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THE ELGIN COURIER AND FOUR COUNTY NEWS, ELGIN, TEXAS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1944
DR. KING
REV. WOLFE
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ed her as she slept—lifting her from
all earthly cares and troubles into
that realm where there is no night.
The body rested at Miller Mortu-
ary until 1:30 p. m. Wednesday, Oc-
tober 11th, when services were con-
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Pleasant, who passed on October 11, i the console played a fifteen minute
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in his labors of mercy exemplified his
fine and strong character; his toler-
ance for others. He was also a Mas-
on of long standing and member of
Ben Hur Shrine.
Dr. King was married November
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ing opened the second Cafeteria ever3
operated in that city, on Congress
Avenue, which she operated several Q
years. She also ran the well known
Morris Mansion, located near the
capitol, for a number of years. She
was capable, energetic and her man y,0
other qualifications fitted her for *
whatever venture she launched. Since';
coming here she has been retired ,
from public life and devoted her time
and self to her church, relatives and;
friends. Her sister, Mrs. O. P. Wil- a
son was her special care for some-
time prior to her passing and since
her going, Mrs. May had lived alone. *
A number of nieces, nephews and
cousins, together with the half-broth-
er, are left to mourn her passing.
daughter, Lillian Virginia, making
his home comfortable and happy with
their company and companionship.
The son of Dr. Joel P. King and
Mary Josephine King, Dr. George
Thomas King was born November 5,
1861, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Very interesting and unusual was
the fact that Dr. King and his father
both graduated from the same medi-
cal school, the University of Louis-
ville, Ky., the elder doctor in 1847
and the son thirty-six years later,
1883. Dr. King Sr. was a Surgeon
Major under Joseph E. Johnson in the
War between the States and was kill-
ed during the Battle of Chicamauga,
when his son was only three years
old. The little boy and his mother
came to Austin, Texas, and Novem-
ber 19, 1864, she was remarried, to
Capt. (Judge) A. G. Campbell of
Austin. Three children, Jennie and
Maude, who both taught school in
Elgin and Paul were half sisters and
brother of Dr. King who were well
known here; all of whom preceded
him to the grave.
As young King grew up he attend-
ed the city schools in Austin and
studied medicine under the late Dr.
pastor, the Rev. J. W. Rowland, of-
Miss Lillian Elizabeth Parr, of Mt. ■ ficiating. Miss Mary Lynn Webb at
LAST RITES FOR MRS. MAY
HELD AT MORTUARY CHAPEL.
BURIAL IN GRANGER
Mrs. Sallie Goode May, 79, died
suddenly in her sleep at her apart-
ment in the New Century Club house,
about 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, October
10th, .1944. She had been up and
about during the morning and had
talked with her next door neighbor
M. Sheppard, E. Roy Jones and all
of his old-time friends and acquaint-
ances.
In his usual state of fair health,
Dr. King had been up Saturday morn-
ing and sat smoking when he sudden-
ly reached for his son’s hand, in a
manner which signified distress. All
that physicians and nurses could do
and the loving, eager ministrations
of his family were of no avail—-his
appointment had been made with the
Great Physician.
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church gatherings.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Olson of Aus-
tin were in New Sweden Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Berkman,
Mrs. Eric Lilja and son and Mrs.
Theo Engbloom of Austin were pres-
ent for the Annual Sale Wednesday
evening.
Mesdames Eric Johnson and Ru-
dolph Magnuson spent Saturday in
the capitol city.
Miss Tommie Nell Holmberg, who
is attending Taylor High School,
spent the week-end with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Albin Holmberg.
Mr. and Mrs. Albin Blomberg are
joyous over the fact that their son,
Milton, who has been in the South
Pacific, for 27 months, is now sta-
tioned at Camp Swift, which enables
him to visit them often.
. Miss Helen Olson of Austin spent
the week-end with her mother, Mrs.
I. Olson. ,
Messrs, and Mesdames John Nel-
NEW SWEDEN
NEW SWEDEN, Oct. 18— Staff
Sgt. and Mrs. Ernest Olson of Georg-
ia were home for a two-weeks fur-
lough. Mrs. Olson hails from the
state of Maine, formerly Miss Ann
Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Swenson, Mr.
and Mrs. L. C. Nelson motored to
McClockey Hospital at Temple to
visit with a cousin of Mrs. Swenson,
who was wounded in overseas com-
bat.
Mrs. John R. Olson of Hutto was
here for the Ladies Aid Wednesday
of last week and was also hostess for i
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COTTON GINNING REPORT
FOR BASTROP COUNTY
Census report shows that 2,104
bales of cotton were ginned in Bas-
trop? CoUnty from the crop of 1944
prior to October 1st, as compared
with 4,092 bales for the crop of 1943,
according to W. T. Higgins Sr., Spec-
ial Agent.
son, L. C. Nelson, Bernard Nelson
i and Victor Nelson attended the silver
■ wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
E. W. Nelson, where a large group
of relatives and friends gathered to j
offer felicitations.
Miss Hildur Scott of Lund, is at
present making her home with her
sister, Mrs. Magnuson, while Mrs.
Magnuson assumes her duties at the
New Sweden school.
Leighton and Harold Lundgren
have both been on the sick list this
week.
Rev. Streng Returns.
The Rev. Streng of Seguin preach-
ed at church morning service Sunday.
His two sons accompanied him to
New Sweden. They were dinner
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Sund-
berg, at Manor.
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Quinn, Ben and J. W. Stanfield,
Theo Moon, of Elgin; Jim Quinn and
V. L. Brundage, of Granger.
April 26, 1883, she married J. J.
May in Belton. She had lived in El-
gin the last ten years, pleasantly
situated near a group of cousins, in-
eluding Mrs. T. L. Watson, Mr. Will
Quinn, Mrs. Theo Moon, Mrs. J. E. :
Stacy, Ben and J. W. Stanfield, yho
made every effort to see that she
was comfortable and happy in her
declining years and brightened her
life with personal visits-and gracious :
courtesies. She also held a large
friendship and was highly esteemed
and admired by all who knew her.
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a member of the Christian Church, j
taking active part in the work and ;
social activities of local Central
Christian, which she attended. She
was much interested in the Womans '
Council and when she felt indisposed
the women out of respect to her held
the meetings of that organization at
her home in order for her to take
part and enjoy them.
She had formerly led an active
life and was identified with Austin ,
business circles when younger, hav-
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cent visitors in this vicinity. Mrs.
can do this, too, by having your farm Sinclair-ized with a
full line of Sinclair products. One of these products that
will save you money is Sinclair Grease. This is a high-
quality lubricant that sticks to moving parts better and
lasts longer. My truck will deliver Sinclair
he remained in the homestead, with
his son and wife and their little
ty, Bastrop County, and made his
first call in Elgin on May 4th, 1883.
In 1888 he went to Alum Creek and
in 1892 to Bastrop where he remain-
ed about 3 years, coming to Elgin
January 1st, 1895, when he bought
the homeplace and took over the
practice of Dr. Cunningham. This
place has been his residence down
through the years.
March 7, 1895, Dr. King was ap-
pointed local surgeon of the M. K. &
T. Ry., a more than 30 year connec-
tion of which he was proud and a ser-
vice performed to the best of his
ability at all times. The many rail-
road men and members of their fam-
ilies whom he has treated on various
■occasion held him in the highest es-
teem. The officials of the company
realized and appreciated his loyal
performance of his duties and his
long and satisfactory connection in
this post was a mutual pleasure to
both himself and the Katy personnel
he served.
In his passing the town and com-
munity has lost a citizen and friend ;
whose place will be hard to fill as
well as a ‘link’ in the chain of local
history, for in his brilliant mind was
recessed a world of facts and lore
of our early day Elgin and her citiz-
ens, most all of whom he knew by
their first names so wide and general
had been his practice, which he could
recall or recount at will.
The body lay in state at Miller
Mortuary Saturday night and Sunday
until 4:30 p. m. where many friends
called to pay their respects to the de-
ceased and his family, and to remin-
isce on the long and full years of
usefulness he had given this com-
the modern and new-found inventions
and drugs were not even heard of,
but despite which he was a most suc-
cessful medical man. A doctor in
whom the patients had the utmost
faith and confidence.
At 4:30 Sunday the remains were
removed to First Methodist Church
and funeral services held with the
from the church building. He was
instrumental in lifting the church
from debt and leaving it in a healthy
condition with money in the treasury.
Several boys from his congregation
have made the decision to study for
the ministery, with him as a pattern
for a life of service to others. They
have and are filling his highest ex-
pectations of them and will serve as
living memorial of his labors in our
vicinity.
He is/broadminded and possessed
a fine seng of humor. Fun and
amusement have its proper place in
his ‘scheme of life’ and he and his
good wife planned many lovely social
features for their church family, es-
pecially for the youngsters. Both
were popular with the young folk
and their work in Elgin with them
has borne fruit. He also had the in-
terest of the town at heart and could
be depended on to support or spon-
sor any worthwhile project brought
to his attention or when his assistance
was solicited. He was tolerant of the
beliefs of others and ever ready to
join with other ministers of the town
or community in joint or union ser-
vices or programs.
His family consisting of his charm-
ing wife and two lovely little daught-
ers, were loved by all who made their
acquaintance. “Miss Ruth” came to
the church here as a young bride and
was received with open arms. She
has retained that love and esteem
through her many services rendered
the church and its membership. They
are a splendid, God-fearing, God-lov-
ing family and they have made Elgin
a much better place by having lived
here and as they leave for their new
home in Austin the good wishes of
Elgin folk attend them.
Their new address is Route 1, Box
643A, Austin, which is a plant farm
in the suburbs of the city, where he
will engage in raising plants as a
means of livelihood while recuperat-
ing. Going back to the soil to help
others produce food for the peoples
of all nations—which is in itself a
service to man, is his new work.
McDade, Round Rock and other near-
by communities filled the church.
Favorite old hymns, “Nearer My God
To Thee,” “Home of the Soul,” and
“Gathering Home” were sung by the
choir of mixed voices. The casket
rested before a banking of handsome
floral offerings and an exquisite cas-
ket spray covered the top, symbols
denoting love and reverence of de-
voted admirers from far and near.
Special seats were marked and re-
served for the family and members
of the Masonic Lodge who took part
in the interment ceremony at the
cemetery with A. H. Swanson of Aus-
tin, Grand Sec’y. of Masonic Bodies
conducting the rites assisted by D.
B. Welch, Worshipful Master of El-
gin Lodge and Sgt. Frank Armstrong,
Junior Warden of the local lodge.
High ranking Masons present other
than Mr. Swanson were 0. T. Petit
and M. A. Darby of Austin.
Active pallbearers were:
Active pallbearers were: Cecil Mil-
ler, V. E. Riemenschneider, A. J.
Rankin, Paul Farris, Eugene Ward,
E. C. Fowler.
Honorary pallbearers named were,
Dr. S. N. Key, Dr. J. C. Thomas, Dr.
Ben Eppright, Dr. Matthew F. Kreis-
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DIED MONDAY
Burgess Erna Howell, 52, died at
his home in Manor Monday. Howell
had been a resident of Manor all his
life and was a member of the Christ-
ian church. He is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Bernice Howell 'of Man-
or; his mother, Mrs. Louella Howell,
of Manor; two daughters, Miss Bob-
by Howell and Mrs. Audrey Hanke,
both of Manor; four sisters, Mrs. H.
A. Aley of Blytheville, Ark., Mrs.
John Loftis of Austin, Mrs. H. C. Ol-
son of Manor and Mrs. Hardy Frost
of Elgin; three brothers, Grogan
Howell of Austin, E. B. Howell of
Manor and Lt. Charles Howell of Or-
lando, Fla.; one grandson.
The body rested at Cook Funeral
home in Austin until 3:30 p. m.,
Thursday, when funeral services were
held there with the Rev. P. E. Haw-
kins officiating. Interment was ini
Memorial Park, Austin.
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PRODUCTION
Knitting—The olive drab yarn for
the V-neck Sleeveless Sweaters and
the V-neck Sleeved Sweaters arrived
yesterday and is going fast. The
women find it very pleasant to have
some Red Cross knitting to take up
at odd moments during these cooler
days and nights, so if you cannot knit
socks ask for one of the Army
Sweaters before they are all taken
out. The gray yarn for the sock
knitters has not yet come, but will
be here in a day or two. I
Sewing — Bastrop County is to
make 45 pairs of men’s pajamas made |
of outing flannel for our Army and '
Navy hospitals. Our part in this!
•quota will be cut next week and will
be ready for distribution to the
groups by the end of nedt week.
The blue tape for the Navy Kit
Bags and Sewing Cases is still delay-
ed, and will be cut and given to the
group captains just as soon as it ar-
rives, and then we can quickly get,
the Bags packed and shipped off. L
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le, Dr. Howard Granbury, Dr. Joe
Thomas Dudley Wooten, for whom j Wooten, all of Austin; Dr. H. B.
he named his only son, Virgil Wooten Combs, Dr. J. G. Bryson, Bastrop;
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