Thursday October 18, 1923
Joshua Ford Died This Morning At Home In Longview

Joshua Ford, 45 years of age, died this morning at 4 o'clock at 
the family home on Northcutt Heights. Mr Ford has been in feeble 
health for sometime, but was able to walk about yesterday, and 
was of the option that his condition was improving. He died this 
morning of acute indigestion.

Mr Ford has lived in this city for many years, where he was held 
in the highest esteem. He was a T. & P. trainman, belonged to the 
Trainman's Order, and was also a member of the local lodge of Odd 
Fellows. he is survived by his widow and one son, eleven years of 
age and a brother, Rocky Ford of this city. 

Funeral for Mr Ford will be held from the family resident at 3 
o'clock tomorrow afternoon with burial in Grace Hill cemetery. The 
service will be conducted by the Rev. O. L. Smith, pastor of the 
First Baptist church.