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John Cochran Hall died Sunday in the Matagorda County General Hospital from knife wounds he received Wednesday night. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hall of this city, and was born August 11, 1925. He had been employed in Brazoria County for some months and it was there the unfortunate incident took place. The body was brought here and funeral services held Wednesday afternoon at the Palacios Funeral Home conducted by Rev. L. W. Crouch. Burial was made in the Palacios cemetery. He is survived by his parents, three brothers, R. A. Jr., of the Navy, David and James, one sister, Helen, all of Palacios, also a son John Ray Hall, all of whom have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this hour of sorrow.
Palacios Beacon,
April 12, 1945 |
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Mrs. Tinnie Halliday, beloved wife of G. R. Halliday died at her home in this city at 6:30 a. m. Tuesday, March 12, 1935, following an illness of long duration. She is survived by her husband, one son, Carl Halliday, of this city, one daughter, Mrs. L. C. Ashley, of San Antonio, three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Boyd, Mrs. N. H. Castleberry and Mrs. Pat Collins of Hamlin, Texas. Funeral services were held from the Palacios Funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. George D. McClelland and Rev. G. F. Gillespie, and interment made in the city cemetery, under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home. Active casket bearers were J. B. Feather, O. E. Sailor, W. C. Gray, J. G. Walker, E. Legg and C. L. Buffalo. The deceased was born June 10, 1880, and in early life became a member of the Baptist Church. She lived a devoted Christian life, loved to work for the Master’s cause and was a faithful attendant of all her church services when health permitted. She was a devoted wife and mother loyal friend and neighbor. She was a patient sufferer and bore her afflictions as only a true Christian can. Those who knew her and were with her, weep not over her passing, but rejoice that all pain for her has ceased and she is now at rest in the place prepared for those who love God and obey His will.
Palacios Beacon,
March 14, 1935 |
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George Herbert Hamlin, a highly respected business man of Palacios for several years, passed away at his home in this city early Friday morning, following an illness of short duration. Mr. Hamlin was born at Bucyrus, Ohio, August 15, 1875. On December 24, 1896 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Seymour, who survives. To this union was born one son, Cleo Hamlin, who also survives with three grand children, Eldon Hamlin, Laverne Barber, and Ruby Cashion and one great-grandchild, Richard Byron Hamlin. Two brothers, Harry Hamlin, of Fort Worth, and Clarence Hamlin, of Battle Creek, Mich., and three sisters residing in Battle Creek, Mich., are other surviving relatives. Mr. Hamlin and family have resided in and near Palacios for thirty-two years. He was engaged in farming until about six years ago when he entered the business field in this city establishing a substantial grocery store in which he continued until his death. At an early age Mr. Hamlin professed religion and became a member of the Methodist church. He was a man who stood for the best things in the community, a devoted companion, beloved father, fondly loved by his grandchildren and was deeply appreciated by his many friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. J. E. Mack, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial was made in the Palacios cemetery under directions of Palacios Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon,
March 26, 1942 |
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Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 for Mrs. Zedia Norman Hamlin, who died at the Bayview General Hospital Saturday, October 28, after an illness of three months. Rev. Wesley Schulze conducted the service. Interment was made in the Palacios Cemetery. Zedia Hamlin was born in Russellville, Missouri, on November 24, 1889. She came to Texas in 1910 and in 1912 moved to Palacios to live. She was married to Cleo B. Hamlin on April 7, 1920, and to this union three children were born, Eldon Hamlin of McAllen, Mrs. Laverne Barber and Mrs. Ruby Brown of Palacios. In addition to her husband and three children, Mrs. Hamlin is survived by three granddaughters and five grandsons and one sister, Mrs. Nellie F. Byerley of Salinas, California. Friends from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cashion of Eddy; Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Rhodes, Mrs. J. B. Brown, J. B. Brown Jr., and Miss Joan Merritt of Waco.
Palacios Beacon,
November 2, 1950 |
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The month-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hammond died suddenly on last Tuesday evening, and was buried in the cemetery here Thursday. The bereaved young people have our sympathy.
Matagorda County Tribune,
February 16, 1926 |
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Rites for former Blessing resident Al Hammond, 67, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from the Angleton Funeral Home, with burial in Midfield Cemetery. He was killed earlier this week in a traffic accident in Tennessee which critically injured his wife and daughter-in-law, Mrs. James Hammond. Two daughters, two sons, two brothers and the wife survive. Services will be led by a Methodist minister, not yet named.
Daily Tribune, November 6, 1963 |
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Services for Bill Hammond, 74, of Angleton, were set for 2 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Angleton with the Rev. Fred Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Midfield Cemetery in Midfield. A rosary was held Monday night. Mr. Hammond was born Sept. 13, 1918 to A. L. and Pearl H. Hammond and died May 30, 1993 at Angleton-Danbury General Hospital in Angleton. He was an area resident for over 59 years, a retired rice farmer, an assistant Boy Scout leader (Troop 13), a member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the Texas Canoe Racing Association. During World War II, he served in the Merchant Marines and recently received an honorary discharge form the U. S. Coast Guard. Survivors include his wife, Amy Hammond; his mother, Pearl H. Hammond, both of Angleton; five sons, Pat Hammond of Angleton, Bill Hammond Jr. of Kingsville, John Hammond of Houston, David Hammond of Alpine and Michael Hammond of Lubbock; a daughter, Margaret Curran of Lake Jackson; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lois Hall and Eva Coley of Houston and Allie Adams of Alvin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, A. L. Hammond; a grandson, Michael Alan Hammond; and two brothers. Pallbearers are A. C. Smith, Larry Smith, Wes Hall, Rick Russell, Charles Fonville, Jim Hail, W. Lee Schulz and David Korenek. Honorary pallbearers are Mr. Hammond’s grandsons, the United Methodist Men’s Organization and past and present members of Boy Scout Troup 13. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the Hammond family would appreciate memorial donations to either the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 219 N. Arcola, Angleton, 77515 or Our Lady Queen of Peace School, 1600 Highway 2004, Lake Jackson, 77566. Arrangements are by Palms Funeral Home in Angleton.
Daily Tribune, June 1, 1993 |
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The community was saddened at the death of Mr. C. F. Hammond on last Tuesday at noon. His burial took place in the Midfield cemetery on Wednesday at ten-thirty o’clock. Rev. W. C. Drake of Markham conducting the service at the home first, where a large number of friends had gathered to honor him who had long been a respected citizen of our community. Mr. Hammond was seventy-three years of age, and had moved here with his family from Nebraska in 1907, residing here ever since. He was a member of the Methodist church, a Christian since early manhood, and a loyal citizen, standing always for those things that are good and true. He leaves a wife and six sons to mourn his passing: Earl, Will and Emory all live in Nebraska. Allison lives at West Columbia, while Edgar and Ernest are at home. Allison and his family were with his father helping to care for him in his last illness. Emory came from Nebraska but reached here after the burial. The family have the sympathy of a host of friends in this sad hour.
Matagorda County Tribune, August
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Funeral Services for Darlene Janice Hammond, 43, of Bay City were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999 at Taylor Bros .Funeral Home in Bay City with Rev. Vincent Dulock officiating. Interment followed at Midfield Cemetery in Midfield. A rosary was held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Chapel. Hammond died Aug. 19, at Angleton-Danbury Hospital in Angleton. She was born Jan. 17, 1956 in Houston to Emil and Elva Valusek. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, a resident of Bay City for the past six years, a former resident of Alpine, Tex. and was a registered nurse at Angleton-Danbury Medical Center. Survivors include Husband David Earl Hammond of Bay City; parents, Emil and Elva Valusek of Rosharon; daughter, Jessica Janice Hammond of Bay City; son Matt Hammond of Bay City; sister, Denise Shoemake of Crockett; brothers, Darrell and Duane Valusek, both of Rosharon; and mother-in-law, Amy Hammond of Angleton. Pallbearers were Gene Kubecka, Marvin Dabney, Ike Travis, Larry Spencer, Larry Foster, David Durham and Roger Derment. Memorials may be made to The Darlene Hammond RN Scholarship Fund at Angleton-Danbury Medical Center in Angleton. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune, August 24, 1999 |
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Funeral services for E. C. Hammond, 64, who died at his home here Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 8 following an illness of several years, were held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Angleton Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. C. A. Thomas, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Angleton, officiated and interment was in Midfield Cemetery under the direction of Angleton Funeral Home. A retired rice farmer, Mrs. Hammond came to Angleton from Midfield, where he was born and reared, in 1934. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and a veteran of World War I. Mr. Hammond’s survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Clara Hammond of Angleton; seven daughters, Mrs. Nina McKay of Houston; Lillian, Audrey Fay, Virginia, Mary Ann, Wanda Jo and Jackie, all of Angleton; three sons, E. C. Hammond Jr. of Angleton, Marvin and T. H. Hammond, who are in service; five brothers, A. L. of Snipe, Earl of Kansas, W. H. of South Dakota, E. O. of New Mexico and Emory of Mission, Texas; also two grandchildren. Pallbearers were James Hammond, Bill Hammond, Van Adams, Carroll Asbill, N. E. Arnold and O.L. Dozier.
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Mrs. Ed Hammond of north of Midfield, succumbed to the effects of lockjaw, from which she had suffered since last Saturday. Everything known to medical science was done for her and for a time it was thought she might recover, but Tuesday night her heart began to weaken and was unable to overcome the strain and she passed away Wednesday. Her husband and two small children with numerous friends are left to mourn her loss and to whom the sympathy of the entire community is extended. The deceased attended the Palacios school during which time she made her home with Mr. And Mrs. F. A. Sisson and was loved and admired by all who knew her. – Palacios Beacon
Daily Tribune, August 23, 1930 |
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Services for Pearl Hale Hammond, 100, of Angleton, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Angleton with Rev. Chris Tate and Rev. Fred F. Carter Jr. officiating. Graveside service and burial will be in Midfield Cemetery in Midfield, Texas at 2 p.m. Pearl Hammond passed away on Sunday, April 9, 1995, at the Village on the Creek Convalescent Home in Clute. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Palms Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday. Mrs. Hammond was born Nov. 26, 1894, in Fannin County, north of Dallas. She came to Midfield, Texas at age 18 as a school teacher. In 1917 she married Allison Hammond, a rice farmer in Matagorda and Brazoria counties. They moved to the Angleton area in 1941. Her love of family and gardening was nurtured by memberships in the Home Demonstration Club, 4-H, Daylily and Amaryllis Societies, and the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by her husband Allison, three sons, Bill, James and Richard Hammond, and two grandsons, Michael Hammond Jr., and Christopher Ogando. She is survived by three daughters, Lois Hall and Eva Coley, both of Houston and Allie Adams of Alvin, Tx., daughters-in-law, Amy Hammond and Marie Hammond, both of Angleton and Linda Hammond Findley of Melbourne, Ark.; 27 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and a host of family members. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Memorial donations may be directed to First United Methodist Church, 219 Arcola, Angleton, Texas, 77515 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are by Palms Funeral Home in Angleton.
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Richard Lemuel Hammond, 42, of 1201 South Booth Lane, Alvin, Tx., passed away Friday in the Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City, Tx. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Alvin. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Linda Hammond; daughter, Sharon Hammond; sons, Nathan and Allison Hammond, all of Alvin; mother, Mrs. Pearl Hammond, Angleton; sisters, Lois Hall, and Eva Coley, both of Houston, Allison Adams, Alvin; brother, Bill Hammond, Angleton. Services 2:00 p.m. Monday, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Alvin. Graveside services and burial 4:30 p.m. Monday, in the Midfield Cemetery near Bay City. Oak Park Funeral Home, 300 Oak Park Drive, Alvin, Tx. 331-8217.
The Houston Post, April 1, 1979 |
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Last rites for Charles Hansen, one of our pioneer and highly respected citizens, were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Robt. M. McGehee, who had charge of the service read the obituary which is as follows: Charles Hansen was born in Lagaland, Denmark on June 5, 1865, and passed away at a hospital in Houston, Texas, on April 26, 1946 at 11:40 A. M. at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 21 days. He had contracted uremic poisoning with a development of pneumonia after entering the hospital which hastened his fatal illness. He united with the Lutheran Church at the age of 16 where his affiliation remained during his lifetime. He came to the United States at the age of 21, locating in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he was in the employ of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company. On January 6, 1891 he was united in marriage with Lillie Rasmussen, after which they moved to Jefferson, Iowa, where he engaged in farming for a number of years. To this union were born two children, Will, of Houston, Texas, and Claire, who resides in Palacios, Texas. The family moved to Palacios in December, 1912, where they have lived continuously since. For several years he was engaged in the retail feed business in Palacios from which he retired in 1937. He also paid a tribute to the home life of the deceased. He then called on Rev. George F. Gillespie, who had known Mr. Hansen for many years, to speak. Rev. Gillespie based his remarks on the 23rd Psalm. He spoke of Mr. Hansen’s pleasant ways when in business with Mr. Milo Miller, his interest in the business, and his simple, unassuming life. He was wholeheartedly devoted to his home and his family. The speaker mentioned having read a book by a distinguished writer during the First World War in which this rule was laid down for life—that we bring no suffering to anyone. Mr. Hansen was a good man and brought no suffering to anyone. It sometimes happens in politics that men will bring suffering to others, it happens in business life, in social life, and even in Church life. But Mr. Hansen, tho’ he took an interest in politics in general, kept himself aloof. What is it that gives meaning to life? It is always faith—faith in God as our Father and Jesus Christ as our Saviour, devotion to something, hope for something. The speaker mentioned two kinds of faith. First, faith’s appropriation of God’s promises, and he mentioned one by one the promises contained in the 23rd Psalm. And then faith’s reliance on the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ. When Jesus said on the Cross, “It is finished,” He meant that He, the Son of God, had by His life, death and resurrection, worked out a perfect plan of salvation for the sins of the whole world—some day “the whole creation will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the Children of God.” (Ro. Ch. 8, v. 20). So that we must hold fast to our faith in this most tragic period of history. The speaker closed by commending once again the faithful unassuming life of the deceased. The prayers of the entire community go out to the wife of Mr. Hansen. 55 years of companionship is a long time, and the separation is hard to bear, but “we sorrow not as those who have no hope” and some day there will be a blessed union. We convey our sympathy, too, to the two children, and other relatives and friends. Burial was made in the Palacios Cemetery.
Palacios Beacon,
May 2, 1946 |
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Miss Eleanor Harper met death when the car she was driving crashed across a deep ditch at the end of a road in Camp Hulen about 12:30 Sunday morning. Her companion, Miss Millie Herrin suffered severe injuries about the face and head and is now in the County Hospital at Bay City doing as well as could be expected. It is thought by those who are familiar with the roads in the camp that Miss Harper, did not know she was on the road that led into a deep ditch, instead of the one that goes straight through and was unable to see it in time to avoid the crash. When the car struck the ridge Miss Harper was evidently jammed against the steering wheel by the momentum and her chest crushed, causing instant death. Miss Herrin staggered from the car and wandered some distance from the scene of the crash when she was discovered in fainting condition by an officer who was returning to the barracks. The two girls had taken two other officers to their barracks and were returning home when the accident happened. Miss Herrin was rushed to the home of Dr. Guffy for first aid treatment and later taken to the hospital. The wrecked car and body of Miss Harper was not discovered until after Miss Herrin had gained consciousness enough to tell something of the accident. Funeral services for Miss Harper were held from the Palacios Funeral home Monday at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. G. F. Gillespie and Rev. L. W. Crouch officiating. Favorite hymns of the deceased were played on the violin by John Richards. Casket bearers were G. A. Harrison, Jesse Strasner, Hugh Dismukes, Carl Ehlers, L. S. Appleton and F. E. Melear. Interment was made in the Palacios Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Flossie L. Harper, of this city, a sister, Mrs. Walter Bishop of Dallas, and a niece, Yvonne Stegall, of Palacios, and to these is extended the deepest sympathy of a large circle of friends.
Palacios Beacon,
March 14, 1940 |
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Hughie Harvey, one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Harvey, died Tuesday, January 21, and was buried in the Palacios Cemetery, Wednesday at 3 p. m. Rev. L. W. Crouch officiating. Palacios Funeral Home was in charge of the services. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
Palacios Beacon,
January 22, 1942 |
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Lloyd J. Harvey, born September 11, 1898, died December 6, 1937, in the John Sealy hospital in Galveston. The body was prepared for burial, shipped to Blessing and brought from there to Palacios in the Brandon-Duffy Ambulance. Funeral services were held from the Brandon-Duffy Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 o’clock p. m., conducted by F. A. White, after which burial was made in the Palacios cemetery. In 1925 the deceased was married to Miss Irene Williams and to this union two children were born, who with the widow survive. Mr. Harvey was an employee of the Freeport Sulphur Company for a number of years and held his position until strickened with the malady some months ago, which caused his death. Many relatives and friends were here for the funeral services among them, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bailey and E. R. Moffett of Freeport and F. C. Williams, of Houston.
Palacios Beacon,
December 9, 1937 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Elzan Hauff were held at the First Baptist Church Tuesday, October 25, at 10:30 a. m. conducted by Rev. Rayford B. Harris and burial made in the Palacios cemetery. Mrs. Hauff, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Weston, was born April 15, 1874, in Erath County, Texas. In early womanhood she married Mr. Hauff, who passed away in 1943. The family moved to South Texas from Hill County in 1925, and she had made this her home most of the time until she passed away October 22, 1949. Survivors are two sons, Will and Phillip Hauff, one daughter, Mrs. Joe Husak, all of Palacios. Also surviving are a number of grandchildren. Besides her own children she raised one granddaughter, Mrs. J. A. Morton of Richmond, Va., who was here for the funeral services, making the trip by plane.
Palacios Beacon,
October 27, 1949 |
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Beverly W. Hess, who died at his home in this city early Wednesday morning, Sept. 21, 1932, was born in New York in 1845. Some twenty years ago Mr. Hess came to Palacios and engaged in truck farming and fruit growing, of which he made quite a success. His farm, about a mile north of the city limits on Pavilion Street, was one of the best kept and real show places of Palacios for a number of years. He supplied the Palacios market with a large and select variety of vegetables and fruit during the greater part of the year up until failing health a few years ago made it impossible for him to carry on his work. He was a quiet unassuming man, but was well read and kept abreast of the times as long as his health permitted. He was always an enthusiastic booster for Palacios and assisted in every movement for the progress and betterment of the town and surrounding community and gave liberally in a financial way. Funeral services were held at the Palacios cemetery Wednesday afternoon, under the direction of Duffy and Rittenhouse Undertaking Co., with Rev. Carroll B. Ray of the First Baptist Church, officiating. The deceased is survived by a sister, Mrs. Isabelle Lusk, of Annapolis, Md., who visited him a few months ago, and to whom Palacios friends extend deepest sympathy.
Palacios Beacon,
September 22, 1932 |
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Mrs. Mollie Elizabeth Hicks, born July 29, 1846 passed away January 14, 1943, at the age of 96 years, 5 months and 15 days. A native of Matagorda County, the majority of her life was spent in and near Palacios and for more than 50 years had lived in the house where she died early Thursday morning. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. J. Neff and Mrs. P. H. Singer, of Palacios, and Mrs. H. P. Smith, of Bandera, Texas. Two sons, G. W. Hicks, of Palacios, and John S. Hicks, of Blessing. A brother, Fleming Snead, of Palacios, also survives, 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o’clock from the Palacios Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. G. F Gillespie. Burial was made in the Palacios Cemetery under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon,
Jan 21, 1943 |
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Funeral services were held in the Palacios Cemetery, Saturday at 3:00 p. m. for Hubert Harry Hockey, whose remains were shipped here from Lake Charles, La. Rev. George F. Gillespie officiated and burial was under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon,
March 7, 1946 |
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Montie Alice Holcomb was born February 18, 1873, in Elizabethtown, Indiana, and passed from this life to eternal rest at her home April 7, 1945 at the age of 72 years, 1 month, 11 days. She grew to womanhood in Indiana, later moving to Buffalo, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Wm. Reeves in 1892 and to this union one son was born who was later adopted by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Anderson, Sr. On October 19, 1898 she was married to Samuel B. Lee in Buffalo, Kansas. To this union was born seven children, one who died in infancy. They moved from Kansas to Colorado, then in 1912 came to Texas where they made their home and raised their children. Mr. Lee died November 21, 1924, and in 1932 Mrs. Lee was united in marriage to G. W. Holcomb in Palacios, Texas, who died March 21, 1937. Mrs. Holcomb was a member of the Christian Church and lived a simple Christian life, being an example to all. She leaves to mourn her passing six children, George W. Anderson, Galveston; Loyl L. Lee, Houston; Clinton C. Lee, Mrs. Bill Paulk, Mrs. Jack Speed, Mrs. Curtis Harvey, all of Palacios, twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother, Fred Anderson, of California, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Palacios Funeral Home, Monday at 5 P. M. conducted by Rev. L. M. Greenhaw and Rev. Geo. F. Gillespie. Burial was made in the Palacios cemetery.
Palacios Beacon,
April 12, 1945 |
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Mrs. William Holliday passed away at the family home in Palacios at 9:30 o’clock, Sunday morning, May 22, 1938, at the age of ninety years. A short service was held at the residence at four o’clock Monday afternoon, after which she was laid to rest in the Palacios cemetery. Mrs. Holliday has been known and loved in Palacios for many years. She was a true and faithful Christian, and used the wonderful power of her rich mind and heart to lead, to teach, and to help others. Until her health failed she was active and influential in a number of clubs and organizations and she has been missed very much. However, it is in the Presbyterian church where she is so greatly missed. Always regular and faithful in the Sunday School, in the Auxiliary, at prayer meeting, and at church services, she served her Lord with joy and gladness of heart. We know that she is with Him now and will continue to serve Him throughout eternity. “Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”
Palacios Beacon,
May 26, 1938 |
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Mr. William Holliday, who died at his home in this city, Oct. 22, 1940, was born March 17, 1849, on the Fields Head Estate, Penwith, Westmoreland Co., in the lake region of northern England. When he was six years of age, in 1855, his parents moved to America, settling first in Wisconsin for a year or so, then moving to Minnesota. Mr. Holliday was converted in early manhood and joined the Church which he served faithfully and wisely all his life, earning the promise: “Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life.” On December 16, 1874, he was married to Miss Marilla Hancock in Red Wing, Minnesota, where four children, two daughters and two sons were born to them, the eldest of which, a daughter, died in infancy. The sons, Joe W. Holliday, city engineer, Red Wing, Minn., and Dr. Houghton Holliday, dean of the Dental College, Columbia University, New York City, were unable to come to Palacios for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Holliday and their daughter, Marilla, moved to Palacios on October 30, 1917. Mrs. Holliday preceded her husband in death on May 22, 1937. Mrs. Holliday’s father was one of the first Presbyterian Missionaries to the Indians in Minnesota, and after laboring amongst them for a number of years built the first Presbyterian Church in that District of Minnesota at Red Wing, and was its first pastor. The late Mrs. Holliday was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She devoted her life wholeheartedly to her Saviour, her home, and her church. Mr. and Mrs. Holliday and Miss Holliday have been faithful members of the Presbyterian Church since coming to live in Palacios. Mr. Holliday was made a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church at Red Wing, and continued in this office in Palacios. When the writer heard of the passing of William Holliday the verse that occurred to him was: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” (Ps. 115, v. 16). Not only life but death is precious in God’s sight. Mr. Holliday’s whole life was lived in the light of eternity and this verse, too, from the book of Psalms may be applied to his life and influence: “The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance” (Ps. 112, v. 6). The one great word of Mr. Holliday’s life was love, as it is the guiding word of both the Old and the New Testament. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind, and thy neighbor as thyself.” “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and gave his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” During all the years I knew Mr. Holliday he often mentioned eternal life. His life was so lived from day to day that he practiced ‘things that are true, and honest, and just, and pure, and lovely, and of good report.’ He was deeply interested in social questions, and believed in justice of all. He believed that one of the fundamental rights of man was to fight for justice, and to share it with others, but he always put religion first. For many years he was a student of the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, the great scientist and theologian. It was this, I think, that helped to make him so progressive in his thinking and his ways. He was progressive in theology. He believed in the discovery of new truth in the science of theology. He was therefore, both liberal and tolerant in his views. He loved literature, and his favorite novelist was, I think, Victor Hugo. He loved his Bible. We remember the words of that Psalm which speaks of long life as we think of Mr. Holliday’s long life and influence: “And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us; and establish Thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish Thou it.” For many years of his life Mr. Holliday was a commercial traveler. A friend said to me the other day that William Holliday had been, in earlier years, almost a genius with machinery. A good many years ago he invented an essential part of the threshing machine, but was deprived of the fruits of his invention. In his later years, he made high-class violins—an art he learned from his father. In connection with a life so long, so complete, so rich, so unselfish, we think of the words: “Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of Thy Lord.” Mr. Holliday had a gift for friendship, our lives have been enriched by his, and his friends will ‘hold him in everlasting remembrance.’ Interment was made from the Palacios Funeral Home at 4 p. m. Wednesday, October 23, with the Rev. J. G. M. Ramsey, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. George F. Gillespie, former pastor, in charge of the services. Pallbearers were R. J. Burton, Matthew O. Burton, H. C. Campbell, C. W. Crawford, W. H. Clement, Jr., and R. J. Sisson. George Gillespie, Pastor Collegeport Presbyterian Church
Palacios Beacon,
October 31, 1940 |
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William Mead Hunter was born August 17, 1863 in the State of Missouri and died at his home in Palacios, Texas, August 31, 1937. He was married to Emma Louisa Dawson on August 16th, 1885. To this union was born 13 children, 5 of whom preceded him in death. Those who survive are his wife, Emma Louisa Hunter; five sons, George and Arthur of Palacios, W. C. Hunter of Nixon, Texas; Luther and Ira Hunter of Houston, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. D. B. Halliburton, of Port Lavaca, Mrs. R. W. Johnson of Robstown, and Mrs. Alton Queen of Palacios. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dea Shanklin of Gonzales and Mrs. Beulah Wheeler of Houston; 24 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mr. Hunter united with the Church of Christ at Goliad at the age of 14 years and was a devoted servant of his Lord during all his remaining life. He moved to Palacios in the early part of 1926, and continued to make this his home. He was quiet and unassuming in manner, but formed many close friendships and his passing on leaves a void not only in the home, but church and community as well.
Palacios Beacon,
September 9, 1937 |
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| Created Jul. 3, 2016 |
Updated Jul. 3, 2016 |