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The Menard Messenger
Vol. 8 No. 13
Thursday, January 14, 1915
(page 1)
MRS. VIOLA M. SMITH
Monday, death came to Mrs. Viola M. Smith, as an almost welcome visitor
and ended her suffering which she has so bravely borne for the past two
years. Mrs. Smith was born May 1, 1883 in Van Zant county and was married
to George W. Smith in Mason seven years ago. Two children were born to
this union, Lydia and Lafay, the one three years old and the other six.
Besides these her husband, mother, five brothers, and three sisters live
to sorrow her death. The three brothers, Hiram, Vosso, and LeRoy Parker
were here to attend the funeral but Andrew and George were unable to come.
Of the sisters, Mrs. Florence McWilliams of Fort Worth and Mrs.
G. L. Allen, of Rochelle were present but Mrs. Laura Price of Corsicana could not come.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from their home and
Rev. C. B. Roberts conducted the funeral service.
The many friends of the bereaved family extend their most sincere sympathy
in their great loss.
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The Menard Messenger
Vol. 8 No. 24
Thursday, April 1, 1915
(page 1)
W. D. Stockton
W. D. Stockton, who has resided at Fort McKavett for
the past seventeen years, died peacefully on Sunday morning about five
o’clock. He leaves an aged widow and ten children to mourn his loss.
He was about seventy-two years old. The deceased has not been in the best
of health for several years. He was most highly respected for his honesty
and purity of purpose. He had a winning way that won him friends besides
being most consistent in his walk and conservative. The funeral took place
Monday from the Ft. McKavett cemetery, Rev. Richard Mercer
conducting the service in an impressive manner. The school out of respect
for his memory, closed for the day.
The Menard Messenger
Vol. 8, No. 47
September 9, 1915
Friends of J. A. Spoon and family were grieved to lean of the death of their baby boy which occurred at the King hotel last Wednesday afternoon. The baby was but a little over a year old and never has been very healthy and a few days ago was stricken with bowel trouble. Mr. Spoon immediately rushed the baby to Menard, where it was placed under a doctor’s care but so severe was the attack that there was no chance of saving its young life. The funeral services were held from the King hotel Thursday and the remains interred in the local cemetery.
The Menard Messenger
Vol. 9, No. 9
December 16, 1915
“GRANDMA” SANDERS
Mrs. Sanders, known as “grandma” died at
the home of her son-in-law Joe McDonald Tuesday night. Funeral services
were held from the home Wednesday afternoon at four o’clock. Rev.
Boatman of the Methodist church officiating. A complete obituary will
appear in next weeks issue.
The Menard Messenger
Vol. 9, No. 10
December 23, 1915
(page 4)
MRS EMILY SAUNDERS
Mrs. Emily Saunders was born January 6, 1842, and died December 14, 1915
at 73 years 11 months and 8 days. Having enjoyed more than her allotted
time of three score and ten, she answered the call of heaven, and left
a host of friends and loved ones to follow on. She was married in 1868
to Mr. Samuel Saunders and to this happy union, seven children were born,
one dying in infancy. Sister Saunders confessed faith in Christ, and united
with the M. E. church in 1877, and has ever lived a faithful exemplary
life. In the language of our Master, we would say; Well done thou good
and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of they Lord. May we all
profit by this noble, consecrated, mother life.
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The Menard Messenger
Vol IX, No. 50
Thursday, October 5, 1916
(page 1)
Word was received here Saturday, of the death of Mrs. W. W. Spiller at Temple that morning where she was taken for treatment. Mrs. Spiller had been ill for the past three weeks and was taken to Temple because an operation was thought necessary. The remains were taken to Eden for burial which was held there Sunday evening. Mrs. Spiller was an ideal Christian woman and a very devoted mother and wife. She leaves her husband, W. W. Spiller and four children, Lola, aged twelve, Zola, William and Marie, the youngest being two years old. The many friends of the family extend to the bereaved their sincere sympathy in there great loss.
The Menard Messenger
Vol 10 No. 16
Thursday, February 15, 1917
THOMAS SOMERSVILLE
At 10 o'clock Saturday night the spirit of Thomas Somersville passed fro
this world into the Hands of Him who gave it birth. He met his death quietly
and unafraid.
Mr Somersville was born in Naula, Ireland, April 15, 1840 and came to
America at the age of ten. He came to Menard forty years ago and for twenty
years ran a hotel here. In 1878 he was married to Mrs. John Hanson and
to this union one daughter was born. He leaves beside his wife and daughter,
Miss Annie, two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Wells of Portland, Maine and Mrs.
Annie Richardson of Conrad, New Hampshire
During his life in Menard he gained the respect of everybody by his honesty
and integrity.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the home. Rev. Gagnon
of the Roman Catholic Church preaching the funeral sermon. The many friends
of Mr. Somersville join the family in mourning his death.
A number of relatives from Mason were in attendance at the funeral including
the following: Mrs. Jess Leslie, Mrs. Johnston and children, John and
Flora and Will Lenburg and son Harold Mrs. Levin Brown of Brady was notified
and arrived at his bedside a few hours before his death.
The Menard Messenger
Vol. 10 No. 26
Thursday, April 26, 1917
(page 1)
DEATH OF SID SNELL
On last Wednesday night, April 18th, Sid Snell died at his home here of
heart failure. Sid had been sick for some time and had just returned from
Mineral Wells taking treatment for rheumatism and it was hoped that he
would recover but death came in spite of all efforts to save him.
He leaves besides his wife and baby, his father, of Cost, two sisters,
Mrs. Hodges of Nugent and Mrs. W. T. Mills of Stanford and many friends.
Sid Snell was born July 16, 1886 near Little Rock, Arkansas. He came to
Menard in 1910 following his trade of barber. He finally purchased a half
interest in the Cottonwood Barber Shop and December 25th, 1915, he was
married to Miss Myrtle Harris.
He joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at an early age and later
transferred his membership to the Missionary Baptist.
Big hearted and loyal to his friends and he hand many, he suffered for
years from rheumatism but bore his suffering without complaint, often
working when many a man would have given up. The bereaved family have
the sympathy of all, knowing that in him they have lost a kind brother,
son and a loving husband.
The Menard Messenger
Vol. XI No. 19
Thursday, March 28, 1918
(page 3)
Ft. McKavett News
Mr. and Mrs. Simpson lost their baby about two months old Saturday. They
have the sympathy of the community in their loss.
The Menard Messenger
Vol. XI, No. 50
Thursday, October 31, 1918
(page 1)
Death of Lee E. Spring
Lee E. Spring died at his home in Menard Sunday morning after a lingering illness of some months. Mr. Spring with his family came to Menard three years ago having purchased a restaurant here and has always been active in anything that promised to build up the town. He belonged to the Woodmen and Odd Fellow lodges and had a host of friends here who join the bereaved family in mourning his loss.
Mr. Spring was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 18, 1868, and was married to Mrs. Kizzie Chapman July 17, 1901. The greater part of his life has been spent in Texas. The remains were taken to Water Valley, his former home, Sunday evening for burial. Besides his wife, he leaves two step-children.
Mrs. M. W. Shelly
The sad news reached Menard Tuesday of the death of Mrs. M. W. Shelly at Bisbee, Ariz.
Mrs. Shelley had undergone an operation from which she was recovering rapidly when she was attacked with influenza after which pneumonia developed which caused her death.
Mr. and Mrs. Shelley were residents of Menard for several years and only a few months ago moved to Douglass, Ariz. where they have since made their home. Always of a cheerful disposition she made friends where ever she went; always looking at the bright side of life.
She was married to M. W. Shelley at Abilene, Texas ten years ago. Beside her husband, her mother, Mrs. Mattie McAdams, two sisters and two brothers are left to mourn her loss, viz: Mrs. Clara Callan of this city with whom the mother is at present making her home; Mrs. C. M. Reed of Wichita Falls; J. Q. McAdams of Winters and Ben C. McAdams of Camp Travis.
The remains will be brought to Menard for interment arriving Saturday or Sunday and the funeral will be held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Callan. The time to be announced later.
The many friends of the deceased extend sympathy to the bereaved family in their loss.
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