T. Few Shipman is dead.
This sad intelligence was the substance of a telegram
received from Aspen, Colorado, Sunday afternoon. A telegram was received
Saturday morning to the effect that Mr. Shipman was critically ill with
influenza.
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Shipman
of Hendersonville. In addition to his parents he is survived by the following
brothers and sisters: Mrs. R.P. Freeman and Mrs. W.P. Lane, Hendersonville;
Mrs. Lillie Williams, Greenville, S.C.; Mrs. J. Dickson Whitmire, Jonesboro,
S.C.; Miss Kate Shipman, Raleigh; J.E. Shipman, Hendersonville; and Carl
Shipman, in war service in France.
The deceased left Hendersonville about a year ago for Silver
City, New Mexico. He remained there until a few months ago when he went to
Boulder, Col., where he lived until a few weeks ago, when he accepted a
position as private secretary to a blind politician-lawyer, at Aspen, Colorado.
Since receiving the news of his death his people received a
letter written by Mr. Shipman telling of his illness, the influenza, and the
kind treatment accorded him.
Mr. Shipman was educated Fruitland, Wake Forest, and the
University of Colorado. He taught for a number of years, his work being at the
Sylva Collegiate Institute at Sylva, at the Webster high school at Bryson City,
and some point near Charlotte. A few years ago Mr. Shipman was complimented with
the presidency of the Henderson County Teachers’ association. Several years ago
he taught in this county.
Mr. Shipman was a member of the First Baptist church of this
city, a loyal member of the Baraca class of the First Baptist Sunday school,
which he served for quite a while as teacher.
Mr. Shipman was an apt student. His close application to his
studies at Wake Forest preceded a breaking down in health, which he was seeking
in the West. His recent improvement in health justified his acceptance of work
which he expressed himself as being very fond. Mr. Shipman was 35 years old. He
was a man of splendid habits, very agreeable in his disposition, of profound
thought, well read and exceptionally interesting as a conversationalist and
speaker.
The body was shipped on Tuesday and is expected to arrive
some time the latter part of the week. Conforming to the rules against public
gatherings, the services will be at the family burying ground at Ebenezer and
will be conducted by Dr. E.E. Bomar, pastor of the First Baptist church of this
city; by Rev. A.I. Justice, a close friend of the deceased, and by Dr. W.F.
Powell, pastor of the First Baptist church of Asheville, who was Mr. Shipman’s
teacher at Fruitland. The music will be arranged by Mrs. J.F. Brooks.
Mrs. Williams Dead“, from the French Broad Hustler, Hendersonville, Thursday, Oct. 24, 1918.
Mrs. T.C. Williams died at her home near Hendersonville
Sunday morning after an extended illness. Internment was made Monday morning in
Oakdale cemetery, where she had two children buried. Services were conducted
from the home by Dr. E.E. Bomar. Mrs. Williams is survived her husband and six
children. Mrs. Williams was a Miss Brock before her marriage. She was a member
of the Baptist church.
Mr. Williams has the deep sympathy of his friends,
especially because of the double sadness in the death of both wife and father
on the same day.
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“L.T. Williams Died
Sunday“, from the French Broad
Hustler, Hendersonville, Thursday, Oct.
24, 1918.
L. Taylor Williams, aged 72 years, died at his home in
Hendersonville at 4:20 Sunday afternoon. Interment was made in Oakdale cemetery
Monday afternoon, following services at the home by Rev. G.W. Belk and Dr. E.E.
Bomar.
Mr. Williams suffered a great deal during the past year and
recently underwent an operation in Asheville in hope of relief. He rallied to
some extent but took a turn for the worse about two weeks before his death.
Despite his intense suffering he was conscious until the end.
Mr. Williams was reared in the Mills River section. He was
married twice and has five children. They are Mrs. J.W. Acker, Atlanta; J.O.
Williams, T.C. Williams, Hendersonville; Mrs. Beulah Holmes, Atlanta; and Miss
Ruth Williams, Hendersonville.
Mr. Williams first married a Miss Banning. His second wife,
who is living was a Mrs. Banning by a former marriage.
Mr. Williams saw service in the Confederate army, entering
when 17 years old. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church as
evidenced by the fact that he was an elder of this organization. He was a
tanner by trade, which he followed in his earlier days. Mr. Williams was a
quiet, unassuming man, of a very peaceful disposition and was a good citizen of
high character.
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“Frank Brown Ill“, from the French Broad Hustler, Hendersonville, Thursday, Oct. 24, 1918.
Frank Brown, county tax collector, is critically ill with
pneumonia.
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