1918 Obits from the Rains County Leader
submitted by Elaine Nall Bay

 

January 4, 1918

W. M. Wilson (Billie) Wilson, aged 62 years, 1 month and 17 days, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, December 30, 1917, at his home, one mile east of Emory after a lingering illness. The deceased was born in Kentucky, but moved with his father to Illinois when a small child. At the age of 21, he came to Collins County, Texas, where he lived for 35 years. He moved to Rains County five years ago and has always been engaged in farming in which calling he was regarded successful. He was married August 9, 1885, to Miss Wade Hatier, the daughter of an old Collin county, pioneer family. He was the father of seven children, two of them - twin sons - died in infancy. The widow and five children survive him as follows: Mrs. C. H. Cameron, Mrs. Homer Mulkey of Emory, and Mrs. W. V. Lovelady of Sherman. Also two sons: Seb Wilson, now living in Kansas and Dewey Wilson at Emory. He is survived by three brothers and one sister, Mrs. D.W. Bagwell and Walter and Joe Wilson of Wolfe Lake, Illinois. The deceased is a member of the McKinney I.O.O.F. Lodge for many years. He is a devout member of the Baptist church and an ordained deacon for many years. Rev. C.M. Martin conducted the funeral services at the family residence at 10 a.m., Monday. The burial followed under the Odd Fellow auspices by the Emory group, in the Turner graveyard five miles South of Emory. Mr. Walter B. Wilson, brother of the deceased and Mr. D.W. Bagwell, wife and daughter, Miss Eva, all of McKinney, were here to attend the funeral.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the lingering sickness and death of our loved one, who has been taken away. May God's richest blessings be up on you all is the prayer of a broken hearted wife and children.
Mrs. W. M. Wilson and children

Mr. Jim Rabe Dead
Mr. Jim Rabe who moved to Emory, a few weeks ago from the west part of the county, died early Monday morning. He had moved here for medical treatment, but the grim monster death won the struggle. He had been ill with brights disease for some time. Mr. Rabe was born in Wood County, nearly 62 years ago and his father moved to this county when he was only four years of age and he has resided here all his life. He was converted early in life and since that time has been a member of the Methodist Church and was well known and liked for his straightforwardness. His remains were carried to the Lynch cemetery and buried, Tuesday, Rev. Thos. Dement of the Woosley community conducting the funeral service in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends. He is survived by seven children all residing in this county save on Mrs. J.T. Kell who lives in Hunt county.

Hogansville
Mrs. Cordie Taylor and little daughter, Louis Taylor, husband and father of the above named was buried in the Pilgrim Rest cemetery, Saturday, December 22, 1917. The main cause of his death was measles, and he was sick only 7 or 8 days. We offer our condolences to the bereaved wife and children.

January 11, 1918

Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our thanks and sincere appreciation to the good people of Emory and vicinity for the kindness and sympathy extended during the illness and death of our father, Mr. Jim Rabe. May each of you ever have such kind friends when the dark hours come into your lives.
His children.

Hogansville
Mrs. Cordelia Taylor was buried in the Pilgrim Rest cemetery just two weeks ago, today her husband Louis Taylor, was laid to rest in the same cemetery. We offer our condolences to the four orphaned children. The cause of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor's death was measles.

Lone Oak Man Dies in Georgia
Uncle Bill Campbell, formerly a citizen of Emory, but for quite a while has lived in Lone Oak died December 31 inst. in Georgia, where he was visiting and his remains were brought back to Lone Oak, and buried last Thursday. Mr. Campbell was well known here to the old settlers around Emory, and many old friends who will be sorry to learn of his death.

January 18, 1918

Rains County
Sergeant Jeptha T. Allen, of Emory, Texas, died on January 7. His company feels his loss. He was at home on furlough at the time of his death.

Card of Thanks
To the dear friends who helped us minister, unto our son Jeptha, during his illness and death, to those who offered us sympathy and gave us words of comfort, we desire to express our heartfelt thanks and wish for them that our Father may deal kindly with them and sustain them when the shadows of sorrow fall upon their pathway.
E. L. Allen and Family
T. N. Tackett and Family

Death Waskum
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. V.F. Allen of the Flats community; was buried at Prospect, Sunday.

Colony Citizen Dead
Nath Gilley, a prominent farmer of Colony community, died Sunday, after an illness with the measles and pneumonia. Mr. Gilley was well known in the east part of the county and the news of his death was received with sadness among friends and acquaintances. Interment was had at the Colony graveyard.

January 25, 1918

Card of Thanks
We wish to express to our friends, who so kindly administered to us in the recent sickness and burial of our darling baby, our heartfelt thanks. We appreciate their words of love and hope and if sorrow ever comes to them they will be kindly remembered.
V.F. Allen and Erie Allen

Will Mc Leroy Dead
Will Mc Leroy of Fort Worth, but formerly of this county died at his home about 8 o'clock, Tuesday morning with pneumonia, after about a week or ten days illness. His remains were shipped to Emory, Wednesday and carried our to Daugherty cemetery for interment. The deceased was a brother of Shod Mc Leroy and formerly lived in the Daugherty neighborhood, where he had a host of friends who were grieved to learn of his death. He was a Woodsman of the world and was buried with the honors of his camp. He is survived by his wife and one little daughter, who had the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

February 1, 1918

Death Near Pilgrim Rest
Mrs. Bailey, an aged lady in the Pilgrim Rest community died last Friday and her remains we interred in Pilgrim Rest cemetery. We have not been able to learn any other particulars.

Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Goddard of the County Line community have the sympathy of friends in the loss of their baby, which died Wednesday night. Interment was had at the Hill cemetery yesterday afternoon.

February 8, 1918

Prominent Citizen Dies
Mr. Charlie F. Elkins, a prominent and well-known citizen dies late in the afternoon, January 30th. He had been in bad health for a number of years, but succumbed after a brief illness with pneumonia. He resided in the Woosley community, where he has been highly respected and one to the leading citizens for a number of years. He was a member of the Baptist church and took and interest in public affairs of his community and county. His remains were buried at the Lynch graveyard Thursday evening, with funeral services conducted by Rev. Tom Dement. Mr. Elkins is survived by his wife and five children, two boys and three
girls, who have sympathy of friends in their bereavement.

Mrs. Morgan Dead
Mrs. M.A. Morgan, mother of former Sheriff George A. Morgan died at the home of her son Wednesday, after a short illness. She was nearly eighty-two years old and had made her home with her son for several years, in the Rocky Point neighborhood south of town, where she was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Her remains were buried in the Willow Springs graveyard. The Leader offers condolences to the bereaved son and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Anderson of Henry's Chapel neighborhood have the sympathy of friends in the loss of their 2-year-old son, who died with pneumonia, Thursday.

February 15, 1918

Pneumonia Claims Young Husband
Edgar Rylant died at his home in the Willow Springs neighborhood Sunday night after several days’ illness with pneumonia and his remains were interred in the Turner cemetery Monday afternoon about 4 o'clock. He is survived by his wife and four small children, his father and mother, Mr. Mack Rylant and wife and other relatives and friends who mourn him.
The Leader offers condolences to the bereaved family.

Death Near Ginger
Mrs. Susan Meyers died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.P. Martin, near Ginger, last Thursday evening with dropsy. She was nearly eighty-two and has been making her home with her daughter a number of years. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. C.P. Martin and one son, Mr. G.T. Meyers of Boswell, Oklahoma. Her remains were interred at the Turner graveyard at 2:30 o'clock Friday evening, Rev. G. W. Chastain of Emory, conducted the funeral service.

Obituary
John Wesley Eaton was born September 8th, 1893. Several years later on August 15th, 1910, he was united in marriage to Lillie Miller. He was taken sick with what we said to be appendicitis. He was operated on at the Methodist Hospital, Guthrie, Oklahoma. He lay sick 8 weeks and on January 13th, 1918, God called him from his misery to meet his reward. He was a great believer in the Bible and a great understanding but never made no profession in Christ nor toward serving God. He had a disposition that caused him to gain friends. He left a wife and baby, mother and 4 brothers and a host of relatives to mourn his loss.
Written by his sister-in-law, January 26, 1918

Wesley Sanders Dead
Wesley Sanders, a young man living in Ginger neighborhood died Wednesday after a short illness with pneumonia, and his remains were interred at the Pilgrim Rest cemetery. He is survived by wife and 4 small children, who have the sympathy to all in their bereavement.

March 29, 1918

Death in Dunbar Community
Mrs. Ivey, mother of Frank Myers, died at the home of her son in the Dunbar neighborhood following an illness with measles and pneumonia and her remains were interred Wednesday. The Leader offers condolences to the bereaved family.

The Death Angel visited in our midst and claimed the darling little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Herrell. Little Gertie Lee was eleven year old and was loved by all who knew her. The writer sympathizes with the bereaved parents.

Grandpa Shultz Dead
Grandpa Shultz died at the home of his son, Otis in the Pilgrim Rest community Sunday night after a short illness. His remains were buried in the Pilgrim Rest cemetery, Tuesday afternoon. He was nearly ninety years old and had been a resident of this county for a
long time. The Leader will have a more extended notice of this good citizen later.

April 12, 1918

Grandpa Shultz
Mr. J. W. Shultz, better known as Grandpa Shultz and one of the oldest persons in the county, passed over the river to rest in the shade of the trees last Sunday night at 11:09 o'clock. Grandpa Shultz was born in Fort Cleburne, Monroe County, Alabama, July 10th, A. D. 1828. He moved to Pike County, Alabama, when quite young and lived there until 1886, when he moved to Rains County, Texas and located on the place where he died in the Pilgrim
Rest community. Had he lived until 10th day of July, he would have been ninety years of age. Grandpa Shultz was the father of fourteen children, ten girls and four boys, all of them living to be grown except two and eight of them are still living. Grandpa Shultz had 76 grandchildren all living except ten and 44 great grand children all living except eight. He had been a constant member of the Methodist church for 75 years and served as steward and superintendent of the Sunday schools for more then fifty years. He was an ex-confederate soldier, having served under the dashing General Forrest. Was and honest and upright man, who always wore a pleasant face and gained the confidence and friendship of all who knew him. Grandpa was very active up until about two years ago. He picked cotton and done work of that kind until the last year or so. His oldest child, Mrs. Fannie Hendricks, who was 60 years of age and his youngest was Mrs. Fannie Day, who would have been 37 years had she lived until now. His remains were interred in Pilgrims Rest cemetery, Tuesday evening, April 2, 1918 among a small concourse of relatives and friends, owing to a mistake about the burying time. There were many friends and relatives left to mourn the death of this good man. He has crossed the ocean of eternity where there is no pain, no sorrow, no death, and where the rainbow never fades to sleep in ever lasting peace.
By his grandson, Kim K. Day

April 12, 1918
Representative Lee Dead
Representative John B. Lee of Quitman, died at Austin after an illness with Typhoid and pneumonia last Thursday and his remains were bought to Quitman, Sunday for interment.
Mr. Lee was serving his first term as representative in the Legislature, being elected from Wood and Rains counties, and was taken sick while attending the recent special session on the Legislator. Mr. Lee had made many friends during his campaign in this county for his
straightforward dealings with men and measures. 

The Leader joins with friends in offering condolences to Mr. and Mrs. John Hodges in the death of their 14-year-old daughter, who died at their home north of Emory, Monday morning.

April 19, 1918
Death Near Lone Oak
Mrs. Egbert Fitzgerald, sister in law to Mr. J.A. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Exa Morgan of this city died at home six miles north of Lone Oak, Tuesday and her remains were interred at the Hooker graveyard Wednesday. She leaves four fatherless and motherless children besides other relatives and friends to mourn her. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Morgan and daughter Ardis of this city attended the funeral.

Mrs. Ryan Dead
Mrs. Susan Ryan, mother of Dan Ryan of Point died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. D. Foster of Alba, last Friday morning after a short illness with pneumonia, and her remains were carried to Point and interred in the Lone Star cemetery Saturday, the family burial ground. Mrs. Ryan had been a resident of Rains county 46 years and was 77 years of age, she is survived by one son, D.E. Ryan, of Point and two daughters, Mesdames E.D. Foster of Alba and Will shepherd of Stamford, West Texas.

A Card of Thanks
To our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the sickness of our children and the death of our darling little daughter, Flora, mere words wholly fail to express our appreciation for the words and deeds of kindness on the dark hours of trouble, and we can only hope and trust that Heaven's choicest blessings may be bestowed up on each of you is our earnest prayer.
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hodge

April 26, 1918
Former Rains County Woman Dead
Mrs. Luther Gee, nee Miss Matthews, formerly of Pilgrim Rest community in the county died at the family home in Sulphur Springs, last Friday night and her remains were buried there Saturday. Mr. Newt Matthews, brother to Mrs. Gee, Mr. Tollie Gee, brother-in-law, and quite a number of other relatives and friends went to Sulphur Springs to attend the funeral.

May 3, 1918
Tribute of Respect
Whereas it pleased the Father to remove from our midst Bro. C.F. Elkins, a worthy member of the Missionary Baptist Church, whose life among us was both helpful and pleasant, and by reason of his long membership in our body is greatly missed. Therefore, Be it resolved by the Missionary Baptist Church No. 1, that we shall miss his efficient help and kindly words, we shall bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well and commit our works, labors and all, to Him. Who sees even the sparrow fall, and who has promised to come again bringing his sheaves with Him.
Respectively Submitted,
Virgil Williams
Thos. Slider
Adopted Sunday, April 7, 1918

Well Known Woman Dead
Aunt Emiline Bridge, colored, who was formerly the wife of Uncle Frank Turner, deceased, died at her home in the Sand Flats community last Saturday, many white people from Emory attending the funeral. Aunt Emiline was well known to the older settlers of Emory, and she enjoyed the respect of both white and black.

May 10, 1918
Woman Shoots Herself
Word was received in Emory, yesterday (Thursday) evening about 2:20 stating that Mrs. Page, a lady living in the eastern part of the county, had killed herself. She shot herself while the family was at dinner.

June 7, 1918

Mrs. Hutchens Dead
Mrs. G. W. Hutchens died at the family home a few miles south of town Sunday, after a long illness of dropsy, and her remains were interred in the Turner graveyard. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Orvel Herring in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends. She is survived by her husband and several children, who have the sympathy of friends in their sad bereavement.

Died in Action
A Wood county hero has given until he died. Last night Mr. Abney, proprietor of the Ferguson Hotel at Mineola received a telegram from the War Department telling him of the death of his son, who died in the field of glory. Young Abney lost his life "going over the top," twice before he had gone over, but this time the hellish Hun got him.---Alba News

Mrs. Florence Mae Adams
Mrs. Florence Mae Adams, wife of Mr. Bruce Adams died at the family residence in this city last Saturday morning at 12:30 o'clock, after a short illness and was interred in the White Rose Cemetery, Saturday afternoon, after the funeral service was held at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. F.E. Luker, pastor. A large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the deceased to her last resting place to pay their respects to the departed dead. Mrs. Adams was the daughter of Mrs. L.L. Owens of Emory, Texas and was born in
Farmersville in 1895, moving to Emory in her early childhood. She united with the Methodist church when a young girl and always lived a life devoted to the cause of Christianity, was married to Mr. Bruce Adams in 1912 and to this union was born two children, Bruce Jr., age 5 and Thomas Owens, age 3. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and children and aged father of Emory, two brother, Hiram Owens of New Mexico and Charlie Owens of Emory, and three sisters, Mrs. E.L. Stephenson of Fort Worth, Mrs. P.C. Short of Gatesville and Miss Eula Owens of Emory, besides these many relatives and a
large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Adams moved to Wills Point a few months ago and readily won the confidence and esteem of a large acquaintance of whom the Chronicle joins in extending condolences to the bereaved.---Wills Point Chronicle
The Leader joins in their many friends in Emory in extending sympathy to the sadly bereaved husband and motherless children and other relatives in this their hour of trouble.

Arthur Hogue and family and Newsom Hutchens and family attended the death bed of Mrs. G.W. Hutchens, Sunday. We sympathize with them in their bereavement.

June 14, 1918

Mrs. Lancaster Dead
A message was in Emory announcing the death of Mrs. T.L. Lancaster in a sanitarium at Fort Worth, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock after an illness of about thirteen months with pellagra. Mrs. Lancaster was carried to the home of her brother, Dr. B.A. Prestridge, in Navarro county several weeks ago and later moved to the sanitarium at Fort Worth trying to find relief for her but she steadily grew worse until death came to her relief. Mr. Lancaster was summoned and went to her bedside Saturday afternoon, going in the car to Grand Saline to catch the Texas & Pacific train. Mrs. Lancaster was about thirty-four years old and is survived by her husband and daughter, Ima Love, and her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Prestridge of Emory, several brothers and sisters and other relatives and friends to mourn her. Her remains were buried at Liberty, near Martin Mills, in Van Zandt County.
The Leader offers condolences to the bereaved husband and family.

Died at Ginger
Mrs. Alice J. Gatlin, wife of T. Dewitt, died at the family home at Ginger last Friday night, June 6th, 1918 after a two-week illness. She suffered intensely and though she had the best medical attention and faithful nursing, death came as a relief to her. Funeral services were conducted by the write and remains were laid to rest in the Pilgrim Rest cemetery Sunday shortly after noon. A large concourse of relatives, neighbors and friends manifested their respect for the deceased and their sympathy for the bereaved husband and children by their attendance at the funeral. Mrs. Gatlin was born April 15, 1882. She professed her faith in Christ at an early age and united with the Caney Baptist church in Hopkins County where her early life was spent. Her husband and four children, 2 boys and 2 girls survive her. A faithful and consistent Christian, a devoted wife and mother and an ever so kind and obligingneighbor she combined those traits of noble womanhood that endeared her to all who knew her. The entire community joins in sympathy with the bereaved husband and orphaned children but the omnipotent Being who tempers the wind to shorn lamb can and will help when earthly help fails.
Beyond the changing time, beyond the sunset glow;
We'll meet her in that bright clime, where sainted spirits go.
J. M. Spencer

Card of Thanks
We take this method of trying to express our sincere and heartfelt appreciation to the friends and neighbors who were so kind and helpful to us during the illness and death of our beloved companion and mother. May God's choicest blessings ever follow each of you is our prayer.
De Witt Gatlin and Children

June 28, 1918

Died in Arizona
Mr. Dial Perkins of Sulphur Springs, son in law to Mr. and Mrs. Jno. K. Woosley, of the city died last Sunday in Arizona of tuberculosis, where he had been for several months for the benefit of his health. His remains will be brought back to Sulphur Springs for interment, but at this hour it is not known when the burial will take place. Mr. and Mrs. Woosley and other of this city will attend the funeral.

July 19, 1918
Boy Killed in Auto Accident
Bud Foreman and family, resident in the western part of this county happened to a very serious accident in Wills Point, Tuesday, when their automobile crashed into a Texas Pacific train. One of his little boys was killed and Mr. Foreman and his mother, who was with him at the time, were seriously injured, it is reported they were passing through a cut and could not see the train.

August 9, 1918
Hogansville News
We wish to offer our heart felt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dickerson in the loss of their twins.

Squire Coker Dead
Mr. S.J. Coker, better known as 'Squire Coker to his friends died at the home of his son J.W. Coker last Sunday. He suffered a stroke of paralysis more than two years ago, from which he had never fully recovered. "Squire Coker was among the oldest settlers, being nearly 77 years of age at the time of his death and was well known in the Eastern part of the county. He is survived by his aged wife, two sons, J.W. and A.J. and other relatives who have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. His remains were interred in Henry's Chapel cemetery, Rev. J.M. Spencer conducting the funeral service.

Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to those who so kindly ministered unto and ministered their sympathy with us in the illness and death of our beloved daughter Rhoda May. God's choicest blessings ever be with you.
J.G. York and Family

Card of Thanks
We take this method of expressing our appreciation to our friends who were so good and kind to us during the sickness and death of our father. We thank you all.
Wife, Children and Grand Children of S.J. Coker

August 16, 1918
The relatives and friends of Grandpa Cain Cooper were shocked to hear of his sudden death last Friday morning. Mr. Cooper had been in real bad health for some time but had been feeling very well and able to be around for sometime. He was at the breakfast table when he fell dead. Mr. Cooper was born in Missouri, September 4th, 1939. The family moved to Texas when he was eleven years old and he has lived the rest of his life in Texas. Mr. Cooper went through the Civil War without getting wounded but experienced some awful hardships. He was in General Ross' brigade. Mr. Cooper was the father of eight children of whom five are dead. The three that are living are Mr. Dee Cooper of Point, Mr. Fannin Cooper of Emory and Mr. Ben Cooper of Montana. Mr. Cooper had been a member of the Christian Church for forty five years and the people who had been intimately associated with him know that his everyday life has been lived in such a was as to be prepared for a visit from the angel of death and while we realize the fact that he can't come back to us, we know we can go to him and we are looking forward to that time. When we can meet that husband and father again and where we can have one grand reunion without pain of knowing we'll have to part again. The funeral service was conducted by Bro. W.C. English and the remains were laid to rest in the Lone Star cemetery.

Death Near Bonanza
Mr. Ernest Speed died at his home in the vicinity of Bonanza, Sunday and his remains were buried at Shirley, Hopkins county Monday. He was the brother of Ocie Speed of this city and friends join with the Leader in offering condolences to the bereaved.

A Mistake Corrected
In reporting the death of Miss Rhoda the 15-year-old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J.C. York of the Freedom community in last week’s issue the statements issued were not correct in some particulars and we are here with an account of the death as furnished by members of the family. Miss Rhoda died at 11 o'clock Friday night, August 2nd, 1918 after a long seven weeks suffering with something like an abscess in her side. Her remains were buried atGreenville cemetery, Sunday morning. Rev. Kirby of Brashear conducting the funeral service in the presence of a large number of relatives, friends and acquaintances. The Leader joins with friends in extending sincere sympathy to the sorrowing family.

Just a Word
Grandpa Coker, whose death was reported in last weeks Leader was 85 years 9 months and 3 days old and his wife who survives him is 83 years, 4 months and 2 days old. Grandpa and grandma had been married 64 years last March. They kept the house for 61 years and then went home to their son, John, where Grandpa was called to his reward.

Card of Thanks
We take this means to thank you each and everyone for their sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of our father and husband.
Mrs. Rachel Cooper
Mr. Dee Cooper
Mr. F. Cooper

August 23, 1918
Uncle Frank Martin, colored better known as the "mayor of Wolfe City," died last Saturday, he was about eighty years old.

September 6, 1918
Point News
The six month old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Castleberry, died Monday. The bereaved parents have our heartfelt sympathy.

Mr. Zero Passons died, Tuesday morning after a lingering illness of Typhoid fever. He was 27 years old. He leaves a wife, mother, father and three brothers to mourn him.

September 13, 1918
Obituary
Mrs. Lillie Hays, daughter of G. W. Luckett was born February 3rd, 1891 and died August 28th, 1918. Mrs. Hays was a good Christian woman having been converted to Christian faith in a meeting at Prospect and joined the church at that place, being baptized by the writer. She lived a Christian life and never complained or murmured of her lot, but met all
trials and difficulties with a smile. She was married to Mr. Will Hays eight or nine years ago and to this union six children were born. She was a loving wife and she will be missed, O so much and not only by her husband and children but by all of her many friends and relatives. Her remains were laid to rest at the Prospect cemetery, the funeral services
were conducted by the writer. She will be mourned for by her husband and children, father, mother, brothers, sister and a host of friends. Through death came unexpectedly, she died as she has lived, brave and courageous. We can but say, "Rest mother, rest in quiet sleep, while relatives and friends in sorrow over Thee weep.

September 20, 1918
Jack Scott Died Sunday Morning
Jack Scott of the Harmony community died early Sunday morning after several days illness with Typhoid fever and his remains were laid to rest in the Pilgrim Rest cemetery at 9 o'clock Monday morning. He was about 21 years old and is survived by his wife and child.

September 27, 1918
Well Known Emory Woman Dies at Brashier
Mrs. M.E. Elliott died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bettie Romine at Brashear, about 11 o'clock Sunday morning. She was surrounded by all her children when the end came except one, Mrs. Ella Ballew of Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott was well known in Rains County having resided here more than 38 years and the news of her death was received there with
much sorrow by her many friends and acquaintance. She was 66 years old and had been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for more than 40 years and always taking an active part in church and Sunday school work. She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Sue Settle of Emory, Mrs. Emma Ballew of Emory, Mrs. Ella Ballew of Oklahoma, Mrs. Bettie Romine of Brashear, Mrs. Blizzard of Alba: Bernard Elliott of Greenville and Miss Alpha Castleberry of Lone Oak. Her remains were consigned to their last resting place in the Lone Oak
cemetery, Rev. Roper of the Baptist church, conducting the funeral services and the floral offering was magnificent. The Leader joins friends in offering condolences to the bereaved family.

October 11, 1918
Earl Prestridge Dead
Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Prestridge went to Sunset, Montague county the latter part of last week, where they were called to the bedside of their son, Earl, who died about 12 o'clock, Friday night after a short illness with pneumonia. Mr. Prestridge was well known here having lived here a few years age. He is survived by his wife and two small children. His remains were interred at Holly Springs in Van Zandt county, Sunday.

Billie Barker Dead
Little Billie Barker about six years old, son of Mr. Ed Barker and wife of this city died early yesterday morning after several days illness with influenza and pneumonia. He was among the first to be attack with this new disease and he has been very sick with it from the start. An older brother and the mother in the same family are still very sick at this time. Funeral arrangements have not been made at the time we go to press. The Leader offers condolences to this sorely bereaved family.

October 18, 1918
Judge Allred Died Saturday
Judge J.B. Allred died Saturday morning about 7:20 after a few days illness with influenza and pneumonia. His death was sudden that it was not generally known he was sick until the announcement of his death. Judge Allred or Bunyan, as he was more generally known, was well known in the county, possibly better known than any other county and his sudden death came as a great shock to his many friends. He had served two terms as county judge and at the time of his death was the Democratic nominee for the same position again, besides he held other positions that brought him in to contact with the people. He was a very friendly man and always trying to do some favor for his fellow man. He was nearing forty nine years of age and lived in this county all of his life with the exception of a year or two. He is survived by his wife and five children, all boys who have the deepest sympathy of their many friends in this bereavement. Burial was had at the McCord Cemetery about five miles east of Emory, Saturday evening. Rev. Martin conducting the funeral service.

Mrs. Preston Arnold Dies Suddenly
The grim reaper Death has again passed and removed a friend and neighbor, Mrs. Preston Arnold answering the summons to the realms of the World beyond about 7:30 Monday evening, after a few days illness with influenza and pneumonia. Mrs. Arnold was just in her prime, with a happy little home with her husband and daughter and her going away is a sad blow to husband, kindred, friends, and acquaintances having been one of the close neighbors of the editor and family. She had a kind and lovable disposition and always extended the helping hand to all and her memory will be cherished long after the flowers are growing over her grave. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Stuart of this city and was born and grew to womanhood in Emory. Her remains were interred in the Forbis Cemetery, Tuesday evening. The grief stricken husband and parents have the sympathy of friends in this sad hour of bereavement.

Maggie Luke, colored, age 11, died last Thursday after a few days illness with influenza and pneumonia.

Mrs. J.H. Harvey Dead
Mrs. J.H. Harvey died at the home of her mother in law, a few miles southwest of Emory, last Thursday night and her infant lived only a few hours.

Mrs. Columbus Herriage Dies of Pneumonia
After a five or six day's attack of influenza and pneumonia, Mrs. Columbus Herriage died Tuesday night in the family home in the southwest part of town. By intercession of Sheriff Bevers and friends, Mr. Herriage was permitted to return to Emory and he was at the bedside of his wife during her last hours. Her remains were buried at Smyrna cemetery about four miles west of Emory, Wednesday evening. She is survived by her husband and several small children.

Mrs. Ben Fletcher Dead
Mrs. Ben Fletcher, who lived about five miles west of Emory in the Sparks Chapel community died Tuesday night after a short illness with influenza and pneumonia. She was about 18 years of age. Her remains were interred in the Woosley cemetery, Wednesday evening.

Will Sparks, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Sparks of the Daugherty neighborhood died with influenza the first of the week.

The Leader offers condolences to Jerome Forbis and wife, who reside southwest of town, in the loss of their infant which died the first of the week.

Bud Parrish Dead
Bud Parrish, a farmer living in the southeast part of the county died very suddenly Tuesday. We were informed that he fell dead while at work.

Child Dies Sunday Evening
The six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Shipp of this city died about 2 o'clock, Sunday evening, after several days illness with influenza. His remains were interred in the City cemetery, Tuesday evening. The family has the sympathy of friends in their bereavement.

Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Wood who lives a few miles southwest of Emory, has the sympathy of friends in the loss of their three month old twin baby, which died last week.

Annie Harvey, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Harvey, died the first of the week with influenza.

October 25, 1918
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Edwards went to Tyler, Friday night to attend the funeral of the former's sister, Mrs. Nannie Smith, who died the day before at Round Rock, with influenza.

A Word of Thanks
We wish to thank friends and neighbors who were so kind and attentive to Mrs. Viola Pound during her illness and death. Words cannot express our feelings, but we thank one and all very much and trust that you may always be blessed with such friends and neighbors.
W.L. Green and wife
Hassie Green
Errol Green
Mrs. Lula Duffey
Roy Cox
John Cox

Dunbar News
Ye scribes is in sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. tom Barrow in the loss of their infant which died Monday.

The Leader sympathizes with Mr. and Mrs. John Kearney in the loss of their infant last week.

Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who were so kind and sympathetic during the illness and death of Mrs. Preston Arnold. We pray God's richest blessings up on all of you.
Preston Arnold and daughter
S.J. Stuart and family

There have been so many deaths the past week owing to the crowded conditions in this office for some time we have not been able to get out and get particulars to properly write them up, so we are forced to give sketches as follows:

Mrs. Clara B. wife of Cloud Turner, died at the family home about four miles north of Emory and her remains were interred in the City cemetery. She was about 34 years of age and died with pneumonia.

Austin Fuston, a farmer residing just south of town, died Monday night with pneumonia and his remains were interred in the City cemetery. He was about 24 years old and is survived by his wife and child.

Cloud Turner's four-year-old child died of pneumonia the first part of this week and is buried at Daugherty.

Dennis Horsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Signor Horsley of the Pilgrim Rest Community died, Tuesday night. He was about 17 years old.

Mrs. Ida Gorman aged about 27, died at the family home near Center Point, Sunday and her remains were carried to Kaufman county for burial.

Mrs. Alta Harvey died in Smyrna neighborhood, Monday and her remains were interred in Smyrna cemetery.

Mrs. Frank Conrad died the first part of the week in the Waskum community. She was a daughter of Mr. J.B. Moody.

Alex Taylor died at his home in the Henry's Chapel neighborhood Saturday night and his remains were buried in the Forbis graveyard, Sunday evening.

Little Ray Tatman, granddaughter to Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Glass, died at the home of her grandparents on the evening of the 17th. She was about 10 years of age. Her remains were interred in the City cemetery, Friday evening.

Mrs. Bertha Rusk, daughter of Mr. Roe Brimer, died Tuesday night in the Dunbar neighborhood. Her husband is with the army in France.

Mrs. Ella, wife of Lawton Grayson, who lived in the north part of the county near Greenview, died Wednesday night.
The Leader joins with friends in extending sincere sympathy to the sadly bereaved relatives in this dark hour.

About 8 o'clock Saturday night, Mrs. Viola Pound died, after an illness with influenza and pneumonia. She had been sick several days and it was thought she would survive, but fate had a decreed otherwise and despite all that human hands could do, the grim reaper won the victory. Her husband, Bob Pound is in our army in France and his absence adds to the sadness of the death. One leaves two son's by a former marriage, Roy and John, about 16 and 12 years of age; and a baby about one year old. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Green and brother Errol of Greenville and Mrs. S.C. Duffey of this city and Mrs. H.W. Green of Sulphur Springs and brother, were present during the last hours. Her remains were interred in the City Cemetery.

November 1, 1918

We made two errors in reporting deaths in last weeks issue. In reporting Mr. Austin Fuston's death, we said it occurred Monday, when we should have said, Sunday and he was buried at Rocky Point.

Also in mentioning the death of Mrs. Conrad, we were wrong, it was his sister, Mrs. Zadie Shipp who died. She had been married only about two months.

Card of Thanks
We wish to sincerely thank friends and neighbors who were so kind and helpful during the illness of our son. May you all be abundantly rewarded by an all-wise God, is our prayer.
W. M. Fuston Family

Deaths the Past Week
Alfred Seamanski, age 32 died at the home of his father in law, J.H. Gunter, Sunday night following an illness with influenza and pneumonia, and his remains were interred in the City cemetery, Monday afternoon.

Miss Oma Middleton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Middleton of the Henry's Chapel neighborhood, died Saturday night after and illness of pneumonia following influenza.

Mrs. Frankie, wife of J.B. Moody, age 34 died Tuesday of pneumonia. They lived in the Prospect neighborhood and her remains were buried there Wednesday.

November 8, 1918
Deaths
Mrs. Lucille, wife of Arthur Cooke, died about 9:00 o'clock Tuesday morning and her remains were buried at the Turner graveyard. Mrs. Cooke was about 28 years old and is survived by her husband and two children.

Minnie the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Edwards died at the family home, north of Emory, Saturday night and her remains were buried in the Emory cemetery.

Mrs. Beulah, wife of Fred McTaggart, died Saturday night and her remains were interred in the Prospect graveyard. She is survived by her husband and two children. She was about 31 years of age.

Mrs. Dorcus Woods died at her home in Smyrna community and her remains were interred in the Prospect cemetery. She was about 37 years old.
The Leader joins with friends in expressing sympathy to these bereaved families.

L.H. Harkey and family have been to Greenville this week at the bedside of Mrs. Harkey's brother Arnold Blalock. Who died Tuesday night. He was a young man, about 30 years of age and single.

Card of Thanks
I desire to express to my friends and neighbors my heart felt appreciation for all the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown to us during the recent sickness and death of my wife and mother. May God's richest blessings rest upon each of your is my prayer and if
afflictions ever come to your homes, I trust you can in measure be repaid for your many loving kind acts.
Fred McTaggart and babies

November 15, 1918

Mrs. Nabors Dead
Mrs. J.D. Nabors of Tupelo, Oklahoma mentioned of whose illness was made in the paper last week, died Monday night according to a message received here Tuesday, after an illness with influenza. The family moved from here two years ago. Mrs. Nabors before her marriage was Miss Calloway and formerly lived in the Cold Hill community. The family has many friends here who will join with the Leader in extending condolences to the bereaved.

The year old child of Homer Still died of influenza in the Willow Springs neighborhood, Saturday and the remains were buried in the Turner graveyard.

The remains of Mrs. Will Martin of West Texas were bought to Rains County last Saturday evening for burial. She died with influenza. Mrs. Martin was a daughter of Mr. C.B. Johnson of the Pilgrim Rest community and was well known in the eastern part of the county.

Mrs. J.D. Blizzard and Mrs. Leoti Settle of Alba were here Sunday to attend the funeral of Grandma Settle.

Mother and Babe Dies
Mrs. Addie Clewis and babe of the Colony community died last Thursday and their remains were interred in the Clewis cemetery. Influenza followed with pneumonia was the cause of her death.

Two Deaths Near Lone Oak
Mr. Billinger and his wife who lived near Lone Oak in the north part of the county died last Thursday night and their remains were carried to Farmersville. Mr. Billinger was a farmer and had been buying cotton for some time during the cotton season and was know to many in Emory.

Cleo, the four-year-old daughter of R.C. Bruner, died near Arbala the past week with meningitis.

November 22, 1918

G.R.L. White Dead
Mr. George Robert Lee White, a former citizen of Emory, died at his home in Big Springs, we learned through his brother, Rev. R.E. White of this city. Mr. White lived here for a number of years, leaving here in 1905 and has many friends in this vicinity who will be sorry to learn of his death.

The Death of Austin Fuston
Our darling son, Austin is now at rest. He was one of the strongest men on this earth. He was taken sick, October 12, his wife was taken sick October 13. They were moved to his father's W. M. Fuston, October 19th and he died on the 20th and were buried a the cemetery at Rocky Point. He has one child, dead, and a wife and baby living. If he could only speak now, he would say, "Dear father, mother, wife, baby, brothers, and sisters, don't worry overme. I am at rest. If I have done wrong to anyone on earth forgive me for Jesus sake. Amen! God be with him till we meet again."

The Memory of Zadie Shipp
She has gone, our precious darling, she has left me here alone. She no more will rest in my arms, but in the arms of Jesus, she will safer be. She wanted to love so bad, she tried hard to get well. But it was not God's will, for he surely had a brighter place for her in Heaven. Oh! It is so sad and lonely to be with out her. She has left a home that is all darkness, but was once bright. She has paid her debt of sin, she met death brave. She didn't say goodbyeto any, but had a smile on her face. You can't never hear her coming, nor hear her voice in song. She has crossed Jordan's chilly tide, but she is not alone. It is so sad without her, for she left many loved ones and friends. We prayed if it be God's will to let her live, but he surely knows best.

Death of J.A. Gray
The sad news of the death of J.A. Gray, came as a shock to his mother and sisters and brothers and his host of friends in the Bois d'arc community about six miles south of Lone Oak. Born 1895 he has lived in Rains county all of his life until he left her on the 16th of October, last for Muscles Shoals, Alabama, to work in a nitrate plant. He took sick on the 20th day of October and went to the hospital suffering with pneumonia and only lived
seven days. A telegram was sent to his mother, but it failed to get here, so he was buried in Suffield, Alabama, on the 4th of November. Jim was an honest and reliable boy. He will be missed by his mother, sisters and brother.
"A precious one from them is gone,
A voice they love is stilled.
A place is vacant in their home
Which never can be filled."

Mrs. Johnston Dead
Mrs. Johnston a widow lady living in the Rocky Point community died, Wednesday night. She was the sister to Mr. A.P. Ward. But we were unable to get any of the particulars of her death.

Mrs. Nannie Crawford Dead
Mrs. Nannie Crawford, who made her home with Mr. and Mrs. W.Y. Adams of this
city, died last Thursday after an illness with heart trouble and her remains were interred in the City cemetery, Friday evening. Mrs. Crawford was nearly seventy years old and was a native of Georgia coming here more than twenty-five years ago.

In Memory of Mrs. Ida Eloise Arnold
She is safe among God's treasures
Guarded by an angel band
In the blissful realms of glory, in the wondrous Summer - land.
She has passed beyond Death's river
Left this world of pain and strife.
And has gained a crown immortal
Crowning gift - eternal life.
Call not back the dear departed
Anchored safe where storms are o'er
On the border lands we left her.
Soon to meet and part no more.
When we leave this world changes,
When we leave this world of care.
We shall find our loved one's.
In our Father's mansion fair
There will be a glorious dawn.
We shall meet to part - no more,
On the Resurrection morn.

Tho' thy darling form lies sleeping
In the cold and silent tomb.
Thou shall have a glorious waking
When the blessed Lord doth come.
Earth has lost its look of gladness
Heaven seems to be more bright
Since the spirit of our loved one
Took her happy homeward flight.
And we long to cross the river
Long to rest upon that shore.
There to see and know and love her
With the Savior ever more.
A Loving Aunt
Ida Lee Turner

November 29, 1918

Rocky Point
One more added to the death list, Grandma Johnson, we sure will miss her, as she was loved by all, who knew her the young and the old alike. We have very few doubts about home beyond the skies and has only to pass over the road of death to free her from a world of sin, sorrow and selfishness into a world of happiness. She was 66 years old and the mother of Mrs. G.C. Ward, (not a sister of A.P. Ward as previously mentioned.)

The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Koon of the Bonanza community died Wednesday night.

Will Richey Dead
Will Richey, a Rains county man who had been in the asylum at Terrell, for about five years died Tuesday and his remains were brought here for burial in the Henry's Chapel graveyard.
Mr. Richey was about thirty-five years old and is survived by a widowed mother, one brother and one sister and other relatives.

December 13, 1918
In Memoriam
After a long and beautiful life, Mrs. Sarah Frances Settle at the age of seventy three years passed away on the morning of November 9th.
Mother! We have all known her. Not all of us in the same person, but the same glory frames each separate face in the aureole of it's own Divinity. And whether it be my mother or yours who crossed unto "the undiscovered country from whose borne no traveler return," we bow our heads with sympathy and a new sense of fellowship for all who have suffered the loss ofa precious mother.
The heyday of youth has passed and with it have been separated the closer ties that bound the children to their mother. When the wild war of passion rages, may the memory of her love come like magic over their souls and like the oil on the troubled waters, calm it to a peaceful and quiet rest.
Words are inadequate to express the strong consolation that the memory of a mother's love brings us.
Oh! Mother - Love! Love that now one ever forgets.
Wonderful bread that God divides and multiplies
Table always spread beside the paternal hearth!
Each one has his part of it, and each one has it all!
To the members of the family may the thought of a noble mother's life spurus on to live better lives, as she who was fondly, loving, kindly, sympatheticand devoted mother, she whose unending and tireless struggles, that motherwhose one great desire was to elevate her children to that pinnacle ofunselfishness, that station of superior manhood and womanhood where by they might become of service to God and their fellow man.
Sometime our hearts grow weary
Our task seems very long,
When our burden looked too heavy
And we deem the right all wrong
Then we aim a new fresh courage,
As we rise to proudly say,
"Let us do our duty bravely,
This was our dear mother's way."
Thus we keep her memory precious
While we never cease to pray,
That at last when lengthening shadows
Mark the evening of life's day.
They may find us waiting calmly
To go home our mother's way.
(Written by one who loves her)

December 13, 1918
Mr. Bob Davis Dead
Mr. Bob Davis, better known as the photographer, died about 11 o'clock, Sunday at his home in the south part of town, after a few days illness with influenza. He had just recovered from a long illness and was recovering his health nicely when this dread malady attack him. Mr. Davis was about forty years of age, single and lived with his two brothers. He was a photographer by profession. A sober and industrious citizen and enjoyed the good will and esteem of his friends. His remains were interred in the Turner graveyard, Monday evening.

Mrs. Mollie Lee Green Dead
Mr. W.L. Green received a message from his son, Hassie W., Mrs. Mollie Lee which occurred about 9 o'clock, Tuesday morning. Mrs. Green was well known to many citizens of Emory, as she taught school and many friends will be sad to learn of her sudden death.
The cause of her death was influenza.

December 20, 1918

Former Rains County Boy Dead
The Leader learns through Mrs. Ollie Fitzgerald of this city of the death of Welborne Hays, which occurred at Stamford a few days ago, after an illness with influenza. He was a son of A.M. Hays, formerly treasurer of this county and friends of the family will be grieved to learn of the young man’s death.

The remains of Mr. Harry Jennings were brought in from Dallas and buried at Woosley this week. Mr. Jennings formerly lived in this county and is a kinsman of our fellow townsman, Mr. Jno. K. Woosley. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Death at Point
The influenza has been reported around Point the past few days and two deaths occurred Monday.
Mr. J.W. Montgomery's baby about eighteen months old, died Monday with
influenza and its remains were buried at Lone Star cemetery, Tuesday.

Roland Ballew about 15 year of age died Monday, after a short illness with influenza. Friends of these families will join with the Leader in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.

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