McLennan Co. Tx - Obits from November 1914 From: Mary Kay Snell ************************************************************************ 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 Monday, November 16, 1914 Death This Morning of Mrs. Fannie Howells Mrs. Fannie Curran Howells, aged 52, died this morning at 6 o'clock at the family residence, 1909 Columbus street, after an illness of two months. The end came very suddenly, and as a great shock to the husband and two daughters. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made, but the body may be sent to Mrs. Howells' old home, Toledo, O., for interment. For about fifteen years Mrs. Howells had been a resident of Waco, and during that time she made many friends in this city. She was a member of the Euterpean club and other local organizations, and she was very prominent in Waco musical circles. She was the author of a number of musical compositions, each of great merit. The death of this gifted woman brings sincere sorrow and regret to a host of friends. Mrs. Howells was very popular with all, her never-failing kindness, her intense, earnest desire to be of aid and comfort to others being only a few of her many very commendable traits which endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. To the bereaved husband, F. I. Howells, and the two daughters, Mrs. J. F. McGrath and Miss Bessie Howells, both of this city, the sincere sympathy of many is tendered. *************************** Mary Kay Snell mksnell@arn.net *************************** WACO DAILY TIMES HERALD Tuesday, November 17, 1914 Pioneer Resident Died Last Night Grim Reaper Claimed Major J. K. Wemple--Had Lived Here More Than Four Decades Death claimed another pioneer resident of Waco, when Major J. K. Wemple, aged 79, died last evening at 8 o'clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Crow, 1902 Columbus street. The funeral took place from the Crow home at 3 o'clock this afternoon, interment being made at Oakwook, Rev. C. T. Caldwell officiating. The pall bearers are: N. D. Durst, Dick Stone, Tom Padgitt, George C. Slade, Richard Jurney and Alf Edwards. Though he had been in ill health for some time, Major Wemple had been confined to his bed only since last Tuesday. A pronounced change for the worse became apparent yesterday afternoon, dissolution occurring at the hour above named. Born in New York state, he came to Texas and served in the Confederate army with bravery and distinction, enlisting at Paris, Texas. He was married in 1866 to Miss Mary Hoskins at Milford. For more than three decades he was employed by the Tom Padgitt company, being one of the most faithful of the many employees of this big firm. Major Wemple had been a resident of Waco for 43 years, and during that very lengthy period he formed a very wide circle of intimate friends and acquaintances. He belonged to the old school. Always courteous and chivalrous, he endeared himself to all by his uniform kindliness, his desire to assist others and his great love for humanity. He esteemed above price the respect and friendship of his fellowman, and this was marked throughout his nearly four score years. In all things was his word accepted without question, and any statement he made was received implicitly. Besides his widow, he is survived by four children, one son and three daughters, Charles Wemple, Mrs. Louis Crow, Mrs. John G. Fall, and Mrs. A. B. Cates, all of this city. These have the tender sympathy of many in their great bereavement. Albert Gregory Dead. Albert Gregory, aged 40, died today at noon, at his home, 1713 Ross avenue. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30, interment to be made at Oakwood. Mr. Gregory, who came here about a year and a half ago from Childress, had been ill for the past two and a half months. He is survived by his widow and five children.*************************** Mary Kay Snell mksnell@arn.net *************************** WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Wednesday, November 18, 1914 Ends Life with Dose of Carbolic Acid Out Of Work and Despondent, W. H. Arnett Commits Suicide Had Lived in Waco for about Eight Years--Remains will be shipped to Alabama Carbolic acid resulted in the death of W. H. Arnett, aged 45, at his home, 2109 Herring avenue, at 6:30 this morning. The remains will be shipped to Union Grove, Ala., for interment, about Saturday, by Undertaker F. M. Compton. From what can be learned, the dead man, who was formerly employed in a local sash and door plant, had been out of work for some time. This, together with ill health, seemed to have made him despondent, and he brooded over his misfortunes. It was about 6 o'clock when Arnett took the poisonous draught, and two physicians were called, but their efforts were powerless to save his life. The bottle containing the acid was an ounce vial, but some of the liquid had been used for other purposes. He had been talking with his wife just a short time before he took the acid, and he was alone in the room when he decided to end his life. Mr. Arnett had been living in Waco for the past seven or eight years, and he was highly esteemed by his neighbors and friends. He is survived by his widow, one son and a daughter. The remains were viewed this morning by Justice J. J. Padgett, who will conduct an inquest some time today. Death Sudden for J. N. Harris J. N. Harris, Pioneer Brick Yard Man, Died at Early Hour This Morning Heart failure is ascribed as the cause of the death of J. N. Harris, veteran brick yard man, who died suddenly at his home, 705 South Fourth street, at 12:10 this morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, interment to be made at Oakwood. The Masons will have charge of the funeral. The active pall bearers are: A. H. Bell, E. R. Blocker, J. R. Davis, W. J. Hill, Clint Padgitt and J. R. Wright. Honorary: W. D. Lacy, Eugene Early, Dr. H. C. Black, J. K. Rose, A. J. Holloway, T. D. Hays, J. S. Harrison, T. F. Mann, A. R. McCollum and R. S. Ross. About 11 o'clock last night Mr. Harris, who had been in ill health for the past few years, arose to turn on the hydrant in the bathroom thinking it would freeze during the night. As he re-entered the bedroom he staggered and fell to the floor. A physician was summoned, but Mr. Harris was beyond human aid, and he died about an hour later. Had he lived until November 24, Mr. Harris would have been 75 years old. He came here from the place where he was born, White Plains, Ala., in 1852, and he had resided here continuously since that time, with the exception of the period he served in the Confederate army. He enlisted here under General Ross and served throughout the war between the states. Mr. Harris was one of the first to engage here in the manufacture of brick, and he operated a brick yard in East Waco for about forty-five years. For about twenty years, he lived on the east side. Fewer men were better known in Waco than J. N. Harris, and none was more highly esteemed. He had a wide acquaintanceship throughout the state. In every relation of life J. N. Harris was found true and faithful. He was a man of tireless energy and activity, and he remained in harness so long as his physical condition permitted. Affable and courteous at all times, Mr. Harris was one of Waco's best citizens. He did his full part in the upbuilding of Waco, and he took active interest in this city's growth and prosperity. Good deeds in great number were rendered by him, but these were performed quietly and without display of any kind. Besides his widow, Mr. Harris is survived by two sons here, Alec and Harvey Harris, and two daughters, Mrs. E. H. Hardin of Temple and Mrs. Pat H. Dean of St. Louis. The latter will be here for the funeral. Mr. Harris also had a sister, Mrs. Nannie McGhee, and a stepmother, Mrs. Margaret Ross Harris, both of whom live in Dallas. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of many in their great loss. *************************** Mary Kay Snell mksnell@arn.net *************************** WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Thursday, November 26, 1914 Mike Murphy Name of Man Who Hanged Himself Employees at the lock and dam, while here this morning, positively identified the body of the man found in the back yard of C. A. Westbrook, at Lorena, yesterday morning, hanging from the limb of a tree, as being that of Mike Murphy, a laborer at lock and dam No. 8, located 11 miles below Waco. The funeral of Murphy took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the undertaking establishment of L. C. Puckett, interment being made at Greenwood. For about two years Murphy had been employed at the lock and dam, and he is said to have served for about twenty years in the United States army. *************************** Mary Kay Snell mksnell@arn.net *************************** WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Monday, November 23, 1914 Beaty Funeral Was Held Today at 10:30 The funeral of James L. Beaty was held this morning at 10:30 o'clock from the chapel of the L. C. Puckett Undertaking company. Rev. A. D. Porter officiated. For the past year Mr. Beaty has been living in Pine Bluff, Ark., with Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Watson, Mrs. Watson being his daughter. Mr. Beaty, who was 77 years of age, was born in Quitman, Ga. He came to Waco in 1892, and a few years ago moved to Wootan Wells, going from there last year to Pine Bluff. He died in Pine Bluff, the body being brought to Waco Saturday night by Mr. and Mrs. Watson. The pall bearers were W. H. Jones, W. W. Seley, O. L. Stribling, A. D. Adams, J. A. Dryden and Charles E. Moore. *************************** Mary Kay Snell mksnell@arn.net *************************** WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Friday, November 27, 1914 Aged Woman Dead Mrs. Mary E. Graves, aged 78, died this morning at 3 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.H. A. Wilson, 712 Dutton street. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, interment to be made in the cemetery at Chalk Bluff. She had been ill about four months. A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Graves had lived in McLennan county for the past 20 years, making her home here for little more than two years. Besides the daughter here, she is survived by three other daughters and three sons, Mrs. Anna Jenkins, Teague; Mrs. Maggie Johnson, Moscow, Tenn.; Mrs. Willie Wilson, Chalk Bluff; John Graves, Columbus, Miss.; Jim Graves, Concord, and Henry Graves, Waco. Medicine Salesman Suicided Today W. T. Campbell Takes Strychnine at his Rooming House, Corner of Eleventh and Clay W. T. Campbell, aged about 45 years, committed suicide this afternoon at Eleventh and Clay. He took strychnine, and died before medical attention could reach him. The deceased was an itinerant salesman for patent medicines. For the past few months he has been boarding at Eleventh and Clay. When it was learned, about 1 o'clock, that he had taken the poison, the police were informed of it at once. Patrolman Gross went to the scene in the city patrol, but the man was dead when he arrived there. *************************** Mary Kay Snell mksnell@arn.net *************************** WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Saturday, November 28, 1914 Illinois Farmer Found Dead in San Antonio Associated Press. San Antonio, Tex., Nov. 28.-- Franklin Morrison, 71 years old, a retired farmer of Hillsboro, Ill., was found dead in his apartments here this morning. Morrison left a number of notes in which he asserted he had been fleeced out of approximately $20,000 by a supposed friend whom he termed a "wolf in sheep's garb." Two empty vials labelled "poison" were found near the body. *************************** Mary Kay Snell mksnell@arn.net *************************** WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Monday, November 30, 1914 Bury Mother and Son Tomorrow Double Funeral will Take Place at Calvert--Another Son Critically Ill When the remains of Mrs. L. G. Brown, who died here early yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Richards, are interred at Calvert tomorrow morning, a double funeral will take place, her son, Herndon Brown, about 38, having died in Fort Worth last night, and he is to be buried alongside his mother. Another son in Fort Worth, Bob Brown, is also said to be critically ill. This morning the body of Mrs. Brown was sent to Calvert by Undertaker L. C. Puckett. Revs. J. C. Burdett of Abilene and Rev. J. R. Dunn of Calvert will officiate. Mrs. Richards has the sympathy of many friends in the double bereavement that is hers, by reason of the death, on the same day, of both her mother and brother. *************************** Mary Kay Snell mksnell@arn.net *************************** WACO DAILY TIMES-HERALD Thursday, November 19, 1914 Funeral of J. N. Harris Postponed Today The funeral of J. N. Harris, which was to have been held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, has been postponed until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. This change was made on account of Mrs. Pat Dean, daughter of the deceased, being delayed. The Katy train on which she was to arrive from St. Louis at 1 o'clock today was held at Dallas, and is not due until 5 o'clock this afternoon. Death at Lorena of Mrs. Mary Gordon The funeral of Mrs. Mary L. Gordon, aged 75, who died yesterday morning at 3:25 at Lorena, took place yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Gordon passed away at the home of her son, Dr. R. A. Gordon. Many were present at the funeral, from the neighborhood contiguous to Lorena. Ever since 1884 Mrs. Gordon had been a resident of Lorena. She came there from Rockdale and moved to Texas from Mississippi in 1878. She had been ill for the past three months, and had been confined to her bed for about twenty days. She was universally beloved and esteemed by a very large circle of friends. She is survived by the following children: Dr. E. C. Gordon, Columbus; A. M. Gordon, Eddy; Dr. R. A. Gordon, Lorena; Mrs. G. D. Whitsett, Amarillo; Preston Gordon, Lorena. Mrs. Whitsett was formerly a resident of Waco. *************************** Mary Kay Snell mksnell@arn.net ***************************