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1910'S
Libby, Mrs. A. E. Died of Brights disease. Born in Maine, age 60 years. Survivors: Prof L. C. Libby of Mt. Pleasant, H.M. Libby of Kansas, W. W. Libby of Kansas, Harry L. Libby of Kansas, and Ro6 Libby of Carthage, sons; Mamie Frazer of Carthage, Mrs. Edith Bairkers of Kansas, Mrs Etta Belknap of Kansas, Mrs. R. H. Dear of Carthage, Miss Della Libby of Carthage, and Mrs. Ethel Davis of Kansas, daughter.
Date of newspaper March 24, 1910.
Smith, J. A. Lived in Joaquin. Died when team he awas driving collided with another, and he was Athrown from the long bridge at Joaquin: fell 30 feet, vetern of Confederacy
Date of Newspaper August 17, 1910.
Twomey, William Barrack lived in Corpus Christi born 1885. Survivors: Wife, Will Twomey of Taylor Co. Tx. Evan Twomey of Los Angeles, Calif., sons: 1 daughter in Abilene, Tx. 1 daughter in Carter, Calif. 1 daughter in Corpus Christi. Born in Memphis, Tenn, moved to Shelbyville when four years old, then to Panola Co.: married Elizabeth Hensin, then moved to Coryell Co.; served as TX Ranger and served during Civil War; move back to Panola Co, brothers name was Hastom Twomey. Died after taking appendicitis and being too weak to undergo surgery.
Date of newspaper August 31, 1910
Wall, Dr. J. E. Born August 25, 1857. Survivors Mary Hull Wall, wife and 4 children. Died from blood pisoning from a scratch near his spine, was born at Old Beckville and moved to Carthage with parents in the 1870's. Began professional career in Carthage in 1880.
Date of newspaper October 26, 1910.
1911
Baker, Tracy age 13 years Survivors: Henry Holmes, Sr. stepfather Cause of Death: Accidently shot himself while squirrel hunting.
Date of newspaper Jan 11, 1911.
Harvey, R. J. Died Jan 10 , 1911 age 78 years burial in Rogers Cemetery. Survivors: W. B. Harvey, son; brother who resided near Gatesville. Married in 1872, enlisted in Fourteenth TX Cavalry; member of Methodist Church; faithful father; kind friend; born in Tennessee
Date of Newsaper Jan 25, 1911
Whitaker, Willie burial in Rehobeth Cemetery. Survivors W. B. Whitaker, parent. Five years old; had been ill for five weeks, resident of Mitchell Communtiy.
Date of newspaper Mar 15, 1911
Perkins, Dr. A. T. Burial: City of the Dead (note Odd Fellows Cem) Survivors: Wife, Dr. Tillman Perkings, son 6 daughters, one of whom was Mr. R.J. Burrow. The Cause of Death: had 82 gall stones and his gall bladder was removed at North Louisiana Sanitarium in Shreveport. A couple of days later he tore loose the stitches when he vomited. A second opeeration was performed to do repair. He did not recover. Was a methodist and had largest funeral procession ever in Carthage; Masonic Funeral
Date of Newspaper May 10, 1911.
1912
Robe, John died May 1, 1912 was oldest citizen in Deadwood, served in Confederate Army 4 years; citizen of Deadwood more than 60 years.
Date of newspaper May 8 1912
Sepaugh, Mrs. J. P. Died July 21, 1912--had cancer more than 18 months. Burial in Odd Fellows Cem. Survivors J.P. Sepaugh, husband, Ed, will, Joh and Charles, sons.
Date of Newspaper July 24, 1912.
Chadwick, John L. "Uncle John" Burial in the Odd Fellows with Masonic Honors. Survivors: Wife. Dropped dead at the First National Bank.
Date of newspaper November 6, 1912.
Hale, Jennie Ross Born Dec 24, 1881 died Nov 13 1912 with burial in Walton Graveyard 7 miles out. Survivors Mr. W. E. Ross & Willie W. Ross, parents: Carlton D. Hale, husband; 1 son only a few hours old; Mrs. S. A. Ross and Mrs. Tinkle of Garrison, Grandmothers.
Date of newspaper Nov 20, 1912
1913
Brumble, Herbert died January 4, 1913 was 17 years old, attended Gary High School.
Date of newspaper Jan 15, 1913
Bozeman, Mrs. Ola Respress born Sept 6, 12892 died March 5, 1913 with burial in the Liberty Chapel Cemetery. Survivors: Mr. & Mrs. C. O. Respress, parents; Walter B. Bozeman, husband--married only two years.
Date of newspaper Mar 12 1913
Vandigriff, W. W. burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery., Survivors Mrs. Rice, daughter. Died of blocked bowels and other complications after being taken to Dallas where an appendectomy was performed
Date of newspaper June 18, 1913
Boren, James F. Ssr. Born April 15, 1850 died June 25, 1913 burial Old Cemetery. Survivors: Agnes McKay Borne (1878) wife; Prof. J. F. Boren, Jr, Judge T. E. Boren, Raleigh Boren, Dr. W.L. Boren, Dr. S.E. Boren, Der. W.L. Boren, and S.H. Boren, sons: Mrs Effie Coats, daughter; Mrs Ida Abernathy, Mrs Mattie Doig, Miss Eula Boren, sisters. Died of something of a tuberculosis nature,
Date of newspaper July 2, 1913.
Anderson, Mrs. Sallie Died Oct 21 1913. Survivors: Mrs T. B., Anderson, daughter. Outlived all of her children; ws married first to William Coyle, then Jonathon Anderson
Date of newspaper Nov 5, 1913.
Yarborough, J. W. Stricken with paralysis in Beckville bank.
Date of newspaper Nov 12, 1913
Whitaker, Lawrence burial Rehobeth Cemetery, Survivors: Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Whitaker, parents Was 7 years old from Mitchell communtiy, died after lingering illness due to something like abscess of the liver.
Date of newspaper Nov 19, 1913
1914
Johnson, W.M. Survivors: Daughters, Leona 14 and Lula 13. He and his entire family were waylaid and shot near Salter's Mill six miles from town; Officer Beaty was sent to arrest Leonard and Emmett Salter: as of July 22, doctor said 2 of Mr. Johnson, daughter could not possibly recover.
Date of Newspaper July 15, 1914
Cariker, Dr. Tom Jake died of acute Bright's disease with burial in the Ciry Cemetery, Cushing.
Date of newspaper Aug 19 1914.
Miller, J.W. Died of Bright's disease. Survivors; Mrs. James Moore, daughter. Had been leading citizen of Panola Co. For years.
Date of newspaper Oct 21, 1914
Chadwick, T.H. Died October 15, 1914. Shot himself through the neck with a gun because of bad health.
Date of newspaper Oct 21, 1914.
Blair,"Grandma;" Died Dec 9 1914 of tuberculosis, age 70 years and was buried in City Cemetery. Survivors: J. Vanderburg, son Mrs. Mollie Parker, daughter
Date of newspaper Dec 10 , 1914.
1915
Rankin, Dr. Georgbe C. Survivors: George Rankin, son; Mrs. Walter Stevens, Snow Rankin, Hattie Rankin, Ruth Rankin, Louie Boyd Rankin, Daughters. Was a leader in the fight for statewide prohibition; was a Methodist circuit rider; was editor of TX Christian Advocate.
Date of newspaper February 10, 1915
Aldrich, Nelson L. Born Nov 6, 1841 died April 16, 1915 was an ex-senator.
Date of newspaper April 21, 1915.
Morgan, William Augustus (Gus) Survivors: Ada Morgan Hull, mother. Judge Thos. Hull, step father, brother Jim. Was ill and delirious with fever; went out to the barn and failed to return, was found by posse of friends drowned in nearby pond.
Date of newspaper June 30, 1915
Little, Susan Elizabeth Patrick. Survivors: Mrs. P.W. Pittman, daughter Was married to T. G. Little in 1857; lived in Atlanta, Georgia when it was burned by General Sherman; came to Carthage later to live with her daughter; died of a lingering illness of about 20 years.
Date of newspaper Sept 1, 1915
1916
Henderson, P. R. born Dec 29 1861 died Dec 25, 1915 buried in Oll Fellows Cem Leila Hill Henderson, wife.
Date of newspaper Jan 5 1916
Jimerson, Mrs. Dock died Jan 14 1916 of lagrippe buried in the family burial ground near home. Survivors are Rev Dock Jimerson, husband; Rev. Egbert Jimerson, son. Miss Emma Jimerson, daughter.
Date of newspaper Jan 19 1916
Mayfield, W. J. had killed his father, mother, and brother with an axe at New Boston, TX; was taken from jail a few minutes before midnight and hanged to a tree 1.2 mile south of town by a crowd of about 25 calm masked and armed men after they unarmed the jailer.
Date of newspaper Feb 2, 1916.
Downing, W. T. Burial: Mt. Bethel Cemetery. Was from Gary, died of malaria fever.
Date of newpaper Mar 15, 1916.
Gary, W. S. Reese died March 5, 1916 of pneumonia born in 1871 with burial in the Old Gary family graveyard, owned by Tyne Bough. Survivors: Bud Gary, father; Katie Miller Rogers Gary, wife; 4 young children; Mrs. W. R. Donald, Mrs. John Williams, & Miss Ollie Gary, sisters; Earl Gary, brother.
Date of newspaper: March 15, 1916.
Smith, "Uncle" Sidney. Born Jul 20, 1833 buried in Macedonia Cemetery Survivors: Baker, Walter, George, and Ben, sons; Mrs. Ola Barnes, and Mrs. Oliver Smith, daughters. Was from macdonia was a pioneer citizen and Confederate veteran, four other sons preceded their father in death; Oliver, Bobbie, R. E. and Wilkins. Was a Mason. (Wife, Mary J. Baker Smith, died November 10, 1853.
Date of newspaper July 19, 1916.
Repress, Norman. residence in the Mitchell communtiy. Survivors: Will Beaty, step father. Died when he was accidentally shot with a shotgun while playing on the back porch with some friends . Buried in Rehobeth Cemetery,
Date of newspaper Sept 20, 1916
Biggs, Jesse Shot himself after shooting his sweetheart, Bertie Rowe. Happened at Elmer Biggs' home in Mitchell was a result of lovers; quarrel.
Date of newspaper Nov 22, 1916.
Rowe , Bertie Was shot by her sweetheart, Jess Biggs, just before he shot himself, at Elmer Biggs; home in Mitchell, was result of lovers; quarrel.
Date of newspaper Nov 22, 1916
1917 Holland, D. B. "Uncle Brook" died: Dec. 21 1916 of heart failure. Survivors Mrs. Hooland, wife, H.C. Holland & E. D. Holland, sons: Mrs. J.M. Furrh, Mrs. J.M. Mitchell, Mrs. F. W. McFadden, Miss Nellie Holland, daughter. Was pioneer citizen, came from Marengo Co. Alabama in caravan of prairie schooners pulled by oxen; married Jane Anderson in 1858, served as first police juryman of Panola Co. J.P. Centennial for 10 or 12 years, tax assessor collector for 2 years; served in Confederate army; was na honored Royal Arch Mason.
Date of newspaper Jan 3, 1917.
Dewey, Admiral Jan 16 1917, born 1863. Arterial schlerosis and was a Spanish War hero.
Date of newspaper Jan 17, 1917.
William, "Uncle" John L. Died February 4, 1917 born May 14, 1825 Survivors J. S. Williams, H. B,. Williams, H.H. Williams, Alex Williams, Sons; Mrs. Cora Allen & Mrs. Ollie Williams, daughters. Was a veteran of Mexican War.
Date of newspaper Feb 7, 1917
Repass, Charlie died of pneumonia buried in Liberty Chapel Cemetery. Survivors; 1 son; 7 daughters; wife died three weeks earlier.
Date of newspaper Feb 28, 1917.
Rich, Willie. Died of pneumonia; was 68 years old. Buried in Old Campground Cemetery. Survivors; Henry, Lee, Jessee, and Clarence Rich, sons: Mrs. Blanche Pike, Mrs. Delia Paynbe, daughter.
Date of newspaper March 21, 1917.
Fyke, Charlie H. Died April 12 1917 of tuberculosis buried at Boggs Church Survivors: 1 son and 2 daughters
Date of newspaper: April 25, 1917.
Moorehouse, Rev. Henry Yyman residence: Brooklyn New Yrok. Was for many years the corresponding secretary for the American Baptist Home Mission Society
Date of newspaper May 9 1817.
Holt, Mrs. Mary E. Born the June 10, 1852 , died the May 12 1917. Survivors: A. E. and Martha Pollard Jeter. Parents: Jas. E. Holt, son Claudia, daughter. Had been married to James Tillman Holt who passed away January 17, 1916.
Date of newspaper May 16, 1917
Cobb, O. D. 40 years old, probably died of heart failure. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Cobb and several children. Was found dead on the public road near Iron Bridge
Date of newspaper Aug 1, 1917
Johnson, Tobe died Nov 29 , 1917 buried in Old CampGround Cemetery. Survivors: Wiley Johnson, parent. Was one of our soldier boys, died at Camp Boure.
Date of newspaper Dec 3, 1917
1918
Abernathy, Mrs. D. B. Born March 29, 1870 died of pneumonia and measles. Survivors: D. B. Abernathy, husband.
Date of newspaper March 6, 1918.
Garwood, Mrs. Hettie M. Page, Survivors: Judge Page, parent: Judge Garwood, Husbandk: St. John Garwood, and Calvin Garwood, sons Louis Garwood, daughter. Was one of Houston's best know and best loved women
Date of newspaper April 24, 1918
Reed, Robert Died August 4, 1918 Survivors: Mrs. Reed, wife; 2 sons, 2 daughters, number of grandchildren. Had suffered for about 8 months. Called "Uncle Bob", lived in Clayton Communtiy; Tennesseean by birth; moved to TX at four years of age.
Date of newspaper Aug 14, 1918.
Jones, Will Was hanged in Dallas Jail yard for murder of Mrs. Annie Woltal. Requested last meal of watermelon, eggs, pork chips, and fried potatoes.
Date of newspaper. September 11, 1918.
Daniels, M. T. Died October 6, 1918: was 83 years old. Buried. Youngblood Cemetery, Beckville. Survivors: Dr. J. A. Daniels, son Mrs. Sam Hughes, Mrs. J. C. Crawford, Mrs. Dallas Forsythe, daughters.
Date of newspaper October 16. 1918
1919
Pippen, Walter January 12, 1919 of pneumonia Buried in Six Mile Cemetery Survivors: Mrs. W. A. Ross, Parent; Mrs. Pippen, wife; 2 sons
Date of newspaper Jan 15, 1919.
Stwart, Chelton C. Killed in action in France. Survivors: Marvin Stewart of Gary, brother. Among his retuned contents was a letter to his church, Gary Baptist, thanking them for their interest and prayers and hoping the enemy would be defeated soon.
Date of newspaper Jan 29 1919
Paty, Mr. Jim, Buried in Harris Chapel Cemetery Survivors: Mr. & Mrs. McKissac, parents; Mr. Paty, husband, 5 daughters
Date of newspaper Jan 29, 1919
Lawless, "Grandma" Died March 1, 1919 was 93 years old ,son was Joe Lawless. Lived near DeBerry and was said that she never had a doctor with her during her entire life
Date of newspaper March 19, 1919
Ford, A. J. born April 30, 1866 and died April 17, 1919. Buried at Gary. Survivors: Mrs. Alice Hammons Ford, wife; Lamar, Guyler, and Cecil Ford, sons; Mrs. J. A. Downing, daughter. Was a member of Masonic fraternity; was a Royal Arch Mason in Gary Lodge; Clerk at Gary Baptist church
Date of newspaper April 23, 1919