McLennan Co. TX - Obits from January 1920 Submitted by: Patti Wells ************************************************************************ 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 January 08, 1920 FORMER WACOAN DIES AT HOME IN RANGER Mrs. W.W. Goodgion, aged 55, a former resident of this city, died Thursday morning at 8 o'clock at her home in Ranger. The funeral will be held in Waco Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Fullen, 1524 North Fifth Street, and interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery, Rev. D. A. McGuire, former pastor here, officiating. Mrs. Goodgion is survived by her husband, one son, Grover, of Ranger, and two daughters, Mrs. R. H. Mims of Dallas, and Mrs. Fullen of Waco. Two brothers, J. L. Scarborough of Sherman and H. L. Scarborough of Alma, also survive her. Waco Daily Times Herald January 09, 1920 MRS. LON MORGAN POPULAR YOUNG MATRON DIED FRIDAY, ELM MOTT Mrs. Emily Christian Morgan, aged 26, wife of Lon Morgan, died Friday morning at 7:35, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. (Cain) Christian, Elm Mott. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed, but burial will probably take place some time Saturday afternoon, interment to be made at White Rock, where the body will be taken in the motor hearse of Undertaker, F. M. Compton. Mrs. Morgan was born and reared at Elm Mott, and grew to young womanhood at that place. She was beloved by a legion of friends and acquaintances, and she endeared herself to all by her many acts of service in behalf of others. Besides an infant son, just a week old, Mrs. Morgan is survived by her husband and her parents. These have the condolence of many in their great bereavement. Mrs. Morgan was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Christian. Waco Daily Times Herald January 10, 1920 DEATH IN DALLAS TODAY OF OTTO MANN Word of the death of Otto Mann of Dallas and formerly a resident of this city, reached Waco this morning. Mr. Mann who was 38 years of age, had been in bad health for about two years, and had just recently returned to his home after an extended trip to Tennessee, where he went for the purpose of recuperating. His condition especially during the last six months grew from bad to worse until at 1 o'clock this morning he was summoned to his reward. Besides his wife and two children in Dallas, and immediate relatives in Tennessee, Mr. Mann is survived by a number of cousins in Waco, Messrs. Howard Mann, J.W. Mann, Charles Mann, T. J. Priddy, Hardy Hay, J. D. and R. E. Kolde. The body will arrive here this evening about 7 o'clock and will be taken by the motor hearse of the Puckett Undertaking Company to Robinson. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the residence of Wesley Mann, interment being made in the Robinson cemetery. Waco Daily Times Herald January 11, 1920 RIESEL RUSTLINGS .... August Kluck, age (65), died during the past week at his home near Stamp and his remains were laid to rest in the cemetery of Trinity Lutheran church near Perry. Waco Daily Times Herald January 12, 1920 WELL KNOWN HILL CO. WOMAN DIES AT AQUILLA Miss Rebecca Averitee, aged about 65, died Sunday night at the home of relatives in Aquilla, whom she was visiting at the time of her demise. The body was prepared for burial by Undertaker L. C. Puckett. It has been brought to Waco and will be shipped by him to Hillsboro, where interment will be made. Miss Averitte, who was among the most highly esteemed residents of Hillsboro, is survived by a nephew, J. J. Averittee of Hillsboro, and by other relatives in Hill County. ( Surname was spelled all three ways in obituary) Waco Daily Times Herald January 12, 1920 CREDIT MEN OF WACO EULOGIZE LIFE AND WORKS OF SAM SANGER Resolutions relative to the recent death of Sam Sanger have been drafted by a committee from the Waco Association of Credit Men, composed of Messrs. W.N. Orand, chairman; H. J. White and Wm. Dugger, as follows: Mr. President: On Thursday December 18th, 1919 Sam Sanger was called to his reward and gathered to his fathers. Therefore be it resolved that the heartfelt sympathy of the association of which he was a member be extended to his family and the company of which he was the vice president and manager of the Waco branch. That we deeply deplore the death of this honored and greatly beloved citizen, neighbor, friend and benefactor. That this entire state, our city, with which he was so closely allied, and our association, feel deeply the loss sustained by his demise, and herewith tender our sincere condolence to his bereaved family in their deep grief, assuring them that it is keenly felt by this committee as well as every member of the Waco Credit Men's Association. Be it further resolved that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our association, and that a copy be furnished the Waco Times-Herald, and the Waco News-Tribune for publication, and that a copy be sent the immediate family, Mrs. Sam Sanger and children. Waco Daily Times Herald January 12, 1920 ALBERT MORRIS BURIED SUNDAY AT CHILDRESS The funeral of Albert Morris, aged 63, brother of Deputy County Clerk T. C. Morris of Waco, who died last Friday afternoon at Childress, where he was visiting his daughter, Mrs. King Lyster, took place Sunday afternoon at Childress, Pneumonia was the cause of Mr. Morris' death. Mr. Morris was born in McLennan County, close to Valley Mills, and had been a resident of this county all of his life. Besides his wife, two sons, Earl and T. K. of Valley Mills, the daughter and brother above named, three sisters, Mrs. C. C. Cooper and Mrs. Lucinda McMahan, Valley Mills, and Mrs. C. Cauffman of Sherwood survive. Mr. Morris was among the best known and most highly esteemed residents of the western portion of McLennan county. Waco Daily Times Herald January 16, 1920 WACO BOY SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES RECEIVED IN SHIPYARD, TEX. COAST Willie Morgan, aged 19, died in a hospital at Corpus Christi, Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, as a result of injuries received last Saturday in a shipyard at Aransas Pass, where he was employed. The body is en route to Waco, and the funeral will take place some time Saturday afternoon, the exact hour not having yet been determined. Willie Morgan had spent the greater portion of his life in Waco and he was highly esteemed here by many friends and acquaintances. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morgan, the decedent is survived by three brothers and eight sisters, Everett Morgan, who is in the navy; Talmadge, who lives at Dallas, and T. A. Morgan, Jr., Waco; Mrs. Walter Quinius, Misses Faye and Tiny Morgan and Mrs. Byron Bull, Waco; Mrs. Tom O'Brien, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Ed Brown, Dallas; Mrs. C. M. Danforth, Burkenville, Va., and Mrs. Mary Little, Chicago. Waco Daily Times Herald January 17, 1920 FUNERAL OF WILIE MORGAN HELD TODAY The funeral of Willie Morgan, who died as the result of injuries received while working in the ship yards at Corpus Christi, was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morgan, 1724 North Eleventh Street. Interment was made in Park Lawn Cemetery. Waco Daily Times Herald January 17, 1920 CHILD DIES AT ROSENTHAL George Evans, Jr., aged 3 months, died yesterday evening at 6 o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Evans at Rosenthal. The funeral was held from the residence at Rosenthal this afternoon at 3 o'clock, and interment made in the cemetery at that place, Rev. Moore officiating. Waco Daily Times Herald January 18, 1920 BURIAL THIS MORNING AT 10 OF WILLIE MORGAN The funeral of Willie Morgan, aged 19 who died in a hospital at Corpus Christi last Thursday afternoon, will take place this morning at 10 o'clock from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Morgan, 1724 North Eleventh Street, Rev. M. K. Little, pastor of St. John's Methodist Church, will officiate, and interment will be made at Park Lawn. The pall bearers are: Jasper Jones, Neal Jones, H. H. Martin, Wilbur Lindsey, Romeo Lindsey and Frank Macha. Injuries which resulted in the death of the young man were received on Thursday morning last, soon after he went to work in the shipyards of the McDonald Construction Company at Harbor Island, Aransas Pass. His skull was fractured, and by a piece of falling timber, and one of the other workmen with him had his ankle crushed. Willie was rushed on a tug to Corpus, after he had been given first aid at the shipyard, and an operation was performed in an effort to save his life. He died about ten hours after the accident occurred. The young man was hurt in the shipyard a week ago last Saturday, but the injuries at that time were minor consequence. Besides his parents, named above, Willie Morgan is survived by three brothers and ten sisters: Everett Morgan, who is in the navy; Talmadge, who lives in Dallas, and T. A. Morgan, Jr., Waco; Mrs. Walter Quinius, Misses Faye and Tiny Morgan and Mrs. Byron Bull, Waco; Mrs. Tom O'Brien, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Ed Brown, Dallas; Mrs. C. M. Danforth, Burkeville, Va.; Mrs. Mary Little, Chicago; Mrs. R. H. Wright, Randolph, Washington, D.C. The survivors have the sincere sympathy of many. Waco Daily Times Herald January 18, 1920 DEATH AT GRANGER OF MRS. HERBERT POPE Her legion of friends will learn with sincere regret of the death at Granger on January 10, of Mrs. Herbert Pope, nee Miss Frank Fowler, aged 37. She was ill only about a week, death resulting from pneumonia. The funeral took place at Granger. Mrs. Pope, who was a former student of Baylor, was a sister of Mrs. O. H. McCormick of Waco. Richly endowed with the graces and characteristics of charming young womanhood, which had been enhanced by brilliant intellectual attainments, added to a disposition that was kindness and gentleness personified, Mrs. Pope was beloved my many. She was a favorite in every circle in which she moved, and she drew others to her by her innate goodness and sweetness. Besides the sister above named, Mrs. Pope is survived by her husband, four children, her parents, one brother and three other sisters. These have the sympathy of many in their great bereavement. Waco Daily Times Herald January 19, 1920 BABE DIES FROM BURNS RECEIVED FROM VESSEL HOT WATER OVERTURNED Injuries received on Thursday of last week resulted in the death late Saturday night of Stella Slovak, aged seven months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Slovak, 1204 Connor Street. Burial was made Sunday afternoon in Holy Cross Cemetery, following funeral services in the Church of the Assumption. Mrs. Slovak placed a bucket of hot water on the floor, and while she was giving attention to some work in the yard the baby crawled to the bucket, thrust it's hand and arm in the boiling liquid, and in struggling to get away, the vessel was turned over, the water scalding the little one so badly that is could not survive. The baby was the only child of Mr. And Mrs. Slovak, who have the sympathy of many in their great bereavement.