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Lebanon News
Obituary of Charles W. Buckles

July 31, 1903

LAST ROLL CALL

The Old Veterans Are Rapidly Passing Away.

On last Sunday Charlie Buckles died at his late home a few miles northeast of Lebanon, aged 60 years. He was a model citizen and a devoted member of the Baptist church. Some three weeks ago he was stricken with typhoid fever and was a patient suffer until the end. Mr. Buckles was a brave Confederate soldier and had the respect of all who knew him. A number of old comrades attended the burial. The old veterans are rapidly passing away. Three other members of the same family are ill.
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