Deaths
Daniel Low died on Thursday, 17th inst., at his
home in Boone Station township some three miles North of Elon College. The
remains were buried at Frieden’s on Saturday following. Mr. Low was a
Confederate veteran and was past 75 years of age. He leaves a widow and two
children.
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Robert J. Mebane died at his home in Burlington last
Thursday, aged 71 years. He was born and reared at old Boone Station in Boone Station
township. He had resided in Burlington for many years. His widow and nine
children—five sons and four daughters—survive him.
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Little five-months-old son of Mr. Alvin Cockman died here
Saturday and was buried in Linwood Cemetery Sunday.
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Mr. Benjamin F Trolinger died at his home here yesterday
afternoon about 4 o’clock, aged 61 years, 6 months and 4 days. While he had not
been very strong for a year or more and had been confined to his home but a few
days, his death was unexpected. Mr. Trolinger had made his home in Graham for
many years and was well known. He was a good citizen. He is survived by his
wife and three children. The older son William, is in the U.S. Army where he
has been for some 15 years. The second son, Boyd R., lives here, and the
daughter Mrs. Hosea D. Lambeth, lives at Elon College. The funeral will be
conducted from the Presbyterian church at 4 o’clock this afternoon by Rev. Dr.
D.A. Long, and the interment will be in Linwood cemetery.
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The sudden death of Mr. H.H. Simpson at his home at Haw
River this morning about 9:30 o’clock was a distinct shock to his family and
friends. For more than a year his health had not been good, but he had been
reasonably active. This morning as he was passing from one room to another he
fell and expired immediately. Mr. Simpson was a highly esteemed citizen. He had
lived at Haw River since he was a young man and for a number of years was
engaged in merchandising. He was about 60 years of age and is survived by his
widow and five children—Mrs. E.L. Henderson of Graham, Alfred H. Simpson of
Burlington, Mrs. W.J. Allen, James Simpson and Miss Ada Simpson of Haw River.
After the funeral service at Haw River the burial will be in Linwood Cemetery
at 4 o’clock on tomorrow afternoon.
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The passing of Mr. Wm. L. Purse last Sunday morning at the
home of his father-in-law, Mr. Jas. P. Smith, was a shock to his friends. After
midnight, about 3 o’clock, he was restless on account of slight indigestion,
but was relieved by a simple remedy. He did not get up for breakfast on account
of loss of sleep, but was uncomplaining. Mrs. Purse was in his room about 11
o’clock and he was cheerful and spoke of getting up. When she returned to his
room she found him dead. He died about 11:15. Mr. Purse was a native of Charleston,
S.C., and was united in marriage with Miss Mary I Smith about four years ago.
About four months ago Mr. and Mrs. Purse came to Graham to make their home.
Deceased was about 42 years of age. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Welch, who
lives in Charleston, and by four children of a deceased brother. The funeral
was conducted from Mr. Smith’s residence Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock by
Rev. E.N. Caldwell, assisted by Rev. F.C. Lester, after which the interment was
in Linwood Cemetery. Mrs. Purse and the family have the sympathy of their many
friends in their sore bereavement. Mr. Purse was a pleasant gentleman and had
made many friends during his short stay here. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Knight of
Durham and Mr. and Mrs. Will I. Holt of Burlington, brothers-in-law and sisters
of Mrs. Purse, and Mr. Klutz of Greensboro, long-time friend of the deceased,
were here to attend the funeral.
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