Obituaries, Dallas County, Texas, 1902 (incomplete)
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NECROLOGICAL.

     George Young, colored, aged 18 years, died this morning at 615 Browder street.
     Allen C. Davis, aged 35 years, died last night at the corner of Bryan and Pavilion streets. He was born in Glascow, Ky., and had lived in Dallas twelve years.
     Joseph Sallard, colored, aged 3 months, died yesterday morning at 179 South Houston street, of heart disease.
     Mrs. Dollie Wells, wife of F. B. Wells, aged twenty years, died yesterday two miles east of Carrollton, of consumption. The remains were shipped to Tennessee, where she was born.

- January 2, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 2.
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CITY NEWS NOTES.

     Mrs. Leroy Erwin died at the home of her father-in-law, W. H. Erwin, in Ennis last Tuesday morning. She was a sister-in-law of W. W. Erwin of this city.

- January 21, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 6, col. 3.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     Wilburn B. Cherry, aged 33, died on the corner of Bryan and Hall streets yesterday evening. Remains were shipped this morning by Undertaker Loudermilk to Kern, Texas.
     Henry Weber, aged 22, died last night at 309 Live Oak street of heart trouble.
     J. C. Littrell, aged 25, died last night at 173 Santa Fe avenue.
     Henry Lee Thomas, aged 9, died this morning at 131 Cora street.

- January 21, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 5.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     Mrs. France Reiche, aged 67, died this morning at 297 Wood street.
     Mrs. Tennessee J. Holland died this morning at 181 Grand avenue.

- January 23, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 2.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     H. W. Collins died yesterday evening at 4 o'clock of pneumonia at the corner of Hall and Bryan streets, aged 32 years. Remains were shipped last night by Undertaker Loudermilk to Austin.
     Lemon Gilbert, colored, aged 40 years, died on the corner of South Lamar and Lover's Lane, of tuberculosis, last night.
     Miss Anna Webb, aged 21 years, died at 200 Alexander avenue last night.

- January 24, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 7.
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FOUR DAMAGE SUITS
IN LOCAL COURTS.

     In the county court, the case of Katie B. Cocke vs. the Texas and Pacific Railway company is being heard. Plaintiff is the widow of O. N. Cocke, who lost his life at the corner of Pacific avenue and Griffin street by reason of an accident on the night of May 4, 1901. It is alleged that deceased was driving a wagon for the Wells-Fargo Express company on the night in question, and that one of defendant's cars backed into him with fatal results. He died four days later. Mrs. Cocke seeks to recover $429.80, which she charges was paid out for medical aid, etc. A suit for damages, growing out of the same accident, was filed in one of the district courts several weeks ago.
     Sarah Harper is plaintiff in the other damage suit, and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway company is defendant. The action is the result of the death of Jerry Williams, son of plaintiff, on Nov. 23, 1901, on the Katy track, near the crossing of Cedar Springs road. It is charged that had the railroad company exercised a reasonable degree of care, that deceased would not have lost his life.

- January 25, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 5-6.
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DEATH OF CAPT. MAAS,
A PIONEER HOTEL MAN.

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After a Long Illness He Passed Quietly Away
Yesterday Afternoon--Events of a Sterling
Life Recalled.

     Yesterday, at 5 p. m., Capt. Louis Maas, one of the most prominent citizens of Dallas, expired at his home at 275 Browder street, after an illness of about three months' duration.
     Capt. Maas was a native of Mannheim, Germany, having been born there on January 19, 1848. He arrived in this country at the time of the famous draft riots in New York, which occurred during the early part of the civil war. Shortly after landing, he enlisted in the Federal army, serving with distinction all during the war. After the surrender of Lee, he enlisted in the regular army, being assigned to the western department, where he saw much service in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Western Texas as a scout, and became a captain in the sixth infantry.
     In the early seventies, Captain Maas came to Texas, entering business at Austin, at which place he married Miss Klugey.
     From Austin, he removed to Fort Worth, where he established himself as proprietor of the old Pickwick hotel, commencing a career which he followed up to the time of his death.
     At Fort Worth, he organized the uniform rank Knights of Pythias and was captain of the local organization for many years.
     On January 1, 1896, he came to Dallas and opened the Windsor hotel, which he ran until the day of his death.
     During the wild and stirring times on the frontier, Captain Maas participated in many of the most desperate expeditions ever conducted by the United States soldiers, distinguishing himself by many deeds of valor, and winning the friendship of Capt. S. A. McMurray, the celebrated Ranger commander.
     Captain Maas leaves, besides a wife to mourn his demise, two daughters and four sons. The daughters are Mrs. J. H. Dunn, of Fort Smith, Ark., and Miss Annie Maas of Dallas; the sons are Messrs. Max Maas, of Lewston, Mont., and William, Henry and Giles Maas of Dallas. His brother, Henry Maas, of Austin, arrived here last night, accompanied by Capt. Maas' nephew, Williams Maas, of Waco, and his brother-in-law.
     The remains will be shipped to-night at 8 o'clock on the Santa Fe to Austin, where interment will take place.

- February 6, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 1.
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NECROLOGICAL

     Mrs. M. E. Ligon, a native of South Carolina, aged 71 years, died this morning at 131 Cottage Lane.
     Mrs. Floyd Seger died at 603 South Lamar street yesterday evening.

- February 6, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 5.
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Death of Hon. J. L. Harris

...member of the Dallas bar...

- February 18, 1902, Dallas Morning News, p. 10, col. 6.
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Ground to Pieces.

      Lawrence Huber Killed by a Switch Engine, Pacific Avenue, near Griffin St.

- February 19, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 10, col. 5.
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Death of Clinton Jacks, former resident of Oak Cliff.

- February 20, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 10, col. 6.
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Officer Kills Negro
Fred Washington

- February 20, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 10, col. 6.
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Mrs. Mollie Rossman, 33, 146 McKinney Ave., died.

- February 20, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 10, col. 7.
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Oak Cliff Matters.

Funeral of Clinton Jacks....

- February 21, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 5, col. 6.
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Funeral of Mrs. Stephenson, 475 Hickory, 76, native of Alabama....

- February 23, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 4, col. 3.
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Death of John J. Miller, 209? Hawkins St...

- February 23, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 6, col. 4.
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Shooting in East Dallas

     ....Mexican named Arterga...died...

- February 23, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 6, col. 2.
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Died.

     HURST- Fannie Hurst, age 81 years, widow of the late Jacob Hurst, died at the residence of E. M. Kahn...

- February 23, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 28, col. 7.
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DEATH OF DR. ASHTON
EARLY THIS MORNING.

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Was One of the Most Prominent Physicians
of Northern Texas--Records of a Sterling
and Useful Life.

     This morning at 1 o'clock, Dr. Lawrence Ashton, one of the most prominent physicians of Northern Texas, died after a short illness of pneumonia. He was a native of King George county, Virginia, having been born there in 1845, and received his literary training in the University of Virginia and the University of Washington, D. C. At the latter college, he was a member of the graduating class of 1872. He was also a graduate of the University of New York.
      In 1887, he married Miss Nannie Green, daughter of Capt. Duff Green, and about five years later, moved to Dallas, where he has since resided. Dr. Ashton, previous to coming to Texas, occupied a high place among the members of his profession in Virginia, and on coming to this city, became an active worker in the State Medical association, of whose legislative committee he was once a member. He was one of the warmest advocates of the present law governing the practice of medicine.
     The Dallas Medical college partly owes its existence to his untiring efforts in advocating the establishment of a medical college in this city. Up until the time of his death, he was president of the above mentioned college and professor of the practice of medicine.
     He was a member of the Episcopal church and an Elk of high standing.
     In the death of Dr. Ashton, the community loses one of its most valuable citizens. He leaves besides numerous friends, a widow and adopted daughter to mourn his loss.
     His funeral will take place to-morrow at 10 p. m. from his residence at 455 Commerce street. The pall bearers have not so far been selected, but will probably be from among members of the Elk's lodge.
     Mayor Cabell, a close friend of Dr. Ashton, who is, at present, away on a trip, has been telegraphed for, and will attend the funeral.

- March 6, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 1.
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In Memoriam.

     On Tuesday, May 20, at 4 p.m., the sweet spirit of little Margie Marian Johnson, little daughter of J. R. and Kate M. Johnson of McKinney ave., this city. died....[lengthy tribute by Alice Walker, Memphis, Tenn.]

- June 1, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 27, col. 5.
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Shot in the Temple
Lifeless Body of Mrs. Minnie Wright is Found

     ...pistol lies near...544 Elm, said to have come to this city from Marlin about one year ago...40 years old and had one son...inquest.

- June 1, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 32, col. 5.
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Disemboweled with Knife

     George McKelvey, laborer...occurred at corner of Commerce and Walton....physician said he cannot live long..

- June 2, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 3, col. 4.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

     PATTERSON-The funeral services of Mrs. J. W. Patterson will take place at 4 o'clock p.m. from the family residence at 349 South Ervay st. The deceased was the wife of J. W. Patterson, the son of Judge J. M. Patterson, and sister to Mrs. Phillip Carson of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Lewis Wood of this city.

CARD OF THANKS.
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     To the ladies of Dallas who so kindly assisted us during the last illness of Mrs. Keron Nichols, we extend our heartfeld and sincere thanks. May God's richest blessings be upon them.
                                     W. H. N
ICHOLS.
                                     F. M. N
ICHOLS.

- June 2, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 4, col. 1.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     Mrs. E. J. Horton, age 64, died last night at her home in West Dallas.
     J. G. Rast, aged 43, brother of D. C. Rast, died yesterday afternoon.
     The remains of Robert T. Butler, who died Saturday, were shipped to Tipton, Ind., this morning by Undertaker Dunn.

- June 2, 1902; Dallas Daily Herald, p. 5, col. 5.
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Mortuary Matters.

     Mrs. Hawk, aged 45 years, died yesterday at Eagle Ford.
     Infant of R. H. Browder, aged 18 months, died yesterday at Eagle Ford.

- June 8, 1902; Dallas Morning News, p. 30, col. 2.
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Funeral Notice.

    Mrs. Katie Woods died in Atlanta, Ga., August 6, funeral from residence of her sister, Mrs. H. P. Self, 706 Swiss avenue, tomorrow...interment Oakland cemetery.

- August 11, 1902, Dallas Times Herald, p. 6, col. 5.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     The remains of Mrs. Kate Woods arrived in the city Sunday afternoon from Atlanta, Ga., and will be interred in Oakland cemetery today. Mrs. Woods, who is a sister of H. P. Self, of this city, died in Atlanta, August 6. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 10 o'clock from the home of Mr. Self, 706 Swiss avenue.
     Mary H. Floyd, age 72, died last night at 190 Peak street.
     Will Barnett, age 17, was drowned yesterday afternoon in the river near the Oak Cliff paper mills. The remains were recovered and interred today.
     Mrs. Maggie Monroe, age 29, wife of George Monroe, died yesterday in Dallas county.

- August 11, 1902, Dallas Times Herald, p. 7, col. 6.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     Jacob Amsler, age 65, died yesterday at 108 Liberty street. Deceased was a native of Switzerland.
     George H. Noylan, age 36, died yesterday at [the] corner of Pavilion and Bryan streets. He came to Dallas from Beaver Falls, Mass., about two years ago, and at once secured employment at the cement works in West Dallas. He was a member of the carpenter's union and was buried this morning in the Catholic cemetery.

- August 12, 1902, Dallas Times Herald, p. 8, col. 5.
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Funeral of Victim.

    The funeral of Jeff Crenshaw, the man who was killed by the Interurban car near Grand Prairie, took place from his home in that town yesterday afternoon. Almost the entire population of the town attended the services.
    W. H. Wilson, another man who was struck by the Interurban car, is resting easily at his home and the attending physician has hopes of his recovery.

- August 12, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 6.
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Necrological.

   Herman Dawdy, age 2 years, died yesterday at 112 Kentucky street. Deceased was a son of J. A. Dawdy.

- August 13, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 5.
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Necrological.

     Miss Clara Wollstein, 35, died yesterday evening at 310 S. Harwood street...had been a resident of Dallas for more than 15 years....daughter of Leopold Wollstein and sister of Max and Herman Goettinger...born in Berlin, Germany, and came to Dallas from Galveston.
     Annie Bray, 14 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bray, died yesterday evening at 153 Magnolia street. Remains shipped to Paris by undertaker Dunn.

- August 15, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 3.
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Too Late to Classify.
Died.

     Heintz: John P. A. Heintz of the firm of Young & Heintz, aged 40 years, died August 13, 1902. Funeral from the residence of Mr. John W. Young, 257 Gano street....from the Pro-Cathedral....

- August 15, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 7, col. 7.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     John A. P. Heintz, a prominent business man of Dallas, died last night at the home of J. W. Young, 257 Gano street, after an illness covering a period of several months. Mr. Heintz had been a resident of Dallas for more than fifteen years, and came to this city from Dresden, Germany, where he was born. He was 40 years old. the funeral will take place from the home of Mr. Young at 10 o'clock, and later from the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
     Katherine Lyles, age 25, wife of E. B. Lyles, died yesterday at 226 Greenwood street.
     Earnest Courtney, the seven-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Courtney, died yesterday afternoon at 508 Lamar street.
     Mrs. Blackstone, age 70 years, died last night at the corner of Hall and Bryan streets. She was a resident of Dallas for more than thirty years.
     G. A. Knight received a telegram yesterday, announcing the death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. John Jenkins, formerly Miss Sue Gale, of Dallas county, at Savoy, Tex., last night. Mrs. Jenkins was born and reared in Dallas county, having been a member of the Gale family, which is well known in the northern part of the county.

- August 14, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 7, col. 4.
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Necrological.

      Mrs. E. B. Harrison, 54, died early this morning at Richardson, wife of E. B. Harrison...resident of county for more than 20 years.
      Joe Kaeufel, a traveling man, died last night at the city hospital...22 years old...traveled for an eastern drug house.

- August 16, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 7, col. 2.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     A. J. Cady, a newspaper man, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Oak Cliff. Mr. Cady was 37 years old and has been in Texas for a number of years. He was a Mason and prominent in the Phi Gamma Delta, a Greek letter fraternity and enjoyed a wide circle of friends in Oak Cliff.
     He was born in Illinois and received a liberal education, being a graduate of Knox college. Mr. Cady was the correspondent of the News, and was considered a writer of ability. His death was due to consumption.
     Miss Nellie King, age 26, died yesterday at the corner of Hall and Bryan streets. She came to Dallas about a week ago and was taken ill here while visiting friends.
     The infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith died yesterday in Oak Cliff.
     Mrs. Eliza J. Waller, age 52, died this morning at her home, 249 Gillespie avenue. Mrs. Waller was an old settler in Dallas county, having moved here in 1856. She was a native of Illinois.
     J. N. Carver, age 2 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Carver, died Saturday night at the corner of Hall and State street.

- August 18, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 2-3.
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Necrological.

      Estie Cruise, age 15 years, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G. W. Cruise, died yesterday evening at 73 Thirteenth street, Oak Cliff...

- August 19, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 5.
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Necrological.

     Howard Simon Goldbaum, the 11 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Goldbaum, died this afternoon at 125 Richardson avenue.

- August 20, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 2.
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WOMAN DROPPED DEAD.
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Mrs. Sarah Brody, an Aged Resident,
Died Suddenly Yesterday.

     Mrs. Sarah Brody, an aged resident of the city, dropped dead yesterday evening at about 7 o'clock in the front yard of her home at 154 Dora street. Her death is said to be due to heart disease. Coroner Edwards was called last night to hold an inquest.
     Mrs. Brody was 67 years old and is the mother of eight children, several of whom, are residents of this city. The funeral took place to-day.

- August 20, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 5.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     Daniel Murphy, age 10 years, died last night at 104 Florence street.
     Robert Walker, age 48, died last night at his home at the corner of the Central railroad and Rapid Transit tracks.
     E. A. Burton, age 67, died last night at 653 Commerce street.
     Joe Smith, age 2 years, died last night at 118 Flora street.

- August 21, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 7, col. 2.
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Necrological.

     The infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Perigo, died this morning at 310 Flora street.

- August 23, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 2.
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COLONEL OBENCHAIN
DIED THIS MORNING

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Old Citizen and Confederate Sol-
dier Passed Away Suddenly.

     Col. Alexander T. Obenchain, an old Confederate soldier and a well known citizen of Dallas for many years, died suddenly at his home, corner of Harwood street and McKinney avenue, at 8 o'clock this morning, For a number of years, Col. Obenchain had been afflicted with stomach trouble and his death was due to that this morning.
     Yesterday afternoon, the Colonel was taken slightly ill, and his condition grew worse towards evening. This morning, he became better, but he decided to summon a doctor. Dr. P. Holt was called a few minutes before eight o'clock, and after an examination of the patient, he prescribed a stimulant, as the Colonel's pulse was very low. The doctor stepped out to a neighboring drug store to get the prescription filled, and when he returned a few minutes later, he found his patient dead.
     Col. Alexander T. Obenchain was born near Danville, Virginia, May 16, 1826. He was reared in that part of the country, and when he became of age, he engaged in the newspaper business. With A. S. Cabell, a brother of General W. L. Cabell, as a partner, he edited the Danville Register from 1847 to 1849. At the outbreak of the Civil war, he enlisted in the Eighteenth Virginia regiment and fought for the Southern cause. During the early sixties, he came to Texas and settled in the west. About twenty-five years ago, he moved to Dallas and lived here until the time of his death. In former days, he was prominent in real estate circles, but in latter years, he has lived in retirement. He was active in the building of the Greenville branch of the Katy railroad, and the success of many other local enterprises were due, in part, to his efforts. He was a member of Camp Sterling Price camp and took an active part in all the sessions of that organization. He leaves one son, Harry Obenchain, an attorney. His wife died a number of years ago.
     The funeral will take place Sunday, and will be in charge of the members of Camp Sterling Price.

- August 25, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 6-7.
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DALLAS GIRL SUICIDES.
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Took an Ounce of Carbolic Acid Be-
cause Disappointed in Love Affair.

Special to the Times Herald.
     Fort Worth, Aug. 26.--Pearl Moss, aged, 20, an inmate of Pearl Beebe's place, killed herself at 5 o'clock this morning. She swallowed an ounce of carbolic acid, because of despondency over a love affair. She came from Dallas two weeks ago. Her parents are here.

- August 26, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 4.
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Man Was Overcome by Heat Yesterday
Tom Tobin, an Ice Factory Employee, Died Last Night

      ...an expert pipe layer of St. Louis, came to Dallas from St. Louis several days ago to help install the new machinery...rooming at 374 Swiss avenue...41 years old, and leaves a widow and 1 daughter in St. Louis. Remains shipped to his home this morning.

- August 26, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 4.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     Woodie Ingle, age 30, died this morning at the corner of Hall and Bryan streets. The remains were shipped to Royse by Undertaker Loudermilk to-day.
     Thomas Tobin, age 41, died last night at 347 Swiss avenue. Remains were sent to St. Louis by Undertaker Smith.
     Ernest Lawrence, age 19, died to-day at 297 Wall street. Death was sudden and due to heart trouble. Remains were examined by Coroner Skelton.

- August 26, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 3.
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A Boating Party Struck by Steamer.

      [in] Battle Creek, Mich. The dead: C. F. Bennett, male nurse, Dallas, Tx....no record here...the name of C. F. Bennett does not appear in the city directory...nobody here ever heard of him.

- August 28, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 7.
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NECROLOGICAL.

     Robert Simpson, aged 35, died this morning at his home, 1139 Pacific avenue, from the effects of a sunstroke received several weeks ago.
     Harry A. Weston, aged 29, died this morning at 292 Griffin street.
     Mrs. Sarah E. Cummings, aged 32, died yesterday evening at 218 Lamar street, of typhoid fever. The remains were shipped to Clifton, [Bosque Co.] Tex.,, to-day by Undertaker Dunn.

- August 28, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 7, col. 2.
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[No Heading]

     Mrs. F. T. Horn, aged 35 years, a native of Texas, died last night at 101_ Elm street.

- November 30, 1902, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 3, col. 7.
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