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Submitted: 1/18/24 • Approved: 1/19/24 • Last Updated: 1/22/24 • R1514970-G0-S3
January 8, 1830 - May 6, 1899
*Obituary
The Springdale News
Friday, May 12, 1899
VAN HOOSE, James Hayden - (from The Fayetteville Democrat) It is with unfeigned sorrow that we announce the death of our esteemed fellow-citizen, Col. J.H. Van Hoose, which occurred near Wyman, 7 miles southeast of Fayetteville, at 5 p.m. last Saturday. Death resulted from a peculiar accident which happened on the previous Wednesday. He had gone to the country for the purpose of recreation in the way of squirrel hunting, stopping at the home of Mr. Wm. Roberts. He ate a hearty dinner on Wednesday and in company with Mr. Roberts' little son, went to the woods in quest of game. They had killed two or three squirrels when Mr. Van Hoose, seeing a hawk, raised his gun to shoot it. Failing to get a shot he was lowering the gun, a light, single barrel shot gun, when his thumb slipped from the hammer and the gun fired. The rebound was great and the stock struck him on the stomach, producing the most excruciating pain. He was taken to Mr. Roberts' house and Dr. Wood summoned. He found him suffering intensely and vomiting but his pulse was good and his temperature about normal. On Thursday he appeared better and expected to come home the next day. He was worse on Friday and Dr. Wood was again sent for. He found him in a state of collapse and almost pulse less. The worst was feared and his family was summoned to his bedside. He rallied somewhat in the afternoon but this was only temporary, another collapse followed and he died as above stated. It is supposed the shock bursted a blood vessel. The Masons chartered a Frisco train and went after his body Sunday morning, returning about 2 o'clock. His pastor, Rev. J.J. Vaulx, being absent in Little Rock, the funeral services were held at the C.P. Church at 4 o'clock Sunday evening, conducted by Rev. Ford, assisted by Rev. N.M. Ragland. The latter paid a beautiful tribute to the deceased, whose friendship he had enjoyed for many years. The Masons then took charge of the body, conveyed it to Evergreen cemetery where the burial took place in accordance with the customs of that order. The death of Col. Van Hoose will be sincerely mourned through out the state for during his 60 years residence in Arkansas he had made the acquaintance of nearly all of her prominent citizens and his warm heart, generous nature and public spirit made him an innumerable host of friends. James Hayden Van Hoose was born in Johnson County, Ky. Jan. 8, 1830 and died May 6, 1899. He moved to this county in May 1839, lived on White River several years and located in Fayetteville in 1852 where he ever afterward resided. In 1855 he married Miss Melinda Ann Mcllroy, daughter of Wm. Mcllroy, and she died in 1864. He afterward married Miss Martha W. Skelton, who survives him. He left no children. He leaves two brothers, John Van Hoose of Durham and George W. Van Hoose of Sulphur City and many other relatives. Col. Van Hoose always took great interest in Masonry, was one of the highest masons in the state, being Past Grand Master. He served as Mayor of Fayetteville several terms and represented this county in the state legislature in 1897. He discharged every duty honestly and was faithful to every trust.
Contributed on 1/18/24 by judyfrog
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