J. J. Blount of Palestine Dies Palestine, Tex, Sept 30 -- J. J. Blount, former member of the Legislature, died yesterday at the family home near Palestine. The funeral was held this afternoon. [San Antonio Express, October 1, 1914, transcribed by, Amanda Jowers] DR. JOHN HOOD PETTY PASSED AWAY THUR. Death came to Dr. J. H. Petty Thursday morning at 1:40, after a lingering illness which reached a more acute stage the last few days. The funeral services will be held at the American Legion Hall on Saturday afternoon, February 26 at 2 o'clock. Rev. Harry F. Gray, in charge of the Trinity Episcopal Mission, will officiate. Dr. John Hood Petty was born at Palestine, Texas, 42 years ago. He lived in Texas, where he had a large practice, until the condition of his health demanded that he make a change and he came to Arizona to reside about three years ago. He was a graduate of Tulain Medical University, of New Orleans. He is survived by a wife and a son, John Petty. The many friends that had become acquainted with the doctor during his residence here regret his untimely death. [The Mohave County Miner Feb. 25 1921 - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy] Dan Gossett Killed In Mart This Morning Well Known Contractor Formerly of Palestine, Victim of Accident - Funeral Here Mr. W. W. Love received a telegram this morning from Mart notifying him that his son-in-law, Mr. D. E. Gossett, was killed at that place early this morning. His death was the result of an accident, some timbers falling on his. Mr. Love will leave for Mart this evening. Dan Gossett was well-known in this city and had a host of friends who will be shocked to hear of his death. He was for many years connected with the I. & G. N. railroad in its building department, being a fine mechanic. When the Fort Worth branch was built Mr. Gossett went with the road over there and superintended the construction of a number of depots along the new road. Lately, however, he has been contracting at Mart, and was engaged in this work when he met his death. The dispatch received by Mr. Love did not give any details of the accident. The remains will be brought here and the funeral conducted by Ivanhoe Lodge No. 15, Knights of Pythias. The hour of the funeral has not been set. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas June 15, 1906 Funeral Notice The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of Mr. Dan E. Gossett, aged 36 years, 3 months and 21 days; died June 15th, 1906. From Grace Methodist church, Howard avenue, at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Interment in East Hill Cemetery. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas June 16, 1906 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Nestor Armijo The funeral of the late Nestor Armijo, who died in this city Thursday morning, were held at the Immaculate Conception church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The body was buried in Evergreen cemetery. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas May 11, 1904 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Arra Laura Thompson The funeral services over the body of Arra Laura Thompson, the 19 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Thompson, who died at 1121 East Overland street, Friday afternoon, were held a the residence at 10:30 o'clock, Saturday morning. Rev. R. T. Hanks conducted the services. The body was buried in Concordia. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas May 11, 1904 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Mrs. Lillian S. Wettemore The funeral services over the body of Mrs. Lillian S. Wettemore, who died in this city, October 29, will be held at the chapel of McBean, Simmons & Carr at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Henry Easter of St. Clement's Episcopal church will conduct the services. The body will be buried in Concordia. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas May 11, 1904 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Mrs. Allie Gentry Farrell Funeral services over the body of Mrs. Allie Gentry Farrell, who died at 3017 Pera street Thursday night, were held from a local undertaking establishment at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Rev. Jeff D. Ray conducted the services. The deceased was 70 years of age and is survived by her husband, E. Farrell, and children, Mrs. O. B. Dickey of Clovis, N.M., Mrs. R. M. Beaty of Carlsbad, N. M., A. H. Farrell of Hugo, Okla., Ray C. Farrell of Marshall, Mo., and S. R. Farrell of St. Joseph, Mo. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas May 11, 1904 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Death of Henry Ash Wealthy and Prominent Resident of Palestine Succumbs at Sealy Hospital Surrounded by this wife and others near and dear to him, all that was mortal of Henry Ash passed away at 3:10 o'clock this morning. Mr. Ash was a resident of Palestine, and came to Galveston about two weeks ago for treatment, going to the Sealy hospital, where his death occurred. Henry Ash was 60 years of age, and was a native of Germany. He came to this country when quite a young man, located at Palestine 35 years ago, and was a continuous resident of that place ever since. He was most successful in his business affairs, and had amassed quite a fortune, having retired from the business several years ago. The deceased had been a frequent visitor to Galveston and was well known in business and social circles here. He was greatly admired among Galvestonians, not only for his honest methods as a business man, but for his loveable personal characteristics as well. Mr. Ash has always been identified with the progress and uplifting of Palestine and was one of the leading spirits in promoting its growth. There are many things in his character to be admired, and all Palestine will regret his death. The deceased leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his loss. His children are Mrs. Hyman Pearlstone, Miss Ida Ash and Walter, Pauline, Sadye, Lilian, Ben and Phyllis Ash. Those at his bedside at the time of his death were his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Pearlstone, Master Walter Ash, Mrs. B. Pearlstone, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hyman of New Orleans, and the deceased's only grandchild, little Lorrine Mildred Pearlstone. The body of the deceased will be shipped this afternoon to Palestine, where the funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas November 25, 1903 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Funeral of Mr. Thos Hall The funeral of Mr. Thos. Hall, Palestine's late postmaster, took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge, of which he had long been a member. Prof. Gaines, master of the lodge, conducted the service, using the impressive lodge ritual. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the remains to East Hill Cemetery. The pall-bearers were: A. H. Russell, E. B. Steadman, Ben D. Jackson, W. L. Anders, W. L. Hoover, E. E. Walker. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas March 19, 1907 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Mr. Jacob Moser Dead Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, Mr. Jacob Moser died at his late residence, No. 5 Giraud street, aged 67 years, 6 months and 18 days. The funeral took place this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, interment in East Hill cemetery. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas March 19, 1907 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Funeral of Mr. Anthony Cartmell The funeral of Mr. Anthony Cartmell took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock, with services at St. Philip's church. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of friends and relatives. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas March 19, 1907 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) D. J. Broyles, Sr. The remains of Mr. D. J. Broyles, Sr., were interred in the East Hill cemetery yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, and a large number of relatives followed the remains to the burial ground. Mr. Boyles died at his home four miles west of the city Thursday. He was a good man and will be greatly missed in his neighborhood. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas December 14, 1908 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Mr. T. A. Gossett's Funeral The funeral of Mr. T. A. Gossett, who died suddenly at his home Saturday morning, was held yesterday afternoon, interment being made in East Hill cemetery. The services were held at the home, 311 Austin street, and Rev. Morehead, pastor of Grace Methodist church, head charge of the house services, making the talk to the family and paying a fitting tribute to the dead, who had been a faithful member of his church. The pastor was assisted by Presiding Elder Smith, who read the funeral service,, and Rev. L. D. Anderson of the Christian church, who delivered a prayer. A large concourse of friends were present, and many beautiful floral offerings were placed on the casket. Following the services at the home the Maccabees took charge of the remains and conducted them to the cemetery, a committee from the lodge acting as pallbearers. Also a number of the dead man's former fellow employes were in the line of procession. The services at the grave were very impressive. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas December 14, 1908 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Mrs. Willie May Temple Laid To Rest The funeral of Mrs. Willie May Temple, the beloved wife of John S. Temple, was conducted yesterday afternoon, the services being held at the family home, 612 Tennessee avenue at 3:30, and interment following in the East Hill cemetery. Rev. L. D. Anderson conducted the services at the home, and paid a most beautiful tribute to the good woman's life and memory. A very large number of relatives and friends were at the home, and many brought flowers for the casket. The pall-bearers were Messrs. A. B. Hodges, Sam Duncan, H. C. Stehling, R. M. Johnson, Jot Wright and W. F. Davis. The funeral procession was one of the longest ever seen in this city, testifying to the love and esteem in which the dead was held by her neighbors and friends. At the grave the Lady Maccabees took charge of the service, and conducted most impressive exercises. Mrs. Temple was a loveable character, and the loss to her husband and two little girls can never be replaced. But they must know that the sympathies of hundreds of our people are with them in their sorrow. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas December 14, 1908 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Funeral of Mrs. Maggie C. Deane The funeral of Mrs. Maggie C. Deane was held this morning at 10 o'clock from the family home at 518 Louisiana street, and a large concourse of friends was present. A special quartette composed of Mrs. Karn, Miss Teamer and Messrs. Shelton and Teamer rendered appropriate song numbers, and Rev. L. D. Anderson of the Christian church preached the funeral service. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Messrs. E. C. Erhardt, J. A. Coates, Jno. Bloomquest, B. W. Dolson, A. J. Asmann and P. F. Parker. The surviving relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas November 12, 1910 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Funeral Notice of Maggie C. Deane The following funeral notice was posted today: The family and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. Maggie C. Deane who died Friday morning at 4 o'clock at the family home, 518 Louisiana street, in her sixty-sixth year. Funeral from the home at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Interment in East Hill cemetery. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas November 11, 1910 Clarence Matthews Died Clarence, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Matthews, age 13 months and 24 days, died yesterday after an illness of two weeks. All that loving hands could do was done, but it had to be. The funeral was held from the family residence, No. 8 North Jackson street, at 10:30 today, Bro. Sparks officiating. Interment in East Hill cemetery. This was an only child and such a dear little fellow. The parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow. A Friend Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas May 13, 1908 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Judge John Young Gooch Dies Suddenly Of Apoplexy Apparently Well and In High Spirits, He Died While Seated In A Chair Last night at 8 o'clock Judge John Young Gooch, judge of this third judicial district, died of apoplexy. His death was sudden, and occurred at his home on Magnolia street, this city, while reading a newspaper. He was apparently well and hand just finished supper. He paused from his reading as if to speak to his wife, mumbled some intelligible words, and fell back in his chair, expiring immediately. District court is in session and yesterday was the first day of the criminal docket, and the judge sat on the bench as usual. He leaves two brothers, Gideon J. Gooch and Lucius Gooch; a wife, Mrs. Belle Gooch; a son, John Young Gooch, Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. S. E. Reed, and two sisters, Mrs. Harry Wright and Miss Fannie Gooch, all residents of Palestine. John Young Gooch was a native of Kentucky, and was 55 years of age. He came to Palestine when quite a child. His father, J. G. Gooch, was one of the early settlers of Palestine, and one of the early prominent lawyers of the State. About the time he attained his majority he moved to Athens, at which place he married Miss Belle Collins. While at Athens he read law under Colonel Manion, quite a noted lawyer of Athens, and later of Terrell. About 1874 or 75 he returned to Palestine and formed a partnership for the practice of law with Judge John H. Reagan and the late Col. Thos. B. Greenwood, under the firm name of Reagan, Greenwood & Gooch, which firm kept up the practice until Judge Reagan was elected to congress, succeeding the late Colonel {unreadable). During the time Judge Gooch was a member of the firm of Greenwood & Gooch he was twice elected to the Texas senate, serving the State with distinction. After dissolution of partnership with Colonel Greenwood he continued in practice of his profession without a partner, and in 1900 was elected judge of this third judicial district, in which capacity he was serving at the time of his untimely death. Judge John Young Gooch was a man of brilliant mind, a fine lawyer, and impartial judge, and whose geniality endeared him to all who knew him. He was a candidate for re-election, and his prospects were very bright. He was a man of whom this judicial district was proud, and his death has cast a gloom over the entire city as well as over the district. The telephone and telegraph wires spread the news of his death over Texas last night, and hundreds of friends are here to attend the funeral of this prominent man. During his last hours he was very happy, and his death was very sudden. Dr. John Colley was summoned, but before he reached his side, Judge Gooch had joined the great majority. He was a member of Palestine lodge No. 31, A. F. & A. M., and member of Centenary Methodist church. The Funeral The funeral takes place this afternoon at 4 o'clock, from the family residence, 209 Magnolia street; interment in East Hill Cemetery. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas May 10, 1904 Funeral Postponed The funeral of Judge Gooch did not take place at 4 o'clock yesterday, as at first announced, a message having been received that other relatives were coming to attend the funeral. The remains were interred in East Hill cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock. During the hour of the funeral all the business houses of the city closed their doors. Rev. Dr. Crozier preached a very impressive funeral sermon, and the funeral was very largely attended. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas May 11, 1904 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Funeral of Hon. A. W. Ewing The funeral service for the Hon. A. W. Ewing, whose death was announced in the Herald of yesterday, was held at the family home on South Sycamore street this morning at ten o'clock. A large concourse of friends attended and paid the final tribute to the dead. The bar of Palestine attended the funeral in a body, and the entire bar acted as honorary pallbearers, with the following members as active pall-bearers: Hons. T. M. Campbell, S. A. McMeans, P. W. Brown, T. B. Greenwood, W. C. Campbell and R. M. Johnson. A select choir rendered an appropriate song, and Rev. L. D. Sparkman, pastor of the Baptist church, conducted the service. He paid a splendid tribute to the dead, and spoke encouragingly to the family and other relatives. Mr. Ewing was a member of the Baptist church. Following the services at the home, a large number of friends followed the remains to the cemetery. Many floral offerings were sent by friends. So passes from our midst another friend and neighbor, for God has called a man, and Mr. Ewing answered. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas October 25, 1906 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Funeral of Mr. C. G. Wagner Services at the Home, Followed by Interment in East Hill Cemetery The funeral services of Mr. C. G. Wagner were held Tuesday morning, December 22nd, at his late home on Mallard street. A large attendance of friends and loved ones was present to pay the lat respect that one can give another. Rev. Ellis Smith, presiding elder of the Methodist church, read the 90th Psalm, which is fraught with so much comfort to all believers in the Lord. Dr. R. H. Crozier of the Presbyterian church offered a prayer, thanking God for the beautiful life of the deceased, and for his continued blessings upon his loved ones and friends. Rev. Kilgore of Centenary Methodist church, his beloved pastor spoke beautifully of the life of the departed. "At the funeral of Julius Caeser, Mark Antony said we came not to praise but to bury the dead. As I stand in your presence to speak of my departed brother it is not to praise - and yet I cannot but praise; his life was a written diving epistle to his church, to his family, to his friends. Early in life he became a Christian. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches. His life was a success. "The statutes of the Lord are right; in keeping them he found great reward. No man in town ever had a better name, a more spotless character. These words have ever been on the lips of those who knew him. These are the best things of life. Money cannot buy love. Only a worthy character can win. Yes, his life has been a pre-eminent success. Our brother started out in business early in life, determined to lead an honorable, charitable life; he won. As Samuel's life, clean without reproach, so was his, a loft Christian character. His life is his praise. Nothing could be said so beautiful as the life he led. In visiting him, I always received the greater blessing than he. I shall greatly miss him. Two pictures are before me - a father and son leaving the mother and daughter behind, going to prepare a home to take them to, and them the coming for them. Our brother has gone with the Saviour to help prepare and beautify the home for his loved ones, and then some day they will all live together there." This concluded the services at the house. The following friends as pallbearers tenderly bore him out of his earthly home: Messrs. H. L. Wright, Lucius Gooch, Jno. Price, Herbert Williams, Chas. Dobbs and G. S. Rose. At the grave in East Hill Cemetery the services were continued with prayer and the sweet song "The Christian's Good Night," by Mesdames Chas. Johnson, Cannie Gray, Nat Dobbs and Miss Zetta Cocking, Messrs. Chas. Johnson, C. E. Appell and C. P. Gunn. And thus was laid to rest one of the sweetest, most unpretentious lives that Palestine has ever known. The kindness of his hundreds of friend during his illness was as the sweet flowers surrounding his bier - showered upon him, and every kindness a perfume of delicacy and love. Mr. Wagner left Greenburg, Germany, coming to Texas when he was a lad of sixteen years. He came to Palestine in 1858, when he was twenty years of age. He identified himself with Palestine and her people; in 1872 he was married to Miss Alice Watts, the daughter of the departed Julius F. and Rebecca Watts. Mrs. Retha Wagner Matthews is their only child. Fifty years spent in a city - half a century - will endear one to everything connected therewith, and Palestine was dear to him. His love and charity to all were beautiful, and smoothed the rough places in life for numbers; his tenderness for little children is remembered by many who are now in the noonday of life. His life was quiet, unpretentious, gentle and grand, living day by day the life beautiful, with God and for Him. Truly he was one of God's noblemen. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas December 23, 1908 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Funeral Services for Henry William Rodleck The following funeral notice has been issued: The friends and acquaintances of the late Mr. Henry William Rodleck (born March 4, 1877, died April 28, 1909, at 1:15 p.m.) are invited to attend his funeral at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the family home at the corner of Cottage avenue and Florida street. Interment in East Hill cemetery. Messrs. Frank and George Rodleck came down from Tyler today, to attend the funeral of their brother, Mr. Henry Rodleck, killed yesterday at East Columbia. J. B. Armstrong and wife came down from Marshall today, on account of the death of Mr. Henry Rodleck. Mrs. Armstrong was a sister of the deceased. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas April 29, 1909 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Funeral of Mrs. Price Beloved Wife of Mr. D. J. Price Laid Away in East Hill Cemetery The funeral service held over all that was mortal of Mrs. Price, the beloved wife of D. J. Price, yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the Price home, South Sycamore street, was solemnly impressive and beautiful, and was attended by hundreds who were friend to the deceased, and who loved her, and a large number of relatives, in addition to members of the family, who have been saddened by this death. The pastor, Rev. J. C. Oehler, of the Presbyterian church, conducted the service. The music was furnished by Mrs. Grigsby, Mrs. Ricketts and Messrs. Appel and Dick. The pall-bearers were: Messrs. A. R. Howard, G. E. Dilly, Tucker Royall, T. B. Greenwood, M. L. Morris and Dr. G. P. Barnes. After the service at the house the remains were followed to East Hill cemetery, where they were laid to rest until that great day. The funeral procession was a long one, and further attested to the popularity of the good woman who is with us no more. The out-of-town people who came to attend the funeral: Mrs. T. M. Campbell and daughter, Miss Fanny, Mr. W. T. Spencer and wife of Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Morris of Houston, Miss Carrie McArthur of Marquez, Mr. Kenmore Hunter. The floral offerings were numerous and as pretty as ever seen here, beautiful creations of wreaths, etc., coming from all sections of the state, and from outside the state. After these beautiful offerings were banked over the final resting place it made a beautiful appearance, and they were emblematic of the life of the one they covered, beautiful and fragrant, pure and noble. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas September 27, 1909 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Mrs. J. P. Garner Succumbs To the Injuries of Her Burns and Passes Away at Nine-Thirty O'Clock Last Night Mrs. J. P. Garner, who was burned almost a week ago while burning trash in her yard, died last night at about 9:30 o'clock, after making a brave fight for life. At first it was through that her burns would not prove fatal, but her age and the shock were too much, and she yielded to death. The funeral services were held at the family home, 235 Cottage avenue, this afternoon at 4 o'clock, and interment followed in the East Hill cemetery. Mrs. Garner is survived by four grown sons, Messrs. F. L., J. F., R. A. and W. E. Garner, and one daughter, Mrs. L. T. Reagan. All of the children were with her in the last hours. The sympathy of all this people are extended to those bereaved by the death of this good woman. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas January 31, 1910 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Funeral for Mrs. Cass Suggs The funeral services for the late Mrs. Cass Suggs were held yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Brown, on North Sycamore street, and a large number of relatives and friends were present to honor the memory of the good woman. In the afternoon the remains were shipped to Neches, where interment took place. Mrs. Suggs is survived by three daughters, all of this city, Mrs. Mossie Barnes, Mrs. John Brown, and Mrs. A. G. Burton. Also three sons survive her. Mr. Sam Suggs of Houston was here for the funeral. A number of Palestine people accompanied the remains to Neches. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas January 31, 1910 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Pioneer Citizen Dead Veteran John R. Kendrick Died at Seven-Thirty This Morning. Funeral Tomorrow. Mr. John R. Kendrick, a pioneer citizen of this county and city, died this morning at 7:30 o'clock at his home on Conrad street. Mr. Kendrick was in his seventy-seventh year, and had lived for the past thirty years in this city and county. At the time of his death he was a resident of Palestine, but his former home was at Tennessee Colony. He was a Confederate veteran and a member of the local camp of veterans, the members of which organization knew him and loved him. Arrangements have been made to convey the body to Tennessee Colony tomorrow, and interment will be made in the community cemetery there, amid the life-long scenes of the deceased's early manhood. An escort will accompany the remains from here, including a number of the veterans and relatives. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas January 31, 1910 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon) Impressive Funeral B. S. Gardner A most impressive funeral service was held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 over the remains of Mr. B. S. Gardner, at the home of his brother, Judge B. H. Gardner, on Royall street. A large number of sympathizing friends and almost the entire bar of the city attended. Rev. Dr. Crozier conducted the funeral services, and a quartet composed of Mesdames Grigsby and McMahan and Dr. Chas. O. Farrington and Mr. Geo. Cooke sang appropriate music. The remains were interred in East Hill cemetery, and the new-made grave was banked in flowers contributed by sorrowing friends. Pall bearers were: Messrs. Adam Cone, Frank Morris, Geo. Pessoney, R. M. Johnson, A. M. Barton, Sears. Palestine Daily Herald Palestine, Texas February 25, 1904 (transcribed as written by D. Donlon)