Friday August 27 Charley B. Berry Prominent Citizen Dies At Home
C. B. Berry [Charley B. Berry], one of Arlington's most prominent
citizens died at his home Saturday at 12:50 p.m. following a stroke of
paralysis suffered while buying cotton in Grapevine Friday evening.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church Sunday
afternoon at 4 o'clock with Revs. Wm. H. Cole, S. M. Bennett and R. A.
Walker officiating. Burial was in Parkdale Cemetery with the Moore Funeral
Home in charge. Pall bearers were William Knapp, M. Garten, Howard
Slaughter, W. F. Altman, J. N. Biggers and Boyd Lawson. Members of the
board of Stewards of the Methodist Church were honorary pallbearers.
Survivors are his widow and daughter, Miss Mary Berry, one brother, R.
P. Berry, Paris, Texas and one sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson also of Paris. Mr.
Berry was born at Paris, Texas and moved to Arlington at the age of 18 where
he married.
Mr. Berry was president of the Arlington School Board for 29 years and
held almost every church and civic office available to him during his long
residence here.
Besides being a member of the school board he was secretary of the
Methodist Church, president of the board of stewards, secretary of the
Sunday School, secretary of the Woodman Lodge, treasurer of the Masonic
Lodge of which he had been a member for 40 years, past master of the Masonic
Lodge and vice president of the old Arlington Citizens and Arlington
National Banks.
In Memoriam
In the passing of Mr. C. B. Berry, Arlington has lost a good citizen,
the church a faithful official, and his family a devoted husband and father.
It is always difficult to estimate the value of such a character. In fact,
few of us ever think of it until we have suffered the loss.
Mr. Berry's life among us has been one of unselfish service to his
fellows and to his community. If we would be a good citizen, we must
justify our existence in unselfish service. This was Uncle Charlie's
contribution.
He was honest, industrious, true, faithful, a Christian gentleman, and
a fine friend. These are the qualities of a great citizen such as he was.
Then it is no wonder that he had held in Arlington so many positions of
trust. He always proved himself equal to the task.
In his church relationship, he had no superiors. He exemplified all
the fine qualities of a great Christian character. During the last thirty-
two years he has served as secretary-treasurer of the Arlington Methodist
church and of its official Board. Few meetings of this Board did he miss.
And he made the statement just a few days ago that he had never missed a
meeting of the Quarterly conference. His records were in fine shape and the
interests of the church were always protected.
Our love goes with him and our sympathy to his family.
O. L. Killian.
Friday August 27 G. C. Bailey's Uncle Dies In Fort Worth
William E. Parker, 84, a resident of Ft. Worth for 26 years died
Wednesday at 10:30 at his home 1420 West Humboldt Street. Services were
held 5:00 Thursday afternoon at Broadway Baptist Church with Dr. Douglas
Hudgins assisted by Rev. Baker J. Cauthen in charge.
Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Parker was the uncle of G. C.
Bailey of Arlington. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bailey attended the funeral.
Friday August 27 G. C. Bailey's Sister Dies In San Perlita
Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Bailey returned home Saturday from San Perlita where
they were called Thursday by the death of Mr. Bailey's sister, Mrs. E. G.
Barnhill.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Baptist Church in
Raymondville. Mrs. Barnhill had been ill for some time and spent several
weeks in Arlington during the early summer taking treatments in Dallas. She
made many friends here who will regret to hear of her passing.
Friday September 3 Death Claims W. J. Sproles
William James Sproles, age 72, died at 2:40 a.m. Saturday after an
extended illness. Mr. Sproles was a native of Tennessee; but has resided in
Texas practically all of his life. He lived in Fort Worth for 32 years,
moving to Arlington seven years ago. He had also lived in McKinney, Dallas
and Greenville.
Mr. Sproles was a contractor, but had retired several years ago. He
had made many friends while living here.
He is survived by his wife, Ed Sproles, Fort Worth and W. C. Sproles
Sr., Fort Worth, sons; Mrs. Will Jackson, McKinney, sister; N. A. Sproles,
Victoria; J. C. Sproles, Dallas, and Sam P. Sproles, Fort Worth, brothers
and a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Moore Funeral Home, Monday at 4 p.m.
with Rev. J. Leslie Finnell officiating.
Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Friday September 3 Miss Bess Smithey's Father Dies Aug. 3
Friends in Arlington have received word of the death of Miss Bess
Smithey's father J. D. Smithey in Leonard, Texas, August 3, following an
illness of seven weeks.
Miss Smithey has been with him all summer and he suffered a stroke of
paralysis soon after her arrival from which he never recovered. Burrell
Smithey also of Arlington attended the funeral.
Miss Smithey who teaches English in the High School is expected home
the first of next week.
Friday September 3 Mrs. Culver's Brother Dies
Mrs. K. H. Culver, who had lived in her home, corner of West Abram and
Oak Streets, left here early in August to live with her brother, the Rev. J.
P. Hillburn, of Tampa, Fla. Just three days after she arrived in his home,
the Rev. Hillburn died.
His death came as a great shock to Mrs. Culver. She is now visiting
with her sister, Mrs. R. H. Prine of Terra Ceia, Fla., and has not made
definite plans for the future.
Friday September 3 Burned to Death in Forest Fire
(picture of Alfred Clayton)
When a raging forest fire swept over more than 1500 acres of timber in
the Shoshone Forest, east of Yellowstone Park in Wyoming, Forest Ranger
Alfred Clayton, above, also a widely-known artist, was burned to death.
Twelve others were killed and 50 injured.
Friday September 10 MRS. HENSLEES MOTHER DIES
The mother of Mrs. John Henslee, Mrs. Amanda Dickson, 75, died at the
residence, 2420 Roosevelt, Ft. Worth, Sunday.
She is survived by 4 sons, 2 daughters, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-
grandchildren.
Interment was at the Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Friday September 10 Herbert Lumpkins Plunges To Death
Herbert Carrol Lumpkin, 21, of Handley who plunged to his death from
the 33rd story State Capital Building at Baton Rouge, La., last Saturday,
was buried in Handley Monday with the Moore Funeral Home in charge.
Herbert is well known here in Arlington, and has many friends here. He
was a quiet natured boy and a hard worker. His many friends regret this sad
incident.
Lumpkin, who returned two weeks ago from a National Guard encampment at
Palacious, went to Louisiana last week in search of employment.
He left a note saying, "I would rather not live than to be a no good
loafer," which relatives and friends were at loss to explain.
The youth was industrious and worked frequently at odd jobs, but had
been unable to obtain steady work acquaintances said. His parents had sent
him money and clothing Saturday.
Gilman McConnell, manager of the Capital Building at Baton Rouge
expressed the belief that Lumpkin fell from the observation platform about
400 feet above the entrance steps.
Lumpkin is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lumpkin, and four
brothers, Alton Lumpkin, Ft. Worth, and Claude, Stanley and E. W. Lumpkin,
all of Handley.
His body was brought to Handley by Moore's Funeral car.
Friday September 10
Mrs. Margarite Thornton Weeks Passes Away Tuesday Morning
Mrs. Margarite Thornton Weeks, widow of the late W. C. Weeks, passed
away Tuesday morning, Sept. 7, at the home of her sisters, Misses Grace and
Myrtle Thornton, with whom she had resided since ill health forbad her
maintaining her own home.
Mrs. Weeks was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee, as a small child moved
with her parents and a large family of brothers and sisters to the Arlington
Community, first to a farm south of town in the old Johnson Station
Community, where many of the pioneer families of this section first lived,
and to the city of Arlington about thirty years ago. Here they all grew to
maturity, identifying themselves with the social and civic life of the
little city as it developed.
She received her education in the local schools, Switzer College of
Itasca, and Colorado University, Boulder, Colorado, and was for several
years a successful teacher. She was principal of one of the schools at
Cleburne at the time of her marriage to Mr. W. C. Weeks, a prominent
building contractor and vice president of the Citizen's Bank of Arlington.
She was a woman of unusual intelligence and wit, and was keenly
interested in every movement for the betterment of her home town and its
citizens. She was for many years an active member of the Shakespeare
(unreadable.......) Treasurer when her health failed.
As a child she united with the Presbyterian Church of Johnson Station,
later moving her membership to Arlington Presbyterian church, of which she
has been a loyal and devoted supporter, being always interested in every
activity of her church. For several years she taught a class of boys in the
Junior Department. Of these the following boys, now nearing manhood were
honorary pallbearers:
Charles Louis Tillery, Billie Conner, Jack Ferguson, Thomas Lampe, Will
Ransom, Floyd Wine, Valin Woodward, Harry Moore and Joe Houston.
Rev. J. H. Patterson assisted by Dr. S. M. Bennett officiated at the
beautiful funeral service Wednesday morning at the Presbyterian church.
Active pall bearers were: Sanford Yates, Web Rose, O. M. Bondurant, O. C.
Cruse, H. E. Stoker, and Walker Echols. Other honorary pallbearers were Dr.
O. O. Hollingsworth, C. L. Knapp, Alex Vaught, and Louis Tillery.
She is survived by one brother, W. B. Thornton of McAllen, and five
sisters, Mrs. J. N. Thomas, Mansfield, Mrs. J. R. Griffin, Arlington, Mrs.
C. B. Dockum, McAllen, Texas; and Misses Grace and Myrtle Thornton of
Arlington, and a host of friends who will mourn her passing yet rejoice in
her deliverance from a prison of pain.
By one who loved her.
Friday September 17 Infant Son Of Mr. And Mrs. Carlisle Cravens Buried
Sat.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mrs. M. H. Cravens
Saturday afternoon at four o'clock for Carlisle Grove Cravens Jr., the
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Cravens.
Reverends John H. Patterson and S. M. Bennett officiated. Burial was
in Arlington Cemetery with the Luttrell Funeral Home in charge. The baby
was born Thursday at Cook Memorial Hospital and died about midnight Friday.
Friday September 17 Mrs. Walter Norvell's Sister Killed By Electric Shock
Funeral services were conducted Saturday evening for Mrs. Rena
Elizabeth Tomlin, 47, who was killed at her home in Fort Worth Friday
morning from a shock received when she was disconnecting a washing machine
from an electric outlet.
The only witness reported to the accident was Mrs. Tomlin's daughter,
Jane who was helping her mother and who said her mother was knocked to the
ground by the shock which she received while standing in a pool of water.
Funeral services were conducted from the Shannon Funeral Home with the Rev.
W. E. Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Tomlin was the sister of Mrs. Walter Norvell, Mrs. D. Coker and
Bud Wheeler of Arlington. She is also survived by her husband, P. Tomlin,
three daughters, Mrs. Betty Smith, and Mrs. Ouida Schmid, Jane Tomlin and
four sons, Davis, Jack, Frank and Pat Tomlin, one other sister, Mrs. L. A.
De Busk, Ft. Worth and brother, Marlin Wheeler, Santo.
Friday September 24 Terry Brothers' Mother Dies
Mrs. Lucy Terry died at her home in Detroit, Saturday night at 9 p.m.
after having been ill for the past few months.
Mrs. Terry was a woman of beautiful character, her out-look on this
life and the life to come, was one of inspiration to those who came in
contact with her.
The floral offering mutely expressed the sentiments of her friends.
The rites were conducted at the Detroit Cemetery by the Rev. P. F.
Herndon of Paris, Sunday afternoon at 3:30.
Surviving are three sons and one daughter, F. M. and V. H. Terry of
Arlington, Bert Terry of Dallas, Mrs. Joe Burkleo of Detroit and two
grandchildren, Alice Terry, Dallas, and Hayden Victor Terry, Arlington.
Friday September 24 Man Killed In Auto Wreck On Highway
Ross Frank Mooneyhan, 44, of 1723 Sixth Avenue, was killed at 12:30
p.m. Sunday when his automobile careened off of the Dallas-Fort Worth Pike
into a twenty foot ditch near the Rose Hill Cemetery, west of Arlington.
Investigators said a wheel of the car apparently locked when the man
applied his brakes to avoid striking a wagon crossing the highway.
Mooneyhan, driving alone, was identified by Social Security card. R.
L. Keith, his employer, later verified the identification at the Moore
Funeral Home in Handley.
Jack Crowder, dairy employee, told Deputy Sheriff Renfro that he was
driving a tractor that was pulling the wagon loaded with feed. Crowder said
Mooneyman skidded his tires 50 or 75 feet from the roadside from where the
wagon was crossing. Tires marked the pavement also indicated that the
brakes of the cars locked.
The automobile, Crowder said, rolled 150 feet before it struck and
snapped off a protective post at the side of the highway. The impact sent
the car into the ditch.
Crowder ran to the car, and found the man's head crushed. Justice of
Peace Will Power of Arlington returned a verdict of accidental death.
Crowder said his tractor was across the highway but the wagon was still
on the pavement when Mooneyhan put on his brakes. Crowder works on a farm
near the scene.
Moore Funeral Home of Handley was in charge of the arrangements.
Friday September 24 "Uncle Nick" Pearson Dies In Grapevine
Nicholas (Uncle Nick) Pearson, 81, died at his home in Grapevine,
Sunday night after a year's illness.
Mr. Pearson moved to Grapevine about 62 years ago, and remained a
farmer throughout his lifetime. He was only 40 inches tall, and had
numerous offers from the circuses and shows, he elected to remain on the
farm. He weighed 58 pounds and wore a number 8 child's shoe. He was well
known to all of the old settlers here. In spite of his small stature he
made a good living on the farm.
Services were held at the Grapevine Baptist Church with Rev. E. A. Zund
officiating, assisted by Rev. E. N. Strother of Moody. Burial was in the
Grapevine Cemetery.
Surviving are two sisters and a brother.
Friday September 24 L. D. Moreland Dies In Ft. Worth Hospital
Funeral services were conducted at the Moore Funeral Home Tuesday
afternoon at three o'clock for L. D. Moreland [ Lyman Moreland] who died in
a Ft. Worth hospital at 2:30 Monday morning following a brief illness.
Reverend Earl Anderson, pastor of the Munger Baptist Church, Dallas
officiating. Burial was in Parkdale Cemetery with the Moore Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his widow, parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Moreland,
Arlington; two brothers, Claude W. Moreland, Gladewater, and Truman
Moreland, Arlington; four sisters, Mrs. Lula Strickland, Dallas, Mrs. Maude
Eskew, Oklahoma City. Mrs. Joe McKnight, Arlington, and Mrs. Eugene Howard,
Dallas.
Friday October 1 Mansfield Pioneer Buried Tuesday
Funeral services were conducted in Mansfield Tuesday evening for C. M.
Thompson, 80, a pioneer resident of that community, who died at his home
there Monday morning at 7:30.
Rev. A. K. Marney was in charge of the service which was held in the
Methodist church. Burial was in the Mansfield cemetery. Pall bearers were
Sam Isaacs and Lee Davidson of Arlington, Jim Hogan, Jim Sims, Claude
Galloway and Charles Harrison.
Survivors are two sons, H. M. Thompson, Ft. Worth; John Thompson of
Mansfield and two daughters, Mrs. H. G. Hogan, Mansfield, and Mrs. Fred
Colbert, Tulsa, Okla. The deceased was the grandfather of Mrs. Sam Isaacs,
Mrs. Lee Davidson and Miss Claudine Hogan of Arlington.
Friday October 8 Mrs. Ed Elliot's Brother Dies
Dr. John William Sublett, age 76, died Saturday morning at Jean. Dr.
Sublett was born March 2, 1861, in the Watson community.
This was also the day the first battle of the civil war was fought. He
was among the first children that were born in this community. He was the
son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sublett, one of the prominent pioneer citizens and
large landowners.
Dr. Sublett was one of the prominent physicians in Texas, being well
known throughout the state. It is regrettable that Texas has lost such a
valuable physician.
He had been in ill health for several months, and during this time his
friends from all parts of the state flocked to his home to see him.
Survivors are his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Henda Cooper of Abilene
and Mrs. Faye Blackwell of Jean and three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ed
Elliot of Arlington and two brothers, Henry Sublett and Collier Sublett.
The following from Arlington attended the funeral: Mrs. B. L. Spencer, Mrs.
W. E. Small and Frank Sublett. These are nieces and nephews of Dr. Sublett.
Friday October 8 Mrs. Josie Cook's Brother Dies
Mrs. Josie Cook's brother, Anderson W. Byas, age 67, resident of
Grapevine all of his life, died Sunday at 9:43 p.m. at a Fort Worth
Hospital.
Mr. Byas was well known in Arlington and has many friends here who will
regret to hear of his death.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Judie May Forbes, Mrs. Carl
Long and Mrs. Paul Pirkle all of Grapevine; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Maxwell,
Grapevine; Mrs. Josie Cook, Arlington, and three grandchildren
Funeral services were held Monday at 4 p.m. at the Whites Methodist
Church, with Rev. S. R. Garrison officiating.
Pallbearers were: James and Joe Marshall, Charley Coke, Guy Watkins and
Everette Jackson.
Burial was in the White Chapel Cemetery.
Friday October 8 Funeral Services For M. B. Mimms
Marcus B. Mimms, 69, resident of Handley for 60 years was buried
Thursday evening at 4:00 in West Oakwood Cemetery. The services were
conducted at the cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Morgan, pastor of the Handley
Baptist Church officiating.
Survivors are the widow, four sons, five daughters and two brothers.
The Moore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Friday October 8 Infantile Paralysis Victim Buried Sat.
Little Joe H. Collins, age 3, died late Friday evening at the farm home
six miles south of Arlington, with infantile paralysis. Every possible
thing was done for the child.
Little Joe was an exceedingly bright child and was so loving and kind.
He was loved by all of the people who knew him.
He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Collins, a
brother, Homer Collins, and three grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benton Collins
of Arlington and Mrs. Della Flippan of Ennis.
Funeral services were held at the Moore Funeral Home at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday with Rev. K. T. Melugin officiating. Burial was in the Parkdale
Cemetery. Pallbearers were M. L. Martin, Jess Mahundro, Tom Collins, and
Elder Mayfield.
Friday October 15 Man Found Dead In Room At The Plaza Hotel
Archie Moore Weeks, 69, was found dead in bed in his room at the Plaza
Hotel Saturday morning. Justice of Peace Powers was called and later
rendered a verdict of death due to natural causes.
A glass of water, a half filled cup of coffee and a few white powders
were found on the table near the bed and Judge Powers did not render a
verdict for several hours after the body was found.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the Moore Chapel
with Rev. Kermit Melugin officiating. Burial was in Parkdale Cemetery with
the Moore Funeral Home in charge.
Friday October 15 Funeral services For R. L. Crafton
Robert L. Crafton, 58, died in a Ft. Worth hospital Sunday following a
short illness. He was a resident of the Pantego Community. Funeral
services were conducted Monday afternoon at 3:00 at the Handley Methodist
Church.
Rev. Linebaugh officiated. Burial was in the Isham Cemetery with the
Moore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors are one daughter
and two sons.
Friday October 15 J. D. Watson Dies At Mansfield Home
J. D. Watson, 81, of Mansfield died at his residence Saturday after an
illness of five years. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the
Mansfield Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. Price and Rev. Curry of the
Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Mansfield Cemetery.
Mr. Watson was the father of Mrs. Joe F. Cooper of Grand Prairie, who
had many friends in Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Steley, Miss Mary Lou
Tharp and their guest Miss Thomas of Fort Worth attended the funeral.
Mr. Watson rented a place near Mansfield from Lon Dukes 40 years ago
and had lived on it ever since. When Mr. Dukes, who lives in Shreveport was
advised of Mr. Watson's death Sunday morning, he left at once for Mansfield
to attend the funeral.
Friday October 15 Will Patterson Passes Away In Ft. Worth Hospital
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 3:30 for Will
Patterson, 53, a resident of Arlington for 50 years, who died Saturday
morning at 10:40 in a Ft. Worth hospital following an operation.
Rev. W. L. Barrett, a close personal friend of the deceased assisted by
Reverends John Patterson and S. M. Bennett, officiated. Burial was in
Arlington Cemetery with the Moore Funeral Home in charge. Pall bearers were
Frank Moore, Spurge Bussey, C. D. Bird, Harvey Strickland, D. D. Huff and
Frank Lamm.
The services were attended by the largest crowd ever to attend a
funeral in Arlington and the floral offering was a silent testimony of the
love and respect the many friends had for Mr. Patterson.
He had not been well for several months, but put off having an
examination until Sunday a week ago, when he went to the hospital where an
operation was found to be necessary. Physicians held out very little hope
from the first day he entered the hospital and after the operation the
family knew it was just a question of a very short time. The end came after
several days of intensive suffering.
Mr. Patterson was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee, March 4, 1884 and
moved to Texas in 87, the family locating in Fannin County and moving to
Arlington in 1899, where he made his home until his death. He was married
in 1902 to Miss Mary Shelton. To this union were born 14 children, 13 of
whom survive him.
Mr. Patterson was a loyal church member, joining the Presbyterian
Church in 1904, and continued to take an active part in all the activities
of the church until his death. In the passing of Mr. Patterson, Arlington
lost one of its best loved and highly respected citizens. He was a good
neighbor, a loyal friend and devoted husband and father.
He is survived by his widow, eight sons, Vernon Patterson, Arannsas
Pass, Leslie Patterson, Webb; Floyd Patterson, Kennedale; and Virgil, Carl,
Olin, W. T. and Harold Patterson all of Arlington; five daughters, Mrs.
Snyder Wilson, Everman, Mrs. Jack McFadden, Webb; and Misses Elsie, Dorothy
and Elizabeth Patterson of Arlington; his mother, Mrs. J. H. Patterson,
Dallas; three brothers, J. H. Patterson, Houston, Chas. Ray Patterson,
Houston and Leo Patterson, Arlington; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Biggers,
Arlington and Mrs. Eston Thornton, Dallas.
Friday October 15 T. H. Adkins Dies Of Heart Attack
Thomas Haywood Adkins, 63, a resident of Arlington for the past 30
years died at his home here Tuesday night about midnight from a heart
attack. Survivors are his widow; three sons, LeRoy, Fred and Thomas H.
Adkins Jr., one daughter, Mrs. Douglas Fimrell, all of Arlington; two
brothers, Will and Roscoe Adkins of Alabama; two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Beard,
Arlington and Mrs. William Green, Alabama.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday evening at 2 o'clock at the
First Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. Kermit Melugin officiating.
Burial was in the Arlington Cemetery with Luttrell Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Active pall bearers were Alford Brown, D. D. Gathings, Alwyn
McCombs, Earl D. Irons, Chester Ditto, James Elder, H. M. Bowen and Bud
Groves; honorary pall bearers were Joe Hendricks, A. N. Weaver, Edgar Bird,
C. L. Knapp, George Luttrell, J. F. Green, T. F. Yates, Mike Ditto, Benton
C. Collins, Alex Vaught, C. W. Harris, and Ft. Worth business associates.
Mr. Adkins was born in Alabama in 1874 and moved to Arlington 30 years
ago. For the past 15 years operated the Adkins Brokerage Company in the T.
& P. Terminal warehouse in Ft. Worth.
He was a member of the Baptist Church and always took an active part in
the affairs of the church.
He had many friends in Arlington as well as in Ft. Worth and all over
the county.
Friday October 15 Former Resident Witnesses Robbery
Mrs. Frank Whaley of Midland, Mich., writes that she was one of the
four customers in the Bank when the much talked of robbery took place, in
which the Dentist, in an upper story shot both bandits as they emerged from
the building.
Mrs. Whaley, who is a granddaughter of Mrs. A. H. Copeland, stated that
she went in just ahead of the bandits and was making out her deposit slip
when she realized what was taking place. She ran to the vault for safety.
Friday October 15 JOHNSON STATION Mrs. Tyler Short
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Patterson extend to them sympathy in the
loss of their father, Mr. Will Patterson of Grace Chapel who passed away at
a Fort Worth hospital after a short illness.
Friday October 22 Mrs. Cravens Dies Early Wednesday
Mrs. Mary Carlisle Cravens, 57, died early Wednesday morning following
an illness of several months. Funeral services were held at four o'clock
Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church with the pastor Rev. John M.
Patterson and Rev. S. M. Bennett officiating. Burial was in the Arlington
Cemetery with the Luttrell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Active pall bearers were Frank Bates, Sam Owens, Tom Lee, Harold
Watson, Forest Green and Fisher Denny. Honorary pall bearers were J. I.
Carter, J. A. Kooken, Mike Ditto, Alex Vaught, Charley Coulter, and Dr. F.
L. Harvey.
Survivors are one son, Carlisle Cravens, of Arlington, one daughter,
Mrs. William Fitzhugh of Shreveport, La., stepson, T. L. Cravens,
stepmother, Mrs. Julia L. Carlisle, Arlington and one brother, Justin
Carlisle, Sherman.
Mrs. Cravens, the widow of Dr. M. H. Cravens, pioneer Tarrant County
physician, and daughter of the late J. M. Carlisle, one time State
Superintendent of Public Instruction, was born in 1880 at Whitesboro. Texas,
She attended public school in Austin and was given her degree at the
University of Texas. After teaching in various public schools in the State,
she moved to Arlington in 1901, where she taught with her father in the
Carlisle Military Academy.
In 1905, with Miss Margaret Smith, she founded a girls' school,
Carlisle-Smith Institute, in Arlington. The school was closed after the
first year.
After the death of Dr. Cravens in 1921, Mrs. Cravens taught in the
Arlington High School. In 1926 she moved to Austin, where she was employed
in the State Department of Education.
She returned to Arlington in 1930 and resided here until her death.
She was a founder and charter member of the Shakespeare Club of Arlington
and a leader in civic and religious activities. She was a member of the
Presbyterian Church.
Friday October 29 Services For Sam Kelly Are Held At Rehobeth Church
Samuel D. Kelly, died suddenly, October 19, at his home in Alvarado,
with acute indigestion. He was born October 21, 1879, at Sublett. His
parents died when he was 10 years old, and his older brother, John W. Kelly
and wife reared him.
He was married by Rev. D. C. Sibley to Miss Allie Mayes, July 28, 1903.
To them were born three children, all married and living. One son, J.
Truman Kelly of Hollywood, California, two daughters, Mrs. W. F. Bollin, Los
Angeles, Calif., and Miss Lucille Kelly, a film player known professionally
as Miss Judith Barrett, whose residence is in Beverly Hills, survive.
Mr. Kelly was loved by all who knew him. He was a man with a wonderful
character. His friends spoke of him as "The best man that ever lived." He
joined the Christian Church August 15, 1915. at Venus, Texas.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, 2 p.m. at the Rehobeth Baptist
Church. Burial was in the Church Cemetery. Music was furnished by Mrs.
Gladys Nix and Miss Frances Richardson. Flower girls were nieces and little
friends.
Pall bearers were nephews, Jack Kelly and Bill Kelly, of Ft. Worth;
Ewin Kelly, Handley; Roy Kelly, John Terrell Kelly and Byron Boles of
Arlington.
Other survivors are one sister, Mrs. W. L. McMurry, Fort Worth, Joe W.
Kelly, Arlington; T. E. Kelly, Handley.
Rev. S. E. Rose of Poly Christian Church conducted the funeral
services.
Friday October 29 W. F. Lyons Buried In Rehobeth Cem.
W. J. Lyons, 80, died in a Fort Worth hospital Thursday morning of last
week after a few days illness. He lived all of his life in the same house
that he was born in, in the Webb community and was better known as "Uncle
Billy."
Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Webb Church
and burial was in the Rehobeth cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in charge.
Uncle Billy is survived by ten nieces and eight nephews.
Friday October 29 SUBLETT Annie Leath
The people of this community were saddened to hear of the death of Mr.
Will Lynn (Lyons). He was better known to everyone as "Uncle Billie Lynn
(Lyons)." His funeral service was held at Webb Friday evening with the
burial in Rehobeth Cemetery. He is survived by ten nieces and eight
nephews. We extend our sympathy to these bereaved ones.
This community was cast into a gloom of sadness Tuesday when they
received the news of the death of Mr. Sam Kelley (Kelly). At the time of
his death Mr. Kelley was a resident of Alvarado, but is a former resident of
this community.
Friday October 29 Judge Lattimore Dies In Austin
O. S. Lattimore, 72, associate justice of Texas Criminal Appeals
Court, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday after a heart attack several days ago, at
Austin.
Judge Lattimore was prominent at a jurist, and also in affairs of
Baptist Church. He was president on the Texas Baptist General Convention
for three years and for the past ten years he has served as president of
Trustees of the S. B. T. S. [Southern Baptist Theological Seminary] at Fort
Worth. He was a trustee and lay member of a number of other colleges over
the State.
He served two terms as a State Senator from 1910 to 1918. He then
became judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals and was successfully re-
elected to that bench in 1924, 1930 and 1936.
He had lived in Fort Worth for 30 years before he went to Austin in
1919. He began his law practice in Fort Worth. Several years later he was
appointed Assistant County Attorney, and in 1899 Judge Lattimore was elected
County Attorney and served three terms.
Judge Lattimore was a great and good man with a wide usefulness. His
was one of the most influential men in the State, and his death is a great
loss to the public. His friends here in Arlington mourn over the loss of
this grand old man.
Friday October 29 JOHNSON STATION Mrs. Tyler Short
Friends of Mrs. J. M. Beard deeply sympathize with her in the loss of
her devoted brother, Mr. Tom H. Adkins of Arlington who passed to his reward
last Tuesday night.
Relatives of Mr. Sam Kelly of Alvarado were saddened last week when
news came of his sudden death. Mr. Kelly was a brother of Mr. Bob Kelly
formerly of this community.
Friday October 29 Mrs. J. H. Wright Dies In Mansfield
Mrs. J. H. Wright, 75, a resident of Mansfield for many years, died at
her home Wednesday after an illness of several years.
The funeral was held in Mansfield, Thursday afternoon at the
Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Wright is survived by her husband, prominent
banker in Mansfield and merchant; two sons, Lucien Wright, Fort Worth;
William Wright, Mansfield; three daughters, Mrs. H. Clay Walker, Mrs. E. B.
Spiller, Mrs. Joe Collins, all of Fort Worth, and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Wright was well known in Arlington by the old settlers.
Friday October 29 Mrs. Elliott Dies In Dallas
Mrs. Harriett Rebecca Elliott, 85, former Tarrant County resident, died
Sunday morning at the home of her son, F. W. Elliott at Dallas. Funeral
services were held at her home at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Rev. George W.
Truett conducting the services, assisted by Rev. W. Douglas Hudgins. Burial
was in the West Oakland Cemetery.
Survivors are three other sons, J. B. and Earl W. Elliott, Dallas, and
J. H. Elliott, Forney, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry A. Bredow, Dallas.
Mrs. Elliott was one of the first white children born in the Tarrant
County. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cate, among the earliest
pioneers of the county. She was born at Minters Chapel, near Grapevine.
She was a member of the Baptist Church for 70 years. She had lived a true
Christian life, and was loved by all who knew her. She was known by many
old settlers here.
Friday November 5 James Curtis Graham Dies
James Curtis Graham, 28, died at his residence 3 miles east of
Arlington early Sunday morning. Survived by his widow, mother and father,
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Graham; one brother, Ira of Killeen, Texas.
Services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Church of Christ. Rev. S. M.
Bennett and Rev. G. H. Stephenson officiated. Pallbearers were L. B.
Lovell, Hall Barnes, Raymond Roden, Jack Peters, Charlie Hendricks and Arvie
Jones.
Honorary pallbearers were the employees of the Hobart Dayton Co. of
Dallas and Fort Worth. Burial was in the Graham Cemetery near Killeen
Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Lutterell Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
Friday November 5 Graham Curtis Is Buried At Killeen
Funeral services for Graham James Curtis [Two different articles in the
paper. Correct name is James Curtis Graham], 28 who died at his home 3
miles east of town early Sunday morning, were held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the
Church of Christ, with Rev. S. M. Bennett and Rev. G. H. Stephenson
officiating.
Burial was at the Graham Cemetery Monday morning at 11 o'clock at
Killeen, with Luttrell Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his widow;
mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Graham; and one brother, Ira of
Killeen, Texas.
Pallbearers were L. B. Powell, Hall Barnes, Raymond Roden, Jack Peters,
Charlie Hendricks and Arvie Jones. Honorary pallbearers were employees of
the Hobart Dayton Co. of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Mr. Curtis and Miss Lovie Curry had been married one year and four
months. He was employed by the Hobart Dayton Company of Dallas and Fort
Worth the past 11 years.
He was in a sanitorium from June until two weeks ago when he was
brought to his home here. Mr. Curtis was loved and respected by all that
knew him.
Friday November 5 Max Raney's Father Dies In Comanche
Max Raney's father, Dave Raney, 80, was burned to death, Friday at
noon, by an oil stove explosion in Comanche.
Apparently Mr. Raney was making some adjustment on the oil stove when
it exploded, as no one was in the house at the time of to render aid and he
was burned to death. The house was completely destroyed and Mr. Raney was
burned beyond recognition.
The burial was in Comanche. Mr. and Mrs. Max Raney on their return
from the funeral stopped over Saturday to visit with Mrs. Raney's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shelton.
Friday November 5 PANTEGO NEWS Mrs. C. P. Sebastian
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shelton attended the funeral of their friend Mr. J.
W. Semmones, Jr., in Dallas Monday afternoon.
Friday November 5
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Dunning left Tuesday to attend the funeral of his
niece, Ida Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dunning of Ardmore, Okla.
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