Mclennan Co. TX - Obits from November 1914 Submitted by: Sandra Van Wyk Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ----------------------------------------------- Sunday November 1, 1914 Waco Times Herald Negro Kills Woman with Iron Spittoon Crime Committed in East Waco Last Night - Woman's Daughter an Eye-Witness A sheet iron spittoon, in the hands of a negro man with whom she was living, brought death last night to Mary Wilson, a negro woman, at 715 McKeen street, East Waco. The woman was killed before the eyes of her 15-year-old daughter who was in the room with the murdered woman, the man who killed her and two other negro women. According to the girl, her mother and the man were "hurrahing," when he suddenly picked up the spittoon and hit her. She died shortly afterwards. Officers Hardy and Putnam of the police department were last night pursuing a negro named John Green, whom they believe to be the murderer. The murder was committed at 11:30 o'clock. At 3 this morning the man had not been captured. Monday November 2, 1914 Waco Times Herald Mrs. Watts Dies in Dallas Funeral Service This Afternoon Burial in Greenwood Cemetery (Dallas News) Mrs. Mattie A. Watts, aged 44 years, wife of H. W. Watts, died at St. Pauls Sanitarium yesterday afternoon. Her home was at 1511 Young Street. Mrs. Watts was born in Texas and had lived in Dallas five years. She is survived by two sons, and four daughters, as follows: P. A. Taylor, Waco; Henry W. Taylor, Jr., Oklahoma; Mrs. W. R. Wells, Oklahoma; Miss Mareta Taylor McKinney, and Misses Ruth and Betty Taylor of Dallas. P. A .Taylor, of Waco, son of the deceased, is in Dallas to attend the funeral. His residence is 920 Taylor street, and he is an employee of the Rex theatre. November 2, 1914 Waco Times Herald Funeral of Infant. The funeral of Wilhelminie May Hall, aged 16 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hall, 3104 Lasker Street, who died yesterday morning at 6 o' clock, took placed this morning at 10. Rev. F. N. Calvin officiated, interment being made at Oakwood. November 2, 1914 Waco Times Herald Negro Caught After 24 Hours of Chase Alleged Murderer Found Under Haystack - Charged with Crime Committed Saturday Night John Green, charged with murder, who was pursued by officers of the sheriffs and police departments throughout Saturday night and all day yesterday, was captured last night at 11 o'clock. He was traced to a barn on the Will George place, three miles up the Brazos on the east side. There the officers discovered his hiding place, underneath a stack of hay. Prodding through the hay with a pitchfork, they forced him out. The capture was made by Sheriff Fleming, Deputy Joe Roberts and Deputy Constable Phil Hobbs, who had been on the negro's trail since early Sunday morning. Green is charged by complaint with the murder of Mary Wilson, or Mary Green, a woman with whom he lived at 715 McKeen street, East Waco. She was struck on the head with an iron spittoon Saturday night about 11:30 o'clock, and died a short time afterward. The finding of an ax near her dead body, and the nature of the wound in her head, caused the officers to believe that this weapon also was used, to finish the work begun with the spittoon. When the blow was struck with the spittoon the murdered woman, with John Green, her 15-year-old daughter and two cousins of Green were in their home together. The first blows were struck before the eyes of the daughter and it is said the woman was dragged into an adjoining room, where the deed was completed. Wednesday, November 4, 1914 Waco Times Herald Waco Carpenter Dies Suddenly J. W. Cox, member of the Waco local of the Carpenters' Union, died Monday night at Hamlin, Texas, from a sudden attack of heart disease. Mr. Cox had gone to West Texas, along with scores of other carpenters from Waco, to pick cotton, on account of the lack of building work in Central Texas. He had been apparently in good health until Monday. The body reached Waco this morning, and the funeral was held at the Compton Undertaking company. Burial was at Oakwood. He is survived by a wife and child, residing on Turner street, East Waco. Thursday, November 5, 1914 Waco Times Herald Aged Resident Dead. Samuel Peeples, aged 74, died last night at 10 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Gruise, at Chalk Bluff. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock, interment being made at Speegleville. Besides the daughter at Chalk Bluff, Mr. Peeples is survived by two other children. Saturday, November 7, 1914 Waco Times Herald Train Kills Father of Mrs. S. P. Brooks Mrs. S. P. Brooks was called to Joshua yesterday by a telegram, stating that her father, W. F. Sims, had been struck by a Santa Fe train, dying a few hours later. Mrs. Brooks made the trip in an automobile, but her father passed away before she reached his side. Mr. Sims was 78 years old, and one of the very highly esteemed residents of Johnson county, where he had lived for many years. As the Santa Fe railroad runs through a portion of Mr. Sims' farm, it is believed the accident occurred on this place. Dr. Brooks was in Fort Worth when his father-in-law was killed. Besides the daughter here, Mr. Sims is survived by two other daughters and four sons. Tuesday November 10, 1914 Waco Times Herald Mrs. Annie Hartman Died Last Night Mrs. Annie E. Hartman, aged 43, died last night at 8:30 o'clock at her residence, 514 Jackson street. The funeral services will be tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, burial at Oakwood cemetery. She is survived by her husband, C. H. Hartman, and two sons, George and Frank. Frank Hartman is an employee of the business office of the Times-Herald. Other immediate relatives of Mrs. Hartman are Mrs. Peter Smith and Mrs. W. H. Smith of Perry, Texas, and H. A. Smith and Lewis Bricknow. Tuesday November 10, 1914 Waco Times Herald Mail Carrier Killed by Street Car Today U. L. Robinson, While Driving Postman's Cart, is Victim of Fatal Accident Met Street Car at Fourth and University Streets-Motorman Says Carrier Pulled Wrong Rein. U. L. Robinson, for two years an employee of the post office in Waco, was killed by a street car on South Fourth Street at 11 o'clock this morning. Robinson was a mail carrier, using a horse and two wheeled cart in this service. The accident happened at Fourth and University. According to the statement of G. C. Gibson, motorman of the car which struck the carrier, Robinson was driving into Fourth from the direction of Fifth. The car was going south at a medium rate of speed, he said. The carrier saw the car and in trying to turn his horse off the track, pulled the wrong rain. W. L. Blackman was conductor on the car. When the car struck the vehicle, Robinson was throw out. He was caught by the brake beam and dragged about thirty feet. The wheels did not pass over him, but he was badly mangled. It is believed that the shock of the collision killed him instantly. The horse and cart were tossed to one side, but not badly damaged. Mr. Robinson was 40 years of age. He had lived here since ten years ago, when he was transferred to Waco from an Indiana post office. Postmaster Hoffmann, commenting on his death this morning, said, "Mr. Robinson was one of the most efficient and trustworthy employees ever known in the Waco post office. He is survived by his wife and seven children. Their residence is near Gurley Park, on South Second, close to the city limits. In accordance with a provision of the federal laws governing post office employees, $2,000 is awarded to the widow and orphans of any employee killed while in the discharge of his duty. There is little doubt that this provision will be made in this case. The funeral will probably be held from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, burial at Oakwood. Tuesday November 10, 1914 Waco Times Herald Death Mrs. M. E. Schaper Beloved Waco Woman Called to her Reward The funeral of Mrs. M. E. Schaper, aged 66, who died yesterday afternoon at 5:15, at her residence, 1725 Alexander street, took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock, interment being made at Oakwood. Mrs. Schaper had been ill only since last Wednesday. Decedent had lived here since 1895, and she had a host of friends in this city. Three children survive, Miss Mamie, one of the teachers in the public schools here; another daughter here, Miss Etta, and a son, Herman, who lives in California. These have the sincere sympathy of many in their great bereavement. Tuesday November 10, 1914 Waco Times Herald Burial at Waterville, Kansas The remains of John W. Norris, aged 73 years, who died at 5:30 yesterday afternoon, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. E. Lard, 1415 South Ninth Street, were shipped to Waterville, Kansas, today by Undertaker F. M. Compton. Mr. Norris had been here since the early part of last September, coming to Waco after the death of his wife, on August 30 last. In addition to the daughter here, he is survived by three sons, John Jr., Greenleaf, Kan.; Frank, Centralia, Kan., and Will Norris, Frankford, Kan. Wednesday, November 11, 1914 Waco Times Herald Pioneer Minister of Waco is Dead Dr. B. H. Carroll, Aged 71, Succumbed to Heart Disease this Morning Pastor Here 29 Years Chosen to Preach for First Baptist Church in 1871-Career Was One of Picturesque Interest Dr. B. H. Carroll, for twenty-nine years pastor of the First Baptist church of Waco, died this morning at 1 o'clock at his residence in Fort Worth. He became pastor of the First Baptist Church here in 1871, resigning in 1900 to take the chair of Bible instruction at Baylor University, which position he held until the organization of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Ft Worth, of which he was made president. He left Waco to assume this latter position in 1911, having lived in Waco since 1869. At the time of his death he lacked a few weeks of attaining his seventy-second year. Dr. Carroll's career was a most picturesque one. He was born near Carrollton, Miss., December 27, 1842. Coming to Caldwell county, Texas, when a small child, he was eighteen years of age at the outbreak of the civil war. He assisted in the raising of the last American flag which floated in Texas before the secession of this state, and when the flag was unfurled, delivered an impassioned address to the assembled crowd, calling on them to repudiate secession and stand by the Union. But when secession came, he stood by his own people. He was enrolled in the Confederate army at San Antonio in the spring of 1861, joining the Seventeenth Texas infantry. Under Col. R. T. P. Allen, he was actively engaged through the war, and was severely wounded at Mansfield, LA. Until the end of the war, he scouted religious sentiment, and proclaimed himself an infidel. But in 1865, following the close of the war, he was converted to Christianity at a Baptist camp-meeting in Burleson county. Soon afterward he began to study for the ministry. He preached and taught school in Burleson county until 1869, when he moved to Waco. In 1870 he became assistant pastor of the First Baptist church, and pastor in 1871. During his pastorate in Waco, he took part in a number of hotly contested prohibition campaigns. His debate with Roger Q. Mills in Waco on July 4, 1887, is regarded by many as the most eloquent debates ever held in Texas on the prohibition question. But in spite of Dr. Carroll's efforts, the state went wet by an overwhelming majority. He took an active interest in Baylor university, and was for many years president of the board of trustees. He was married in June, 1866, to Miss Ellen Bell in Burleson county. Miss Bell had come to Texas from Starkville, Miss. Three children survive them. They are Dr. B. H. Carroll, Jr., United States consul at Venice; Rev. C. C. Carroll, pastor of the First Baptist church at Owensboro, Ky.; Mrs. E. O. T. Piers, wife of a missionary in Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Mrs. J. D. Josey of Wallis, Texas. In 1900 Dr. Carroll was married a second time to Miss Hallie Harrisonf Waco, who was at the time instructor of music at Baylor University. She is a daughter of the late General Thomas Harrison and a sister of James A. Harrison of Beaumont, Thomas A. Harrison and Captain W. K. Harrison, of the United States navy. Mrs. Carroll survives her husband, as also does their son, Harrison Kerfoot Carroll, aged 13. For several months prior to his death, Dr. Carroll has been ill with heart disease, and his condition was such as to cause uneasiness. He was taken suddenly worse yesterday afternoon. The funeral will be held in Waco tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, from the First Baptist Church, burial at Oakwood. The pall bearers will be selected from among the thirty-six deacons of the First Baptist Church. Three of them will be the three deacons who were service during Dr. Carroll pastorate, Dr. J. T. Harrington, M. H. Standifer, and S. B. Humphreys. Body Will Arrive Tonight Associated Press Fort Worth, Texas. Nov. 11 - The body of Dr. B. H. Carroll, founder and president of the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, will be taken to Waco tonight for Burial. Dr. Carroll died this morning at 1:30 o'clock after a long illness. Preliminary burial services will be held in the seminary chapel this afternoon previous to the start of the funeral party to Waco. Messages of condolence were received today from Baptists all over the United States and many Texas Baptists will be here this afternoon for the services and in Waco tomorrow for the funeral. Dr. Carroll is the father of B. H. Carroll, Jr., United States consul at Venice. Notice to Veterans All members of Pat Cleburne camp are requested to attend the funeral of Dr. B. H. Carroll, which will take place at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the First Baptist Church. Gus West, Commander, Bradford Hancock Adjutant. Wednesday, November 11, 1914 Waco Times Herald Funeral of Mail Carrier Held at 4 The funeral of Urban Lee Robinson, who was killed yesterday by a street car while engaged in his duties as a mail carrier, was held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence on South Second street near Gurley park. Dr. C. T. Caldwell of the First Presbyterian church officiated. Mr. Robinson had been a mail carrier for fifteen years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Urban L. Robinson of Louisville, Ky., his mother surviving him. He was married November 15, 1889 to Miss Dudla Smith of Louisville. One brother survives him, John R. Robinson of New York City. He leaves his wife and six children, Dorothy, May, Martha, Urban Lee, Rebecca and Catherine. The pallbearers: Active -- Jno M. Killough, John Frazier, P. Goddard, George Wallace, George Bryan, Wallace Taylor, Honory - W. H. Hoffmann, J. F. Horsful, C. W. Davis, Fred Wallace, C. L. Meals, J. L. J. Kidd, Fred Obenchain, A. C. Jackson, W. W. Miller, J. C. Anderson, L. Williams, J. T. Harrison, E. Schiller, M. Jobe, E. A. Shiffhite, T. C. Carroll, W. F. Kincannon, A. C. Austermuhle, J. B. Cottle. Thursday, November 12, 1914 Waco Times Herald Funeral of John Sandford. The funeral of John Sandford, piano tuner, who died suddenly Tuesday night from heart disease, was held yesterday afternoon in East Waco. The body was held a short time to await word from relatives. But none being received, the theory was accepted that Sandford had no known relatives. This had been his statement during his life. Thursday, November 12, 1914 Waco Times Herald Negro Intruder Killed Today Shot by Another Negro When He Tried to Force Way into a South Second Street House. Gus Smith, a negro, employed on the Horne farm, made a fatal mistake when he broke in the door of the home of J. V. Marshall, another negro, living at 1518 South Second street. He had hardly smashed the upper panel, when he received the contents of a shotgun in his right breast, dying as he was brought to town in the patrol wagon. The shooting occurred about 2:30 this morning. A call was received at the city hall about 2 o'clock this morning from a white man living on Cottonwood street, who claimed that someone was trying to enter his home. When Policeman Tom Abbott and Joe Carlisle responded, they were unable to locate the negro. They had hardly returned to the police station when another call came in from Marshall saying that he had killed another negro. When the officers reached Marshall's place they found Smith on the ground, near the door, mortally wounded. Marshall said that his wife was at the front door trying to prevent Smith from entering when the latter broke the panel. The door shows no trace of a bullet hole, indicating that Marshall waited until the intruder broke down the door before he fired. The remains of the dead negro were viewed this morning by Justice H. M. Richey, the body having been taken to the L. C. Puckett undertaking establishment. Marshall was transferred to the county jail later in the day.