Dugan Embler, 86, Prominent Farmer, Has Died, Dec. 16, 1920

Dugan Embler, a prominent and influential farmer, died Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lula Mendenhall, in Davidson county, five miles from High Point. Mr. Embler had been in declining health for several days and his death, while not unexpected, will cause deep regret among his friends in this section. He was 84 years of age, having been born on December 25, 1836. His entire life had been spent in Davidson county. He was a frequent visitor to High Point and was known by a large number of friends and acquaintances here. For many years Mr. Embler had been a man of influence in his community. The funeral was held at Zion church, of which the deceased was a member, Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Rev. Dugan Cox was in charge of the services. The interment was followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Embler is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Lula Mendenhall. (From the front page of The Review, High Point, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 16, 1920)