Denison Press
November 23, 1902

Funeral services for Katy Conductor W. W. Marshal were held at the residence at 3 p.m., conducted by  Rev. P.C. Archer
of the Waples Memorial church, with interment in Fairview cemetery, under the auspice of Lone Star lodge No. 403,
A.F. & A.M., Lone Star Division No. 53, O.R.C., Turner Division No. 28, Auxiliary of the O.R.C. and Gate City Hive,
No. 17, L.O.T.M.
Mr. Marshal was killed on the 20th at Pilot Point. Marshall stepped and fell from the tender of a moving engine and was instantly killed. The deceased was married about sever or eight years ago to Miss Vallie Ennis of this city. Mr. Marshall was born at St. Paul, Minn., October 10th, 1872. He began his railroad career at an early age and about nine years ago came to Denison and entered the service of the Katy as brakeman, but was soon promoted to conductor. Mr. Marshal is survived by his wife and three small children.


The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, November 23, 1902
pg. 4

Railroad Rumblings
Katy Conductor W.W. Marshall was killed Thursday at Pilot Point.  Marshall stepped and fell from the tender of a moving engine and was instantly killed.  The deceased had been married one year.  His wife was formerly Miss Valley Emmons.   William W. Marshall was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, October 10, 1872.  He began his railroad career at an early age and about 9 years ago came to Denison and secured a position as brakeman on the M. K. & T.  He was soon promoted to the position of conductor.  He was a very prominent mason.  The remains were brought here for interment.