Old Feud Leads to Tragedy.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth, TX
Date: January 30 1915Hillsboro, Texas, Jan. 29. --Dr. A. C. Saylors, who was stabbed and seriously wounded early in December by Joe Kirkpatrick when he was leaving the latter's home today, in a pistol duel at Bynum, shot and killed Kirkpatrick after having received a pistol ball through his hat. Dr. Saylors, druggist and practicing physician, had returned last night from East Texas, where he had been recuperating. The men met for the first time this morning.
Eye-witnesses, according to a long-distance message, are in doubt as to who fired first. Kirkpatrick had stepped to the sidewalk from his restaurant and Dr. Saylors fired through the door of his drug store. Kirkpatrick fired three times. Dr. Saylors is said to have emptied his revolver, his victim being struck several times and one bullet penetrating the heart.
No word was spoken as the two men drew their revolvers. Domestic troubles are alleged to have been the cause of the first difficulty. Kirkpatrick leaves a widow and four children.
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Old Soldier Dies. Hill County Confederate Drops Dead
From Heart Failure.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth, TX
Date: June 9 1910Hillsboro, Texas, June 9.--James F. Hooker, aged 65, ex-Confederate soldier and pioneer citizen of Hill County, dropped dead from heart failure at 5 o'clock this morning while dressing. He was preparing to make a trip to his farm. Funeral will be held tomorrow.
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Obituary Walter F. SPENCER
Dallas Morning News
Date: February 8 1890
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., Feb. 7.--Mr. Walter F. Spencer, one of the most popular young men of this place, died to-day from pneumonia.
Obituary A. M. ARNOT
Dallas Morning News
Date: June 22 1889
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., June 21. --Mr. A. M. Arnot, an old and highly respected citizen of this county, died at his home near this place this morning. Deceased was one of the early settlers of Texas. His estate is quite valuable.
******************** Obituary A. M. Arnot
Dallas Morning News
Date: June 22 1889
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., June 21.--Mr. A. M. Arnot, an old and highly respected citizen of this county, died at his home near this place this morning. Deceased was one of the early settlers of Texas. His estate is quite valuable.
********************** Obituary Gus COOK
Dallas Morning News
Date: October 29 1889
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., Oct. 28. --Mr. Gus Cook, a most exemplary young man, died at the residence of his uncle, Mr. W. A. Craig, near this place Saturday last. The deceased was for a long time freight clerk at the Cotton Belt depot in this place, and only surrendered his position when his ill health would no longer adrait of his discharging it duties.
************************* Obituary Mrs. Willie Purham
Dallas Morning News
Date: March 11 1889
Dallas, TexasHillsboro, Tex., March 8.--Mrs. Willie Purham, the unfortunate lady who was only recently brought home from the North Texas asylum for the insane at Terrell, died recently.
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Obituary Capt. A. W. Weatherred's Niece
Dallas Morning News
Date: March 11 1889
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., March 8.--Capt. A. W. Weatherred, a prominent citizen of this county and a member of the present grand jury, received the sad tidings of the death of his little niece at Osceola, in this county, last night. The little child was the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weatherred.
**************************** Obituary Mrs. M. A. E. Brockinton
Dallas Morning News
Date: October 10 1889
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., Oct. 9.--Mrs. M. A. E. Brockinton died at the residence of her son in this city at 3:15 p.m., Oct. 8, at the age of 61 years. This most estimable Christian lady was loved and admired by all who knew her in consequence of the many noble acts and deeds performed during her life time.
*************************** Obituary Jack T. Lillie
Dallas Morning News
Date: May 25 1889
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., May 24.--Mr. Jack T. Lillie, a well known citizen of this place, died at his home last night at the age of forty-four. His remains were buried to-day in the presence of a large assemblage.
************************** Obituary Jasper N. M'KENZIE
Dallas Morning News
Date: May 25 1889
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., May 24.--Jasper N. McKenzie died in this city this week. Mr. McKenzie was the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. F. McKenzie this place, and a young man of sterling worth and integrity. At the time of his decease he was in the twenty-fifth year of his age and gave every promise of a bright and useful future. The funeral procession was one of the largest ever assembled in Hillsboro an all were shocked at his sudden but not unexpected death.
**************************** Obituary Mrs. B. W. Ballard
Dallas Morning News
Date: March 17 1888
Dallas, TXAquilla, Tex., March 16.--Yesterday evening at 5 o'clock Mrs. B. W. Ballard passed from this earth into a better world, after fourteen years of suffering from slow consumption. Mrs. Ballard was 62 years old, a native of Kentucky, and came to Texas eight years ago. She was a zealous member of the Baptist Church, a faithful, loving wife and mother, and leaves to mourn her departure from a life of pain on this earth an affectionate husband, five grown children, and a host of friends, who deeply sympathize with the bereaved husband and children in their sad affliction. Her remains were taken to Whitney and interred by the side of a son who died some years ago.
***************************** Obituary Mrs. E. L. Boyd
Dallas Morning News
Date: June 2 1889
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., June 1.--Mrs. E. L. Boyd, a most estimable lady of Aquilla, died last Tuesday and was buried Wednesday. Mrs. Boyd was the sister of Hon. J. E. Ballard, the mayor of Hillsboro, and the many friends of the bereaved family extend sympathy in their great affliction.
******************************* Obituary Alonzo L. Brooks
Dallas Morning News
Date: June 29 1889
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., June 27.--At the residence three miles west of this city yesterday morning Alonzo L. Brooks died. The deceased was the son of Mrs. C. N. Brooks of this county and was well known by everyone. In the death of Mr. Brooks Hill county has suffered an irreparable loss. His true manhood and sterling worth were appreciated by all and his untimely death, being but 28 years of age, has cast a gloom over all. But a short time ago he was married to Miss Wheatly, a most estimable lady of Ellis county and to-day his beloved wife and child have the sympathy of all in this the dark hour of their affliction.
*********************** Obituary Richard Harper Spell
Dallas Morning News
Date: June 29 1889
Dallas, TXHillsboro, Tex., June 27.--Richard Harper, infant son of Mrs. and Mrs. W. E. Spell of this city died Tuesday and was buried yesterday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all in their affliction.
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Robertson, Infant Son
Date: March 1 1916
Hillsboro Mirror
Hillsboro, TexasRobertson, Infant Son
The four month old son G. W. Jr. of Mr. & Mrs. G. W. Robertson died Monday morning at the family home four and a half miles northeast of town. The funeral was conducted at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning by Rev. M. T. Andrews, pastor of the First Baptist Church.***************************** Funeral of Mr. Hill Was Held Yesterday
Hillsboro Evening Mirror
Date: January 2 1918
Hillsboro, TexasFuneral of Mr. Hill Was Held Yesterday
Large Crowd Pay Last Tribute of Respect to Citizen Who Died MondayA large crowd attended the funeral services yesterday of Mr. J.H. Hill who died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Walter MOORE at 11:30. The service was conducted by Rev. J.V. McCall, after which the remains were laid to rest in the old cemetery. Pallbearers were W.L. Satterfield, D. K. Browing, Geo. W. Patterson, B.H. Hawes, Scott Walker and Tom Brooks. Brothers and sisters of Mr. Hill who attended the funeral were Mrs. M.H. Brown of LaGrange, Mrs. C.H. Allen of Houston, Mrs. W.F. Ramsey of Dallas and her husband. Judge D. G. Hill of Abilene. Children from a distance to attend the the funeral were J. H. Hill Jr. of Rockdale, Mrs. Nannie Byers of Denison, Mrs. Charles W. Patterson of Chicago, Illinois, Miss Minnie Hill of Cleburne. Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Ramsey Jr. of Cleburne were also present.
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T. C . Webb
Hillsboro Weekly Mirror, Hillsboro, TX
Date: September 27 1916T. C. Webb who lived in the southern part of the county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Billie JAMES, at Leroy and was buried in Bold Springs cemetery south of West yesterday evening. Mr. Webb had lived in the southern part of the county for forty-six years. C. C. Pursley and his daughter, Miss Eula left yesterday morning to attend the funeral.
************************ Miss Harriet Rosenbaum
Hillsboro Weekly Mirror
Date: September 22 1916**************************
Miss Harriet Rosenbaum, 58 years old, died yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Isaac Harris, 2723 South Ervay street. Miss Rosenbaum made her home at 2721 Ervay street. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the family residence. Dr. W. H. Greenberg officating and the burial was in Emanuel Cemetery. Pall bearers were Dr. S. M. Freedman, J. L Goodman, E. N. Daniel, Marus Baerwaid, Arthur Alexander and H. J. COHN. Miss Rosenbaum had lived in Texas fifty-five year and in Dallas for sixteen years. She is survived by four brothers, A, I, and E Rosenbaum of Dallas and Sydney of New York and two sisters, Mrs.Theo Marcus and Mrs. Harris of Dallas. Dallas Evening Journal. The Brothers Abe, Isaac and Eugene Rosenbaum were quite a time prominent business men in Hillsboro, moving away about eighteen or twenty years ago. They are well and pleasantly remembered here as honorable business men and excellently good citizens.
John Anderson
John Anderson died last night at the family residence, 101 Smith Street. He was hurt a few days ago when his cab was backed into a Cotton Belt train and his injuries proved more serious than at first supposed. The funeral services under direction of E. B. Phelps are held this afternoon at the Central Christian church at 4 o'clock conducted by Rev. M. O. Ewing. Internment in Old Cemetery.************************* Isom Chrisholm Walling
Hillsboro Mirror Hillsboro, Texas
Date: March 29 1916Isom Chrisholm Walling was born in Nacogdoches county, Texas May 3, 1842 and died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Jessie Greenwade, of Walling Bend, March 20th 1916. Mr. Walling was a son of Col. Jesse WALLING, for whom Walling Bend was named, and was himself an ex-Confederate soldier, having sered thru the war as a member of Company C 3rd Texas Cavalry. He married in 1865 to Miss Mary Griffin, a sister of Dr. J.M.Griffin, one of the earliest settlers of Hill County, who die more than forty years ago. Two children survive him, Mrs. Mollie DeShazo of San Angelo and A.C.Walling of Hillsboro, with whom he made his home and who together with his wife as at the bedside during his illness. Mr. Walling had gone on a visit to his niece, Mrs. Greenwade, when he was taken sick with pneumonia which resulted in his death. He was buried in the family burial ground at Walling Bend. The services were conducted by the Rev. T. McCauley pastor of the Christian church, of which he was a consistent member for more than twenty years. Thus has passed away a kindly Christian gentleman and a brave Southern soldier, who lived to see almost all of his early friends and comrades answer the final summons "come up higher"
[Note: Since he was buried in Walling Bend Cemetery he was moved to Whitney Cemetery when Lake Whitney was built.]
******************** J. P. Neal
J .P. Neal died at his home at 11:30 yesterday morning at 708 Second St. at the age of 63. Mr. Neal had been a sufferer from asthma and returned Saturday night from Corpus Christi and when he reached his home complained of feeling bad and began to gradually grow worse and succumbed yesterday morning. Mr. Neal leaves a wife and four sons. Rev. J. H. Stewart pastor of the First Methodist Church will preach the funeral this afternoon at three o'clock at the Bell Springs, Massey cemetery.Joe T. MOCK
Joe T. MOCK almost 65 years of age died last night at his home near Peoria. He was one of the old settlers of that section and is survived by two daughters and a son all of Peoria. His wife preceded him in death three years. The funeral will be conducted at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Peoria Cemetery by Rev. Peoples pastor of the Methodist Church oh which the deceased was a member.********************* Mrs. Jane Williams
Hillsboro Mirror Hillsboro, Texas
Date: March 15 1916Mrs. Jane Williams, aged 28 years, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her father, A. L. Helms . North of Hillsboro. Her remains were Friday morning taken to Bethlehem Cemetery for interment, services being held at that place conducted by Rev. Crow. Three small children, two girls and a boy, who survived the loss of a loving mother, are now doubly orphaned, their father, Bob Williams, having died about 10 months since.
******************** Mrs. Amanda J. Brown
Hillsboro Weekly Messenger Hillsboro, Texas
Date: February 9 1916Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Brown left for Thornton, where they were called by the death of his mother, Mrs. Amanda J. Brown, which occured Wednesday morning. The deceased was born in Florida about 82 years ago and was married to Mr. Brown who contracted pneumonia and died during and died during the war. She was a member of the Baptist Church and lived in Corsicana, but was visiting in Thornton when she died. Surviving children: Rev. W. D. Brown, of Hillsboro; H. G. Brown of Corsicana; James Brown of Los Angeles, Calif; Mesdames Lewis Thornton; Cochran of San Angelo; W. A. Terry of Thornton & Frank Tribble of Delia.
******************** Mrs. Jessie Beatrice Wardlaw
Hillsboro Messenger Hillsboro, Texas
Date: January 19 1916Mrs. Jessie Beatrice Wardlaw wife of V. E. Wardlaw died Wednesday evening at 6:20, at her home near Brandon and the funeral was held Friday at Brandon at 11 a.m. Rev. Eakins officiating.
The interment was made in the Brandon Cemetery, under the direction of Williams and Leatherwood. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Osborne, and was 30 years and 14 days of age. She is survived by her husband and 11 day old baby.
*************************** O. M. BISHOP
At the home of his brother-in-law Sam WARD where he was visiting, 5 miles south of Whitney. O.M. BISHOP of Keene died at 1 o'clock Thursday of la grippe. The remains were brought here that evening and taken to Keene on the Katy for burial. The deceased was about 70 years of age and leaves several children. His sister, Jndaughter and Mr. WARD accompanied the remains to Keene.********************** Mrs. J. R. MORRIS
Hillsboro Weekly Messenger Hillsboro, TX
Date: January 12 1916Mrs. J. R. MORRIS who lived on the BADGETT farm three miles West of Covington, died Friday at 9 p.m. from rheumatism of the heart. She leaves to mourn her death Mrs. Mollie SIMMONS, Mrs. Ella MAGERS, Mrs. Minnie WESTON, Mrs. Mattie STANLEY, Willie DOUGLAS and Burtie MORRIS. The remains were taken to Prairie Valley for burial Sunday.
************************ Mrs. George COUNTS
Hillsboro Evening Mirror
Date: 16 March 1912Mrs. Jessie COUNTS wife of George COUNTS died at her home in Miami, Texas, Friday morning, the 8th inst. from pneumonia, following an attack of grip, her death being a complete surprise to her relatives in this county, they not having even been aware of her illness. The body was shipped to Whitney for interment and was accompanied by members of her immediate family.
Upon arrival there Sunday afternoon the party was met at the depot by some four hundred friends who extended condolences to the bereaved ones. The funeral took place from the First Baptist Church of Whitney, Monday afternoon, the service at the church being conducted by Rev. B. F. MOON in the presence of an overflowing congregation composed of the family assembled from miles around. The interment was made in the Degraffenried Cemetery, where the remains of those of her children who preceded her are resting.
Mrs. COUNTS was born near Aquilla January 24, 1870 being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. HAMMEL, the former of whom died on the old homestead there known as Hammel's Hill, when she was seven years old. The family moved to Whitney in 1882 and there June 11, 1890 she was married to George M. COUNTS, they afterward in the same year moving to the farm south of Whitney. They lived there nineteen years moving then to Martin County, were they remained until about two months ago, since where their home had been at Miami. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. COUNTS eight children, four of whom with her husband survive her, the surviving children being Larry and Pitchman COUNTS, aged respectively eighteen and six years: Gracie Dell three years old and and Fannie Sue nineteen months old. She is also survived by an adopted son, Havens HAMMEL, of Pyote, Texas, orphan son of her brother John HAMMEL, who died about twenty years of age, when the son was three years old: and by three sisters, Mrs. M. J. GRAHAM of Miami, Mrs. H. H. GRAHAM of Throckmorton and Mrs. C. A. STAMPHILL of near Abbott.
Mrs. COUNTS was converted to Christianity and joined the Towash Baptist Church in 1890 and retained her membership in the Church until her death. She was a devote Christian, a true friend, and faithful and devoted wife and mother
The sorrowing husband, children and other relatives have the earnest sympathy of a wide circle of friends.
******************** Mrs. Roy Turk Dead
Hillsboro Evening Mirror
Date:18 January 1912The many friends of Mrs. Roy Turk who has been ill for the past few days at her home in Woodbury, were pained to learn that death had ensued this morning between the hours of 7 and 8, tetanus being the direct cause of her demise.
Barbara Gary TURK was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. GRAY of Conroe, Texas, who arrived here last night after being notified of their daughters serious illness, and was 24 years, 4 months, and 25 days of age. On October 20, 1909 the deceased became the wife of Mr. Roy TURK, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. TURK, of this city, the ceremony taking place at San Augustine, having resided since that time in this county, where she became beloved of all who came within the sphere of her acquaintance. The funeral arrangements have not been definitely decided upon though the services will take place tomorrow at either the First M.E. Church or at the residence of J.M. TURK, at 519 East Elm St. conducted by Rev. Jno. R. MORRIS, interment following at Ridge Park Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by her husband, father and mother, all of whom have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their hour of great bereavement.
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MRS. HUSTEAD PASSES AWAY
Hillsboro Evening Mirror
13 January 1912This morning at 4:30 o'clock the life spark fled from the body of Mrs. Marguerite HUSTEAD, the wife of Mr. W.N. HUSTEAD, at their home at 10 Nowlin Avenue.
Mrs. HUSTEAD was taken suddenly ill last Saturday and by the following morning lapsed into semi-consciousness, the attending physicians finally pronouncing her malady to be that of spinal meningitis.
The funeral services will be held tomorrow, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the grave in Ridge Park Cemetery, her pastor Rev. John R. MORRIS, officiating. Besides her husband the deceased who was 35 years, 9 months, and 28 days of age, leaves a 2-1/2 year old son N. J. HUSTEAD, and a host of friends to mourn her demise. The Mirror joins the many friends of the bereaved ones in extending heartfelt sympathies.
************************** MRS. GUNTER'S DEATH
Hillsboro Weekly Mirror
7 March 1907Mrs. Orma GUNTER, wife of Henry GUNTER, and who is the daughter of D. A. BALLARD. formerly of Irene but now a resident of El Paso, died at her home near Irene last Thursday night. Mr. BALLARD came from El Paso to attend his daughter in her illness and was with her n her last hours of life. Mrs. GUNTER is survived by her husband and two children and they have the deepest sympathy of their hosts of friends in their deep affliction.
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Death of Little Eugene Ray HUDDLESTON
Hillsboro Weekly Mirror
20 February 1907Eugene Ray HUDDLESTON, little son of W.E.HUDDLESTON, aged about 19 months, died at the family home 218 North Waco street at 12 o'clock today from the effects of an ulcerous formation in his throat. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, the service being conduced by Rev.W.B.McGARTY. The internment will be in the new cemetery. Mr. and Mrs HUDDLESTON have the sympathy of many friends in their deep affliction.
********************** DEATH OF DR. BENSON KNOX
Hillsboro Evening Mirror
16 April 1904Dr. Benson KNOX died last night at his home two miles west of Peoria after a two days' illness with flu. The funeral will be held at his residence tomorrow and the remains will be interred in the Bethlehem cemetery.
Dr. Benson KNOX was one of the best known and best esteemed physicians of Hill County. He stood in the front rank of physicians in this
county for years and in fact until ill healthand age compelled him to relinquish in a large measure his activity. As a man no one stood higher or occupied a more substantial position than he.Dr. Benson KNOX was born in Henry County, Missouri, in 1839 and was consequently in his 65th year of age. He was the eldest of nine children, one of whom was Dr. M. D. KNOX, who also was a physician of the first rank, dying here a few years ago. Dr. KNOX graduated at the University of Missouri at the age of 19, then at Westminster and attended the St. Louis Medical College.
When the Civil War came on he joined the Confederate army and shared its vicissitudes for four years. At the end of the war he returned to Saline County, Missouri, and remained there until 1867, when he moved to Texas, spending one year at Patton's Mills. He then located at Milford and in 1875 moved to Washington, Arkansas. Five years later he returned to Texas. In 1886 the degree of M.D. was conferred on him by the University of Missouri. It is claimed for him that in 1877 he performed at Washington, Arkansas, the first aspiration of the spleen that was made in the United States. On his return to Texas from Arkansas, he located in Hillsboro and resided here until a few months ago when he moved to his farm.
Dr. Knox was married in 1869 to Miss Louisa LONG of Milford. His wife and several children survive him, among whom are Misses Leona, Mamie, Dovie, Rosa, and Evilene, and his sons Tom and Benton. Dr. KNOX was on several occasions President of the Hill County Medical Association.
*********************** Mrs. Mercyletteri A. YOUNG
Hillsboro Weekly Mirror
3 May 1893
Died at her family residence in the Union Bluff neighborhood, Hill County, Texas, on the 28th day of April 1893, Mrs. MERCYLETTERI A. Young, aged 55 years, 9 months and 1 day. Mrs. Young was born in Perry county, Alabama in 1847. She was Mercyletterri A. HEARD, married Nov. 6, 1856: lived in Alabama until 1868 when the family immigrated to Dallas county, Texas and remained 3 years; then moved to Arkansas, where they reined for two years; thence returned to Alabama, where they resided 5 years; thence to Hill county, Texas, and resided until the present. Mrs. YOUNG was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, and had in her possession her church letter when she died. She was afflicted with la grippe and paralysis of the brain. A noble wife, mother, and neighbor has been called to the home of the Saints, leaving nine living children. She was the mother of 10 children, but lost one daughter, Mrs. DANIELS, only a few months ago.************************** Hillsboro Weekly Mirror
12 January 1901J.W. Shelley and A.J. Shelley and family, of Fort Graham, spent a portion of the Christmas holiday's in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with relatives.
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