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The community was shocked greatly on last Sunday afternoon
when the report came that Frank M. MOSS was dead. He had been ill
only a few days. He was taken ill Wednesday and Saturday was taken to
sanitarium at Richlands for treatment. An operation was decided upon at once
as the only hope of saving his life. The operation was performed, but failed
to relieve him. His death followed on Sunday afternoon. The remains were
taken to his home in Burkes Garden Monday, where the funeral and burial took
place attended by a large concourse of people ever assembled on such an
occasion. He was a consistent and active member of the Presbyterian church.
In the death of Mr. MOSS the county and state loses one of its best
and most substantial citizens. He was prominent in business and church
circles and a man of sterling worth and character, and a large circle of
warm friends grieve that they shall see him not among them. He leaves a wife
and a family of seven children, three sons and four daughters, viz: Clinton
J., George H. and Oscar MOSS, Mrs. W. Jeff HOGE, Mrs. Dr.
HIGGINBOTHAM, Misses Mary Bell and Lettie MOSS. Two brothers,
Rush B. and George W., a twin brother, survive. Deceased was in the 69th
year of his age, and the cause of his death was impaction of the bowels. It
appeared that he had a premonition that he would not recover. After he was
taken ill he divided his large estate among his children. He "set his house
in order" and was ready when the Messenger called. We hope to publish next
week a more suitable appreciation of the life and character of this good
citizen.
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