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The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, November 25, 1883
pg. 5

DEATH OF A.O. HALL
Rev. A.O. Hall, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, and who had been a sufferer from bronchitis for a number of years, died at his residence last Monday. Mr. Hall had reached the ripe age of seventy-five; life's forces had gradually yielded until tired nature succumbed to the inevitable, and the venerable man sank to peaceful rest.
Rev. Mr. Hall was one of those plain, unpretentious advocates of the gospel, who represented a past generation, few of whom now remain. He was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky January 10th, 1809. He became a member of the Christian church at an early age, and was through life a consistent advocate of that peculiar faith and doctrine. He espoused the cause of the South at the breaking out of the war, for Southern independence, and peace found him penniless. Soon after the war he removed to this county, where he had since resided.
The deceased was a member of our city council nearly one term, until failing health compelled him to resign, and served the people with energy and consciencious fidelity.
He leaves three children and an aged and feeble wife. The children are City Marshall Al Hall, Mrs. Robert Farthing and Miss Kate Hall.
The funeral sermon was preached at the Christian church by the Rev. Dimmitt of Sherman, at Mr. Hall's dying request. The remains were followed to the city cemetery by a large concourse of citizens.

The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, November 1, 1896
pg. 3

DEATH OF AL HALL
Al Hall, pioneer citizen of Denison, died Sunday, the 18th. The cause of death was inflammation of the bowels. The deceased was sick about 10 days. Al Hall has been a prominent figure in Denison for the last 20 years. In the eighties he was a member of the police force and served one term as city marshall. He was a magnificent speciman of physical manhood and would attract attention in almost any crowd of people. He was big and bluff, but the undercurrent in his nature was kind and sympathetic. He was generous to a fault, and it was that trait of character which did not permit him to accumulate much of this world's goods.
The death of Al Hall will be greatly regretted. In a few years at best, the grave will close over the last of the pioneers. Those who knew him best will regret his death the most. The deceased was a member of the Woodmen of the World .
He leaves a wife and son.

LOCAL CONDENSATIONS
Monday, October 19, 1896 - Al Hall died last night.
Monday, October 21, 1896 - The remains of Al Hall are to be interred tomorrow in Oakwood Cemetery; funeral to be conducted from the Christian church.
Tuesday, October 27, 1896 - The funeral of Al Hall took place this afternoon. The interment was at Oakwood Cemetery.