Christopher Columbus THOMASON

March 29, 1854 - September 5, 1912
Woodmen of the World Memorial

Died from Tuberculosis.

C.C. was for many years, "Riding Boss" for the former S.G. Smith store.

Uncle Lum was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge.

To Improve and Elevate the Character of Man
In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called "Odd Fellows". Odd Fellows are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth

--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 05 Sep 1912

C.C. THOMASSON SINKING

It is reported this afternoon that C.C. Thomasson, who has been quite ill for several months, is slowly sinking. It is not thought that he will live through the night.

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--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 12 Sep 1912

PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES AWAY TODAY
C.C. Thomasson Succumbs After Illness of Several Months

--from Thursday's Daily

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PROCLAMATION~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I hereby request that all business houses in Conway close tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, remain closed during the funeral services for the late C.C. (Lum) Thomasson, and that all who can, attend such services and
his burial on Saturday. The appeal of the destitute and distressed was always heard and answered by him and for more than twenty years he has been a great factor in rendering aid to the needy and unfortunate, and his place
will be hard to fill.

W.H. DUNCAN, Mayor
Conway, Ark., Sept. 5, 1912

C.C. Thomasson died at his residence on Caldwell Street at 4:45 o'clock this morning after a lingering illness of several months. His death was not unexpected as he has been in poor health for quite a while. Mr. Thomasson
was a pioneer citizen fo this city, having lived here since about 1885. He came to Arkansas from Independence, Mississippi, where he was born March 29, 1854. He is survived by his wife, a son who lives in Coldwater, Miss., one brother, Claud of Mobile, Ala., and one sister, Mrs. Mollie Wilkerson of Senatobia, Miss., all of whom are unable to attend the funeral services on account of sickness in their families.

Mr. Thomasson was a member of the W.O.W. and Odd Fellows Lodges of this city.

The funeral will be held at the Carter Cemetery ten miles east of Conway Saturday morning. The procession will leave this city at 7 a.m., accompanied by the Odd Fellows and Woodmen.
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THOMASSON FUNERAL HELD

-from Friday's Daily
The funeral for the late C.C. Thomason was held at the family residence on the corner of Caldwell and Watkins Streets, yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The services were in charge of the Rev. J. Clarence Dawson, pastor
of the Christian Church. Prayer was offered by the Rev. E.R. Steel of the Methodist Church and the Rev. Otto Whitington of the Baptist Church. A magnificent tribute to the deceased was paid by the Rev. Mr. Dawson. Quite a
number of friends gathered at the residence to pay their respects to the highly esteemed and respected citizen.

The body was carried to Carter's Cemetery, ten miles east of Conway, this morning for interment.
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C.C.'s home was at 1935 Caldwell Street in Conway, Arkansas.

Spouse:
Lucretia Sanson Thomason (1861 - 1951)

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