Owensville New Echo December 7, 1905

James Sumners The funeral services over the remains of James Sumners, aged 56, a prominent citizen of this place, whose death occurred in Sledge, Miss., on Wednesday evening (29 Sep 1905) of last week from a malarial hemorrhage, were held at his late residence here Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Barrett of the G.B. church, of which the deceased was a member, assisted by the Rev. Timmons, of the M.E. church. Interment in the I.O.O.F. cemetery here.

Mr. Sumners had been located at Sledge, Miss., for several years where he was in charge of a large saw-mill and lumber business. His brother, Richey Sumners, was a partner in the business. He made frequent visits to his family here, the last being about five weeks ago. On his return to Mississippi at that time Mr. Sumners intended to close out his business interests there and return home, owing to ill health. The sad news of his death, which was not received here until Thursday evening at 10:30 o’clock on account of the message being delayed several hours, was a great shock to his family, relatives, and friends. His death was sudden, taking place a few minutes after being stricken down with a hemorrhage. The body was at once prepared for shipment to his home and was accompanied by John Hand, an employee, who had been with Mr. Sumners ever since he located in Mississippi. The body arrived here Friday evening on the 6:35 train and was taken to his late home and the funeral services at once arranged for. Mr. Sumners was known among his legion of friends as a good honest, business man and citizen, and was highly respected and esteemed by all.

He leaves a wife, three daughters, Mrs. C.F. Boren, Mrs. B.M. Johnson, Miss Catherine, three sons, Encil, Gilbert, and James; one brother, residing here, and a sister living in California. Encil was attending school at Decatur Ill., at the time of his father’s death, and Mrs. Johnson was in Dayton, Ohio. Encil arrived here from Decatur Friday night, while Mrs. Johnson arrived Friday afternoon.

Courtesy of Jerry Sumners