~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Gleaner - May 4, 1916 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. Aaron McPherson died Tuesday morning, 2nd inst., at his home in Newlin Township. He was in his 87th year, a good citizen and one of the oldest men in his community. He was born Dec 31, 1829. ~~~~~ Mr. Henry Sykes died suddenly at his home here about 9 o'clock last night of acute indigestion. He was only sick between 2 and 3 hours. Just before night he was down town making some purchases. He was about 70 years of age and is survived by several children. ~~~~~ Mr. Sam'l *. Cooper died at his home in Albright township Saturday, April 28th. Just a week before he fell through his barn loft floor by getting upon a loose-ended plank. He fell upon a small tub and fractured several ribs, and sustained other injuries. He suffered for a week and passed away. Mr. Cooper was about 60 years of age. He was well esteemed by his neighbors and acquaintances. His wife and several children survive him. ~~~~~ Mr. Alexander Patton known by his neighbors as "Sandy" Patton, died last Thursday, April 27, at his home in the Hawfields community, aged 68 years. He had been in ailing health for quite awhile. Besides two brothers, S. Woods Patton of Mebane and James R. Patton of Durham, he is survived by his widow, two sons and three daughters. He was one of the county's best citizens. The interment was at Hawfields of which church he had been a member since his young manhood days. The funeral was conducted by his Pastor, Rev. J. W. Goodman. [end]