CATAWBA NEWS ENTERPRISE, 26 May 1922.
Mr. W. A. Hoke died today [Wednesday] at his home in Claremont. He was a member of the Newton Jr. Order. He had been in poor health for two years or more. He leaves a wife and ten children and was a splendid citizen.
Friday several Juniors of Newton went to Claremont to attend the funeral of Mr. W. A. Hoke whose death was noted in the last issue. The pallbearers were W. C. Lackey, K. B. Clippard, J. A. Young, Tom Barringer, J. R. Yount and C. E. Sherrill.
The services were held at the Evangelical Lutheran church conducted by Rev. S. L. Nease, Mr. Hoke's pastor. The church was crowded with his friends and neighbors.
The sketch read by the pastor showed the following: Mr. Hoke was born in this county October 30,1862. In 1889 he married Miss Mary Little of the Claremont section. Two sons, the widow and eight daughters survive; also brothers and sisters and seven grandchildren. His pastor told of the devoted life of Mr. Hoke and his delight to have his pastor call and read the Word and pray.
After the pastor concluded his service at the grave, Mr. Feimster for the Newton Council Jr. Order read the service of the order and the funeral dirge was sung by the members present.
He was a merchant, the first postmaster, and on first town board of Claremont NC. Also a farmer, he ran a thrashing machine. He hauled milk in a wagon to a creamery in Hickory NC. Because of a disease known as "white swelling" he was crippled in his left leg and wore specially built-up shoes, but still used a cane to walk. He operated a store and lumber bought from the store was used to build the covered bridge east of Claremont. The post office was in his store which was across the road from the railroad depot. His home was two doors south up the hill. {Hoke Family by Margie Fisher, 1987}
I don't know if it's correct or not, but William Hoke's midde name is Alford on his death certificate.
Contributor: Gracie Seitz Cook - [email protected]
Mr. W. A. Hoke died today [Wednesday] at his home in Claremont. He was a member of the Newton Jr. Order. He had been in poor health for two years or more. He leaves a wife and ten children and was a splendid citizen.
Friday several Juniors of Newton went to Claremont to attend the funeral of Mr. W. A. Hoke whose death was noted in the last issue. The pallbearers were W. C. Lackey, K. B. Clippard, J. A. Young, Tom Barringer, J. R. Yount and C. E. Sherrill.
The services were held at the Evangelical Lutheran church conducted by Rev. S. L. Nease, Mr. Hoke's pastor. The church was crowded with his friends and neighbors.
The sketch read by the pastor showed the following: Mr. Hoke was born in this county October 30,1862. In 1889 he married Miss Mary Little of the Claremont section. Two sons, the widow and eight daughters survive; also brothers and sisters and seven grandchildren. His pastor told of the devoted life of Mr. Hoke and his delight to have his pastor call and read the Word and pray.
After the pastor concluded his service at the grave, Mr. Feimster for the Newton Council Jr. Order read the service of the order and the funeral dirge was sung by the members present.
He was a merchant, the first postmaster, and on first town board of Claremont NC. Also a farmer, he ran a thrashing machine. He hauled milk in a wagon to a creamery in Hickory NC. Because of a disease known as "white swelling" he was crippled in his left leg and wore specially built-up shoes, but still used a cane to walk. He operated a store and lumber bought from the store was used to build the covered bridge east of Claremont. The post office was in his store which was across the road from the railroad depot. His home was two doors south up the hill. {Hoke Family by Margie Fisher, 1987}
I don't know if it's correct or not, but William Hoke's midde name is Alford on his death certificate.
Contributor: Gracie Seitz Cook - [email protected]
CATAWBA NEWS ENTERPRISE, 26 May 1922.
Mr. W. A. Hoke died today [Wednesday] at his home in Claremont. He was a member of the Newton Jr. Order. He had been in poor health for two years or more. He leaves a wife and ten children and was a splendid citizen.
Friday several Juniors of Newton went to Claremont to attend the funeral of Mr. W. A. Hoke whose death was noted in the last issue. The pallbearers were W. C. Lackey, K. B. Clippard, J. A. Young, Tom Barringer, J. R. Yount and C. E. Sherrill.
The services were held at the Evangelical Lutheran church conducted by Rev. S. L. Nease, Mr. Hoke's pastor. The church was crowded with his friends and neighbors.
The sketch read by the pastor showed the following: Mr. Hoke was born in this county October 30,1862. In 1889 he married Miss Mary Little of the Claremont section. Two sons, the widow and eight daughters survive; also brothers and sisters and seven grandchildren. His pastor told of the devoted life of Mr. Hoke and his delight to have his pastor call and read the Word and pray.
After the pastor concluded his service at the grave, Mr. Feimster for the Newton Council Jr. Order read the service of the order and the funeral dirge was sung by the members present.
He was a merchant, the first postmaster, and on first town board of Claremont NC. Also a farmer, he ran a thrashing machine. He hauled milk in a wagon to a creamery in Hickory NC. Because of a disease known as "white swelling" he was crippled in his left leg and wore specially built-up shoes, but still used a cane to walk. He operated a store and lumber bought from the store was used to build the covered bridge east of Claremont. The post office was in his store which was across the road from the railroad depot. His home was two doors south up the hill. {Hoke Family by Margie Fisher, 1987}
I don't know if it's correct or not, but William Hoke's midde name is Alford on his death certificate.
Contributor: Gracie Seitz Cook - [email protected]
Mr. W. A. Hoke died today [Wednesday] at his home in Claremont. He was a member of the Newton Jr. Order. He had been in poor health for two years or more. He leaves a wife and ten children and was a splendid citizen.
Friday several Juniors of Newton went to Claremont to attend the funeral of Mr. W. A. Hoke whose death was noted in the last issue. The pallbearers were W. C. Lackey, K. B. Clippard, J. A. Young, Tom Barringer, J. R. Yount and C. E. Sherrill.
The services were held at the Evangelical Lutheran church conducted by Rev. S. L. Nease, Mr. Hoke's pastor. The church was crowded with his friends and neighbors.
The sketch read by the pastor showed the following: Mr. Hoke was born in this county October 30,1862. In 1889 he married Miss Mary Little of the Claremont section. Two sons, the widow and eight daughters survive; also brothers and sisters and seven grandchildren. His pastor told of the devoted life of Mr. Hoke and his delight to have his pastor call and read the Word and pray.
After the pastor concluded his service at the grave, Mr. Feimster for the Newton Council Jr. Order read the service of the order and the funeral dirge was sung by the members present.
He was a merchant, the first postmaster, and on first town board of Claremont NC. Also a farmer, he ran a thrashing machine. He hauled milk in a wagon to a creamery in Hickory NC. Because of a disease known as "white swelling" he was crippled in his left leg and wore specially built-up shoes, but still used a cane to walk. He operated a store and lumber bought from the store was used to build the covered bridge east of Claremont. The post office was in his store which was across the road from the railroad depot. His home was two doors south up the hill. {Hoke Family by Margie Fisher, 1987}
I don't know if it's correct or not, but William Hoke's midde name is Alford on his death certificate.
Contributor: Gracie Seitz Cook - [email protected]
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