who survives him with her three sons, C.S., A.B., and F.L. Coley. Mr. DIsmukes was a Jeffersonian democrat of the old school. Thomas Lynch, his mother's father, was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. His father's family also fought in the Revolution, coming to America with Lafayette. Mr. Dismukes was a civil war veteran, having served under General Morgan and Forrest. He was a member of Pat Cleburne Camp, U.C.V., members of which will be selected as the pall bearers. The funeral will be tomorrow at 10 o'clock, from S.A. Lackey's residence, 529 North Tenth street. Dr. E.E. Ingram will officiate. Burial will be at Oakwood.