The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-11
THE DEATH ROLL .

J. c. CoPELAND-Marque Texas. Jan
uary III. c. Copeland. an old resident,
died az his home near here on the 9Th.
MRS. LEDDER-Ciroesbeck Texas, Jan
vary i0.-Died. January I, Mrs. Ledder
she leaves husband, who has the sym
patty Of the entire community in this his
sad bereavement. Her sickness was Of
shor; duration,
MRS J. D RANKIN-Groesbeck Texas
January io.-Diel. January 5, Mrs J. u
Rankin, sr.. OF pneumonia, aged 81 years
she leaves husband. son and daughter
mother and father. three brothers and
one sister and many other relatives and
friends 20 mourn her loss. Funeral Ser.
vices were conducted at the Baptist
church by Rev w. 7. Sanders of Kosse
on December q Mrs. Rankin and her sis
Ter Mrs. 4. L. Kennedy who died on
January g. dressed the corpse Of Mrs
:. D, Walker
TWO AGED MEN-Abnone. Texas. jan
u0ry 9--On last night Mr.. c. W. Brockett
and Mr.. W. r. Davis died at Arson
Texas. They were both cctogenarlaus
They had lived active energetic, upright
lives and both had acquired considerable
means and influence In the world. Mr.
Brockett was formerly Of New Haven
Ct. and was a fair representative OF the
staunch New Englander. Mr. Davis was
a 4NdalNf VI 'Tful ga anu Was q LulT Tyne
of the old-time Southern. Both were
members of the church and had the high
est esteem and respect OF those who knew
them as 'hristisn gentlemen. Afr Brock
etts body VIII he carried 10 New Haven
: for intermeut, Willie Mr.. Davis viii be
buried Mt Arson.
w V HEFLEY-Cameron Texas. Ian
uary i0.-W. V Hehey ESD one Of the
Oldest and most valued citizens Of Milan
county, died very suddenly at sl5 this
morning lie resided about two miles
/ from Cameron and was able 10 he In town
I yesterday; was taken sick on his return
| home. but there seemed to be no IN. me-
/ date danger until AZ s.15 there was sud
den heart failure and the aged veteran
passed Immediately away. Mr.. Eafev was
from Tennessee, where he married fftv-
! two years ago. He came to Milan county
about forty years ago and has lived here
! ever since. He was one Of natures noble
( men--a man that made friends with all
/ who came In contact with him. Bv in
/ dustry and energy traits that were eyi.
dent until almost the hour Of his das.b
he was enabled to rear and educate a
large family and accumulate a very hand.
some property. Many Of his children-v,bo
occupy the highest positions socially and
/ tn the, business world--are here 10 mourn
1 the loss of one whose greatest sol,ct,,,da
was for their welfare. Mr.. and Nrs w
/ V. Hefiey celebrated their golden wedd,r,
/ two years ago, on which occasion there
| was the most brilliant social catherine
/ that ever occurred In Milan county
| Friends gathered from all directions IN
offer their congratulations and show their
high esteem Of one whom they were r,ad
to know and honor. His wife VINO for
moro than fifty years has been ever no, =
him, survives and she has the s,ncera
sympathy Of this entire community IN =
loss so great that none but Ter can f,,,,,.
realize Its fun import. In the loss ~ NJ
W. v Henley Milan county has lost one
OF its most valued and valuable citizens.
no man has done more to advance ,no
agricultural interests OF the countv .bar
he; he was farmer from oholce' Sa
loved the pursuit and all his great ensrsN
was directed toward improving his ,rn,,s
ana identifying his homestead ana ~
all he was successful. His farr,ns, Wa
scientific and profitable and his 49,
was the most beautiful country how
and grounds in this section. Here 0 foy
many years. he has lived and entertsinod
many friends from all sections. who u,,,i
all feel that they have sustained r ~,.I
sonal loss. ner-