THE ARLINGTON JOURNAL, Arlington, Texas. 1930

Friday January 31    W. A. WILSON DEAD

            The sad news of the death of W. O. Wilson 3414 Ave G, Ft. Worth, was received by M. Y. Rhodes, a brother-in-law of this city, Wednesday morning.  Mr. Wilson had lived here for many years.  Last year he and his family moved to Fort Worth and was in the cafe business.  He was stricken with a disease that he was not able to overcome and passed away at his home Wednesday morning at 5:30.  He leaves a wife and son, two brothers and four sisters, Morris Wilson of Foster, Texas; Albert Wilson of Plana, Tex.; Mesdames Ida Mehare, Floyd Frances, Fannie Swindall, Fort Worth; Mrs. Ona Poindexter, Murphy, Texas.  Rev. J. F. Stewart conducted the funeral services at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30, and his body was laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery.  We extend to loved ones sincere sympathy in this sad hour.

Friday January 31                            REV. A. E. HIETT

            Funeral services were held Sunday for Rev. A. E. (Uncle Bud) Hiett, 88, at the home of his son W. B. Hiett.  Rev. J. Frank Norris of Fort Worth and Rev. R. A. Pryor of Stop Six officiated.

At he age of 19 he enlisted in Company H of the 19^th Alabama Regiment under General Joe Wheeler and served the entire four years of the war.  He was born January 22, 1842.  In 1866 he married Mary Grogan later moving to Texas.  Six children were born to this union, three of whom survive.  They are: three sons—W. B. of Arlington; Hugh L. of Rochelle, Ill.; and T. E. of Denton; a sister—Mrs. Laura Bussey of Handley; and two brothers—J. M. of Arlington and F. M. of Kennedale.  Nine grandchildren survive

            Active pallbearers were: Orland Carey and Norris Hiett; Poo Doherty, W. G. Hiett and Walter Moore.  Honorary pallbearers were W. H. Leath, J. T. Delmer and Roger Hiett and J. M. and W. M. Grogan.

Friday January 31                            UNCLE BUD HIETT

By Norwood Hiett

Uncle Bud Hiett was in many respects a remarkable man.  Early in life he learned what it meant to be a good soldier having served strenuous years in the civil war.  He was a man acquainted with hard work, and his labors were ended only by the setting of the sun.  His voice was heard in many quiet country churches that have long since been deserted by their parishoners.  Sainted mothers brought their children to hear the Gospel stories proclaimed from the lips of this man who caught the vision of what real religion was.  Philosophers have tried to define optimism, preachers have told of its value but this good man has lived it every day of his life.  I never saw him with a ruffled temper.  I never heard him speak unkindly of anyone, and always upon being asked how he felt he would reply with emphisis: “I’m just as fine as silk.”

            He was a man of hope, having cherished a desire to live to see the century mile post, provided he might live without infirmities.  His life was cut short by one of those malignant maladies which flesh is heir to.  His days were like an aged tree whose giant strength weathered the chilling blast of many winters, yet blooming and yielding its fruit in season until the day it was cut down.  What a great father he was to his children and what a priceless heritage he left them.

            Quietly he lived and quietly his spirit took its flight.  In the still quiet hours of the early morning shortly after the new day had just begun, this great spirit slipped from out its tenement of clay and journeyed to the land which no traveller has ever visited—a land about which we (know) little, yea, nothing except that there are many mansions there, and that these mansions are not made with hands; that they are eternal in the heavens and that they are a place of refuge for the souls of just men.

Friday January 31                Question Box                By Jack Maxwell

Question:  When was the main building at the Arlington Masonic Home erected?

Answer:  In the year 1911.

Friday January 31                            JOHNSON STATION

            We were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Teague who was laid to rest in Johnson Station Cemetery last Wednesday.

            We are glad to report that no ill effects have resulted since Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Barcus

and children, Mary Ann and John Mac have been under going the treatment for rabies.

Friday February 7                 FORT WORTH BANKS CLOSE

            Texas National Bank at Fort Worth closed its doors Friday night upon recommendations of the Fort Worth Clearing House, also the Polytechnic National Bank was closed, it being run in connection with the Texas National.

            This came as a blow to many and it is reported that all depositors of the Polytechnic Bank will be taken care of.

            Assistant cashier L. B. Ward of the Texas National Bank killed himself Sunday afternoon inside the police department garage with a pistol, one bullet passing through his head, dying twenty minutes later.  He left a note in which he ascribed his loss of health and loss of his position as reasons for the act.

Friday February 7                             CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends for their loving kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our loved one.

And for the beautiful floral offerings.  May God bless and strengthen you when like sorrows come to you.

Mrs. W. O. Wilson and children.

The Wilson Brothers and Sisters.

The Rhodes Brothers and Sisters.

Friday February 21               DEATH OF MRS. MARGARET O’CONNOR

The grim reaper death again visited our community Monday night and took away from our midst one of our beloved women, Mrs. Margaret O’Connor.  Mrs. O’Connor has lived in our city for several years and her motherly advise and tender sympathies to the down hearted, and needy, who always appealing to her, she was at all times thinking of others.  Mrs. O’Connor was born in Stockridge, Ohio, March 16, 1856, making her 74 years of age at the time of her death.  She was married to Martin Edwards O’Conner at Bowling Green, Kentucky, April 21, 1889.  One son, Robert Stewart O’Connor, survives her, Mr. O’Conner passing away several years ago.  She was a member of the First Methodist Church and an active member of the Arlington Eastern Star Chapter No. 249.  Funeral services were held at the Arlington Methodist Church Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock.  Rev. J. H. Stewart of the Methodist Church and Rev. S. M. Bennett of the Presbyterian church officiating.  The Journal extends to Robert our sincere sympathy in this sad hour.  Pall bearers: J. W. Barber, Mike Ditto, Chester Farris, W. J. Pulley, C. B. Snider and Bill Norman.

Friday February 21               SISTER-IN-LAW OF BAPTIST PASTOR IS BURIED HERE

Funeral services for Mrs. Robert W. Read, 32, of Georgetown, were held in Georgetown before the body was brought to Fort Worth for burial at 2 o’clock Monday.  Reverend W. T. Conner of Southwestern Baptist Seminary officiated.  Burial was in Mount Olive cemetery.

            Mrs. Read died in an Austin hospital Friday night.  She was the wife of Reverend R. W. Read, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Georgetown.  Reverend Wm. Read, pastor of the Polytechnic Baptist Church, is a brother of the Georgetown pastor.

            Mrs. Read was survived by three brothers, Rogers, Tom and John Woodward of Birmingham, Ala., and one sister, Mrs. David M. Gartner, of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Friday February 21                           DAN KEISLER

Monday morning the death angel visited the Baptist Hospital of Fort Worth and took away Dan Keisler, who is familiarly known as Uncle Dan.  He has lived here for many years and was known as a good man who was ever ready to do for others.  In his last days he was in poor health, but continued his work as keeper of the Methodist Church till about three weeks ago when he was placed in the Baptist Hospital so that he could get every attention.  But medical skill could do him no good so his sufferings ended.

            Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning by Reverend W. T. Rouse and Reverend J. H. Stewart at the Arlington Baptist Church and the remains were interred in Park Dale Cemetery.

Friday February 21               MISS SYBIL SPEAR DIES IN HOSPITAL

Funeral services  for Miss Sybil A. Spear, 68, who died in a local hospital Wednesday night, February 16, were held from the Shannon Funeral Home, Thursday.  Burial was in Rosehill Burial Park.  Reverend Warren A. Patterson, pastor of the Polytechnic Church of Christ, officiated.

            Miss Spear made her home with her niece, Mrs. L. A. Brown, at 3331 Avenue L.  Besides her niece, she is survived by a brother, J. A. Spear.    

Friday February 21  

Funeral services for R. W. Cowden, 58, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Shannon Funeral Home.  Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.  Survivors are three sons, ?. L. Cowden, Bryan; F. M. Cowden, Wichita Falls; R. E. Cowden, Dallas; one daughter, Mrs. W. L. Kluse, Statsenburg, Phillipine Islands; three brothers, W. R. Cowden, Midland and Linnen Cowden, Alamagorda, N. M., and a sister Mrs. A. F. Crowley, Kansas City, Mo. (very difficult to read)

Friday February 21               S. R. ROY BURIED AT SAN ANGELO

Sad news was received Thursday from San Angelo announcing the death of one of our own citizens, S. R. Roy, who was reared here, and only three years ago moved to San Angelo to take a position with the City as Civil Engineer.  Funeral services were held at the Robert Massie Chapel, with Rev. Elmer Ridgeway of the First Baptist Church officiating.  Burial was in Belvedere Memorial Park.  He is survived by the widow, three sisters; Mesdames J. D. McKnight, E. E. Rankin and A. C. Barnes, Arlington; and three brothers, Polk, Burns and Will Roy.  Cliff Barnes and Edwin Rankin attended the funeral.

Friday February 21               TWO PROMINENT MASON’S PASS AWAY

In the last week our State lost two of its most prominent Masons, and in their passing away, not only the state but the fraternal orders mourn their loss, but our own “Home for Aged Masons” will feel it more keenly than ever, since they were members of the Board of Grand Trustees and had been in the Home so many times.  Their association with these good men meant so much to Supt. W. J. Brown and family, also the officers and members of the Home.  Bro. D. S. McMillen of Whitewright P.G.H.P. and Bro. B. K. Hawkins P.G.H.P. of Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas, passed away and was laid to rest in their home towns by the Grand Chapter of Texas.  Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Brown attended both funerals.  Dr. D. N. Cushing of San Antonio, P.G.H.P. will succeed Bro. B. K. Hawkins.  Bro. McMillian’s place is still vacant.

Friday February 21

Death again came into the Home for Aged Masons the past week and took away Mrs. W. A. Nelson, age 82, M. V. Posey, age 81, and Mrs. James Harding was found dead in bed Wednesday morning, having passed away with heart failure.  Her remains were taken to Huntsville for burial, and the two above named were laid to rest in the Keystone Cemetery, Rev. R. T. Rouse of Arlington Baptist church, officiating.

Friday February 21              

Mesdames J. H. Stewart, J. I. Carter, C. N. Shook, Ray Robertson and C. D. Mitchell attended the memorial services of Mrs. Evans, the kindergarden teacher at the Wesley House, Fort Worth Sunday afternoon.

Friday February 21                           Arlington Kid Flyers

(picture of two boys in flying gear)

            The above picture is one of our own boys, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright and his chum, Frank Malone, of Dallas.  We feel that Colonel Charles Lindbergh has two imitators who are believed to be two of the youngest air students in the country, and we congratulate James Harold Wright and Frank Malone on the wonderful achievements they are making.

            They both registered at the new Curtiss-Wright school between Dallas and Fort Worth last week.  Each has received several hours of instruction.  They are shown in the photo above, rigged up in the standard flying garments, ready for a holiday flight.  On the left is James Harold Wright of Arlington, 12 years old.  At his side is Frank Malone of 4645 Travis street, 13 years old.  Their instructors describe them as being extremely apt students.

Friday February 21               CURTISS – WRIGHT FLYING SERVICE

            Our Manager, W. A. (Tex) Bohannon is in St. Louis for about two weeks attending the National Aeronautic Show, where Curtiss – Wright is also holding a Manger’s Conference with 42 base managers represented.  He is expected back some time next week and will probably fly back in a new plane for this base.

            We have just moved seven planes over to the new field here from Love Field where they had been in storage, and all flying and operations will be done hereafter off this field.  Another plane, a Challenger Robin, was ferried down here from Syracuse, N. Y. and landed late Saturday last, making a total of eight planes at this base now.

            The No. 1 Ground School Class having been completely filled, we started a new Ground School Class No. 2, which is held on Monday and Thursday evenings at 8:00 o’clock.  K. W. Bourie, J. W. Cantrell and G. E. Sossamon, all of Arlington, Texas, have enrolled in this No. 2 class.

            We are moving our temporary offices in the old Rainbo Garden Building into the new hangar next week.  The offices are now being laid with heavy battleship grey lineoleum, will be ready for occupancy Monday.  Plans are now in progress for the Airport opening which will probably be some time in March.  Curtiss – Wright Exhibition Corporation is going to put on an aerial show and exhibition for the opening.  The planes they use for exhibition date back to the early Wright pushers used in 1909 and up to the present high powered commercial and military planes.  The Curtiss Tanager, which won the $100,000.00 Daniel Guggenheim Safety Contest, will be flown on exhibition.

Friday February 21

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Gowan have received the sad message of the death of Mrs. Gowan who passed away in Fort Worth Monday at noon, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Carter.  Mr. and Mrs. Gowan lived in Arlington many years and since Mr. Gowan was made almost an invalid three years ago on account of a stroke of paralysis, the children thought best to have their parents where they could have every attention, so moved them away, but their friends here in Arlington still thought of them and kept in close touch, not realizing that Mrs. Gowan would go first.  She had a stroke of paralysis and passed away.  Her body will be laid to rest in the Bellevue Cemetery her old home town among many friends.  Her husband and daughters, Mrs. E. H. Carter, Fort Worth, Mrs. I. G.Thompson, Dallas, Mrs. Cecil of Tampa, Texas, and sons, R. T. and Garrett Gowan survive her.

Friday February 21

JACK EAVENSON KILLED WHEN TRUCK TURNED OVER

Arlington Resident For Twenty-Two years.  Buried Wednesday.

A gloom of sadness passed over the city and community Monday afternoon when the sad news came that T. Jack Eavenson, age 57, had been killed instantly on the Fort Worth – Dallas Pike near Fort Worth at Anna Avenue at 2 o’clock p. m.  Mr. Eavenson had started to Fort Worth on business and was about to cross the street car track when he swerved his truck to keep from striking the street car, his truck overturned into the curb and embankment into a ditch.  The machine was upright when it halted but the cab crushed his head, fracturing his skull.

            Mr. Eavenson has lived in Arlington for twenty-two years, and he was a man every one loved and admired for his true christian life and his influence meant much to those who had the privilage of associating with him.  He was a member of the Board of Stewards of the First Methodist Church and was ever ready to do his part in promoting the cause he represented, not only in the church, but in the entire community which will miss him and the good work he has always done for the betterment of the town.

            T. Jack Eavenson and Miss May Abbott were married in Como, Miss., about twenty three years ago and soon after, they moved to Arlington and have lived here since.  To them were born three children, Mrs. Virgil Smith, Jack Jr., and Elizabeth.  He leaves his widow, three children, his father who is past eighty years of age and lives at Como, Miss., four sisters, Mrs. Cecil Abbott, Malvern, Ark., Mrs. Sallie Arnold, Mrs. Mattie Thompson, Mrs. Dixie Turnipseed and brother, E. A. Eavenson of Memphis, Tennessee.  Mr. Eavenson has travelled for the Lyons Company for many years, and on February 1, he became District Manager for the Cities Service Gas Company, and was on a trip for the company when he was killed.  Funeral  services were held at the Methodist Church, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. J. H. Stewart officiating, assisted by Rev. C. A. Statham.  His body was laid to rest in Park Dale Cemetery by the Hugh Moore Funeral Home.  The Journal joins the city and community in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved.

            Active pall bearers were: Thos. Spruance, Chester Gates, J. W. Pulley, Mike Ditto, and Gordon Nichols.

            Honorary pall bearers: Stewards of the First Methodist Church – C. L. Killian, C. B. Berry, Wm Knapp, W. F. Altman, J. E. Arnold, J. M. Biggers, M. C. Christopher, Clyde Everette, e. B. Foster, B. F. Geeslin, Clinton Griffin, Boyd Lawson, W. J. MacFarland, D. D. Parks, Jack Patterson, W. J. Pulley, Homer Slaughter, S. T. Smith, W. B. Taylor, Linus Thomas, W. C. Vaughn, O. M. Bondurant, F. E. Shanks.  Mesdames J. D. Cooper, M. ?. Brogdon, C. D. Mitchell, P. H. Wilkerson, Ellie Rogers, and J. P. Fielder, Frank McKnight, J. H. Pilant, Arlington and Messrs. Moon and Pipkins of Fort Worth.

Friday February 21               RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

RESOLVED: That the Board of Stewards of the Arlington Methodist Church express to Mrs. Jack Eavenson and family our most heartfelt sympathies in their bereavement.

            Each of the Board wish to express our personal knowledge and appreciation of the many good things the Arlington people and church have enjoyed through the benediction of our dear beloved friend and member, Brother Eavenson.

            The Board deeply feels the loss of such noble character and christian spirit as was ever manifested by the one taken from our ranks

            May the memory of his christian life and never failing loyalty to his church be exemplified in not only this, but other boards of the Arlington Methodist Church.

Board of Steward Arlington Methodist Church, Arlington, Texas.

            H. D. Wallace, Chairman

            W. B. Taylor

            Mrs. C. D. Mitchell

Friday February 21

Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Gandy of Malvern, Arkansas, attended the funeral of their uncle, T. J. Eaverson, Wednesday.  Mr. and Mrs. Gandy are old time friends of the writer, and we are glad to hear that they are doing well in their new line of business.  Mr. Gandy and his brother –in-law, Ralph Abbot have Men’s Clothing and say they are doing a good business.  We are always glad to hear of the success of our friends.

Friday February 28                           PANTEGO NEWS

            Sadness swept over our community this week when our previous little Billie Lucille Darden was suddenly taken away on Thursday morning at 6 o’clock.  She was the 7 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Darden of this community.  She was born October 4, 1922 and died February 20, 1930.  Billie Lucille went to school Wednesday morning but returned home immediately after 9: o’clock where she lived only 21 hours.  Burial was in Johnson Station Cemetery.  Bro. S. M. Bennett of Arlington was in charge of funeral services.  Doctors had not determined the cause of her death at that time.

            Dr. McKissick pronounced it poisoning from the very first, but it was Saturday before he and five other doctors including Dr. Harold V. Johnston, Dr. Rumph, Dr. Hyde and others, determined it arsenic poisoning.  Ruth Estelle, their 9 year old daughter, was also very sick from 5:30 o’clock Wednesday morning and was carried to the Baptist Sanitarium Friday evening.  ??? Saturday evening where she was attended.  Ruth Estelle is up and will probably be in school soon.

            The entire community which is made up mostly of kinfolks, will join with this mother and father in grief for the little one only to awake some time and see her with Jesus.

Besides the parents are left two sisters, Ruth Estelle age nine and Geraldine age 2 years. Her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Austin of this community, Grandmother Caroline of Sulphur Springs and a host of relatives and friends.

Friday February 28               MRS. S. M BENNETT’S BROTHER DIES

            A telegram to Rev. S. M. Bennett Monday brought the sad news that Rev. J. R. Henry, D. D. pastor of First Presbyterian Church at Ft. Myers, Fla., and brother of Mrs. S. M. Bennett had suddenly passed away.  Dr. Henry was a graduate of Cumberland University of Lebanon, Tenn., and Union Theological Seminary of New York City.  He also did post graduate work at Columbia University, New York, and had spent one year at Oxford University, England.  He had held as pastorate at Nashville, Tenn., Pittsburg, Pa., and Streator, Ill.  He spent six years at Fort Myers, Fla., also dean of Theological Seminary, Lebanon, Tenn., for some five years.

Friday February 28                           DISASTROUS FIRE AVERTED

            Last Friday night during the electrical storm, the wind blew the wires and poles down on Abram street and had it not been for the quick services rendered by the two night watchmen, Joe Coke and Lawrence Evans, not only J. S. Adkins Jewelry Store would have burned as they had to break the door to get in and stop the fire but perhaps many would have been killed by the live wires across the street.  This alone should prove to any town the importance of having night watchmen, for their services at this time perhaps saved the (citizens) hundreds of dollars.

Friday February 28

D. C. Sibley last Tuesday received the sad news of the passing away of his only sister, Mrs. Mary Hammack, age 82, who lives with her son, W. T. Hammack, a former Senator of Arkansas, but now a State Commissioner of that state, living at Little Rock.  We extend to Mr. Sibley our sincere sympathy in this sad hour.

Friday February 28                           LOCAL NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Young were called to Tulsa, Okla., the past week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Young’s nephew, Horace Goode.  Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Prince accompanied them, having reared Mrs. Goode.

Friday February 28               IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARGARET O’CONNER

            Once more our circle is broken.  God in his wisdom has claimed for Himself another choice flower to adorn His throne.

            He has taken our dear sister and friend, Mrs. Margaret O’Conner from her life of suffering, to His home of love, peace and joy, where there is no pain, no death, nor parting.

            Her life of patient suffering is an inspiration to those she has left, and helps us to realize more the beauty of holy living.

            We know where to find her at the end of the way.

            May the memory of her beautiful life dwell with her beloved son, and entwine his heart and keep him close to his God, and always be a beacon light all along his path, ‘till he joins her in their home above, prepared for them.

            May God bless and comfort the bereaved son in his great sorrow, and help him to feel that He is near.

            Be it resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the paper and one sent to the sorrowing son, Robert Stewart O’Conner.

            Committee of her Sunday School class: Mrs. J. D. Cooper, Mrs. T. B. Norwood, Mrs. L. R. Carlise.

Friday February 28                           CARD OF THANKS

I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to those who were so kind and thoughtful of my dear mother, Margaret O’Connor during her illness and death.  May God’s richest blessings rest upon each and every one.  I also thank them for their kindness to me.

            Robert S. O’Connor.

Friday February 28                           A NOBLE MAN DIES

The death of E. H. Murphy, 905 East Abram removes from our county one of the best and truest men, and numerous friends and relatives are now in mourning.

            E. H. Murphy was 67 years of age February 10, 1930.  Was born in Osceolo, Mo., married to Miss Dona Davis December 12, 1882 at Palmer, Texas. Of this union three children were born, one boy who died quite young and two girls, Mrs. C. T. Nall of Waxahachie and Miss Mamie Murphy of this city.  Mr. Murphy was baptized in infancy, and has been a member of Methodist church practically all his life.  He was a man of the highest type of christianity, ever-ready at all times to do his part in the promotion of Christ’s cause.  He passed away at his home Sunday evening at 8:20, had been in failing health for the past year, but was only confined to his bed two days, and his going was a shock to the entire community.

            The funeral at First Methodist Church Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock was well attended by a host of friends and relatives.  The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. H. Stewart, and assisted by Rev. H. M. Redford of the First Christian Church, Rev. S. M. Bennett, of Presbyterian Church, Rev. Hunt, pastor of Baptist Church at Pleasant Grove.

            Mr. Murphy leaves his widow, two daughters, five brothers, J. B., J. P. and W. T. Murphy of Dallas, P. M. Murphy, Houston and R. J. Murphy of Lubbock, and three sisters, Mrs. R. L. Williams and Mrs. Frank Scott, Dallas.  Mrs. Payne of Los Angelos, Calif.  Four brothers were at his bedside when he passed away, the sisters not being able to be here, on account of illness.

            The Journal joins the community in extending sincere sympathy to the family and relatives in this sad hour.

            Active pall bearers: Home Slaughter, D. R. Martin, J. D. Faulkner, Arch Fulkerson, T. L. Cravens and Mr. Yeager of Grand Prairie.  Honorary: H. D. Wallace, D. H. Connor, D. Y. McKinney, Lester Coulter, Charlie Coulter, Frank McKnight, Wm. Knapp, J. E. Arnold, W. F. Altman, Jim Biggers, John R. Griffin, Allen Barnes, Horace Thornton, Dr. W. H. Davis, H. W. Wright and J. F. Wagner, L. O. Turner and D. Copeland of Grand Prairie.

Friday February 28                           KILLED ON HIGHWAY BY CAR

            Friends of the Church of Christ received a message Tuesday announcing the death of one of their members, F. P. Sharp, who has recently moved to Fort Worth and was on the Highway between Fort Worth and Abilene when hit by another car while doing some repair work on his car.  Funeral services were held at the Harveson-Cole Co., at Fort Worth Wednesday at 3 o’clock and the following from here attended: Mesdames Jack Lightfoot, W. L. Watson, W. B. Staley and A. M. Scott.

Friday February 28      LUCILE DARDEN DIES AFTER FEW HOUR ILLNESS

Billie Lucile Darden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Darden age seven of the Pantego community passed away Thursday morning, after being stricken only a few hours before.  Billie Lucile was in school Wednesday but came home feeling badly and grew worse from that time on.  Two doctors were called in but the disease was of such a nature they were baffled.  Rev. S. M. Bennett conducted the funeral services Thursday afternoon at the Johnson Station Cemetery, where interment was made among many friends who had gone to pay their last respect for the dear little girl, the idol of the home.  We extend to the parents and loved ones sincere sympathy.

Friday February 28               FORMER OFFICIAL OF TARRANT COUNTY DIES IN DALLAS

            A sad message was received Tuesday evening by Mrs. V. H. Goodwin announcing the death of her father John A. Hiett of Dallas.  Mr. Hiett had spent the day in the home of his daughter and quite a number of relatives and friends had called during the day and he seemed unusually cheerful.  He left later in the afternoon for his home in Dallas and only in a few hours he was stricken with heart failure, and soon passed away.  Hugh Moore Funeral Home took charge of his body bringing it to the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Goodwin, South Center Street.

            John A. Hiett, age 58 formerly county commissioner of Tarrant, having served four years, but now of Dallas, was a native of Wood county but had resided in Tarrant and Dallas counties the past forty years.

            For a number of years Mr. Hiett was Dallas claim agent for the Northern Texas Traction company, later he became general claims agent for the Texas Electric Railway company and continued in that capacity until 1927.  Ill health forced his retirement.

            Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at Arlington Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Dr. Wallace Bassett of Cliff Temple Baptist Church assisted by Dr. W. T. Rouse of Arlington Baptist Church will officiate.  Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery.

            Surviving are four sons, J. O., Emmett H., Sterling P. and Dewey H. Hiett, all of Dallas; five daughters, Mrs. J. M. Nash and Mrs. John P. McElree of Dallas, Mrs. Oliver A. Smith of Hot Springs, Ark., Mrs. Charles Schmalzried of Fort Worth and Mrs. V. H. Goodwin of Arlington; his parents of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hiett.  Seven brothers, Mayor Will G. Hiett of Arlington; J. R. Hiett of Hollis, Okla.; H. M. Hiett of Midland, Charles S. Hiett of Los Angeles, Cal., and J. F., G. T. and O. E. Hiett of Wellington, and one sister, Mrs. D. F. Thomas of Midland.

Friday February 28                           CARDS OF THANKS

            Words are inadequate to express our sincere thanks to those who in anyway ministered to me and mine during the sad hours caused by the sudden death of our dear husband and father.  Your presence and words of comfort, also the beautiful floral offerings mean more than  you can ever know.  We want to thank the School and Scouts for coming in a body.

            Mrs. T. J. Eavanson, Jack Jr.,

            Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. Vergil

Smith and baby, Jane.

Friday February 28               85 Year Old Oklahoma Pioneer Visiting Here

            Robert B. Ross, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma is in Arlington visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Cobb who lives at 1020 North Center Street.  He is now 85 years of age and is as spry as many men much younger.  It is indeed a treat to sit and listen to the experiences as told by him of the happenings of pioneer days in Oklahoma which was then the Indian Territory.

Mr. Ross is three-quarter Indian, born in 1845, the grandson of John Ross, and during his interesting career held many high offices of trust and honor, some of which include: treasurer of the Cherokee Nation for twelve years, clerk of the district court, clerk of the Indian Council in 1866, Sheriff of Tahlequah, member lower house and senate, and postmaster.  In 1907 the Cherokees became a nation and he was a commissioner for settling the affairs of statehood.

            Mr. Ross says that while holding the office of sheriff for many years in the early days conditions were much different from what they are to-day and that there was not near so much crime as is prevalent now, probably caused by the drastic action taken then to punish wrongdoers.  He says that many times the offender was tied and lashed publicly for minor offenses which was effective because the physical punishment was severe and because of the disgrace it brought, which was much more humilating than the jail sentences imposed now.  For major crimes such as murder, the hangman’s noose was their portion and only five days was given in which to get ready to die. When asked if there was more crime at that time than now, Mr. Ross said there is no comparison, being much more now.

            One year ago passed Mr. Ross and wife came to Arlington to visit their daughter and while here Mrs. Ross died and was taken back to Tahlequah for burial.  They had been married 61 years, and she too had shared his sorrows as well as his honors.  They reared seven children besides their own, and nine were born to them.  This in itself is more than people are willing to undertake nowadays.  Another outstanding event of life is that he helped to organize the first Royal Arch and commandry in the Cherokee nation.  He says the first church he ever remembers attending was the Methodist, although he now belongs to the Moravians, which was a church organized by the Cherokee in Georgia before they removed to the New Home Wish (Indian Territory).

            Mr. Ross is anticipating with pleasure a trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee, the first of March to take part in the unveiling of a tablet erected in memory of his grandfather, John Ross, at Rossville, which place was named in honor of his grandfather.  A large bridge has been built across the Tennessee river and a bronze tablet placed on it with appropriate inscription dedicated to John Ross who died in Washington while transacting official business for the Cherokee Indians, August 1, 1866.  John Ross was chief of the Cherokee Indians for 40 years.  He was buried in Washington and a year later removed to his old home in Tahlequah.  He was 76 years old at death and was a personal friend of all United States Presidents from Martin Van Buren to Abraham Lincoln.

            In Arlington there are many of his friends who are always glad of his visits who realize that if all the experiences of his life were written it would make an interesting book.

            We secured Mr. Ross’ photograph and sent it to the engravers in Ft. Worth so a cut might be made but it became lost in the mails and we are unable to reproduce it at the head of this article.

Friday March 7                      Death of Mrs. L. C. Massey

            The passing away of Mrs. L. C. Massey at her home Sunday afternoon at 2:45 o’clock was not a surprise, but there was a feeling of sadness at the departing of this good woman who had been sick for many months, and had borne her sufferings with patience all this time.  God saw fit in His wisdom to relieve this dear wife and mother of the many aches and pains which she had endured so patiently, and take her where their is no pain nor sorrow.  She was a wife and mother in all that those terms comprehend.  Of her is the saying of Holy Writ literally true: “Her children called her blessed.”  She is remembered as a kind, thoughtful neighbor and one who was ever ready to do her part at all times.

            Miss Dink Evans was married to L. C. Massey in 1900.  She joined the Church of Christ when sixteen years of age, having lived true to her faith all these years.  She leaves her husband and four children, Mrs. Mac Beard, Raymond, Albert and Christine, two brothers J. D. Evans and C. D. Evans who live at Mexia and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss.  The funeral was held from the Church of Christ, Rev. W. D. Staley officiating.  Her remains were laid to rest in Johnson Station Cemetery by the Moore Funeral Home.  Those from out of the city to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Luker, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Higginbotham, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards, Sherman; Code Edwards and son, Dennison; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Butler, Bowie; Olive M??? Mr. and Mrs. Early ??? (unreadable)

Friday March 7                                  JOHNSON STATION

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of Mrs. Lewis Massey who passed away last Sunday and was laid to rest in Johnson Station Cemetary Monday afternoon.  Her going leaves a vacancy in the home that can’t be filled; but Heaven was made sweeter and we pray God’s richest blessings on the grief stricken husband and her four children.

Friday March 7                                  CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown us by friends during my wife and mother’s illness and death.  Also for the beautiful floral offerings.  May God’s richest blessings rest upon each and every one who were so kind to us during our sorrow.

L. C. Massey and children, Mr. and Mrs.

            J. D. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Evans,

Mr. and Mrs. Mack Beard.

Friday March 7                                  LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Irvin Hemle of S. Oak Street received a message Saturday morning from her brother at Neosha Mo. that their mother Mrs. H. C. Price was leaving on the Safeway air plane and to meet her at Meacham Field, Fort Worth.  Of course the message was received with gladness, but there was a feeling that she would be glad to see the plane light safely, and it did bringing her mother the 500 miles in about four hours without a mishap of any kind.  Mrs. Price was so thrilled over the experience.  She returned by the same route Sunday afternoon, traveling a thousand miles to see and be with her daughter and family two days.  It was worth the price, much less the thrill.

Friday March 7

Rev. J. H. Stewart was called to Waxahachie Friday to conduct the funeral of one of his old friends W. W. Powell, who passed away Thursday.

            Rev. S. M. Bennett was called to Cross Roads, Grayson Co., last Tuesday to conduct the funeral of one of his old friends J. K. Pace who, having lived at Cross Roads for many years but the past few years lived at Bonham.

            Mr. Pace was 54(?) years of age, having died March 2, 1930 in Dallas.  He leaves a wife and three sons, Lester Pace, Chico; Joe and Ray Pace of Dallas, five brothers and seven sisters.  Rev. Bennett and Mr. Pace were close friends for many years.

Friday March 7                                  CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the many kind deeds and words of sympathy, and for the beautiful floral offering at the death of our dear father, brothers and son.

            Father and Mother, Children of

John A. Hiett, Brothers and Sisters.

Friday March 13        Honeyboy and Sassafras Will Be Here In Person

                                    (picture of S.A.T. airplane, pilot, and two blackface? entertainers)

Honeyboy (with baggage) and Sassafras as they appeared just before taking off for the Paw Paw Islands, wither their adventures with the Black Panther Detective Agency have led them in search of the lost diamond mine.  The pilot is Andy Burke, special taxi pilot of the Southern Air Transport, Inc.  Honeyboy and Sassafras will appear in person Saturday night in the Arlington High School Auditorium.

Friday March 13        Arlington Boys Are Radio Operators

                                    (pictures of Paul Barnes and Raymond Collins)

          WFAA Super Station, When Completed.  Located Near Grapevine.

By S. L. Perry

            The reason so many young men leave home and their home town is because it is hard to get just recognition for what they accomplish from those who have known them from childhood.  However that does not necessarily hold good in every instance and we have in Arlington a young man who has been reared here who is accomplishing things far beyond the ability of the average run of the Americans but whose work is unfamiliar to most of us, so we took a night off and interviewed Paul Barnes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Barnes, of Arlington in an effort to learn something about his work at radio station W.F.A.A. located near Grapevine and being built by the Dallas News—Journal.

            After a pleasant auto ride accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, we approached the radio plant being on the highest point of land in this section of the country far away from interference of high powered        lines and directly beside the new highway being constructed between Fort Worth and Dallas known as the northern route.  A beautiful concrete plant with commodious living quarters has been build directly between the two 300 foot towers but in approaching the plant the house seems to be beyond the towers until almost in front of them when it is realized that an optical illusion has been experienced.  Likewise when standing directly under the towers and looking up they appear to lean far out into space when in fact they are straight with the exception that they become smaller the higher they go.  The two towers are painted different colors in section or bands so it may be seen in any kind of weather or light reflection by aviators.  All night it is lighted to the top by powerful electric flood lights and is a beautiful sight from any direction.  This eliminates danger of collision by airplanes day or night.  The grounds are beautifully decorated with shrubs, recently transplanted , which cost hundreds of dollars and the land is level and rich, being blockland.

            On entering the reception hall one is impressed with the richness of the furnishings and graceful architectural designs of the interior of the building.  The hall leads into the receiving room where two telephones lines, one telegraph wire and the operating board with its various instruments showing just how strong or how weak the broadcast is being made with adjustable instruments handy to correct any defect or raise or lower the volume that may be noticed in the outgoing program by the radio operator.  Here we were introduced to two bright young men, Paul Clifton Barnes and Raymond Collins, whose pictures are shown above both reared in Arlington and still calling this home, who hold the positions of Operators, one whom is required to be on duty at all hours of the day and night.  They are perhaps the youngest radio station operators in the United States and had to pass a government examination before a license was granted to them which the government required before anyone is permitted to run a radio station.  Contrary to popular belief, the programs are not sent direct to the broadcasting station over their wires but are sent in from Dallas or other places where the program is being given over telephone wires and the telegraph wire is in case of emergency so the senior operators may at all times have a way of communicating with the Dallas office or studio.  We were next shown into a large room where two sets of broadcasting machines are housed, one now is operation of 5 Kilowatts power and another being installed which will make station W.F.A.A. a 50 Kilowatt super power station, the same as Cincinnatti, and rated as the best in the United States.  To those unfamiliar with the intricacies of radio broadcasting these large machines are a revelation.  Radio broadcasting is mainly taking a sound wave and building it up several thousand times to a higher volume and then sending it into the air.  However, the music or voices that come in over the telephone cannot sent out until the sound wave has been amplified and it is also changed into a certain frequency required before it can be broadcast the musical wave and the transmission wave combined before they are ready to go on the air.  This amplification process is done by a series of power tubes and going to the larger ones which are water cooled and cost $1600 and carry a guarantee of 1000 hours or

41 2/3 days service.  The water used in the cooling process must all be distilled as the mineral in hard water would absorb some of the power.  The water is circulated by electric driven pumps.

            The power or current furnished the broadcasting station by the light company is alternating current but must be changed or rectified into direct current before used for broadcasting, the large colored fire thus caused presents a beautiful spectacle. (very difficult to read)  Some of the electrical used however is from storage batteries which are recharged every 24 hours.

            The question generally asked the operators is “Isn’t this a very dangerous job?” to which they reply that it used to be but now there is practically no danger with the up-to-date safety devices on broadcasting apparatus.  A reasonable amount of care and caution on the part of the operator makes that work reasonably safe.  The large machines are encased so hot wires cannot be touched from the outside and several doors of the machines are made to automatically cut off the power when opened, so that the operator is protected in case he forgets to cut off the current.  These machines are built for safety of the visitors as well as the operators.  Two broadcasting units will be ready for operation when the plant is completed so one will be available if the other gets out of commission, and they are the finest that money can buy.  From this room we were shown into the large basement with its motors, pumps, storage batteries, work shop and various other paraphernalia used in the operation of the plant.  Here the paintaking care exercised by the engineers in planning the station was noticeable when we were shown two pumps installed for pumping water out of the basement in case of flood or broken water mains.  Water would ruin the plant if it was allowed to be flooded.

            The entire plant is equipped with double screened windows and doors, one floating and the other grounded to shut out electrical interference or outside noise that might get into programs being broadcast.  This new plant is modern in every respect and will cost when completed $300,000.  The formal opening is planned for April 6^th and it is expected to be an elaborate affair with probably a 24 hour program.

Arlington is not only interested in this station because it will be one of the best in the country but because two Arlington boys are in charge of its operation.  They have been radio enthusiasts all their lives and spent much of their time in experimenting with radio and broadcasting sets which they built and operated without any thought of that line of work becoming their avocation in after years.  Paul Barnes says books and schools did not do him much good in learning radio operation but believes it has to be picked up by experiments and practical demonstrations on the part of the individual keenly interested in that kind of work.  Although these two are off duty 24 hours and on 24 hours, they do not spend that time in rest or recreation but help the engineers now installing the new unit solely for what they might learn about the plant which will be up to them to run after it is completed and turned over by the factory.

            There is far more to be learned about operating a broadcasting station than most people realize and when inspecting the plant we were confused and bewildered at the many things explained in detail by who is familiar with every phase of its operation and has the command of language to fluently impart that knowledge.  Visitors are welcome and will be shown around unless they become too numerous to be accommodated.  Arlington has a right to be proud of two such outstanding young men in their line who have mastered their chosen line of work and whose future is indeed bright because licensed radio operators are very scarce and hard to obtain.

Friday March 13

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Alspaugh attended the funeral of Dr. J. C. Bennett at Grapevine Monday.  Dr. Bennett is a special friend of their son Howard as well as their good friend.

Friday March 21                    WOLVES MENACE PIGS OF WATSON SECTION

            Wolves are becoming a menace to poultry, young pigs and calves in the Watson community, four miles northeast of Arlington.

            Recently, it is said, Jim Wheeler found a couple of wolves in his yard engaged in a battle with his dog.

            Not long ago Jim Barr, of the same community while driving home from Dallas came upon a wolf in the road.  The wolf began a race down the roadway, with Barr in pursuit with his auto.

            The chase was short but fast, said Barr, and soon the wolf was killed by the impact of the rapidly moving automobile.

Friday March 21        POLLUTION OF TRINITY RIVER SHOULD BE STOPPED

Arlington, Texas, March 13, 1930

To the Arlington Journal:

            I would like to ask for information through your paper, if you please.  The questions I ask are to any one who can and will answer them.

            Is there a law to prevent the pollution of the streams, small or great, in the state of Texas?  If so, as I understand there is, why is the Trinity river allowed to be polluted to the extent that one is almost overcome with the awful smell when within one or two miles of the river?  That is not the worst of it; fish can not live in the Trinity as the oil and other filth is continualy allowed to run in it seemingly without any restriction.

            Once in a while we read a hint that it will be seen after and the filth prohibited from being allowed to go into the river but it seems nothing is expected to be done about it.

            I would like to know why this important matter has not been seen after before now and I would like to know who is responsible for allowing this river to remain in the present condition?

            Recently I met two officers of the law and asked them this question “Why has the Trinity river been allowed to get in its present condition?”  One of them replied it could not be helped as there was too much money at the back of it.  Now is it possible that this is a fact?  Because moneyed men desire for their convenience to pollute this stream, it has become almost unbearable and kills all the fish that come up the river as fast as they get here.

            It occurs to me that moneyed men are in a better position to take care of their troubles than the poorer class and should be required to do so.  I think the officer who fails to discharge his duty because he is afraid of the moneyed men should be held accountable for this neglect of his sworn duty to the people.

            Now if there is a law against this matter let’s have it obeyed.  If this law is not enforced why should anyone obey any of the laws if they are only for the poor?

            Yours very truly,

            W. B. Milburn.

Friday March 21        IN LOVING MEMORY OF MRS. L. C. MASSEY

            The Lord saw fit to call this kind wife and loving mother from her earthly home, March 2, at 2:45.  She said she was ready to go, because she built her home on high and the Lord said, come.  She called her children in and told them that the Lord had called her, for them to be sweet, good children and to live a life to meet her on high.

            She endured her illness without a word.  She said Christ suffered and died for our sins and we are no better than our Savior.  Mrs. Massey was a pleasant wife and mother and met all things with a smile.  She raised a niece who is grown and has a home of her own, who was much pleasure to her aunt.  Mrs. Massey had only moved to this country in November 1919, but she had many friends and neighbors.

            She leaves to mourn her death, a husband, four children, one Grandchild, and two brothers, Bro. J. D. Evans, Arlington and C. D. Evans of Mexia and a host of relatives and friends who mourn her death.  Pallbearers were: J. M. Edwards, Sherman; J. R. Evans, Arlington; Cod? Edwards, Sherman; M. L. Kieth, Dallas; Earley Kareganey, Bremond; Lineard Higginbothon, Dallas.

Contributed.

Friday March 28        Dirt Slide Kills Arlington Boy; 4 Narrowly Escape

Jimmy Booker, 18, of Arlington, was killed and Pete Watson, Buddie Pierce, Sam Platt and Frank Tyra narrowly escaped sudden death Wednesday night at 12 o’clock while excavating a ditch fifteen feet beneath the surface on the highway one mile east of this city.

            Excavation was being made for a concrete bridge when, without warning, an avalanche of earth poured down upon these men, who were in the employ of the Build-Big Construction Company.  As the dirt began to pour down, the four laborers frantically began to climb for the top of the hole, 15 feet away, Jimmy Booker being unable to make it before being sucked under by the crushing mass of mud and water.  Watson and Tyra got out first and began trying to help the other two.  By heroic efforts they kept Buddie Pierce’s head above water and almost scalped him before he was pulled safely out.  The suction was so great and the water rushing in caught Jimmy before he could be rescued.

            The body was recovered yesterday afternoon about two o’clock after having been buried beneath mud and water for over 14 hours, during which time the construction company did everything possible to effect a rescue while an anxious mother, brother, sisters and many friends waited for its recovery.

            Jimmy was the oldest son of Mrs. Nettie Booker, his father, John Booker, having died about three months ago, after a fall on ice during the extreme cold weather in which he broke his hip.  On January 11 he died leaving Jimmy and his mother as the only means of support for this family.  The mother, Mrs. Booker, works at Cooper Hotel and Jimmy began work Sunday night with the construction company worked day and night since that time.  He wanted a new suit and when at the evening meal his mother begged him to sleep and not go back, he said:  “If I work tonight I can get my suit Saturday.”  His was the sacrifice of a son who wanted to give his mother, brother and sisters what they needed, and he is a true hero in the eyes of the world.  He leaves a mother, three sisters and one brother, Clemie, Nina Maye, Zella and Johnny.  The community feels a sadness unexpressible and more especially for the dear mother who mourns for her boy.

Friday March 28                    Local Boy Shoots Self

Harold Grogan Bids Friends Goodby Before Fatal Shot

            The City of Arlington was thrown into a gloom of sadness Monday morning at 3 o’clock, when the news was dispatched through the city that Harold Grogan son of our esteemed Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Grogan had taken his life by shooting himself through the heart in the room of Cedric Finch at the Cooper Hotel.  Harold had been despondent and had told his friends in the early part of the evening that he was going away to explore a new country and wanted to bid them goodbye.  At 10 o’clock a. m. he called at the home of G. A. Percifield and asked to borrow his pistol, saying that he was going frog hunting.  He even got some extra shells.  Then he went to the Cooper Hotel, got a blank check and wrote a note, later going to Cedric Finch’s room and asked to be let in.  After Cedric opened the door Harold went into the bathroom and closed the door.  Presently he called to Cedric to open the bathroom door and as it was opened Harold placed the pistol over his heart and pulled the trigger, the shot killing him almost instantly. 

            Harold was born April 17, 1906, was converted at the age of five years and joined the church at the age of seven.  His mother told of this sweet experience; he had gone to church and the congregation sang “O where is my wandering boy tonight” and when he came home with his parents he told them how he had felt a sinner and how happy he was to know that Christ loved him.  This child-like simplicity in God will ever be the greatest consolation to his parents who still believe that his early christian experience will be the means of God’s judgement on the throne, and as the mother said, “He never forsakes His own”.

            Harold had many friends.  He was working for his father at J. M. Grogans Feed Store and was good help.  The following is the note left: “To Joe hope you will prosper and the best of luck tell Mr. Henderson and Ted to live my life for me.  They might say I am crazy but I have got as much brains as any body.  Well, good-bye Dad and mother and friends, I am going on”  His stricken parents ask that all boys, more especially his close friends, please take warning, for it might be God’s purpose in taking their darling boy, that others be warned who might come to the foot of the cross before it is too late.  He leaves a father and mother, two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. I. M. Langly(?), Marjorie, James Jr., and Billie.  Funeral services were held at the Arlington Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock Rev. W. T. Rouse, pastor, officiating, being assisted by Rev. S. M. Bennett of Presbyterian church.  Interment was in Arlington cemetery.  Moore Funeral Home being in charge of the body.  The Journal joins their many relatives and friends in extending to the grief stricken parents utmost sympathy.

            Active pall bearers: Elbert Roberts, Alvin and Emmett Moore, Wayne McCombs, Fred Norris and Carey Hiett.  Honorary: Tyler Short, George Thomas, Charlie and Otis Grimmett, Robert Ragland, W. C. Hiett, M. L. Friday, W. E. Joiner, M. H. Edwards, Weldon Brower, Paul Barnes, Max Cawthon, C. B. Snider, Olen Young, Curtis Henderson, Joe McKnight, Olen Lawing, James Lowry, Teddie Alspaugh and Roldand Turck.

Friday March 28                    A GOOD MOTHER PASSES AWAY

By D. Y. McKinney

Mrs. Mary Cook, age 79 and the wife of the late R. S. Cook, died March 21^st, 1930 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Yankee.  Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. H. Stewart, assisted by Rev. S. M. Bennett and W. T. Rouse.  Burial in the Watson Cemetery.

            Mrs. Cook was born in Carroll County, Miss., Dec. 29^th, 1850.  Married to R. S. Cook, March 21^st, 1870, dying on her 60^th wedding anniversary.

            The writer has known Mrs. Cook 30 years.  She was a true Christian and a lovable character.  The Christian life she lived, her love for humanity, greatly influenced all with whom she came in contact.

            No children ever had a better mother, and the affection and appreciation shown was demonstrated by each doing every thing possible to relieve her of suffering and keep her with them as long as possible.

            I look back, with pleasure, over the 30 years I have known this good woman.  Her Christian life has been an inspiration not only to me, but to all who have known her intimately these many years.

            She lived many years in the Watson Community before making her home in Arlington.  Her old friends of Watson Community manifested their love, esteem and appreciation by visiting her both day and night during her illness.

            Mrs. Cook is survived by the following children: Mrs. Bettie Rester, Fort Worth; J. R. Cook, Rockdale; Mrs. J. M. Johnson, Grandbury; C. F. Cook, Fort Worth; Mrs. J. C. Yankee, Arlington; Mrs. H. A. Springer, Mason and Mrs. R. N. Cotton, Ballhager(?).

            The writer extends to these children his heart felt sympathy in the loss of this good mother.

Friday March 28                                CARD OF THANKS

Words are inadequate to express the sincere thanks to each and every one who ministered to us in any way during the recent sorrow caused by the death of our dear son and brother, Harold Grogan.  May God’s blessings rest upon you and all the world who strive to do things that comfort the broken hearted.  “He will reward thee.”  Also we thank you for the many beautiful floral offerings which represent love.

            Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Grogan, Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Langly,

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Grogan, Marjorie and Billie Grogan.

Friday March 28                                A LETTER OF THANKS

            We desire to express our thanks and appreciation to the people of Arlington and Watson Community for their sympathy in the death of our dear mother, Mrs. Mary F. Cook, and the beautiful flowers so generously contributed.  May God’s richest blessings rest upon each one.

            Our love and esteem for each one is beyond expression of words.  The loyalty of these good friends helped largely to lessen our grief.

            Mrs. Bettie Rester, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cook,

            Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson, G. F. Cook,

            Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Yankee, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Springer

and Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Cotton.          

 March 28       PIONEER RESIDENT DIES OF HEART FAILURE

A. HORACE COPELAND FALLS DEAD IN PASTURE

            As the sun was slowly sinking in the west the spirit of A. Horace Copeland familiarly known as “Pappy” or “Uncle Horace,” took its flight to a land where there is no suffering or sorrow.  He had just returned from the funeral of Harold Grogan the son of his old friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Grogan, had changed clothes to do his customary night chores, got on his horse and went to the pasture to round up the cows having a dairy and doing all the work with his wife’s assistance.  After he had been gone about half an hour, Mrs. Copeland got uneasy and started out to find him seeing the horse without its rider.  She at once phoned her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Wessler at Arlington to come at once.  Their neighbors Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Graham caught the message over the party line and immediately got in their car and went to the pasture where Mr. Copeland had his cows rounded up and where they found him dead, he having been stricken with heart failure.  He had often expressed a wish to die in action and that wish was fulfilled.  He left a task unfinished, started suddenly on a new road to heaven.  It has been said by his children that he boasted of this year being his 80^th and seemed to be as happy over the thought as a young man when arrived at the age of 21.  He was born November 26, 1850 in Overton County, Tenn., having come to Texas in 1874.  He married Miss Eleanor Donaldson Watson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Watson July 29, 1879.  In 1881 they moved to the place where they now live about four miles northeast of Arlington near the Watson Church.  The land and a two-room house was presented to them by Mrs. Copeland’s parents.  In 1895 the little house was torn down and a beautiful two-story home built, where all their children were reared.  All the children except one were living and were present at the funeral.  The missing child, Mrs. W. A. Reynolds, passed away about fourteen years ago, that being the first death in the family.

            Many happy years were spent by Mr. Copeland and wife in rearing their family and it was only last year their home was thrown open to many friends and relatives who came to celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary.  Hundreds of people visited them on this happy occasion and all were served with light refreshments.

            As “Uncle Horace” would say: “I just wanted our friends to break bread with us.”  On the Sunday before he passed away he told some of his children that he wanted their mother to remain at home after he passed on and for them to look after her every want.  His going was just as he wished and his perfect trust and childlike faith in his final destiny was beautiful.  His brother T. B. Copeland of Tenn., who was a soldier in the Confederate army, had to leave home after the war to save his life because of “bushwackers” coming to east Texas, later on to Tarrant County.  Soon afterward A. Horace Copeland came and made his home with his uncle, Rev. A. S. Kayter, who named the city of Arlington as there was on Arlington up to that time.

            Mr. Copeland joined the Baptist Church at “Arkansaw” Lane about where Grace Chapel now stands, three miles southeast of Arlington.  This part of the county did not have stores or churches at that time but was just an open space with few trees.  In 1892 a Presbyterian church was organized and called the West Fork Presby