W. D. TITSWORTH DIES OF PARALYSIS STROKE

W. D. Titsworth of Riesel died Sunday night at his home in Riesel. He was one of the pioneer citizens of McLennan county, having lived near and in Riesel for over 40 years.
He was seventy-two years of age. He died of a paralytic stroke which came Saturday afternoon. He had been in ill health for several years. Mr. Titsworth was prominent in Masonic circles, having been made a Mason in Marlin Lodge about 40 years ago. He was the father of O. S. Titsworth of this city, who was at his bedside when the end came.
Funeral services were held in Riesel Tuesday, interment with Masonic honors.

The Marlin Democrat, Feb. 3, 1915, page 5, columm 4