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dark, one of the Mexicans left the hut to get water, and Garrett crept
towards the cabin. He knew Carson was in there, because Carson's horse
was tied outside.
"It was dark inside, and when
Garrett entered the doorway, he spoke in Mexican. Both Carson and the
other answered, and as they did, Garrett fired at each voice. He killed
them both, and captured the other Mexican when he came back to the hut.
Loaded Kit's body on his horse, and took him back to Roswell.
"I also saw W. W. Cody,
remarked Skeet. W. W. Cody's more well known name was Buffalo Bill, the
great friend of the Indians, who is buried atop a big hill in Colorado.
There is a wonderful scenery, and one can look from the memorial down
into a great green and brown valley, splendid and beautiful.
Talking to Skeet is very
interesting; some day when you re not busy you might go down and see
him and try it.
March 30, 1928
Funeral services for little
Joseph Atchison, age 5, of Grand Prairie, who died in a Fort
Worth Hospital as a result of injuries received when he was struck by
an automobile in Fort Worth Monday afternoon, were held at the Moore
Funeral Home here at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon.
The accident occurred on
Meadowbrook Drive near Oakland Boulevard, when the child ran across
the road directly in front of the car which struck him. The child's
father was waiting for him in a coupe parked across the street. He died
Monday night of concussion of the brain, never regaining consciousness
after being struck by the car.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. J. C. Marshall, pastor of the Methodist Church of Grand Prairie.
Burial was in Arlington Cemetery. He was the son of G. B. Atchinson of
Grand Prairie.
Friday April 13
James Richard Jones,
age 95, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur W. Jones, Tuesday
morning, April 10, 1928 at 3:30 a. m. Funeral services were held
Wednesday morning
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at 10 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jones, by Elder McMillan
of Cleburne.
Mr. Jones was born August 1,
1883 (1833 ? ), in Bedford County, Tenn. At the age of 12 he moved with his
parents to Marshall County, Ky. At the age of 26 years he was married
to Miss Lucy Hurt of that place. To this union were born 12 children,
six of whom survive him. His wife died in 1908.
In his early manhood Mr. Jones
taught school but began preaching the gospel in 1862, having been a
minister for over 66 years. In the prime of his manhood he was a great
Bible teacher and preacher and was called into many states to proclaim
the gospel. He had been a Christian for more than 75 years. He was a
member of the Church of Christ.
Mr. Jones had been in ill health
since his coming to Arlington and was not very well known here but he
was loved by those who were fortunate enough to make his acquaintance.
The body was shipped to Roswell, N. M., for interment. Mrs. Jones
accompanied the body there.
He is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Ella Jones of this city, Mrs. Belle Watson of Colorado,
Texas, Mrs. Dora White of Wichita Falls; three sons, Otis, Los Angeles,
Calif., Joseph H. and Thomas H. Jones of Tucson, Ariz.
Friday April 13
The many friends of John
Hahn, age 78, a former resident of Arlington and father of L. D. Hahn
of this city, will regret to learn of his death at the home of his son,
Chas. Hahn of Exter, Calif. Mr. Hahn lived in Arlington for many years
and was loved and respected by all who knew him.
He is survived by three sons,
Chas., Exter, Calif., Otis, Model Hill, Mo., L. D. of Arlington and one
daughter, Mrs. Clara Hahn Stephenson, of Fort Worth.
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Honk if you love peace and quiet!
Odds are that half the people you know are below average.
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