Mr. Sullivan Buried By Side of His Boy
The body of Walter B. Sullivan, former president and general manager of The Observer Company and part owner at the time of his death in New York City last Wednesday night, was interred Sunday afternoon by the side of the remains of his 2-year-old boy, Walter B. Sullivan Jr., in the presence of a throng of saddened friends and relatives.
The funeral services were conducted from the late residence in Myers Park at 3:30 o’clock by Dr. A.A. McGeachy, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church. A quartet composed of Miss Gertrude Gower, Mrs. Avery Williams, E.D. Stokes and J.M. Grady sang three selections, “Nearer My God To Thee,” “Lead Kindly Light,” and “Asleep in Jesus” during the service. Dr. McGeachy concluded the impressive exercises at the graveside by the reading of the commitment service and pronouncement of the benediction.
The active pall-bearers were Joe Patton, C.F. Dalton, Martin Cannon, of Concord, C.I. Burkholder, Norman Cooke, David Owens, Jos. W. Holt and George Wadsworth.
The honorary pallbearers were Curtis B. Johnson of Knoxville, Tenn., associated with Mr. Sullivan in the ownership of The Observer, George Stephens, W.S. Lee, Wade H. Harris, A.W. Bu8rch, A.J. DRaper, Word H. Wood, John M. Scott, Ralph VanLandingham and Robert Lassiter.
A wealth of exquisite floral designs filled the Sullivan home, among them the most outstanding being one from Mr. Johnson and one from Southern Publishers’ Association. Others came in profusion from friends in New York City, in Charlotte and elsewhere, making up one of the most lavish outpourings of floral offerings witnessed at a local burial in years.
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MRS. BETTIE ALEXANDER DIXON
Mrs. Bettie Alexander Dixon, wife of Charles A. Dixon, died Sunday at 11:45 o’clock at her home, 1312 East Boulevard, after having been in declining health for three years.
Mrs. Dixon, prior to her marriage, was Miss Bettie Alexander, a granddaughter of the late Colonel Moses Winslow Alexander and a descendant of Adam Alexander, one of the signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Her parents moved to Arkansas shortly after their marriage and she was born there. Her mother died shortly after her daughter was born and the latter was brought back to Charlotte and was reared by her grandparents, Colonel and Mrs. Alexander.
Mrs. Dixon was married November 21, 1893. Mr. Dixon, with two sons, C.A. Dixon Jr. And W.J. Dixon, and one daughter, Mrs. John Fox Kendrick of Masas, India, survives. Mrs. Kendrick has been communicated with by cable but because of the distance she will not be able to come home.
Mrs. Dixon was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church here from early childhood and was a leader in many charitable and other features of church life. In later years her membership had been at Tenth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The funeral services will be held at 4 o’clock at Tenth Avenue. Rev. Daniel Iverson, pastor of the church, will conduct the service. Interment will be in Oaklawn cemetery.
From The Charlotte News, Oct. 10, 1921
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“PEG LEG” GRAHAM
R.G. (Peg Leg) Graham, a well-known figure in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, died Monday morning at 11:30 o’clock at the home of his son in Rutherfordton.
The body will be brought to charlotte Tuesday morning and the burial services held at Sharon Church. Other details of the funeral arrangements were not complete Monday afternoon.
Mr. Graham, who was 76 years old, served with Co. “B” Sixth South Carolina regiment during the Civil War and lost his leg during the engagements around Richmond. While living in this county he was a member of Mecklenburg Camp, United Confederate Veterans.
A year or so ago Mr. Graham removed to Rutherfordton to live with his son. His failing health caused his removal and since he has been living there has been seriously ill several times.
He was born in South Carolina but at the close of the Civil War came to Mecklenburg County to live. He was a farmer and took an active part in the affairs of his community.
By nature he was genial and was always jolly. He had a wealth of jokes that the citizenry never tired of hearing and many hardy sayings of his have embellished Charlotte newspapers on more than one occasion.
He is survived by the following children: E.G. Graham, Mrs. Leona McClean, and Miss Kate Graham, of Rutherfordton, Lester Graham of Granite Quarry; Mrs. H.M. Strout of Broadway; Mrs. J.P. Beatty of Charlotte. Three brothers, Hamilton and Archie Graham of Charlotte and one sister, Mrs. C. Starnes of Dallas, Tex., also survive.
From The Charlotte News, Monday afternoon, Oct. 10, 1921
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