THE FRANKSTON CITIZEN, Friday, 6/15/1928:
W.M. COOK
A great shock to our town and the community at large was the sudden death Monday afternon at 1:30 o'clock of Walter M. Cook.
Mr. Cook has suffered an attack of neuralgia of the heart and had been confined to his home since. No one realized his immediate danger.
He had enjoyed the noon lunch and spoke of looking forward to the evening meal. He was handed a drink by his little grandson, Mertson Austin, and sank back on his pillows in his last long sleep.
Funeral services were conducted at the Tabernacle Wednesday morning in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful. They spoke th elove and esteem in which Mr. Cook was held by those who had known him from childhood.
Mr. Cook was a carpenter and contractor and had assisted in the building of Frankston pretty homes. He was not only known for doing his work well, but he was liked for his pleasant manner and for his desire to please.
Mr. Cook for the past several years has been manager of the Park Theatre. He and his brother, Webster Cook, who preceded him less than a year ago.
Walter Monroe Cook was born on a farm near Old Kickapoo, a few miles south of Frankston, November 9, 1872, making him at the time of his death 56 years, 7 months and two days of age.
Mr. Cook's father was Green Cook, he was one of the substantial citizens of this section in his day.
On December 22, 1892, Mr. Cook was united in marriage to Miss Willie Lamb, also a resident of Kickapoo. To this union three children were born.
The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. M. J. Austin of Palestine, Mrs. Tom Billingsley of levelland and Mrs. Eugene Menge of Frankston. Several grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Luke Clakeley of Frankston and Mrs. Albert Bailey of Mountain Air, New Mexico; three brothers, Wade, Warner and Ben Cook all of Dallas.
Mr. Cook was a member of the Methodist Church for twenty-five years. He was a good man, one who was devoted to his home and to his amily, he was a good, kind neighbor, and will be greatly missed in the community.
Rev. Buttrill of Palestine, Rev.'s Cagle and Hughes, of Frankston paid beautiful tribute to the life of Mr. Cook. Rev. Hughes spoke of life as "a vapor that soon vanishes away. Death is only a cycle that cuts the grass down. This world is only an anti-room for making preparation for the world to come," he said.
Songs sweetly sung by the choir were:
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "When They Ring Those Golden Bells", and "We Shall Gather at the River".
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ANDERSON COUNTY DEATH CERTIFICATE #24006
Name: Walter Monroe Cook
Death date: 11 Jun 1928 (2 P.M.)
Death place: Frankston, Anderson, Texas
Cause of death: Acute dilation of heart; rheumatism
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): White
Birth date: 09 Nov 1872
Birth place: Anderson Co., Texas
Marital status: Married
Father name: Green Cook
Father birth place:
Mother name:
Mother birth place:
Occupation: Carpenter
Cemetery name: Frankston City Cemetery
Burial place: Frankston, Anderson, TX
Burial date: 13 Jun 1928
Informant: D. L. Garner, Frankston, TX
Film number: 2114540
Digital GS number: 4030343
Image number: 3367
Reference number: cn 24006
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
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W.M. COOK
A great shock to our town and the community at large was the sudden death Monday afternon at 1:30 o'clock of Walter M. Cook.
Mr. Cook has suffered an attack of neuralgia of the heart and had been confined to his home since. No one realized his immediate danger.
He had enjoyed the noon lunch and spoke of looking forward to the evening meal. He was handed a drink by his little grandson, Mertson Austin, and sank back on his pillows in his last long sleep.
Funeral services were conducted at the Tabernacle Wednesday morning in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful. They spoke th elove and esteem in which Mr. Cook was held by those who had known him from childhood.
Mr. Cook was a carpenter and contractor and had assisted in the building of Frankston pretty homes. He was not only known for doing his work well, but he was liked for his pleasant manner and for his desire to please.
Mr. Cook for the past several years has been manager of the Park Theatre. He and his brother, Webster Cook, who preceded him less than a year ago.
Walter Monroe Cook was born on a farm near Old Kickapoo, a few miles south of Frankston, November 9, 1872, making him at the time of his death 56 years, 7 months and two days of age.
Mr. Cook's father was Green Cook, he was one of the substantial citizens of this section in his day.
On December 22, 1892, Mr. Cook was united in marriage to Miss Willie Lamb, also a resident of Kickapoo. To this union three children were born.
The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. M. J. Austin of Palestine, Mrs. Tom Billingsley of levelland and Mrs. Eugene Menge of Frankston. Several grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Luke Clakeley of Frankston and Mrs. Albert Bailey of Mountain Air, New Mexico; three brothers, Wade, Warner and Ben Cook all of Dallas.
Mr. Cook was a member of the Methodist Church for twenty-five years. He was a good man, one who was devoted to his home and to his amily, he was a good, kind neighbor, and will be greatly missed in the community.
Rev. Buttrill of Palestine, Rev.'s Cagle and Hughes, of Frankston paid beautiful tribute to the life of Mr. Cook. Rev. Hughes spoke of life as "a vapor that soon vanishes away. Death is only a cycle that cuts the grass down. This world is only an anti-room for making preparation for the world to come," he said.
Songs sweetly sung by the choir were:
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "When They Ring Those Golden Bells", and "We Shall Gather at the River".
********
ANDERSON COUNTY DEATH CERTIFICATE #24006
Name: Walter Monroe Cook
Death date: 11 Jun 1928 (2 P.M.)
Death place: Frankston, Anderson, Texas
Cause of death: Acute dilation of heart; rheumatism
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): White
Birth date: 09 Nov 1872
Birth place: Anderson Co., Texas
Marital status: Married
Father name: Green Cook
Father birth place:
Mother name:
Mother birth place:
Occupation: Carpenter
Cemetery name: Frankston City Cemetery
Burial place: Frankston, Anderson, TX
Burial date: 13 Jun 1928
Informant: D. L. Garner, Frankston, TX
Film number: 2114540
Digital GS number: 4030343
Image number: 3367
Reference number: cn 24006
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
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THE FRANKSTON CITIZEN, Friday, 6/15/1928:
W.M. COOK
A great shock to our town and the community at large was the sudden death Monday afternon at 1:30 o'clock of Walter M. Cook.
Mr. Cook has suffered an attack of neuralgia of the heart and had been confined to his home since. No one realized his immediate danger.
He had enjoyed the noon lunch and spoke of looking forward to the evening meal. He was handed a drink by his little grandson, Mertson Austin, and sank back on his pillows in his last long sleep.
Funeral services were conducted at the Tabernacle Wednesday morning in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful. They spoke th elove and esteem in which Mr. Cook was held by those who had known him from childhood.
Mr. Cook was a carpenter and contractor and had assisted in the building of Frankston pretty homes. He was not only known for doing his work well, but he was liked for his pleasant manner and for his desire to please.
Mr. Cook for the past several years has been manager of the Park Theatre. He and his brother, Webster Cook, who preceded him less than a year ago.
Walter Monroe Cook was born on a farm near Old Kickapoo, a few miles south of Frankston, November 9, 1872, making him at the time of his death 56 years, 7 months and two days of age.
Mr. Cook's father was Green Cook, he was one of the substantial citizens of this section in his day.
On December 22, 1892, Mr. Cook was united in marriage to Miss Willie Lamb, also a resident of Kickapoo. To this union three children were born.
The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. M. J. Austin of Palestine, Mrs. Tom Billingsley of levelland and Mrs. Eugene Menge of Frankston. Several grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Luke Clakeley of Frankston and Mrs. Albert Bailey of Mountain Air, New Mexico; three brothers, Wade, Warner and Ben Cook all of Dallas.
Mr. Cook was a member of the Methodist Church for twenty-five years. He was a good man, one who was devoted to his home and to his amily, he was a good, kind neighbor, and will be greatly missed in the community.
Rev. Buttrill of Palestine, Rev.'s Cagle and Hughes, of Frankston paid beautiful tribute to the life of Mr. Cook. Rev. Hughes spoke of life as "a vapor that soon vanishes away. Death is only a cycle that cuts the grass down. This world is only an anti-room for making preparation for the world to come," he said.
Songs sweetly sung by the choir were:
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "When They Ring Those Golden Bells", and "We Shall Gather at the River".
********
ANDERSON COUNTY DEATH CERTIFICATE #24006
Name: Walter Monroe Cook
Death date: 11 Jun 1928 (2 P.M.)
Death place: Frankston, Anderson, Texas
Cause of death: Acute dilation of heart; rheumatism
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): White
Birth date: 09 Nov 1872
Birth place: Anderson Co., Texas
Marital status: Married
Father name: Green Cook
Father birth place:
Mother name:
Mother birth place:
Occupation: Carpenter
Cemetery name: Frankston City Cemetery
Burial place: Frankston, Anderson, TX
Burial date: 13 Jun 1928
Informant: D. L. Garner, Frankston, TX
Film number: 2114540
Digital GS number: 4030343
Image number: 3367
Reference number: cn 24006
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
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W.M. COOK
A great shock to our town and the community at large was the sudden death Monday afternon at 1:30 o'clock of Walter M. Cook.
Mr. Cook has suffered an attack of neuralgia of the heart and had been confined to his home since. No one realized his immediate danger.
He had enjoyed the noon lunch and spoke of looking forward to the evening meal. He was handed a drink by his little grandson, Mertson Austin, and sank back on his pillows in his last long sleep.
Funeral services were conducted at the Tabernacle Wednesday morning in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful. They spoke th elove and esteem in which Mr. Cook was held by those who had known him from childhood.
Mr. Cook was a carpenter and contractor and had assisted in the building of Frankston pretty homes. He was not only known for doing his work well, but he was liked for his pleasant manner and for his desire to please.
Mr. Cook for the past several years has been manager of the Park Theatre. He and his brother, Webster Cook, who preceded him less than a year ago.
Walter Monroe Cook was born on a farm near Old Kickapoo, a few miles south of Frankston, November 9, 1872, making him at the time of his death 56 years, 7 months and two days of age.
Mr. Cook's father was Green Cook, he was one of the substantial citizens of this section in his day.
On December 22, 1892, Mr. Cook was united in marriage to Miss Willie Lamb, also a resident of Kickapoo. To this union three children were born.
The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. M. J. Austin of Palestine, Mrs. Tom Billingsley of levelland and Mrs. Eugene Menge of Frankston. Several grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Luke Clakeley of Frankston and Mrs. Albert Bailey of Mountain Air, New Mexico; three brothers, Wade, Warner and Ben Cook all of Dallas.
Mr. Cook was a member of the Methodist Church for twenty-five years. He was a good man, one who was devoted to his home and to his amily, he was a good, kind neighbor, and will be greatly missed in the community.
Rev. Buttrill of Palestine, Rev.'s Cagle and Hughes, of Frankston paid beautiful tribute to the life of Mr. Cook. Rev. Hughes spoke of life as "a vapor that soon vanishes away. Death is only a cycle that cuts the grass down. This world is only an anti-room for making preparation for the world to come," he said.
Songs sweetly sung by the choir were:
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "When They Ring Those Golden Bells", and "We Shall Gather at the River".
********
ANDERSON COUNTY DEATH CERTIFICATE #24006
Name: Walter Monroe Cook
Death date: 11 Jun 1928 (2 P.M.)
Death place: Frankston, Anderson, Texas
Cause of death: Acute dilation of heart; rheumatism
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document): White
Birth date: 09 Nov 1872
Birth place: Anderson Co., Texas
Marital status: Married
Father name: Green Cook
Father birth place:
Mother name:
Mother birth place:
Occupation: Carpenter
Cemetery name: Frankston City Cemetery
Burial place: Frankston, Anderson, TX
Burial date: 13 Jun 1928
Informant: D. L. Garner, Frankston, TX
Film number: 2114540
Digital GS number: 4030343
Image number: 3367
Reference number: cn 24006
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
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