MEMORIAL SERVICES
The remains of Lieutenant Ed-
ward E. Downes, who lost his life
serving his country in the Philip-
pines, reached Crockett Wednes-
day at noon from San Francisco.
The remains lay at the residence
of Hon. and Mrs. J.E. Downes,
parents of the deceased, till three
o'clock when memorial services 
were held at the Methodist church,
conducted by Rev. Ellis Smith,
Rev. J.T. Smith of Tyler and
Hon. A.A. Aldrich.  The church
was filled to its seating capacity by
those who gathered to pay a last
tribute to the memory of one they
had known from the cradle.  The
services were eulogistic of the life
and character of the deceased,
both as the boy who grew to man-
hood in Crockett and as the sol-
dier who sacrificed his life on the 
altar of his country.  His bright,
sunny disposition was commented
on, and it was said of him that he
had a smile and words of en-
couragement for every one.  He
led an exemplary, Christian life.
The writer recalls when he last 
visted his parents here, then on 
his way from Cuba and whenor-
dered to join his regiment for the
Philippines, how cheerfully he en-
tered upon his duty.  It was well
said in the memorial services that
a bigger compliment could not
have been paid him than the plac-
ing of this young lieutenant in
command of the regiment, where 
he received the murderous bullet
of the insurgent that sent him to
his death.  Nothing could have
attested more to his bravery than
to be made the leader during such
peril.  His courage know no bounds.  
His soul is at rest with
the true and brave soldiers of 
other battles who have fallen.
Much could be said eologistic of
the life and deeds of this brave,
patriotic young lieutenant, pages
could be written - but suffice it to
say that his peer was none; his 
gentleness everlasting and his
courage undaunted.  After the
services at the church, the re-
mains were conveyed to Glenwood
cemetery and tenderly laid away,
surrounded by a large concourse
of friends.  The pall bearers were 
Messrs: John LeGory, John Mil-
ler, Frank Edmiston, Harry Castle-
berg, Robert Wootters and Earle
Adams, Jr.