~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Alamance Gleaner - May 24, 1917 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. V. M. Euliss Dead. The news of the death of Mr. V. M. Euliss at the St. Leo’s Hospital in Greensboro on Tuesday afternoon, 22nd inst., was a shock to his friends here. He went to the hospital about the 4th inst., to be treated for tumor of the bladder, but never improved sufficiently to stand an operation. Mr. Euliss had made his home in Graham for about twenty years and was one of the town’s best and most highly esteemed citizens. He was one of the leading members of the Baptist church. He had served as Justice of the Peace in the county for over twenty-five years and had served as a member of the town Board of Commissioners. Mr. Euliss was born February 11, 1850, and at the time of his death was 67 years, 3 mos, and 8 days old. He was twice married and is survived by his widow and the following children. Charlie Euliss of Durham, Clinton Euliss of Detroit, Mich., James P. Euliss of Alliance, Ohio, Parker D. Euliss of Pittsburg, Pa., Walter Euliss of Indianapolis, Ind, Hocutt Euliss of Graham, Mrs. Jos. S. Phillips of Gibsonville, Mrs. Herbert Aust** and Miss Bernice Euliss of Graham. All but the three youngest children are by the first marriage. All the children are at home except Clinton, and he was here up to last week when he returned to Detroit. The funeral takes place this afternoon from his late residence on Washington Street and will be conducted by his Pastor, Rev. W. R. Davis, after which the interment will be in Linwood Cemetery. *********** Mr. William E. Spoon died Tuesday night at his home Patterson township at the age of 83 years. Five children, three sons and two daughters survive him. He was the father of R. L. Spoon; F. S. Spoon and Mrs. R. F. Williams of Burlington. *********** Mr. Rufus W. Ingle, a well known and highly esteemed citizen, died last Thursday night at his home in Burlington, aged 78 years. He served through the Civil War. He is survived by his widow and several sons. *********** Mrs. C. P. Raub** died Sunday at Rainey Hospital after an operation that was hoped would alleviate her condition. She was the daughter of the late Daniel C. Holt and was reared about a mile and a half west of Graham. She is survived by her husband, one son and three daughters. She was a sister of Mr. Lewis H. Holt, County Surveyor. The interment was at Pine Hill Cemetery. [end]