For a number of days during the past few months the condition of our townsman and friend, S. A. ("Dick") Garrett, has been most precarious, and all realized that the end was not far off, yet when early Sunday morning the news of his death was flashed about the city, not one but what was shocked and saddened by the tidings. Mr. Garrett suffered from a complication of troubles, and doubtless, at times his sufferings were most intense, yet when able to get to town he never failed to meet every one with a cheery greeting and at all times was interested in the affairs of the community, state and nation. His death occasioned much sadness in every home of our community, for he was well and favorably known to all, and no man stood higher in the regard of our people. "Dick" Garrett was a fair, square man, one whose word, in truth was regarded by everyone as good as his bond. He was a man never given to the petty vices of our day and time; he spoke ill of no one; he was honest to a fault; was a man of unswerving convictions, but who always tolerated and respected the rights of others; a man who, as a friend, was sincere and true as steel; as a neighbor, he had few equals, never failing to extend the hand of encouragement and help to anyone who needed it; as a citizen, no man ever had aught to say against him; as a husband and father, he was loving, kind and thoughtful, one who ever sought to do his full duty. In his death, our community has lost one of its most valued and respected citizens, one whose place will be hard to fill, for there are not many men in this world as straight, good and true as "Dick" Garrett.
S. A. Garrett was a son of the late "Uncle Holland" Garrett and wife. He was born in Georgia in 1850 and came to Texas in 1855, traveling with his parents by the overland route in their long journey to the Lone Star State. The family first located in Fayette County, but afterward moved to Colorado County, and practically the remainder of his life was spent in and near Weimar. He engaged in farming and was quite successful until failing health forced him to give up that occupation. For a number of years he has resided in Weimar.
Mr. Garrett was married to Miss Mary Eleanor Taylor Nov. 26, 1879, and of this union there survive the bereaved widow, two daughters and five sons, as follows: Miss Roxie Garrett, Mrs. B. G. Buck, I. A. Garrett, Ottie Garrett, Taylor, Glenn and Dick Garrett. Two brothers and two sisters are also living, namely: S. P. Garrett of Burnett and J. H. Garrett of Hempstead, Mrs. Julia Alexander of Marble Falls and Mrs. Ben Garrett of Hempstead.
Mr. Garrett joined the Center Grove Baptist Church, near Weimar, in July 1879, and lived a consistent, Christian life up to the time of his decease.
The funeral took place at the Masonic Cemetery Monday afternoon, in the presence of a large circle of mourning relatives and friends. The tribute of his old-time pastor, Rev. Isaac Sellers, was a most touching one. Rev. Stack, pastor of the Baptist Church, and Rev. Rader, pastor of the Methodist Church, also assisted in the funeral obsequies.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved family, who thus has lost a kind and loving husband and father. May the Heavenly Father comfort and console them is or sincere wish.
The Weimar Mercury, June 2, 1916"
S. A. Garrett was a son of the late "Uncle Holland" Garrett and wife. He was born in Georgia in 1850 and came to Texas in 1855, traveling with his parents by the overland route in their long journey to the Lone Star State. The family first located in Fayette County, but afterward moved to Colorado County, and practically the remainder of his life was spent in and near Weimar. He engaged in farming and was quite successful until failing health forced him to give up that occupation. For a number of years he has resided in Weimar.
Mr. Garrett was married to Miss Mary Eleanor Taylor Nov. 26, 1879, and of this union there survive the bereaved widow, two daughters and five sons, as follows: Miss Roxie Garrett, Mrs. B. G. Buck, I. A. Garrett, Ottie Garrett, Taylor, Glenn and Dick Garrett. Two brothers and two sisters are also living, namely: S. P. Garrett of Burnett and J. H. Garrett of Hempstead, Mrs. Julia Alexander of Marble Falls and Mrs. Ben Garrett of Hempstead.
Mr. Garrett joined the Center Grove Baptist Church, near Weimar, in July 1879, and lived a consistent, Christian life up to the time of his decease.
The funeral took place at the Masonic Cemetery Monday afternoon, in the presence of a large circle of mourning relatives and friends. The tribute of his old-time pastor, Rev. Isaac Sellers, was a most touching one. Rev. Stack, pastor of the Baptist Church, and Rev. Rader, pastor of the Methodist Church, also assisted in the funeral obsequies.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved family, who thus has lost a kind and loving husband and father. May the Heavenly Father comfort and console them is or sincere wish.
The Weimar Mercury, June 2, 1916"
For a number of days during the past few months the condition of our townsman and friend, S. A. ("Dick") Garrett, has been most precarious, and all realized that the end was not far off, yet when early Sunday morning the news of his death was flashed about the city, not one but what was shocked and saddened by the tidings. Mr. Garrett suffered from a complication of troubles, and doubtless, at times his sufferings were most intense, yet when able to get to town he never failed to meet every one with a cheery greeting and at all times was interested in the affairs of the community, state and nation. His death occasioned much sadness in every home of our community, for he was well and favorably known to all, and no man stood higher in the regard of our people. "Dick" Garrett was a fair, square man, one whose word, in truth was regarded by everyone as good as his bond. He was a man never given to the petty vices of our day and time; he spoke ill of no one; he was honest to a fault; was a man of unswerving convictions, but who always tolerated and respected the rights of others; a man who, as a friend, was sincere and true as steel; as a neighbor, he had few equals, never failing to extend the hand of encouragement and help to anyone who needed it; as a citizen, no man ever had aught to say against him; as a husband and father, he was loving, kind and thoughtful, one who ever sought to do his full duty. In his death, our community has lost one of its most valued and respected citizens, one whose place will be hard to fill, for there are not many men in this world as straight, good and true as "Dick" Garrett.
S. A. Garrett was a son of the late "Uncle Holland" Garrett and wife. He was born in Georgia in 1850 and came to Texas in 1855, traveling with his parents by the overland route in their long journey to the Lone Star State. The family first located in Fayette County, but afterward moved to Colorado County, and practically the remainder of his life was spent in and near Weimar. He engaged in farming and was quite successful until failing health forced him to give up that occupation. For a number of years he has resided in Weimar.
Mr. Garrett was married to Miss Mary Eleanor Taylor Nov. 26, 1879, and of this union there survive the bereaved widow, two daughters and five sons, as follows: Miss Roxie Garrett, Mrs. B. G. Buck, I. A. Garrett, Ottie Garrett, Taylor, Glenn and Dick Garrett. Two brothers and two sisters are also living, namely: S. P. Garrett of Burnett and J. H. Garrett of Hempstead, Mrs. Julia Alexander of Marble Falls and Mrs. Ben Garrett of Hempstead.
Mr. Garrett joined the Center Grove Baptist Church, near Weimar, in July 1879, and lived a consistent, Christian life up to the time of his decease.
The funeral took place at the Masonic Cemetery Monday afternoon, in the presence of a large circle of mourning relatives and friends. The tribute of his old-time pastor, Rev. Isaac Sellers, was a most touching one. Rev. Stack, pastor of the Baptist Church, and Rev. Rader, pastor of the Methodist Church, also assisted in the funeral obsequies.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved family, who thus has lost a kind and loving husband and father. May the Heavenly Father comfort and console them is or sincere wish.
The Weimar Mercury, June 2, 1916"
S. A. Garrett was a son of the late "Uncle Holland" Garrett and wife. He was born in Georgia in 1850 and came to Texas in 1855, traveling with his parents by the overland route in their long journey to the Lone Star State. The family first located in Fayette County, but afterward moved to Colorado County, and practically the remainder of his life was spent in and near Weimar. He engaged in farming and was quite successful until failing health forced him to give up that occupation. For a number of years he has resided in Weimar.
Mr. Garrett was married to Miss Mary Eleanor Taylor Nov. 26, 1879, and of this union there survive the bereaved widow, two daughters and five sons, as follows: Miss Roxie Garrett, Mrs. B. G. Buck, I. A. Garrett, Ottie Garrett, Taylor, Glenn and Dick Garrett. Two brothers and two sisters are also living, namely: S. P. Garrett of Burnett and J. H. Garrett of Hempstead, Mrs. Julia Alexander of Marble Falls and Mrs. Ben Garrett of Hempstead.
Mr. Garrett joined the Center Grove Baptist Church, near Weimar, in July 1879, and lived a consistent, Christian life up to the time of his decease.
The funeral took place at the Masonic Cemetery Monday afternoon, in the presence of a large circle of mourning relatives and friends. The tribute of his old-time pastor, Rev. Isaac Sellers, was a most touching one. Rev. Stack, pastor of the Baptist Church, and Rev. Rader, pastor of the Methodist Church, also assisted in the funeral obsequies.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved family, who thus has lost a kind and loving husband and father. May the Heavenly Father comfort and console them is or sincere wish.
The Weimar Mercury, June 2, 1916"
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