'The city of Paris was shocked Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock by the announcement that Mr. Lee Totten had been instantly killed in an automobile accident on South Mill street while enroute to his home from town. The accident occurred about a block south of Kaufman street and from all evidence obtainable was one which could not be foreseen. Mr. Totten attempted to pass another car which was driven by a young man from Dallas, when the collision occurred. Mr. Totten's car struck the front wheel of the other, then bounced back against the curb and by reason of the momentum, was thrown ten feet in the air. he was thrown out and struck the pavement on his head, sustaining injuries which caused his death in a few moments. A physician was summoned and his wife also arrived before he breathed his last.

The accident was witnessed by Postman John Albright and several others. The remains were taken to Rodgers-Wade undertaking parlors and prepared for burial.

Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon and interment was at Evergreen cemetery, under the auspices of Paris Commandery No. 9, Knights Templar.

Mr. Totten had been a resident of this city for about twelve years, having come to Paris from Sherman where he had lived for a quarter of a century. He was one of the most prominent business men in Paris, was president of the North Texas Machine Shop, located on South Mill street. He was 66 years of age. He was an active and consistent Mason, a Knight Templar and a member of the Eastern Star. Both in Sherman and in Paris he had been eminent commander of the Knights Templar and was a member of the Grand Commandery of the state of Texas. He was a good man, a staunch true friend, and was held in highest esteem by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, a son, Joe N. Totten of Paris, and three married daughters, Mrs. J. H. Bright of Houston, Mrs. T. C. Bright of Waco and Mrs. C. J. Turner of Oakland, CA. He is also survived by three brothers and a sister.'