Menard County Texas

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Obituaries for M Surnames

The Menard Messenger
Vol. 8 No. 21
Thursday, March 11, 1915

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Commits Suicide Early Sunday Morning-----Mrs. J. D. Matthews Takes Carbolic Acid. No Cause For Act Known
Mrs. J. D. Matthews, the wife of a well known farmer near this city, committed suicide at their home three miles east of town by taking a half teacup of carbolic acid. The cause for her act is unknown. The evening before everybody was in high spirits and Mrs. Matthews was as cheerful and joyous as usual. The next morning about seven o’clock she and her husband got up and she started breakfast. Shortly after she had gone into the kitchen, he heard a noise and followed her; he found her sitting in a chair with the cup by her side. Doctors were summoned but she died before they could reach her.
Her death comes as a sad blow not only to her husband and the three children, but to her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Barnett and sister Mrs. Antoinette Moore, as well. Neither the husband not the parents can imagine any reason why the unfortunate woman would desire to commit such and act. The poison she took had been in the house for some time, the husband having purchased it to doctor a horse which had charbon.
Mrs. Mary Rowina Matthews was born in Decatur, Tennessee, in October 1874 and came here to this country with her parents ten years ago and has been associated with her father in the country store which he conducts three miles east of Menard, while her husband runs an adjoining farm. Mrs. Matthews was a member of the Presbyterian church and had the respect of all who knew her. Naturally a happy woman, her death comes as a great shock to her countless friends, and the sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved family.
The sister of the deceased, Mrs. Moore, of Poteau, Okla., was notified of her death and left immediately for Menard.
(Alicia’s Note: Mary Rowina Matthews is buried in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Menard County, Texas)

The Menard Messenger
Vol. 8, No. 51
October 7, 1915

MRS. J. D. MCGUFFIN

At one o’clock Sunday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. J. D. McGuffin, the wife of J. D. McGuffin of this city. Besides the husband she leaves eight children. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon and the remains interred in the Live Oak cemetery.

The Menard Messenger
Vol. 10 No. 42
Thursday, August 30, 1917
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DEATH OF MRS. VAN McCORMICK
Last Thursday at the Brady Sanitarium, Mrs. Van McCormick, nee Miss Maude Hext, passed away after an operation for appendicitis. Mrs. McCormick is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hext, of Hext, and was born February 27th, 1890. She was married to Van McCormick March 17, 1915, and they made their home at Eldorado.
Mrs. McCormick has many friends in this part of the country, who with the family mourn her loss. These many friends extend sympathy in this sad hour of bereavement.
Besides her husband, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hext, and three brothers and sisters.

The Menard Messenger
Vol. 11 No. 1
Thursday, November 15, 1917
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DIED FROM A BURN
Aliene, the little two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McDonald who was burned so badly about two weeks ago, by falling into a pit of live coals, died Monday morning at the Brady Sanitarium. She was immediately brought to Menard after falling into the pit where medical aid could be given and seemed to be doing nicely until Friday when she began to grow worse so they took her to the Sanitarium in the hope of saving her, but to no avail. The body was taken to Junction Monday night and burial Tuesday at that place. The parents have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

The Menard Messenger
November 29?, 1917
Vol. 11 No. 3
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DEATH OF DAVE MADDOX
Dave Maddox, one of Menard's most well known citizens died at his home, Monday morning and the funeral was held the following day. Mr. Maddox was an old time newspaper man of Menard county and also held a number of county positions of trust during his life. His many friends are very sorry to learn of his loss and sympathize with the bereaved relatives in their loss.

(ALICIA’S NOTE: Buried in Pioneer Rest Cemetery. Death rec. states he was the son of W. S. Maddox and Pauline Baker. Bk 1, pg. 1)

Menard Messenger
Vol. XI, No. 10
Thursday, January 24?, 1918

William L. Milam

William L. Milam died at his home Friday and the funeral was held the following day. Mr. Milam was born December 2nd, 1856 in Macon? county, Missouri and has been in Texas ten years, most of which time he put in at Amarillo and Winters. He leaves two children, Charles and Florence besides his two brothers Gus and Jimmie to mourn his loss. Mr. Milam came here in 1910 and with the exception of two years spent at Sinto?, has made this his home. He has many friends who join with the bereaved family and brothers in mourning his loss. The funeral services were held Saturday, Reverend Richard Mercer having charge.

The Menard Messenger
Vol. XI No. 13
Thursday, February 14, 1918
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Gus McDonald

Mr. Gus McDonald died at his home in Hext Saturday morning February 9th from cancer. For a number of years he was a resident of Kimble county. Mr. McDonald was 72 years of age and leaves a wife and several children. The body was taken to Harper and buried in the cemetery at that place Saturday evening.

The Menard Messenger
Vol. XI No. 22
Thursday, April 18, 1918

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W. M. Murray
W. M. Murray, the father of Mrs. L. E. Spring of this city died at the Spring home here Thursday, April 11, of cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Murray in company with his wife has been spending the past few months at the Spring home and was enjoying the best of health up until the day before his death when he was taken suddenly ill. The remains were taken to Water Valley where they were interred. Mr. Murray made many friends while here who sympathize with the family in their bereavement.

The Menard Messenger
Vol. XI, No. 48
Thursday, October 17, 1918

John Murchison
John Murchison died at his ranch home south of Menard, Saturday at 12 o'clock, of pneumonia. John has been sickly for some years and a few days ago contracted pneumonia. He leaves a wife and a three year old daughter to mourn his loss.
John Murchison was born August 18, 1889 in Llano county and was married four years ago to Miss Sadie Cooper. His home has been in Menard county for many years and his many friends join the family in their sorrow.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Lee Murchison home. Rev. Boatman officiating.

The Menard Messenger
Vol XII, No 6
Thursday, December 26, 1918
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Three members of One Family Die of Influenza
During the past week three members of the Joe McDonald family died from pneumonia contracted from influenza. Mrs. McDonald and daughter, Verge, 11 years old, died Thursday December 19th and both were laid to rest that afternoon in the same grave. On December 24th, little Jesse their three year old son died and was buried on Christmas day, Rev. Carter preaching the funeral service for the mother and daughter at that time. They are survived by the husband and father, Joe McDonald and two sons.
Mrs. McDonald was born in Mason county December 18, 1880 and was married to Joe McDonald eighteen years ago. She was a loving wife and mother and Mr. McDonald has the sympathy of all in this great sorrow which has come upon them.
Mr. McDonald is just recovering from a severe attack of influenza and pneumonia and is not able to resume his duties at the light plant as yet.

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