MANLEY WOODLIFF MORRIS

Pioneer Settler Dies Here Thursday
   Paint Rock lost another of its old settlers early this afternoon, Thursday, when death claimed Wood Morris. He became ill in the early part of the night last night, at about 8:00 o'clock, and grew worse until the suffering was relieved at about 1:25.
     Manley Woodliff Morris was born in Guadalupe County in 1875, coming to this county ten years later, and living the remainder of his life here. he was connected with ranching interest here for several years, but for the past few years, has spent a quite reserved life on account of his health. At the time of his death, and for several years past he has made his home with his brother, R. W. Morris.
    He is survived by two brothers, R. W. Morris of this place and Charley Morris of Matador; two sisters, Mrs. M. L. Tom of San Antonio and Mrs. Judia Barber of Ballinger.
    Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the Baptist Church with the Rev. J. E. Nicholson of New Mexico officiating. Interment to be made in the local cemetery.
    The deceased has many friends here and elsewhere in the county who are mourning his death as he is well known in all parts of this section. The Herald joins with the large hose of friends who extend their sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Paint Rock Herald
December 18, 1930