Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 June 1915 — DIED OF THROAT PARALYSIS. [ARTICLE]

DIED OF THROAT PARALYSIS.

Funeral of Horace Fell Held Sunday Afternoon at Remington. The funeral of Horace Fell, son ot County Treasurer A. A. Fell, who died suddenly at Bay City, Texas, last Wednesday, mention of which was h\hde in Saturday’s Democrat, was held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist church in Remington, conducted by Rev. Warriner of that place and Rev. Curnick of Rensselaer. The burial ceremonies were in charge of the;Masonic order, of which deceased was a member. .Members*of the Logansport Order of Railway Firemen, of which Mr. Fell had belonged as fireman on the Panhandle road, acted as pallbearers. The following account of his death is taken from thei Matagorda County Tribune, of Bay City, Texas, near which city he had lived for several years* _ “When the news of Horace "Fell's death flashed over the city yesterday afternoon like lightning, the city, in its entirety, ,was stupifled and dumbfounded. It was unbelieveable because of the fact that only a few moments prior to his death lie was at work, and in his usual cheerful mood, at the garage, ahd no one suspected anything serious. He came in with Mrs. Fell from Chalmers early in the morning to help get out some rush tvork at the Bay City Auto and Sales Company’s garage. He had not even complained to his wife. Once or twice during the morning he stated to those working with him that he felt a peculiar sensation in the throat and treated it once himself. When he complained again about difficult breathing those with him insisted that he go to the hospital. This he did, but Dr. Jones could not discern any dangerous symptoms and administered for his relief. He went on back to work, but was soon rushed hack to the hospital and died in a few moments, before Dr. Jones could get medical assistance or a consultation. “The case is very rare, so we are informed, and has baffled the physicians of the city. Mr. Fell literally choked to death without any apparent cause. Artificial means of respiration were resorted to and his heart kept active for twenty minutes after he had stopped breathing. “Owing to the prominence of the family and his own enviable popularity, his death was a distinct shock who knew and loved him, for lie was one of those lovable characters one so seldom meets in life. Always affable and genial, kindhearted, whole-souled and liberal in all things. He was a friend to everyone and everyone his friend He was a man amongst men and of sterling character and worth. He was a citizen the city and community can ill afford to lose.” The following obituary was read at his funeral: Horace Howard Fell, son of Alsan and Susannah Fell, was born in Cass, 111., Oct. 3, 1876, and died June 9, 1915, at Bay City, Texas, aged 38 years, 8 months and 6 days. He was married to Mabel Brown, of Upland, Ind., Jan. 21, 1903. He was a member of the M. E. church south,- with which he united Feb. 1, 1913. He was of such a social and hospitable nature that few young men had rflore or firmer friends. He belonged to the Masonic order and the B. of L. F. and E. He leaves to mourn their loss, a wife and a father, his mother having preceded him to that better world fourteen years ago. He also leaves one brother, Charles Fell, of Denver, Colo., one sister, Mrs. Ida Tyler, of Pierpont, S. D., a grandfather, C’has. Bonner, of Remington, and a number of other relatives with hosts of friends. While Horace is gone, yet the memory of his life, so full of usefullness and kindness, will linger long to bless and comfort those who are left.