The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
DEATHS IN ALABAMA


n. r. Mattocks, Troy.
Troy. March 1s.--(Special. 1.-THE
death of Harry T. Mattocks occurred
last night at his home on Three Notch
Street after an illness OF only q few
days.
Mr.. Mattocks was o native of Eng
land although reared and educated in
Germany; afterward coming to the
United States and locating in Vermont.
He married Miss Ida winslow OF Ben
nington, VT, direct lineal descendant
Of Captain Winslow. one OF the Pilgrim
Fathers.
Mr.. Mattocks was a compositor in HIS
younger days, but changed his occupa-
ton to that OF a knitting mill worker,
becoming an expert in HIS special line.
When the Troy Knitting Mil was es-
tablished. he came TO Troy as an ex-
port foreman to teach the new en-
ployes. reaching Troy In January, 1899
while his wife and two sons came seven
months later.
He remained with the knitting mill
here as long as IL was In operation and
was for time after that a compositor
on The jefferson.
Several years ago he had a slight
stroke Of paralysis which incapacitated
him for filing any responsible position,
but he continued to do whatever light
work he could find. lie was faithful
an the performance OF whatever task he
undertook.
He was the Troy agent for The Ad-
| vertfser for d year or more, giving Up
ago on account OF a second stroke of
paralysis. Since that time he has been
confined to his home almost entirely.
His religious training was received
from the ''Deutsch Bruder Gemeide'' IN
Germany which became the foundation
OF his ardent church work In after
years. He was a fine soIoist, ana in
great demand VIII erever his voice was
heard. In Troy he was a member of the
Presbyterian Church. He was also a
charter member OF the Red Men here.
His son. Will Mattocks. died nearly
| two years ago. His wife and Oldest
son, Walter Mattocks, survive him
The funeral took place at the family
residence this afternoon at o'clock,
| and the interment was made at Oak
wood Cemetery. The services were
| conducted by Rev J. NJ w. Elder. pas
| tor of the Presbyterian Church, assisted
by Rev. w. ]. Page. rector of st i.
Marks Church.
Miss Galloway, Troy.
Troy. March 1s.-(Speclal.)- Miss
Ella Eugenia Galloway died this morn
| ing at 1880 o'clock at her home on
| Elm Street. after an illness OF three or
| four months.
Miss Galloway was a daughter OF
| Robert Galloway and Marthy Galloway
| and since their death she and her sister
resided at the old home place on Elm
| Street.
she was 43 years old. was a consist
emit member of the First Baptist Church
and much beloved by all who knew
her. She is survived by two sisters and
two brothers. one Of them. Professor
| r. c. Galloway of Montgomery.
| The funeral will take place tomorrow
| idence, and will be conducted by Rev
| 8, H. Campbell of the First Baptist
| Church. The interment VIII take place
at lakewood Cemetery.
l. Miss Belle, Pike County.
| Troy. March 1s.-(Special)-At
| o'clock Yesterday morning occurred the
| death of Miss Martha Bell at the home
| az her brother. Larkin Bell. about three
miles from Troy.
MISS Bell was 81 years old and a de-
vout member of the Methodist Protest
| ant Church. She was tho sister OF Jo-
seph Bell Of this place.
o'clock at Union H;ll Church, the SER
| vices being conducted by Rev. s. H.
Lynch OF MILO.
| John COiDeENy AuAcNAOAA'
Tuscumbia, March 1s.-(SpeciaD-
James Carter. the oldest citizen of THU
city died at his home In Tuscumoia
the deceased was nearly 90 year,
Of age, and for more than SO years
has resided continuously in this place
where he raised a family. most o.
whom he has survived He was
veteran of the civil war. and wei
known in this city.
He lived continuously in one place
his home in the northern portion o.
Tuscunnbia. for more than forty years
Mra. w. C. Cole, Florence.
| Florence, March 1S.-(Special. Mrs
w. G. Cole of Plymouth Ind. die,
at the home of her son. W. C. Cole. II
this city. Mrs. Cole had been visiting
her son for three weeks and her dealt
was unexpected. The remains wer,
taken to indiana for interment.
Mrs. Susie Clegg, Girard.
| Girard, March 1S.-(Special Mrs
Susie Clegg has passed away at he
home in this city after an illness o
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