Nueces Co., TX - Obituary: Dan Reid ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Don Brownlee 1 August 2005 USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** 16 December 1909 Dallas (TX) Morning News, p. 6 Corpus Christi, Tex., Dec. 15 - Dan Reid died suddenly of paralysis at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at his home in this city, after an illness of about two weeks. Eight months ago he suffered an attack of paralysis, from which he was confined to his room for several days, but after which he had gone about his business as usual. While presiding at a meeting of the Council about two weeks ago he was again attacked and the third attack came yesterday. Mayor Reid was born in Glasgow, Scotland, fifty-seven years ago and came to this city with his parents at the age of 3 years. Since 18 years of age he has been engaged in the business of contracting and building and has throughout this time been one of the city's most respected citizens. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian Church this afternoon. All public buildings had flags at half mast and were closed throughout the day. Every business house was closed during the afternoon.