McLennan County TX - Obit from October 1914 Submitted by Barbara Davidson ************************************************************************ 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/ *********************************************************************** October 1914 Waco Daily Times Herald Friday, October 2, 1914 FUNERAL TODAY OF VETERAN JOURNALIST Accorded full Masonic honors, the funeral of J. K. Street, veteran journa list, who was found dead yesterday morning, at the home of W.A. Poage, in North Waco, took place this morning, services being conducted in the mortuary (sp) c hapel of Undertaker L. G. Puckett by Rev. A. C. Chappell, and the Masons had ch arge at the grave. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery, Mr. Street being laid to rest beside the grave of his wife. The pall bearers were selected from among the Masons, as follows: W. J. Dorsett, O.C. Griffin, R. L Hatton, J. L. Prince, J. W. Brown and W. D. Hudgins . The sudden and unexpected death of Mr. Street caused the most sincere reg ret here, where he had a host of friends. Friday, October 2, 1914 FORMER POSTMASTER MOODY DIES HERE W. J. GILMORE, WELL KNOWN McLENNAN COUNTY RESIDENT, ANSWERS LAST CALL Had Charge of Moody Postoffice 15 Years and Had Lived There Quarter of Ce ntury W. J. Gilmore, aged 62, postmaster at Moody for about 15 years, died this morning at 11.55 at his home, 719 North Fourteenth street. The remains will b e shipped tonight by Undertaker L. C. Puckett to Moody for interment, which wil l take place there tomorrow. Mr. Gilmore moved to Waco from Moody about eight months ago. He had been in ill health for the past seven months, and had been confined to his room for the past two months. Born in Kentucky, Mr. Gilmore came to Moody a quarter of a century ago, a nd he was one of the best known residents of that part of McLennan county, in a ddition to being one of the most highly esteemed citizens of that place. Durin g the many years he served as postmaster, he gave universal satisfaction to the patrons of his office and the general public. He was always found most courte ous and obliging, and the affairs of his office were always in such splendid sh ape as to win for him the most generous approbation, whenever an inspection was made. Of most kind and generous disposition, Mr. Gilmore endeavored himself to all with whom he came in contact. He was big of stature and big of heart, and his best efforts were ever in evidence, in behalf of his friends, regardless of the personal sacrifice involved. Mr. Gilmore never sought praise for himself, preferring that his kindly deeds and his many acts of benevolence should speak for themselves. His liberality and generosity in all things were only a few o f his many commendable traits. Besides his widow, Mr. Gilmore is survived by the following children: Mr s. Eaton Williams, Mrs. Bess Anderson and Blaine Gilmore, Waco; Miss Helen, Car l, Clay and Bruce Gilmore and Mrs. J. A. Phillips, Moody; Mrs. Taylor Knight, F orth Worth. These have the sincere sympathy of many in their great bereavement . Miss Helen Gilmore is now assistant postmaster at Moody. Mr. Gilmore was a prominent Odd Fellow, and members of this order will ve ry likely take part in the funeral at Moody tomorrow. Rev. O. C. Hightower wil l conduct the services. Saturday, October 3, 1914 INFANT DEAD Nanette Guy, infant of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Guy, died this morning at 2:45 at the residence, 913 Clay street. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3 oclock, interment being made at Holy Cross. Monday, October 5, 1914 MYSTERY INVOLVES DEATH OF WACOAN NEAR LITTLE ROCK Word Was received in Waco yesterday that John B. Anderson, aged 70, real estate dealer of Waco, is dead in Little Rock, Ark. Owing to indefinite statem ents regarding the cause of his death, an investigation has been started by the sheriffs department, but no results have yet been reached. Anderson left Waco Wednesday for Little Rock, having a few days previousl y signed a will drawn up at his order by F. H. Kingsbury. Yesterday a telegram was received at his residence here that he had died as the result of injuries received in Crittenden county, Arkansas. The body was held by a Little Rock un dertaking company until instructions were sent that it be shipped to the L. S. Puckett company of Waco. Anderson lived at the home of L.S. Chiles, 1114 North Fourth street. He came to Waco from St. Louis about seven years ago. Flemings Telegram Answered. In answer to a telegram sent yesterday, Sheriff Fleming today received a telegram from Sheriff W. G. Hutton of Little Rock. It state that Mr. Anderson was killed on a railroad in Crittenden county, under peculiar circumstances. T he detective of the road is making a full investigation. Detailed information will be forwarded later. Tuesday, October 6, 1914 GIRL OF 16 KILLS HERSELF WITH ACID Leaves Note to Mother Giving Reasons For Act Had Told Girl and Boy Friends Jokingly That She Intended Suicide Funeral Today. Anna Lee Moody, aged 16, died last night two hours after she had swallowe d a small bottle of carbolic acid. The following note was taken from the pocket of her jacket: Waco, Texas. October 5, 1914 Dear Mother: I cannot find work and it seems as if we will starve, so I had rather tak e my life. Please dont grieve so hard over my death. It seems as if I havent a frie nd in the world. You have not spoken a kind word to me in so long. I can stan d it not longer. My life has been a burden to you ever since my father died. After I am dead you will have my insurance to live on and you can take ca re of sister. I know I will perish in hell, but I cant live here on earth in p eace, so I leave my love with you and all my friends that claim to be my friend s. I will die with fathers picture in my hand so please lay me down to rest by his side with his picture clasped in my hands. Your death-craving daughter. ANNA LEE MOODY Anna Lee Moody lived with her mother at the residence of Mrs. G. D. Dilla rd, 7272 South Sixth street. It was stated by the police that the conditions stated in the girls lette r regarding threatened starvation and cruel treatment were apparently imaginary , and due to her melancholy state of mind. At the time she took the poison, she was at her home with a friend, Ora L ard of 1415 South Ninth. The two girls had been to town to buy the acid, and h ad told a number of boys, jokingly, that Anna Lee was going to kill herself. W hile Ora went out for a drink of water, Anna Lee took the poison. Ora coming b ack and finding her drinking it, attempted to stop her but it was to late. Physicians were summoned but they were unable to save the girls life. Sh e became unconscious after a few minutes, and died within two hours. Her mother is employed at a local laundry. The funeral will be this afternoon at 4 oclock, from the residence. Rev. Tom Chester of the Pentecostal church will officiate. Thursday, October 8, 1914 SON GOV. L. S. ROSS DIED IN HOUSTON TODAY REMAINS WILL ARRIVE TOMORROW AND FUNDERAL TAKES PLACE TOMORROW. Stricken With Paralysis on Train from Mineral Wells to Harlingen. L. S. Ross, aged about 40, son of the late Gov. L. S. Ross, died at 1 ocl ock this morning in Houston. The remains will arrive here tomorrow morning and funeral services will be conducted at 3 p. m. Friday from the residence of his brother, H. B. Ross, 528 Sedwick street. Interment will be made in Oakwood. Rev. C. T. Caldwell will very likely officiate. The pallbearers selected are: Shel Sparks, John W. Baker, James Hayes Quarles, W. H. Jones, Charles E. Moore and Henry Munnerlyn. Mr. Ross was stricken with paralysis yesterday afternoon while enroute fr om Mineral Wells to Harlingen, it being his intention to stop over in Houston f or a while. He had been in ill heath for some time. At the time of his death Mr. Ross was president of one of the banks at Ha rlingen, and he was one of the very prominent men in Southwest Texas. Born and reared in this city, he went to Austin with his father when the latter was ele cted governor. He later returned to Waco, and was engaged in the wholesale gro cery business for some time. He was also in the insurance business here at one time. Mr. Ross is well known to the old time residents of this city. He was a man of his word in every instance, one that could be relied on implicitly in co nnection with any statement he might make. He was loyal to his friends and ass ociates, and his uniform courtesy and kindness to all endeared him to many. It has been about ten years since Mr. Ross lived here. Besides his widow, he is survived by three brothers and two sisters. H. B. and N. P. Ross of Waco, Dr. Frank R. Ross of Houston. Mrs. H. H. Harrington of Kingsville and Mrs. Frank Clark of Fort Worth. Friday, October 9, 1914 PROMINENT WACO PHYSICIAN SUCCUMBS TODAY TO BRIEF ILLNESS Had Lived Here About Ten Years and Was Councilor for State Medical Associ ation. Dr. John M. McCutchan, aged 42 years, passed away at 11:30 THIS MORNING A T providence sanitarium, an affection of the kidneys resulting in his death. A n operation performed a week ago last Monday failed to effect the desired relie f, and Dr. McCutchan has been in a critical condition for the past few days. I t was known last knight that his death of a question of only a few hours. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed and it is not known whet her Interment will take place here or whether the body will be sent to Temple f or burial. Dr. McCutchan was born at Burton, Texas on August 6, 1873, and he came to Waco, from Temple, about ten years ago. He had not been here long before he b ecame known as a very skilled medical practitioner, and he built up a very larg e practice in Waco and adjoining cities in Central Texas. He retired from gene ral practice in January 1912. To become assistant medical director of the Amica ble Life Insurance company, which position was tendered him by Dr. G. B. Foscue , then medical director for the company. Dr. McCutchan continued as assistant medical director for the Amicable up to the time of his death. There are few physicians here who had a larger acquaintanceship or more f riends, considering the length of time he had lived in Waco, than Dr. McCutchan . He was devoted to his profession, was a careful, painstaking student and gen erally beloved as a medical adviser by his many patients, so long as he remaine d in active practice. His death today has caused general and widespread regret , not only in this city, but in Temple other places throughout the state, where he was so well and so favorably known. Dr. McCutchan was prominently identified with the State Medical associati on, having been a member of the board of councilors for two years. Besides his widow, Dr. McCutchan is survived by a three-year-old daughter and three brothers and two sisters, C. A. McCutchan, Brownwood; W. R. McCutcha n, Hallettsville; J. O. McCutchan, Memphis, Tex (note from typist it does say Memphis Tex) Mrs. T. J. Awald and Miss Gertrude McCutchan, Burton, Tex. These have the sincere sympathy of many in their great bereavement. Friday, October 9, 1914 FUNERAL THIS MORNING OF J. B. ANDERSON With Rev. F. N. Calvin officiating, the funeral of J. B. Anderson who met violent death in Crittenden county, Ark., took place this morning at 10 oclock , service being conducted in the mortuary chapel of Undertake L. C. Puckett, by Rev. F. N. Calvin. Interment was made at Park Lawn. Among those who called to view the remains this morning was Andersons fir st wife, Mrs. Ana Anderson, who now lives on Fifteenth and Bagby, who according to her statement this morning, was married to Anderson in New York in 1869 and who continued to live with him until December 17 of last year, when she filed for divorce. The dead man, according to his first wife, was 77 years old, and they cam e from St. Louis to Waco six years ago last March. As already stated in these columns, Mrs. J. B. Anderson No 2, who was for merly Mrs. Melissa T. Vaughn, and who was married to Anderson on May 14 of this year, is now under arrest in Little Rock charged with the murder of her husban d. Friday, October 9, 1914 INQUEST AS TO DEATH OF PYLES IS COMPLETED Yesterday afternoon Justice J. J. Padgett completed the inquest to determ ine the cause of the death of Motorman T. A. Pyles, who died last Monday night. He announced that his verdict would be that Pyles came to his death as a resu lt of injuries received when he was struck by an automobile last Sunday night, in front of the Southern Traction companys office, driven by J. S. McClintock. So far no complaint of any kind has been filed against Mr. McClintock. T he matter is now under advisement by the county attorneys department, and a dec ision will soon be reached. Saturday, October 10, 1914 PHYSICIANS MOURN FOR DR. MCUTCHAN A meeting of the McLennan County Medical society was held this morning on account of the death of Dr. J. M. McCutchan, and resolutions of commemoration adopted. These will be published in Sundays papers. There was a large attendance of Waco physicians, most of who expressed th emselves feelingly in regard to Dr. McCutchans death. McCUTCHAN FUNERAL at 3:30. The funeral of Dr. J. M. McCutchan, who died yesterday, will be held this afternoon at 3:30 oclock from the residence, 2518 Colcord. Rev W. B. Andrews will officiate. The following are the pall bearers: Active Dr. W. W. Witte, Dr. John McCelvey, Dr. John L. Davis, Dr. J. H. Harvey, E. B. Baker, Leslie Gardner Honorary Dr. G. B. Foscue, Dr. M.M. Lanham, Dr. O. V. Hale, R. G. Wendl and, A. R. Roberts, John A. Freeman, Dr. John I. Burgess, Dr. Doyle Eastland. Saturday, October 10, 1914 DEATH TODAY OF COL. E. A. BLOUNT Prominent and Wealthy East Texas Resident Passed Away at Nacogdoches. This afternoon Layton C. Puckett received a telegram telling of the death at Nacogdoches this morning of Colonel E. A. Blount, well known here, and an u ncle of Mrs. Puckett. Colonel Blount, who was about 63 years old, was also a b rother of Mrs. J. B. Holmes of this city. She returned only yesterday from a v isit to her brother, and had scarcely arrived home before she was again summone d to his bedside. She left for Nacogdoches last evening. Colonel Blount, besides being one of the pioneer residents of Eastern Tex as, was also one of the wealthiest. At one time he was the owner of extensive property interest here, having purchased from Alfred Abeel little more than eig hty-five feet at the southeast corner of Austin and Sixth streets. He later di sposed of this to Edward Rotan and others making a considerable profit on his i nvestment. IN this city Colonel Blount had a host of friends who learn of his death with the most sincere regret. He is survived by his widow, one daughter and th ree sons. Colonel Blounts father was the last signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Saturday October 10, 1914 FUNERAL TODAY LONG SING, PROMINENT WACO CHINAMAN Long Sing, a Chinaman, aged 50, died this morning at 7:30 at 104 South Se cond streets. The funeral took place this afternoon at 2 oclock form the John Fall Undertaking company, and interment was made in the Chinamens lot at First Street cemetery. The dead man had been ill for some time, death resulting from tuberculosis. It was customary, in the past, for the Chinese colony here to have rather elaborate services when any member of their race died, but this, in recent yea rs, has been greatly curtailed. Long Sing was engaged in the restaurant business here, and had lived here quite some a while.