Tommy Jess Jess Whitaker

WHITAKER

Our little city received a sad shock last Friday morning in the sudden death of T.J. WHITAKER, age 75, a well known pioneer Westville business man. Mr. WHITAKER has been in failing health since an attack of pneumonia last winter and on this account had retired from active business. He had started to town early Friday morning when he suffered a heart attack and died in a few minutes. Mr. WHITAKER came here some 30 years ago from Dutch Mills and purchased the Westville flour mill, later engaging in the wholesale and retail flour and feed business which he conducted up until a few months ago. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. SANKEE and Rev. MORRIS. The body was taken to Stilwell for burial. He is survived by his widow and a brother, Lewis WHITAKER, of Stilwell. Mr. WHITAKER was a good man and will be greatly missed in our city.