The Marshall republican., 1910-03-18
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baS City at u. III. luSoddyJ MdISu
18th, where he had been taken
several days before for an opera
tion. 1t was at first supposed that
he was suffering from a cancer
of the stomach but later it was
found to be intestinal trouble. He
first became Ill about six weeks
ago, growing worse since.
In the death of Mr.. Durrett our
community loses a splendid citiz-
en- and conscientious gentleman.
His pleasant and even manner won
him many friends. He was man
of sterling honesty and always
tried to do right.
Mr.. Durrett was married to Miss
Josephine Pettus about 20 years
ago.
Deceased was SO years old and
-A"is survived by his widow and four
sons-Joseph, David, Amos and
William. Also two brothers and
one sister-Dick of Slater; James X
of Kansas City and Mrs. j. c. Oraar
of Slater.
His remains were brought to
Marshall by Undertaken Walker
and funeral services were held at
the M. E. Church, South, Wednes-
day at p. m. conducted by DR.. C..
H. Briggs assisted by Revs. j. E..
Mcdonald, B. T. Wharton and G..
E. Shanklin. The funeral as well
as burial which occurred al Ridge
park were very Largely attended.
JOHN TRACY Jr. The news of
the death of John Tracy, Jr. who
died in hospital in st. Louis Fri
day night, March 18th, of diabates,
came as a shock and surprise, as
but few knew of his illness. He
had been home during the fall to
see his father who has been very
low, and was thought 20 be in
good health.
He took sick about a month ago
with the result stated. Marshall
was Mr.. Tracy's former home and
he has many friends here. He was
a good business man as well as
genial socially and travelled for the
Diamond Match Co. He is surviv-
ed by his wife, who was formerly
Miss Rowena Goodwin of this city
and daughter, Myrtle, who is
also quite sick. He was forty
years old.
His remains were brough: to
Marshall Sunday morning and fu-
neral services were conducted at
the Catholic church by Father
O'Neill at p. m. The funeral was
largely attended.
The shock to the young mans
father, John Tracy, Sr. was quite
severe, but he has been feeling
better lately and bore it well.
The death of so promising a
young man is always a sad one
and the breaved have the heart
felt sympathy of the community
MERL SHORB, who moved from
southeast of town with his par
ents about twelve years ago, died
at his home in Saltwater, Okla.
Friday, March 18th, of consump-
ton at the age of about 80 years
His remains were brought to Mar.
shall and after funeral services cor
Quoted by Rev. j. E. Mcdonald
were laid to rest in Ridge Park
cemetery.
THOMAS GENTRY, and old cit
izen of Saline who resided many
years southeast of town, died al
the county farm on March 5th O.
cerebral hemorrhage, at the age o
about IS years. He is survived b,
his second wife who lives near tn,
C. & A. depot. F
MRS. ELIZABETH RAWLINGS
died at her home in Gillian Thurs
day, March 10th, of old age. Sh'
was 81 years old and splendit
lady. She is survived by daugh
ter, Mrs. Lakeland, at home, and ;
SON In the West. Services wer;
conducted at the residence Satur
day afternoon and burial at tn,
Wolfskill cemetery.
MARY ELLEN HOUSTON TIL
funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. s. p
Houston's little daughter, who's
( death we noted last week wa
held at the M. E. Church at Malt'
Bend Saturday March nth, con
Quoted by Rev. Carter of Apple
ton City, their former pastor. Th
little girl was % months old ant