The Houston Post, 6 November 1917, p.9, col. 3.
J.B. Bell, Noted Negro Leader, Died Suddenly. John Brown Bell, 2121 German street, one of the foremost men of his race in Houston and Texas, died suddenly Sunday at 5:30 p.m. of apoplexy, returning from Camp Logan accompanied by Professors W.E. Miller and E.D. Pierson. Taken ill just before crossing the bridge at Shepherd's dam, he was rushed into the little house on the north end of the bridge, where he died 10 minutes before medical aid could reach him. J.B. Bell had been a victim of poor health for the last several months and had relinquished the active management of his business affairs. He was held in high esteem by both races in this city, where he gathered the bulk of his fortune. He was born in Macon, Ga., December 25, 1858, and came to Texas when his mother, along with her children, was sold to Thomas Woods of Moscow, Polk county, Texas. After emancipation they came to Houston. He received most of his education in the school of experience. In 1900 he was married to Venora Allen, daughter of Richard Allen, one of the pioneers of his race in this city. His wife, two sisters, brother (W.L. Woods) and several nieces and nephews survive him. There was hardly an institution of any consequence in this city and State with which he was not identified. He was president of the Negro Business league of Houston; president of the board of directors of Emancipation park; chairman colored committee on war camp activities; deacon and former treasurer of Antioch Baptist Church, member Carnegie library board of trustees, treasurer State Negro Business league; member of executive committee of the National U.B.F. and S.M.T. of Texas; held membership in several other charitable and fraternal organizations. The funeral will be held at Antioch Baptist church, Robin street, Wednesday, November 7, at 1 p.m., Rev. F.L. Lights officiating. [Contributed by Rae Bryant 48301714 Sep 2021]
J.B. Bell, Noted Negro Leader, Died Suddenly. John Brown Bell, 2121 German street, one of the foremost men of his race in Houston and Texas, died suddenly Sunday at 5:30 p.m. of apoplexy, returning from Camp Logan accompanied by Professors W.E. Miller and E.D. Pierson. Taken ill just before crossing the bridge at Shepherd's dam, he was rushed into the little house on the north end of the bridge, where he died 10 minutes before medical aid could reach him. J.B. Bell had been a victim of poor health for the last several months and had relinquished the active management of his business affairs. He was held in high esteem by both races in this city, where he gathered the bulk of his fortune. He was born in Macon, Ga., December 25, 1858, and came to Texas when his mother, along with her children, was sold to Thomas Woods of Moscow, Polk county, Texas. After emancipation they came to Houston. He received most of his education in the school of experience. In 1900 he was married to Venora Allen, daughter of Richard Allen, one of the pioneers of his race in this city. His wife, two sisters, brother (W.L. Woods) and several nieces and nephews survive him. There was hardly an institution of any consequence in this city and State with which he was not identified. He was president of the Negro Business league of Houston; president of the board of directors of Emancipation park; chairman colored committee on war camp activities; deacon and former treasurer of Antioch Baptist Church, member Carnegie library board of trustees, treasurer State Negro Business league; member of executive committee of the National U.B.F. and S.M.T. of Texas; held membership in several other charitable and fraternal organizations. The funeral will be held at Antioch Baptist church, Robin street, Wednesday, November 7, at 1 p.m., Rev. F.L. Lights officiating. [Contributed by Rae Bryant 48301714 Sep 2021]
The Houston Post, 6 November 1917, p.9, col. 3.
J.B. Bell, Noted Negro Leader, Died Suddenly. John Brown Bell, 2121 German street, one of the foremost men of his race in Houston and Texas, died suddenly Sunday at 5:30 p.m. of apoplexy, returning from Camp Logan accompanied by Professors W.E. Miller and E.D. Pierson. Taken ill just before crossing the bridge at Shepherd's dam, he was rushed into the little house on the north end of the bridge, where he died 10 minutes before medical aid could reach him. J.B. Bell had been a victim of poor health for the last several months and had relinquished the active management of his business affairs. He was held in high esteem by both races in this city, where he gathered the bulk of his fortune. He was born in Macon, Ga., December 25, 1858, and came to Texas when his mother, along with her children, was sold to Thomas Woods of Moscow, Polk county, Texas. After emancipation they came to Houston. He received most of his education in the school of experience. In 1900 he was married to Venora Allen, daughter of Richard Allen, one of the pioneers of his race in this city. His wife, two sisters, brother (W.L. Woods) and several nieces and nephews survive him. There was hardly an institution of any consequence in this city and State with which he was not identified. He was president of the Negro Business league of Houston; president of the board of directors of Emancipation park; chairman colored committee on war camp activities; deacon and former treasurer of Antioch Baptist Church, member Carnegie library board of trustees, treasurer State Negro Business league; member of executive committee of the National U.B.F. and S.M.T. of Texas; held membership in several other charitable and fraternal organizations. The funeral will be held at Antioch Baptist church, Robin street, Wednesday, November 7, at 1 p.m., Rev. F.L. Lights officiating. [Contributed by Rae Bryant 48301714 Sep 2021]
J.B. Bell, Noted Negro Leader, Died Suddenly. John Brown Bell, 2121 German street, one of the foremost men of his race in Houston and Texas, died suddenly Sunday at 5:30 p.m. of apoplexy, returning from Camp Logan accompanied by Professors W.E. Miller and E.D. Pierson. Taken ill just before crossing the bridge at Shepherd's dam, he was rushed into the little house on the north end of the bridge, where he died 10 minutes before medical aid could reach him. J.B. Bell had been a victim of poor health for the last several months and had relinquished the active management of his business affairs. He was held in high esteem by both races in this city, where he gathered the bulk of his fortune. He was born in Macon, Ga., December 25, 1858, and came to Texas when his mother, along with her children, was sold to Thomas Woods of Moscow, Polk county, Texas. After emancipation they came to Houston. He received most of his education in the school of experience. In 1900 he was married to Venora Allen, daughter of Richard Allen, one of the pioneers of his race in this city. His wife, two sisters, brother (W.L. Woods) and several nieces and nephews survive him. There was hardly an institution of any consequence in this city and State with which he was not identified. He was president of the Negro Business league of Houston; president of the board of directors of Emancipation park; chairman colored committee on war camp activities; deacon and former treasurer of Antioch Baptist Church, member Carnegie library board of trustees, treasurer State Negro Business league; member of executive committee of the National U.B.F. and S.M.T. of Texas; held membership in several other charitable and fraternal organizations. The funeral will be held at Antioch Baptist church, Robin street, Wednesday, November 7, at 1 p.m., Rev. F.L. Lights officiating. [Contributed by Rae Bryant 48301714 Sep 2021]
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