Canada Blankenship Trammell of Springville, Arizona, died at the home of his son, Robert Trammell on Saturday afternoon November 20, 1908, aged 65 years, he was at his son's on a visit when he was taken ill. An operation was found necessary and owing to his advanced age and weakened condition, he was unable to recover from the shock. Funeral services were held at the Cheyenne Cemetery after appropriate services by Elder Martin. Nine children survive him, his companion having preceded him to the other chore. Among the living children are Robert Trammell, John Trammell, Mrs. Lucy Guernsey of this county, the other children residing in Arizona. The deceased was one of the earlier settlers of western Texas and had the respecct and esteem of all who knew him, and it is with regret that we chronicle his demise.
