Friday, June 11 Injuries Prove Fatal To Ed Whittenburg
Ed Whittenburg died in a local hospital Monday morning at 12:30 from
injuries received in a car accident on the highway between Arlington and
Grand Prairie Sunday Morning.
Mr. Whittenburg had been to Ft. Worth to take a couple home and was
returning to Grand Prairie when he ran into a truck driven by W. W. Moreland
of El Dorado. Little hope was held for his recovery from the time he
entered the hospital.
Funeral services were conducted at the Luttrell Funeral Home Monday
evening. The body was taken to Little Rock, Ark. later in the day for
burial. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Whittenburg of
Cobalt, Ark., and Paul Opitz a half brother of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs.
Opitz, Mr. and Mrs. Strickland of Dallas, and Mrs. Anderson of Houston
accompanied the body. Mr. Whittenburg was an employee of the Southern
Ornamental Iron Works.
Friday, June 18 Mrs. Geo. Mehurin's Sister Dies at Home
Mrs. George Mehurin received word Saturday of the death in Hillsboro of
her sister, Mrs. W. C. Blasingame, who had been ill for the past two years.
Funeral services were conducted in Hillsboro Sunday. Relatives from
Arlington attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. George Mehurin, Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Opitz, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Young, and Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Mehurin.
Friday, June 18 Mrs. Elizabeth Scott Dies In Handley
Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, 82, died at her home in Handley early Monday
night following an illness of several months. Survivors are five sons, A.
E., Grandview; W. B., Archer City; R. W., Olney; J. H., Cleburn; J. W.,
Daingerfield; five daughters, Mrs. Fanny Taylor, Covington, Texas; Mrs.
Julia Keller, George's Creek; Mrs. Norma Bean, Grandview; Mrs. Burney
Creswell, Handley and Mrs. Maggie Moore, Ria Vista.
Funeral services took place at the Methodist Church in Ria Vista
Wednesday evening at two o'clock, with Rev. Jones officiating. The Moore
Funeral Home of Arlington was in charge of arrangements.
Friday, June 18 Funeral Services To Be Held Today For Miss Daniels
Miss Fannie E. Daniels, 66, died here at the home of her sister, Mrs.
C. C. Rochenbaugh, North Mesquite Street, Tuesday night at 7:30, following
an illness of one month. She had been a resident of Handley for the past 16
years.
Funeral services will be held this morning at 10:00 o'clock at the
Luttrell Chapel. Rev. Miller of Handley will officiate. Burial will be in
Rose Hill.
Survivors are two brothers, Guy and Dewitt Daniels of San Antonio; two
sisters, Mrs. Eddie Griffin, Avoca, Texas and Mrs. Rochenbaugh.
Friday, June 18 J. N. Riley Dies At Daughters Home
J. N. Riley, 75, died Wednesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
C. L. Colson, following a short illness. He is survived by two sons, J. T.
Riley of Arlington and J. L. Riley of Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. Colson.
Funeral services were conducted at the Colson home Thursday evening at
four o'clock, with Rev. W. H. Cole, pastor of the Methodist Church,
officiating. Burial was in Parkdale Cemetery with the Moore Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
Friday, July 2 Aged Mason Killed On Highway Saturday
A. N. Eustace, a resident of the Masonic Home for the past six years
was struck and instantly killed by a passing car on the Highway just east of
the gates of the home Thursday afternoon June 24 about 5 o'clock.
The driver of the car, J. O. Garrison of Dallas rendered aid and
reported to Justice of the peace Powers. The accident was unavoidable and
Garrison's report of the accident is that he was driving east on the
Highway, making about 40 miles and when he was about 20 feet east of the
gates he struck Mr. Eustace, and that he appeared to be running swiftly in
front of his car. He also stated that witnesses of the accident told him
that Eustace was walking on the side of the road going in the same direction
as the car and ran directly in front of the car.
The body was shipped Friday morning to Luling, Texas, by the Moore
Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 3 o'clock at the
Methodist church with burial in the Luling Cemetery. Masonic services were
held at the grave.
Friday, July 9 Irving Melcher Dies In Milwaukee
This community was saddened Thursday morning to learn of the death of
Irving Melcher, former owner of the Aggie and Texas theatres. Melcher was
in Milwaukee, Wis., where he had gone on a visit and where he was stricken
with acute appendicitis. He was carried to a hospital and operated upon,
later being given several blood transfusions when his condition became
critical.
Melcher had been actively identified with the community life of
Arlington for about seven years. Until about three months ago he was owner
and operator of the Texan and the Aggie before these theatres were purchased
by Interstate Amusement Co. It was under Melcher's direction that these two
shows in their meteoric growth attracted the attention of the large show
circuit. However, Melcher retained other interests in Arlington and seemed
loath to sever his complete connection with the business life of Arlington
and with the many friends he made here. Arlington will feel keenly the loss
of Irving Melcher, for his business optimism, his genial greeting, and his
philanthropy form a combination not easily duplicated.
As with much of the philanthropy that is accomplished, Melcher was
little known, but for those who knew of his desire to help young men, he
stood out as a man whose business ethics were not motivated solely on the
principle of personal gain. All of his employees and they were many at
times more than were actually needed, spoke well of him, and took an unusual
personal interest in his affairs and business ventures. Many times a young
man would appear in complete new suit of clothes and other accessories and
it would later develop that Melcher had taken him to Dallas for complete
outfitting.
This community will miss the genial personality of Irving Melcher, more
particularly at this time when its optimism is being tried, and the greatest
tribute that may be paid him will come from those who knew him best and who
found in him a kindly person whose philosophy was that it was not all of
life to take, but to give.
Friday, July 9 Carl Sessions Dies Suddenly At Home
News was received in Arlington Saturday morning of the sudden death of
Carl Sessions at his home in Wells, Texas. Mr. Sessions is a former student
of N. T. A. C. and is the brother-in-law of the former Miss Celeta Keith.
A late message from Wells said Mr. Sessions was killed in a saw mill.
Reports are that he stumbled and fell on a saw cutting the top of his head
off. The accident happened in the morning and he lived until that night.
He had recently purchased the mill from his uncle.
Mr. Sessions was 29 years old and leaves a wife and three children. A
little boy three years old and twin babies ten months old.
Friday, July 9 Bob Yarbrough Dies In Louisiana
Bob Yarbrough, oldest son of the late W. C. Yarbrough, aged 40 years
died in Alexandria, La., last Thursday at three o'clock following an illness
of three weeks. Death was due to heart trouble and complications. He is
survived by his wife and one daughter, Vonda three years old, and his step-
mother, Mrs. W. C. Yarbrough.
Funeral services were held at the Weyland Funeral Home in Dallas
Saturday at 11:00 with burial in Grove Hill Cemetery. Mr. Yarbrough
formerly lived in Arlington.
Friday, July 9 Mrs. Eberley's Uncle Dies In Dallas
Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Eberley attended the funeral of Mrs. Eberley's
uncle, E. V. Wilcox in Dallas Wednesday of last week. Mr. Wilcox died at
his home 6140 Goliad Street Dallas Monday June 28. He was 78 years of age.
Funeral services were conducted at the Weyland Funeral Chapel in Dallas
and burial was in Forrest Lawn Cemetery.
Friday, July 9 V. L. Peterson's Bro. Dies In Eastland
Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Peterson attended the funeral of Mr. Peterson's
brother, C. A. Peterson Sunday, returning home Monday night. Mr. Peterson
died at his home in Eastland Saturday following an extended illness. Mr.
Peterson was a well known schoolman having served as superintendent of
schools in Brady, Eastland and other Texas cities since 1900.
Friday, July 23 E. E. Sewell Dies In Galveston
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Tuesday at the home of Ed Sewell
for E. F. Sewell, 71, who died Monday at Galveston from a heart ailment.
Services were conducted by Rev. S. M. Bennett with the Moore Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Burial was at Arlington Cemetery.
Mr. Sewell's home was at Odessa. He is survived by his wife, three
sons, Carl and Woodrow of Odessa, Ed of Arlington and one daughter, Mrs. V.
H. Stell of Crane. All of them were here for the funeral. Two sisters and
one brother, Mrs. J. H. Lee, Adair, Okla., Mrs. Kate A. Evans, Bradentown,
Fla., and J. C. Sewell, Pampa, Idaho.
Mr. Sewell was a member of the Baptist Church. He was connected in
business with his son in Odessa and was a former hardware merchant in
Arlington.
Friday, July 23 SUBLETT Annie Leath
This community was cast into a gloom of sadness with the death of J. W.
Beasley Thursday night. He was visiting his son, Sherman Beasley of Bisbee
when he dropped dead. He is survived by his widow, the one son, Sherman
Beasley, a daughter, Miss Laura Beasley and one granddaughter. Funeral
service was conducted at the Bibsee Baptist church, with Rev. Reece
officiating. Burial was in the Rehobeth cemetery. He had many friends in
this community and elsewhere who extend their sympathy to the loved ones.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim McPike and boys attended the funeral Monday of Mr.
Clarence O. Ronsley at Smithfield.
Friday, July 23 Mrs. Meek Dies At Daughters Home
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at four o'clock for Mrs. Katie
Meek, 82, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Moore Wednesday
night.
The services were held at Johnson Station Church with Rev. S. M.
Bennett officiating. Burial was in the Johnson Station Cemetery with the
Moore Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Meek's death was due to complications
that developed from a fractured hip received several months ago.
Mrs. Meek was a pioneer citizen having lived in and around Arlington
for the past 54 years, she reared her family here and was loved and
respected by all who knew her. She had made her home with Mrs. Moore for a
number of years.
Other survivors besides Mrs. Moore and one son, Mark Meek, eight
grandchildren and one great-grandchild all of Arlington.
Friday, July 23 Mrs. Norwood's Cousin Dies
M. L. McCain who died in Fort Worth Sunday night was a cousin of Mrs.
T. B. Norwood and she had been closely associated with him for a number of
years.
Mr. McCain was associated with the Reporter Publishing Co. of Ft. Worth
for the past 5 years.
Mrs. Norwood and her two daughters, Misses Bess and Lillian Norwood
attended funeral services at the Shannon Funeral Home in North Ft. Worth
Monday.
Friday, July 30 Services For Mrs. B. F. Miles Held At Christian Church
Funeral services for Mrs. B. F. Miles, 57, who died Friday night, were
conducted at 4:30 p. m. Saturday afternoon at the First Christian Church
with the Rev. N. L. Keith officiating. Burial was in Parkdale Cemetery.
Mrs. Miles was fatally burned Friday, when she ran into her flaming
residence in an attempt to obtain $260 which was kept in jars in a dresser
drawer. Mrs. Miles was next door, visiting Mrs. Nanny Busby when a kerosene
stove on which dinner was cooking exploded.
Mrs. Busby held Mrs. Miles and tried to keep her from entering the
burning house, but she broke away. She did not reach the money but she
emerged a few minutes later with her clothing aflame and was taken in an
ambulance to the hospital.
The roof of the house was gone when the fire truck was summoned, but
after the flames were extinguished fireman found the money in a badly burned
dresser. The money was in jars in a pile of clothes and as the clothes had
gotten wet the money was not burned.
Mrs. Miles was born and reared in Downsville, La. In 1900 she married
B. F. Miles and they moved to Ennis. The Miles moved here from Stamford a
little over a year and a half ago.
Mrs. Miles was an active church member and never has there been a
sweeter Christian character. No matter how difficult times became she never
forgot to be kind and to do good things. Even people who knew her slightly
were deeply impressed by her friendliness and her loving character. Mrs.
Miles' life was an example of usefulness and even though she had lived in
Arlington only a year and a half she had a host of friends and had made her
presence felt in the community. Mrs. Miles with her good and true character
is a great loss to the community and the sympathy of the people of Arlington
is extended to the family.
Survivors are the husband; two sons, Ennis and Oran; three daughters,
Mrs. R. S. Lambert of Dallas; Mrs. K. C. Findley of Dallas, Mrs. D. L.
Wilson formerly of Midland who will make her home with the Miles family; two
brothers, T. N. Gaskins of Hico and Carrol Gaskins of Uvalde; three sisters,
Mrs. Henderson of Graceson, La., Mrs. J. L. Walton of Houston and Mrs. Edgar
Vogel of Tulsa, Okla., and her mother, Mrs. J. H. Whittelson of Hico who is
85 years old.
Moore Funeral Home was in charge.
Friday, July 30 Father of Mrs. J. A. Ball Dies in Louisiana
Mrs. J. A. Ball returned from Lake Providence, La., Tuesday night where
she was called the first of last week due to the serious illness of her
father, A. N. Nelson. Mr. Nelson who was 87 died Thursday morning following
a heart attack.
Friday, July 30 J. Venable Fimon Is Killed By Train At Abbot
Funeral services for J. Venable Fimon, Jr., aged 23, who died Thursday
night of last week in a Dallas hospital, were conducted Friday afternoon at
the Moore Funeral Chapel with Rev. W. H. Cole officiating.
Venable was sleeping on a railroad platform at Abbot when a passing
train whistled and frightened him so that he jumped and ran into the side of
the train.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Abbot who live just north of
Arlington. Burial was in Parkdale Cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in
charge.
Friday, July 30 Services Are Held For Miss Fannie Green In Tenn.
Miss Fannie Green, aged 86, died suddenly at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
Frank Wheeler Thursday afternoon of last week with a heart attack.
Moore Funeral Home shipped Miss Green to Arlington, Tenn., Friday and
funeral services were conducted there Saturday afternoon. She was buried
beside her mother. Miss Green's great niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs.
Boyd Patton went to Tennessee.
Miss Green had made her home in Arlington with Mrs. Wheeler who was her
only relative for the past 17 years. Prior to that time she lived in
Arlington, Tenn.
Miss Green laid down to take a nap Thursday afternoon and she never
awakened. It had been her desire that she could go in such a way. She was
dearly loved by the children as well as the grown people of her neighborhood
and her passing is a great sorrow to all who knew her.
Friday, July 30 Services For Mrs. Pruett are Held In Fort Worth
Mrs. B. F. Pruett, aged 53, died Sunday afternoon in a Fort Worth
hospital after an eight day illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2
p. m. Monday at the Weatherford Methodist Church in Ft. Worth with Rev. J.
A. Walkup and Rev. O. O. Odom officiating.
Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Ft. Worth with Moore Funeral Home
in charge.' Mrs. Pruett is survived by her husband, B. F. Pruett. Mrs.
Pruett had lived in Handley 25 years previous to moving to Arlington three
years ago. Mrs. Pruett had a host of friends in Arlington and Handley who
are greatly saddened by her passing.
Friday, July 30 JOHNSON STATION Mrs. Tyler Short
Our community was saddened last week by the death of Mrs. Katie Meek
who died Wednesday night. Mrs. Meek was a resident of Johnson Station for
years before she left her old home place to live with her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Moore. She had a host of friends here who mourn her death. Funeral
services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Tabernacle by Rev. Ike T.
Sidebottom and Rev. S. M. Bennett. Burial was in the Johnson Station
cemetery.
We extend to the bereaved loved ones the tenderest sympathy of this
entire community in the loss of their dead mother.
Friday, August 6 Funeral Services Today For Mrs. Georgie Gooden
Funeral services for Mrs. Georgie Gooden, who died at her home Thursday
morning at 2:00 o'clock, will be conducted this afternoon at 3:30 at the
First Baptist Church. Rev. W. T. Rouse of Denton assisted by Rev. Kermit
Melugin, pastor of the local church, and Rev. S. M. Bennett, officiating.
Pall bearers will be nephews of Mrs. Gooden. Hugh Moore Funeral Home will
be in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gooden, 64, had been in frail health ever since the death of her
husband a few years ago. She was a member of one of the pioneer families of
the Arlington community. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was an
active worker until her health failed.
She is survived by one son, Harold Gooden; one grandson, Harold Gooden,
Jr., both of Arlington; one brother, Ed. Collins of Ft. Worth, former chief
of police of Arlington, and one sister, Mrs. J. D. Swaim of Arlington.
Friday, August 6 Mrs. Speer's Nephew Dies In Ohio
Mrs. N. V. Speer received word last week of the death of her nephew,
Dr. Charles Milton Clark of Akron, Ohio. Dr. Clark had been ill for about
six weeks suffering from an infection caused from a boil. He died Thursday
July 29th.
Dr. Clark was an eye, ear and nose specialist and though still a young
man had built up a large practice in Akron. He spent several years studying
with Mayos in Rochester, Minn. He leaves a wife and son. He visited Mrs.
Speer about a year ago.
Friday, August 6 H. B. Palmer Dies After Long Illness
H. B. Palmer, 62, died at his home in Arlington Thursday morning at
2:00 o'clock following as illness of several months. Funeral services will
be conducted this morning at 10:00 o'clock at the home, 201 Sanford street.
Rev. S. M. Bennett and Rev. Pickering will be the officiating
ministers. Burial will be in the Arlington Cemetery with the Hugh Moore
Funeral Home in charge.
Pall bearers will be E. K. Cannon, Wayne Smith, E. F. Cline, Ott
Cribbs, Dr. Harvey and J. C. Kingreal.
Survivors are his wife, three daughters, Miss Irene Palmer, Mrs. R. L.
Lawrence and Mrs. Helen Derryberry, all of Arlington, one son, Robert
Palmer, Ft. Worth.
Mr. Palmer had been a resident of Arlington for the past 25 years and
was in the paint and contracting business.
Friday, August 6 R. A. Mortons Father Dies In DeLeon
R. A. Morton was called to DeLeon Wednesday by the death of his father,
Y. J. Morton, 91, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. R.
Greenwalt, Tuesday evening at six o'clock.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00. He is
survived by nine children all of whom were present at the funeral with the
exception of one who lived in Kentucky and could not come. Mr. Morton had
lived in DeLeon since 1908. He moved to Texas in `69, settling in Hill
county where he remained one year, leaving Hill county he moved to Erath
county where he lived until moving to DeLeon.
Friday, August 6 T. F. Mashburn's Brother Dies In Bardstown, Ky.
T. F. Mashburn returned Monday from a month's visit to his old home in
North Carolina. This was his first visit back in about forty years and he
enjoyed visiting old friends and scenes of his childhood.
On Monday a week before he returned home, he went to Knoxville, Tenn.,
and on to Bardstown, Ky., to surprise his brother, Rev. H. H. Mashburn, a
retired Baptist minister whom he had not seen in a number of years. Upon
his arrival he found his brother seriously ill and passed away on Wednesday
after Mr. Mashburn's arrival. This was a sad ending for his vacation, but
he said he was glad of the opportunity and privilege of being with his
brother for a few days before he died.
Saturday he visited the flood area in Indiana, then back to Louisville
and home. Mrs. Mashburn fell during her husband's absence and broke her
left arm. Her ankle gave way as she was walking on the back porch. The
break is reported to be mending nicely.
Friday, August 13
CHARLES B. GREEN FUNERAL HELD SUN. AT BAPTIST CHURCH
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon
for Charley B. Green who died suddenly Friday afternoon at his home South of
Arlington. The pastor of the Baptist Church, Kermit Melugin, assisted by
Rev. S. M. Bennett, officiated. Pall bearers were H. L. Johnson, W. F.
Altman, Ray McKnight, D. D. Dunning and H. G. Bell. Burial was in Parkdale
Cemetery with Hugh Moore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The
Masonic Lodge had charge of the services at the grave.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Addie Green, three sons, Clyde, Fred and
J. B.; two daughters, Charley Mae and Edna Green all of Arlington; one
sister, Mrs. J. D. Hill, of Arlington; two brothers, Henry Green, of
Childress, and Walter Green, of Dallas.
Mr. Green was born in Johnson county and lived there until his marriage
to Miss Addie Ball of Mansfield in 1912. After his marriage he moved to the
home near here where he died. Mr. Green was a member of one of Tarrant
county's pioneer and wealthiest families.
In speaking of Mr. Green, Rev. Bennett said Sunday afternoon that "he
lived happily, normally and purposely." It is absolutely true that he was a
happy, forceful man with the courage of his convictions. Once his mind was
made up he seldom changed. His word could be depended on as he did not
speak idly but to the point. His greatest delight was helping someone, who
needed his help, either financially of with his influence. He was a member
of the Baptist Church and always loyally supported the church program. He
was a loving and considerate husband and father, a good neighbor and a
citizen of inestimable value to his community.
When news came Friday of his sudden passing the entire town was
shocked. He was in Arlington, apparently in his usual good health, when he
became sick. He then went to the home of a sister where he rested for a
short time and then started home. He died a few moments after reaching
home. Death was due to a heart attack.
In the passing of Charley Green Arlington loses one of its most
valuable citizens, his family the mainstay of the home and his friends a
true and loyal friend.
The church was filled to overflowing with friends, many of them driving
from a distance. The flowers were many and beautiful. The closing words
of the minister expressed people's opinion of Charley Green when he said:
"He was a man in every sense of the word."
The Journal and a host of friends extend sympathy to Mrs. Green and
family.
Friday, August 13 SUBLETT By Annie Leath
The people of this community were saddened to hear of the death of Mr.
Charlie B. Green of Grace Chapel who passed away Friday afternoon. Several
from this community attended the funeral Sunday afternoon. We extend our
sympathy to the loved ones.
Friday, August 13 WATSON NEWS By Mrs. H. O. Wheeler
Several relatives and friends from this community attended the funeral
services of Mr. Charley B. Green of the Grace Chapel community, which were
conducted at the Baptist church in Arlington Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services for Mr. Grover Finley of Arlington, were conducted by
Rev. S. M. Bennett at the West Fork church Tuesday afternoon with interment
in the Watson cemetery.
A large group from this community attended the funeral of Rev. W. P.
Roberts at the Methodist church in Grand Prairie Thursday afternoon. Rev.
Roberts was a former pastor of the West Fork Presbyterian church but was
pastor of the Presbyterian church in Grand Prairie at the time of his death.
Friday, August 13 E. C. Brown Dies In Dallas Hospital Funeral Wed.
Edward Clint Brown, 39, died early Tuesday in a Dallas hospital
following a short illness. He is survived by his wife and three children,
Joyce, E. C. Jr., and Jackie Ray; five brothers, Alfred of Arlington,
Tillman of San Antonia, Lee and John of Haslett and Fred of Sheboygan, Wis.;
Three sisters, Miss Stella Brown, Arlington, Mrs. Albert Kendall, Amarillo,
and Mrs. Daniels of Ft. Worth.
Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church Wednesday
at 4:00 o'clock with Rev. Kermit Melugin officiating. Pall bearers were Jim
Biggers, O. M. Bondurant, Duncan Robinson, Fred Bondurant, Burnice Turk and
John Houston. Burial was in the Arlington Cemetery with the Luttrell
Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Brown was born in De Soto, Dallas County, Dec. 31, 1898. Moved to
Arlington 20 years ago and was married to Miss Berta Davidson of Arlington
about 13 years ago. He was connected for a number of years with the Balfour
Company of Attleboro, Mass. At the time of his death he was personally
looking after his farm and ranch near Arlington.
Mr. Brown was a member of the Baptist Church and in his remarks Rev.
Melugin said, "He was a great Christian man, quiet, courageous, he did not
make a show of his religion but every one knew by his action he had deep
spiritual convictions. He was a citizen any town would be glad to have, a
neighbor who was always friendly and ready to serve his friends in any way,
a man with a great heart who forgot self in his love for others."
Mr. Brown had the highest ambitions and ideals for his children and
every thought and energy was devoted to their fulfillment and he left with
his family a memory of love and confidence that will remain with them
forever. Mr. Brown was a good citizen, a devoted and loving husband and
father and a true and loyal friend and in his passing Arlington loses a man
whose influence will long be remembered.
Friday, August 13 Mrs. Willie Stringer Dies At Home Of Sister At Webb
Mrs. Willie Stringer, 51, a lifetime resident of Tarrant county, died
Tuesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. T. H. Duvall, living in the Webb
community, after an illness of several weeks.
Survivors are three brothers; C. H. and O. J. Whitehead, both of Fort
Worth, and E. J. Whitehead of Webb; three sisters, Mrs. C. W. Duke and Mrs.
J. P. Woods, Fort Worth and Mrs. Duvall.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 3 o'clock with Rev.
J. W. Reddy and Rev. J. Price officiating. Moore Funeral Home was in charge
of arrangements.
Pall bearers were: H. M. McDaniel, Raymond McDaniel, W. O. Wood, H. B.
Cauker, C. P. Duvall and Harrell Whitehead.
Friday, August 13 Funeral Services For G. C. Finley
Grover C. Finley, 45, died at his home in Arlington August 8th, after
an illness of two years. He had been a resident of Arlington for the past
23 years.
He is survived by his wife; three brothers, J. F. Finley, Irving; J. R.
Finley, Stephens, Ark.; D. B. Finley, Mt. Pleasant, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs.
Cora Dycus, Hampshire, Tenn.; and Mrs. Lillie Clayton, Hohenwood, Tenn.
Funeral services were conducted at the Watson church Tuesday afternoon
at two o'clock with Rev. S. M. Bennett of Arlington officiating. Burial was
in the Watson cemetery with Hugh Moore Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
Friday, August 20 Mrs. Mattie Ditto Instantly Killed By T. & P. Train
Mrs. Mattie A. Ditto, 79, was instantly killed Friday evening about
5:30 when struck by a Texas and Pacific passenger train at the Center Street
crossing.
Mrs. Ditto was on the way home from spending the day with friends on
the North Side and apparently did not see the approaching train until it was
almost upon her. A Moore ambulance carried her to the hospital where she
was pronounced dead.
Mrs. Ditto left home early in the morning to attend to some business in
town, going to the business part of town to the home of Mrs. Henry McKee, a
life time friend, where she spent the day. On the way home she stopped in
for a short visit with Mrs. J. H. Purvis and spoke of being later than she
intended and that she must hurry home for supper.
Her son, Harry Ditto who works in Ft. Worth got off a bus on the
highway just about the time the accident occurred and got to the scene in
time to accompany his mother's body to the hospital.
Mrs. Ditto had lived in Arlington for the past 56 years and the news of
her tragic death shocked the entire town. Funeral services were held at the
home Sunday afternoon.
Friday, August 20 Funeral Services For Mrs. Mattie Ditto Arlington Pioneer
Funeral services were conducted Sunday evening for Mrs. Mattie A.
Ditto, 79, at the residence with Rev. Wm. H. Cole, pastor of the Methodist
Church officiating. Pall bearers were Gordon Nichols, J. R. Wright. Donald
Owens, Charles Bucher, Horace Cooper and J. H. Purvis.
Burial was in the Arlington Cemetery with the Hugh Moore Funeral Home
in charge.
Survivors are three sons, John, Ernest and Harry Ditto all of Arlington
and one brother, Luke Robinson, Lovington, New Mexico.
Mrs. Ditto was born in Cook County near Gainesville December 23, 1861.
The family moved to Grand Prairie when Mrs. Ditto was a child and resided
there until they moved to Arlington 56 years ago, where she lived until the
time of her death. She married John W. Ditto of Arlington, a member of one
of the first families to settle in Arlington. Mr. Ditto was one of the
first business men of the town and was active in all progressive moves for
the community until his death Sept. 22, 1921.
Mrs. Ditto was a charter member of the Methodist Church and a short
time before her death wrote a history of the local church. According to
this history, the church which Mrs. Ditto helped organize in 1877 had its
start in the Watson Community and services were held there in the
Presbyterian Church and later the same members moved the church to
Arlington.
Mrs. Ditto helped raise the funds for the first organ for the church
and was the first organist. She continued active in church work until a few
years ago.
Mrs. Ditto was the mother of five children, three boys and two girls,
the girls having passed on before their mother.
Mrs. Ditto made her home with her son, Harry and his wife and her
greatest pleasure in her later years was visiting her old friends, and on
the day she met her tragic death had spent the day with Mrs. John McKee and
had also visited with Mrs. J. H. Purvis. She made friends easily and had
the happy faculty of holding friendships after they were made.
Even strangers after meeting her and conversing with her, felt
themselves drawn to her by her straightforward earnest manner, they knew
there was no pretense or flattery in her life, but that what she was the
first time they met her she would be the next.
In the passing of Mrs. Ditto Arlington loses one of its best loved
pioneer women, a woman who had known viscisitudes and hardships of life, but
through it all remained sweet and true to the ideals of a true Christian.
She lived her religion and helped others to do the same by her example and
unfaltering adherence to duty and loyalty.
Her memory will linger long with those who knew her best and the church
she loved and helped to build will forever be a monument, sacred to the
influence and sacrifice of a true Christian mother and friend.
Friday, August 20 Mrs. Eberly's Aunt Dies In Oklahoma
Mrs. O. V. Eberly returned Saturday from a months visit in Miami,
Okla., where she had been taking care of her aunt, Mrs. Cora Holcomb, who
passed away Thursday, Aug. 12.
Funeral services were held Friday of last week. Mrs. Holcomb has
visited Mrs. Eberly on different occasions and has many friends here who
will regret to hear of her death. Lyle Eberly drove to Miami Friday for the
funeral and Mrs. Eberly returned home with him.
Friday, August 20 Attend Funeral In Winters
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Connell, Miss Lasse Marie Rorex and Jimmy Martin
attended the funeral of A. B. Spill of Winters, Texas Sunday. Mr. Spill was
the father of Orvis and Raymond Spill who attended N.T.A.C. last year and
lived with Mrs. E. B. Patton
Friday, August 20 Aged Masons Attend Dallas Funeral Monday
Several members of the Masonic Home for Aged Masons, accompanied by Dr.
C. S. Woodward attended the funeral in Dallas Monday of Daniel G. Fisher,
59, resident of Dallas and well known in Masonic circles over the state.
Mr. Fisher was known to the members of the home as Santa Clause as he
had been collecting gifts and playing the role of Santa Clause for the past
15 years. He very seldom failed to visit the home during the Christmas
holidays.
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