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Obituaries 1907
Submitted by Julie Coley

The first issue of the Wichita Daily Times came out Tuesday May 14

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > May > 14

Death of Mrs. Umberger

Mrs. Lillian Umberger died at the family home on Fourteenth street at about 5 o'clock Friday
afternoon after an illness with complications of troubles following at attach of the measles.
Mrs. Umberger was past thirty six years of age and leaves the husband and two children to mourn
her death. The funeral service conducted by Reverend Stuckey, was held at the family residence
at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and the body was laid to rest at the Riverside Cemetery. *
Note - no headstone found - possibly in Sec. A with J.F. who has no stone

Death of Willie Block

Willie Block, the fourteen year old son of J.F. Block, living near the Bowman school house,
died at 8 o'clock Sunday morning after an illness with bowel troubles. The funeral was held at
the German Evangelical Church Monday afternoon.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > May > 18

Death of Glacaus Lee

Iowa Park Tex - May 17 - Glacaus Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lee of this place, died at their
home here at 6 o'clock Thursday afternoon of pneumonia. This is the second death resulting
indirectly from the epidemic of measles, from which our town is just recovering, the other
being Miss Ethel Knight. Glaucus was 10 years 10 months and 7 days of age, and, though so
young, was know to all as a boy of great integrity and more than ordinary ability. He had sold
papers and worked in other ways and by saving his money carefully and a right neat sum to his
credit at First National Bank at this place. He has also bought a town lot here and paid for it
with his own money. Funeral services were conducted at the residence this evening at 3:45. They
were conducted by Judge J. Kennedy who was a great friend of the boy. He literally slept on a
bed of flowers, they being so profusely strewn in the coffin as to hid all his form and
clothing his face only remaining in view of those who took a last tearful look at their loved
one and friend. Mrs. and Mrs. Cortes of Wichita Falls and other relatives from Oklahoma were
present at the funeral.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > May > 20

The 13 year old son of F.W. Myers at Iowa Park died Sunday morning after an illness with
measles. The funeral was held this morning.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > June > 5

A child of Dan Farrer, who lives on D.E. Thomas' farm about 2 miles south of town, died
Tuesday.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > June > 14

The following was taken from the Crawford Mirror. Steelville, Mo., gives an account of the
death of Mrs. Rowena P. Webb, sister to Mrs. S.L. Cox of this city, and is published by
request: Mrs. Rowena P. Webb died at her home in Steelville, Mo. At 9 o'clock a.m. June 1, 1907
after an illness of many months. She lived the life of a Christian and was ever striving to do
good in her humble and quiet way and left every evidence that she was going to meet her
Redeemer in Glory. Deceased was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah Cox and was born near
Leesburg, London County, Va. Dec. 6, 1835; was married to John P. Webb Dec. 1st 1868, at New
Hope, Lincoln County, Mo. and moved to this place twenty years ago. Three sons and one daughter
were born to this union. All are grown and worthy citizens, viz: Holly H. Webb who resides in
California, Mrs. Lena Welch, of Harrison, Ark.; Paul and Cochran Webb of this city. She was 71
years 5 months and 25 days of age at her death. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday at 3
o'clock at the family residence by Rev. Franklin Riley Poage after which interment took place
at the Steelville Cemetery.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > June > 15

DEATH AT THORNBERRY

Mrs. W.W. Hansard Succumbs to Tuberculosis

Mrs. W.E. Hansard died at her home at Thornberry at 9 o'clock yesterday morning, after an
illness with pulmonary tuberculosis. Mrs. Hansard was thirty six years of age and leaves a
husband and two stepsons and two stepdaughters. The funeral will be held at 5 o'clock today.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > June > 15

Death of Infant Hatcher

One of the eight months old twin sons of J.H. Hatcher and wife, living at the corner of Eighth
street and Lamar avenue, died at about 8 o'clock last night, after a short illness. The funeral
services were held at 1 o'clock this afternoon.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > June > 18

Death of B.L. McIntyre

B.L. McIntyre aged about 55 years, died at the home of his brother John McIntyre, in this city
at 12:30 o'clock this afternoon as the result of a paralytic stroke. Mr. McIntyre's home is at
Thornberry. He was in the city on a visit with his brother when he was stricken with paralysis
at about 5 o'clock Saturday morning. His condition gradually became worse until death resulted
this afternoon. He leaves a widow and a family of children. The funeral arrangements have not
been completed.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > June > 27

Death of Julia Roberson

Julia Roberson, age 12 years, died yesterday after an illness of only a few days. She was the
daughter of a widow lady who lives in the Seven Sisters district. Interment will take place
this evening in the city cemetery.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > July > 8

Mrs. M.J. Smith

DIED - At her home in this city at 6:35 p.m. Sunday July 7, Mrs. M.J. Smith wife of J.D. Smith,
aged 48 years 7 months and 6 days. The funeral service was held at the family residence at 3
o'clock this afternoon conducted by Rev. W.A. Stuckey. The remains were laid to rest in
Riverside Cemetery.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > July > 8

Mrs. Dorenda Wright

Special to the Times - Electra, Texas, July 8 - Mrs. Dorenda Wright, wife of S.B. Wright a well
known farmer living about 4 miles north of this place died at 7 o'clock Sunday night, after an
illness of several weeks. Mrs. Wright was about 30 years of age and her death followed that of
her little baby about a week ago. The funeral services will probably be held at Electra
tomorrow morning.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > July > 12

Mrs. H.C. Covington (Curington) died at her home at Charlie this morning after an illness with
stomach troubles. The funeral arrangements could not be learned this morning.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > July > 12

From Wednesday's Daily - Jourdan Thomson, the Negro who was shot several nights ago, by Pat
Lewis, another Negro, for being too intimate with Lewis' wife, died at 6 o'clock this morning,
as the result of the gunshot would inflicted by Lewis. The Negress, Lewis' wife, in whose
company Thomson was when shot, and who also received a part of the load of buckshot, is
reported in a serious condition and may die. Lewis is believed to have escaped into Oklahoma.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > July > 12

Special to the Times - Charlie Texas July 12 0 Mrs. John Doyle, aged about 40 years, died at
her home near Thornberry this morning. She leaves a husband and a large family of children.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > July > 25

Death at Holliday

W.A. Lipscomb, aged 72 years, 8 months and 6 days died at his home at Holliday last night. The
remains were shipped to Bonham this morning.

Wichita Weekly Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > July > 26

The eighteen month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reynolds died on Saturday evening. The
funeral service was held Sunday afternoon.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > July > 26

The four month old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Mason living east of the Denver tracks died last
night. The funeral service was conducted at four o'clock at the residence by Rev. Stuckey.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > August > 2

Death of Mrs. L.M. Frye

Mrs. Alta Frye, wife of L.M. Frye, died at her home on Eighth street this morning after an
illness with Bright's disease. Mrs. Frye was 44 years old and was born at Piqua, Ohio. She came
to Wichita Falls about three years ago with her husband and family, where she made many friends
who will learn of her death with sorrow. She leaves a husband and one son, Vinton. The funeral
will be held at the Presbyterian Church at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning and the services will
be conducted by Rev. Dalton. Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > August > 5

Death of Florence Angel

After an illness of several weeks, little Florence Angel, daughter of W.J. Angel and wife,
living on Lee street, answered the last call at about 11 o'clock this morning. The funeral was
held this afternoon.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > August > 9

DEATH OF ENGINEER STONE

Popular Railroad Man Succumbs to Attack of Typhoid Fever

C.W. "Kid" Stone, a popular engineer on the Fort Worth and Denver, died at his home at the
corner of Seventh and Travis streets at 7:50 o'clock last night, after an illness of about two
weeks with typhoid fever. The deceased was about 35 years of age and leaves a wife and three
children. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, also of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles. The funeral services will be held at the family residence at 3:30 p.m.
tomorrow, conducted by Rev. Stuckey. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will have charge
of the rites at Riverside cemetery, where the interment will take place.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > August > 13

SUICIDE'S BODY BURIED

A.S. Parmer, of the Thornberry neighborhood, was a caller at the Times office today. W.S.
George, the man whose body was found yesterday, was employed by Mr. Parmer. The body was buried
within a few feet of the spot where it was found last night after it had been viewing by the
Coroner and the Sheriff of Clay County. Mr. Parmer says that the dead man had been acting very
queerly for some time and there is but no doubt that he committed suicide. A dollar and a half
was found in a wallet on his body and some money was found in a suit case in his room at Mr.
Parmer's house. The body is so badly decomposed that burial on the spot where it was found was
necessary.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > August > 19

Another Death By Typhoid Fever

William Patterson, aged about 21 years, died at the home of his parents, W.D. Patterson and
wife, near Farmers Union Warehouse, last Saturday after an illness with typhoid fever. The
funeral service was held Sunday morning at the Crowell School House.

Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > August > 21

Death of Mrs. Oscar Newby

H.C. McGlasson returned to day from Osborn, Mo where he had been summoned to the bedside of his
daughter, Mrs. Oscar Newby. He did not reach there in time to see his daughter alive. Mrs.
Newby was formerly Miss Katie McGlasson and has many friends here who will learn with sorrow
and regret of her untimely death. Deceased leaves a devoted husband and three small children,
who have the sympathy of all acquaintances and friends in this city in their great loss and
sorrow.
 

 

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