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Sulphur Springs Gazette  March 10, 1916 Description: "Uncle" Jasper Rhodes died at his home ... "Uncle" Jasper Rhodes died at his home in Dike Sunday morning at 3 o'clock, of kidney trouble, after an illness of only about fifteen hours, being found at the barn at 12 o'clock Saturday in a semi-conscious condition. Dr Harrington, of Dike, was summoned and "Uncle" Jasper rallied favorably, seeming to suffer little and being fully conscious until 9 o'clock, when he began to sink in a stupor, from which he never rallied, the end coming at 3 o'clock., his tired spirit taking its flight as quietly as a child going to sleep. The burial occurred at the City Cemetery in this city Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Eld. Boss, of Mahoney, and "Uncle" Ben Sheppard, of Brinker, paying rich tribute to "Uncle" Jasper's Christian life and stalwart manhood. Mr. Sheppard's talk was specially touching, as he told of the manly struggle his fallen friend had made for the higher, better and more enduring things of life, and his consolation to the grief-stricken family and friends was that which robs death of its gruesomeness and makes the grave but the portals to that home of everlasting peace and joy, promised for all who are faithful unto the end. A large number of sorrowing friends stood by the open grave-side, mingling their grief with that of the sorrow-stricken relatives, fully realizing that one of the best and most honorable men who ever lived in Hopkins county had gone to join that innumerable host that awaits the Resurrection Morn. Besides a heart-broke wife, "Uncle" Jasper leaves four stalwart sons and one daughter, to mourn his passing, cherish his sacred memory and rever the honored name he has earned and left for them: Newton Rhodes, of Old Tarrant; Charlie Rhodes, of Chillicothe; John A Rhodes, of this city; Freddie Rhodes, of Dike and Mrs. L A Miller of Abilene, all of whom attended the funeral. Jasper Rhodes was born in Pike County, Indiana, in 1847. He was married in early life to Sarah Argenbright, and they moved to Texas in the early seventies, locating near Birthright, Hopkins county, later moving to Dike, where they have resided ever since. He professed religion 47 years ago, becoming a member of the Church of Christ, remaining true and steadfast through all the years and contributing much of his time and means to the success of the church and the spread of the gospel. As a citizen, he stood as a stalwart oak of the forest, knowing no call save that of duty and ever ready to respond to the call for the advancement of his community's interest or the elevation of the standard of mankind. His purse-strings were ever open to the cry of human need and his willing hand was always ready to steady a a weaker brother along the rugged path of life. As a husband and a father, he was always affectionate, considerate and kind, and as a friend, he was ever loyal and true. He was the writer's friend years before one of his sons became associated with us in the publication of the Gazette, and we revered his friendship as a jewel of rare price, because of his sincerity and every-constant loyalty. We often think that the greatest reward of life is the esteem, confidence and friendship of such manly, stalwart, Christian men. Hence, we feel his loss deeply; our tears were mingled with those whose hearts were groping in Sorrow's darkest night, and our deepest sympathies go out to the bereaved in their great loss and deep sorrow. As the writer retrospects "Uncle" Jasper's sturdy manhood, yet meek and unostentatious life, we are again reminded of Mark Anthony's sacred tribute to the fallen Brutus: "He was gentle and the elements were so mixed in him that nature seemed to stand up and say, to all the world, this is a man." Jasper Rhodes came to Texas in 1875 or 1876 and settled on homesteaded lands in Hopkins County Texas.

Dallas Morning News  September 10 1889 Description: Obituary Mrs. Jane CORDER Mrs. Jane CORDER died this morning. Deceased is the mother of John M. HURST, better known as coal oil John, of Dallas.

Dallas Morning News   October 17 1889 Description: Obituary J. W. RICHARDSON Palestine, Tex., Oct. 15.--Ex-County Treasurer J. W. RICHARDSON died at his residence to-day. Mr. RICHARDSON was stricken with paralysis in one side early in the spring and yesterday fell from his bed and broke his left hip.

Dallas Morning News 21 Mar. 1899 Como , Tex. , March 14. – Pat Clarke, son of James Clarke, late a member of company B, third Texas volunteers, died here on the 2d instant of fever and crysipelas contracted while at Eagle Pass. He arrived home about one week before his death. His remains were sent to Greenville the next day, accompanied by his father and family, where they were met at the depot by quite a number of his comrades and friends, who carried his remains to the Catholic church, of which he was a member. There the funeral services were conducted by Father F. P. McGuire. Clarke was born in Liverpool , England , in 1879, his father and mother being natives of Ireland . He with his father’s family emigrated to this country in 1881. They lived near Nashville , Tenn. , for several years and emigrated from there to Fort Worth in 1888. He enlisted at Greenville last May and made a good soldier.   [Transcribed and Submitted by Marla Zwakman]

Dallas Morning News 5 Aug. 1894 Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co. Tex., Aug 4. - John T. Lewis, a substantial farmer living four miles south of town, died yesterday.  [Transcribed and Submitted by Marla Zwakman]

 

 

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