Obituaries & Death Notices, 1850-1935
Clark, Thomas
Thomas Clark, aged 76 years, a stockman of Calhoun County, died yesterday morning at a local hospital. He was a native of Scotland and came here three weeks ago for treatment. Surviving are two daughters and a sister, Mrs. C. Markeloff of Port Lavaca. The body will be sent to Port Lavaca by Sloan & Hagy this morning for burial, accompanied by the relatives.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, San Antonio Express, published on 22 June 1913; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Thomas Clark, aged 76 years, a stockman of Calhoun County, died yesterday morning at a local hospital. He was a native of Scotland and came here three weeks ago for treatment. Surviving are two daughters and a sister, Mrs. C. Markeloff of Port Lavaca. The body will be sent to Port Lavaca by Sloan & Hagy this morning for burial, accompanied by the relatives.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, San Antonio Express, published on 22 June 1913; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Clement, R. F.
Mr. R. F. Clement, one of the early settlers of Calhoun county, died at Port Lavaca last night. He had a large circle of friends and relatives in this section.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Galveston Daily News, published on 9 January 1892; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Mr. R. F. Clement, one of the early settlers of Calhoun county, died at Port Lavaca last night. He had a large circle of friends and relatives in this section.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Galveston Daily News, published on 9 January 1892; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Clement, Thos. H.
Mr. Thos. H. Clement, one of the early pioneers of this part of the state, and a citizen most highly esteemed and beloved by all who knew him, died at his home at Port Lavaca Sunday afternoon, at the age of 70 years and six months. The deceased was a brother of our own esteemed fellow-citizen, Mr. R. F. Clement. Mr. Clement and members of his family, and of the family of his son, W. H. Clement, went to Port Lavaca Monday morning to attend the funeral which was held Monday afternoon. The death of Mr. Clement is mourned by many relatives and a large circle of near friends throughout the coast country. The sympathy of all Palacios people is especially extended to all the relatives of the deceased in this city.
Source: Transcript from the newspaper, Palacios Beacon, published on 10 March 1911; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Mr. Thos. H. Clement, one of the early pioneers of this part of the state, and a citizen most highly esteemed and beloved by all who knew him, died at his home at Port Lavaca Sunday afternoon, at the age of 70 years and six months. The deceased was a brother of our own esteemed fellow-citizen, Mr. R. F. Clement. Mr. Clement and members of his family, and of the family of his son, W. H. Clement, went to Port Lavaca Monday morning to attend the funeral which was held Monday afternoon. The death of Mr. Clement is mourned by many relatives and a large circle of near friends throughout the coast country. The sympathy of all Palacios people is especially extended to all the relatives of the deceased in this city.
Source: Transcript from the newspaper, Palacios Beacon, published on 10 March 1911; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Deutsch, Manuel
Manuel Deutsch, a well known and respected resident, of Port Lavaca, died at the home of his mother at 8 o'clock this morning of complications arising from an injury sustained some months ago, when he burst a blood vessel in his throat while at work. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning from his late home, interment in the city cemetery. Manuel Deutsch was a product of Calhoun county, being born at Indianola about 45 years ago, and has lived in this county all his life. He leaves to mourn his death a mother, a brother, Joseph Deutsch of Palacios, and one sister, Mrs. George Raymond of this city, who have the sincere sympathy of all in their bereavement.
Source: Excerpt from the newspaper, Palacios Beacon, published on 14 July 1911; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Manuel Deutsch, a well known and respected resident, of Port Lavaca, died at the home of his mother at 8 o'clock this morning of complications arising from an injury sustained some months ago, when he burst a blood vessel in his throat while at work. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning from his late home, interment in the city cemetery. Manuel Deutsch was a product of Calhoun county, being born at Indianola about 45 years ago, and has lived in this county all his life. He leaves to mourn his death a mother, a brother, Joseph Deutsch of Palacios, and one sister, Mrs. George Raymond of this city, who have the sincere sympathy of all in their bereavement.
Source: Excerpt from the newspaper, Palacios Beacon, published on 14 July 1911; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Franks, William
Died, In this city on the 31st February, WILLIAM FRANKS, aged 46 years. Mr. Franks was an old resident of this city. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, The Indianola Weekly Bulletin, published on 7 February 1872; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 18 March 2023.
Died, In this city on the 31st February, WILLIAM FRANKS, aged 46 years. Mr. Franks was an old resident of this city. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, The Indianola Weekly Bulletin, published on 7 February 1872; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 18 March 2023.
Garner, William Bradley
William Bradley Garner, an aged and highly respected citizen of Calhoun county, died here this morning from Bright's disease, aged 60 years. He is survived by a widow and six children. Interment will be made this afternoon in the city cemetery.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Houston Post, published on 6 June 1910; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
William Bradley Garner, an aged and highly respected citizen of Calhoun county, died here this morning from Bright's disease, aged 60 years. He is survived by a widow and six children. Interment will be made this afternoon in the city cemetery.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Houston Post, published on 6 June 1910; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Hawes, John W.
It came as quite a shock Tuesday morning to friends in Refugio when the news was received here that John W. Hawes, 44, of Seadrift died suddenly in Galveston late Monday night. The deceased was a popular citizen of Refugio for 12 years until he moved to Seadrift several years ago. The funeral was announced for Wednesday afternoon, November 9, at 3 o'clock in Seadrift. Interment will be in the Seadrift Cemetery. Mr. Hawes is survived here by Mrs. Clara Hawes and daughters, Mrs. Maurine Muckelroy and Miss Dorothy Hawes; in Seadrift by his mothers [sic], Mrs. Ann Hawes, and brothers and sisters, Albert and Ed of Seadrift, Lloyd of Galveston, Will of Rockport; Mrs. Ada Brundrett, Rockport; Mrs. George Beyette, Laredo; Mrs. Stella Oertling, Bay City, and Mrs. Sidney Dierlan of Galveston.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Refugio Timely Remarks, published on 11 November 1932; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 19 March 2023.
It came as quite a shock Tuesday morning to friends in Refugio when the news was received here that John W. Hawes, 44, of Seadrift died suddenly in Galveston late Monday night. The deceased was a popular citizen of Refugio for 12 years until he moved to Seadrift several years ago. The funeral was announced for Wednesday afternoon, November 9, at 3 o'clock in Seadrift. Interment will be in the Seadrift Cemetery. Mr. Hawes is survived here by Mrs. Clara Hawes and daughters, Mrs. Maurine Muckelroy and Miss Dorothy Hawes; in Seadrift by his mothers [sic], Mrs. Ann Hawes, and brothers and sisters, Albert and Ed of Seadrift, Lloyd of Galveston, Will of Rockport; Mrs. Ada Brundrett, Rockport; Mrs. George Beyette, Laredo; Mrs. Stella Oertling, Bay City, and Mrs. Sidney Dierlan of Galveston.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Refugio Timely Remarks, published on 11 November 1932; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 19 March 2023.
Henderson, H. M.
H. M. Henderson, County surveyor of Calhoun county died suddenly of heart failure Tuesday morning.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, Yoakum Weekly Herald, published on 11 August 1910; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
H. M. Henderson, County surveyor of Calhoun county died suddenly of heart failure Tuesday morning.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, Yoakum Weekly Herald, published on 11 August 1910; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Hengst, Lula Bell
Lula Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hengst of Port Lavaca, died Thursday at 8:00 o'clock, a.m. She was 7 years and 10 months old at the time of her death. Gus. Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schaefer and Mrs. Jim Knight left for Port Lavaca Thursday afternoon and were in attendance upon the funeral, Friday morning. Lula Bell was a grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schaefer.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, La Grange Journal, published on 26 October 1933; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Lula Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hengst of Port Lavaca, died Thursday at 8:00 o'clock, a.m. She was 7 years and 10 months old at the time of her death. Gus. Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schaefer and Mrs. Jim Knight left for Port Lavaca Thursday afternoon and were in attendance upon the funeral, Friday morning. Lula Bell was a grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schaefer.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, La Grange Journal, published on 26 October 1933; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Heyik, V.
V. Heyik, a prominent citizen, and acting mayor of Indianola, died suddenly Thursday evening.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, Denison Daily News, published on 1 October 1876; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 19 March 2023.
V. Heyik, a prominent citizen, and acting mayor of Indianola, died suddenly Thursday evening.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, Denison Daily News, published on 1 October 1876; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 19 March 2023.
Hill, Zack
The many friends of this county of Mr. Zack Hill, of Seadrift, will learn of his sudden death with sadiness [sic]. News reached here that he died in that city very suddenly Sunday, Sept. 27, no particulars were learned. He was for a long time a resident of the East Side and has many Panola friends. The remains will be laid to rest in Seadrift.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Panola Watchman, published on 30 September 1914; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
The many friends of this county of Mr. Zack Hill, of Seadrift, will learn of his sudden death with sadiness [sic]. News reached here that he died in that city very suddenly Sunday, Sept. 27, no particulars were learned. He was for a long time a resident of the East Side and has many Panola friends. The remains will be laid to rest in Seadrift.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Panola Watchman, published on 30 September 1914; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Hubble, Martha
Died In Indianola, on Monday night the 4th instant, after a lingering illness, MRS. MARTHA HUBBLE, consort of Mr. Charles Hubble, and daughter of P R Fleming, Esq., all of Calhoun County.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Indianola Bulletin, published on 8 June 1855; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 17 June 2023.
Died In Indianola, on Monday night the 4th instant, after a lingering illness, MRS. MARTHA HUBBLE, consort of Mr. Charles Hubble, and daughter of P R Fleming, Esq., all of Calhoun County.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Indianola Bulletin, published on 8 June 1855; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 17 June 2023.
Jordan, Caleb
Caleb Jordan, of Seadrift, died in Port Lavaca, aged 94.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Matagorda Daily Tribune, published on 19 August 1899; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Caleb Jordan, of Seadrift, died in Port Lavaca, aged 94.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Matagorda Daily Tribune, published on 19 August 1899; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Kuykendall, James W.
Funeral services were held from the Freund Funeral Chapel Sunday afternoon for James W. Kuykendall, 61, of Seadrift, who died in a local hospital late Saturday afternoon after being rushed to this city from Seadrift. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery following services conducted by Rev. W. A. McLeod of the First Presbyterian Church. E. J. Freund, Cuero funeral director, was in charge of the burial. Kuykendall, a brother of Mrs. C. A. Bonner, of this city, had been ill for some time and death was not unexpected. He was well known in this city, and leaves many friends to mourn his passing. One daughter, Miss Jessie Kuykendall of Houston, survives, in addition to a number of brothers and sisters.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, The Cuero Record, published on 13 July 1931; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Funeral services were held from the Freund Funeral Chapel Sunday afternoon for James W. Kuykendall, 61, of Seadrift, who died in a local hospital late Saturday afternoon after being rushed to this city from Seadrift. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery following services conducted by Rev. W. A. McLeod of the First Presbyterian Church. E. J. Freund, Cuero funeral director, was in charge of the burial. Kuykendall, a brother of Mrs. C. A. Bonner, of this city, had been ill for some time and death was not unexpected. He was well known in this city, and leaves many friends to mourn his passing. One daughter, Miss Jessie Kuykendall of Houston, survives, in addition to a number of brothers and sisters.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, The Cuero Record, published on 13 July 1931; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Lytle, James T.
We regret to learn that Senator James T. Lytle, of Port Lavaca, died in that town on the 6th inst., of consumption.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, The Gonzalez Enquirer, published on 11 February 1854; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 March 2023.
We regret to learn that Senator James T. Lytle, of Port Lavaca, died in that town on the 6th inst., of consumption.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, The Gonzalez Enquirer, published on 11 February 1854; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 March 2023.
Mahon, John B.
John B. Mahon, Mayor of Port Lavaca, died. News of his death was telegraphed to his sister in San Antonio last night March 24. Mr. Mahon was born in New Orleans March 25, 1853. He had been a resident of the Texas Gulf Coast country for many years, having resided in the historic town of Indianola at one time. Three sisters reside in San Antonio. They are: Mrs. J. E. Weatherell, 232 Garden Street; Mrs. C. D. Hogan, 222 McKinley Avenue, and Mrs. Charles Thompson, 604 Nolan Street.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Goliad Weekly Guard, published on 1 April 1915; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 18 July 2023.
John B. Mahon, Mayor of Port Lavaca, died. News of his death was telegraphed to his sister in San Antonio last night March 24. Mr. Mahon was born in New Orleans March 25, 1853. He had been a resident of the Texas Gulf Coast country for many years, having resided in the historic town of Indianola at one time. Three sisters reside in San Antonio. They are: Mrs. J. E. Weatherell, 232 Garden Street; Mrs. C. D. Hogan, 222 McKinley Avenue, and Mrs. Charles Thompson, 604 Nolan Street.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Goliad Weekly Guard, published on 1 April 1915; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 18 July 2023.
Mahon, Martin Stephen
Judge Martin Stephen Mahon, four years county treasurer and fourteen years county judge of Calhoun county, died here this afternoon after a lingering illness. He was brought here several weeks ago from his home in Port Lavaca. He was born in New Orleans January 1, 1856, and came to Texas in 1865, landing at Indianola. After that town was blown away by the storm he went to Port Lavaca to reside, and has made that his home ever since. He is survived by his widow, three daughters and two sons. In addition to being active in politics of Calhoun county, he was identified with many industrial undertakings, being at the time of his death president of the State Bank and Trust company of Port Lavaca, the Port Lavaca broom factory, the Farmers and Merchants Gin company and other corporations. He recently sold his large ranch, consisting of 33,000 acres. He is reputed to have been worth nearly a million dollars.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Austin Statesman, published on 29 December 1910; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Judge Martin Stephen Mahon, four years county treasurer and fourteen years county judge of Calhoun county, died here this afternoon after a lingering illness. He was brought here several weeks ago from his home in Port Lavaca. He was born in New Orleans January 1, 1856, and came to Texas in 1865, landing at Indianola. After that town was blown away by the storm he went to Port Lavaca to reside, and has made that his home ever since. He is survived by his widow, three daughters and two sons. In addition to being active in politics of Calhoun county, he was identified with many industrial undertakings, being at the time of his death president of the State Bank and Trust company of Port Lavaca, the Port Lavaca broom factory, the Farmers and Merchants Gin company and other corporations. He recently sold his large ranch, consisting of 33,000 acres. He is reputed to have been worth nearly a million dollars.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Austin Statesman, published on 29 December 1910; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
McDonald, Juliet Lewis
Juliet Lewis McDonald, 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. McDonald of Long Mott, Calhoun County, died at a local hospital Sunday afternoon of tonsilitis after a short illness.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, San Antonio Express, published on 17 November 1914; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Juliet Lewis McDonald, 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. McDonald of Long Mott, Calhoun County, died at a local hospital Sunday afternoon of tonsilitis after a short illness.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, San Antonio Express, published on 17 November 1914; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Montier, David
MR. DAVID MONTIER, aged 72 years, a native of Normandy, France, and for the last 28 years a resident of Lavaca, Calhoun county, died at the latter place July 26th. He was a member of the County Court of Calhoun county at the time of his death.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, The Galveston Daily News, published on 3 August 1875; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
MR. DAVID MONTIER, aged 72 years, a native of Normandy, France, and for the last 28 years a resident of Lavaca, Calhoun county, died at the latter place July 26th. He was a member of the County Court of Calhoun county at the time of his death.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, The Galveston Daily News, published on 3 August 1875; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Moore, Will
Will Moore, a young grocery merchant of Port Lavaca, died at his home there Saturday morning at 5 o'clock after a brief illness. His death came as a shock to relatives and friends. Mr. Moore was in Cuero during the holidays visiting with friends and acquaintances and stopping with them for a few days. Yesterday morning Theo. Reuss and a friend phoned to Port Lavaca .to talk to him about some business matters, when they were informed that he was dead, which was the first they had heard of it. The deceased was about thirty years of age and popular with everyone, owning a very profitable grocery business in Port Lavaca. Theo Reuss, Joe Reuss, Dr. J. R. Frobese, Alfred Frobese and Herbert Leonardt went down yesterday afternoon in a car to attend the funeral which occurred yesterday.
Source: Extract from the newspaper, The Cuero Daily Record, published on 16 January 1916; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Will Moore, a young grocery merchant of Port Lavaca, died at his home there Saturday morning at 5 o'clock after a brief illness. His death came as a shock to relatives and friends. Mr. Moore was in Cuero during the holidays visiting with friends and acquaintances and stopping with them for a few days. Yesterday morning Theo. Reuss and a friend phoned to Port Lavaca .to talk to him about some business matters, when they were informed that he was dead, which was the first they had heard of it. The deceased was about thirty years of age and popular with everyone, owning a very profitable grocery business in Port Lavaca. Theo Reuss, Joe Reuss, Dr. J. R. Frobese, Alfred Frobese and Herbert Leonardt went down yesterday afternoon in a car to attend the funeral which occurred yesterday.
Source: Extract from the newspaper, The Cuero Daily Record, published on 16 January 1916; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 11 May 2023.
Noble, W. C.
W. C. Noble, 72, one of the most prominent citizens of Port Lavaca, died today. He was cashier and manager of the First National Bank here for 20 years. He came here from Sweet Home, Texas, 40 years ago. He was active in Masonic circles, having been worshipful master of local A. F. and A. M. Lodge several times, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Sarah Karnes of Alpine, Miss Mary Noble of San Antonio, and Miss Louise Noble of Sanderson; one son, Pickens Noble of Port Lavaca; one brother, Pickens Noble of Palacios, and one sister, Mrs. Molly Pierce of Tiago. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.
Source: Extract from the newspaper, Palacios Beacon, published on 12 October 1933; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 18 July 2023.
W. C. Noble, 72, one of the most prominent citizens of Port Lavaca, died today. He was cashier and manager of the First National Bank here for 20 years. He came here from Sweet Home, Texas, 40 years ago. He was active in Masonic circles, having been worshipful master of local A. F. and A. M. Lodge several times, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Sarah Karnes of Alpine, Miss Mary Noble of San Antonio, and Miss Louise Noble of Sanderson; one son, Pickens Noble of Port Lavaca; one brother, Pickens Noble of Palacios, and one sister, Mrs. Molly Pierce of Tiago. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.
Source: Extract from the newspaper, Palacios Beacon, published on 12 October 1933; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 18 July 2023.
O'Brien, T. P. I.
Maj. T. P. I. O'Brien late U. S. Quarter Master at Indianola, died at that place on the 31st ult., of cholera. He was attacked on the evening of the 30th, and lived but nine hours after the attack.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, The Telegraph, published on 11 April 1850; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 19 March 2023.
Maj. T. P. I. O'Brien late U. S. Quarter Master at Indianola, died at that place on the 31st ult., of cholera. He was attacked on the evening of the 30th, and lived but nine hours after the attack.
Source: Abstract from the newspaper, The Telegraph, published on 11 April 1850; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 19 March 2023.
Pennington, Arthur
Mayor Arthur Pennington, 54, of Port Lavaca, died at a hospital here today from injuries received in an automobile collision on the highway near Edna Sunday night. His wife, who was also seriously injured in the crash, was expected to recover.
Source: Transcript from the newspaper, The Brownsville Herald, published on 28 July 1931; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Mayor Arthur Pennington, 54, of Port Lavaca, died at a hospital here today from injuries received in an automobile collision on the highway near Edna Sunday night. His wife, who was also seriously injured in the crash, was expected to recover.
Source: Transcript from the newspaper, The Brownsville Herald, published on 28 July 1931; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 20 July 2023.
Schwartz, John
The painful duty is imposed upon us this week of recording the death of Mr. John Schwartz, an old and highly esteemed citizen. He died on Wednesday night last, (October 31st, 1860,) within two days of his 79th birth-day, at his residence in this city, surrounded by his devoted family and grief-stricken friends. The deceased was the oldest inhabitant of Indianola, being the first settler on the present site of the city, where he built the first house, which he occupied up to the hour of his death. He came to the bay, we believe, in December, 1844, when there was not another living soul where now stands the flourishing city which sprung up around him. As a husband and father he was affectionate, kind and devoted; as a friend, steadfast, firm and true, and in his relations with all men he was honorable and just. His habits were quiet and reserved, sober and industrious. Thus qualified he could not have been other than a respected and valued citizen, whose loss is keenly felt. He was buried on Thursday, being followed to the grave by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. He leaves a large family to endure their most afflicting bereavement.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Indianola Courier, published on 3 November 1860; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 19 March 2023.
The painful duty is imposed upon us this week of recording the death of Mr. John Schwartz, an old and highly esteemed citizen. He died on Wednesday night last, (October 31st, 1860,) within two days of his 79th birth-day, at his residence in this city, surrounded by his devoted family and grief-stricken friends. The deceased was the oldest inhabitant of Indianola, being the first settler on the present site of the city, where he built the first house, which he occupied up to the hour of his death. He came to the bay, we believe, in December, 1844, when there was not another living soul where now stands the flourishing city which sprung up around him. As a husband and father he was affectionate, kind and devoted; as a friend, steadfast, firm and true, and in his relations with all men he was honorable and just. His habits were quiet and reserved, sober and industrious. Thus qualified he could not have been other than a respected and valued citizen, whose loss is keenly felt. He was buried on Thursday, being followed to the grave by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. He leaves a large family to endure their most afflicting bereavement.
Source: Transcription from the newspaper, The Indianola Courier, published on 3 November 1860; located on the website, The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt.edu), accessed 19 March 2023.