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- Mary Helen Haines notes:
Nickname was Bose, and people in town called him "Mr. Bose."
1890: P.O. was Ladonia, had 226 acres in cultivation
In 1887, Russell B. Hill, the town blacksmith and deputy sheriff was killed and his estate was put up for sale. A piece of land, part of Block 51 Plat of Ladonia was purchased for $400 cash. This is probably the location of the future store.
1900 census, he is listed as a Bartender. In the Scollard's Ladonia Directory, C.S. McFarland, owner of a saloon is at 314 Haines St. Cobb add. Son Will is listed as McFarland W. student at 314 hines sT. Cobb Add.
He was the General manager of the Jackson McFarland General Merchandise Co. from 1908 to 1924. He became suddenly ill with a "peculiar malady," as the newspaper put it, and had a very rapid decline.
Information from Attending Physician: Started noticing symptoms on July 1, 1925. Doctors opinion was he died of Lympho Sarcoma, tumors of the stomach, which came on fairly quickly, treated from July 15, 1925 till death. Was confined to house starting Aug. 1, 1925. No autopsy.
Here is a transcription of two articles about C. S. Bose McFarland
Announcement of his death:
(not sure of date or which newspaper this appeared)
C.S. McFarland Died In Paris Sanitarium
There came a sad message to Ladonia last Saturday afternoon from the sanitarium of Paris; a message which dimmed many eyes and saddened many hearts. It was that the brave spirit of Mr. C. S. McFarland, which had so courageously fought its battle against pain and disease for the last several weeks, had taken it eternal flight.
About sixty years ago in a substantial farm home some six miles north of Ladonia a little baby came as the fifth child to brighten and bless. This little boy was named Cyrus Sylvester McFarland, but was soon dubbed "Bose" by the family, and as "Bose" and "Mr. Bose" he lovingly dwells in our heart's memories.
In his young manhood he married Miss Sue Lee, and they established a happy home here. He wife and two children, Will and Miss Ethel, survive him.
Mr. McFarland was a business man of Ladonia for more than thirty years, and although a man of few words, was always to be identified with any movement for the good of the town. He was active in business until just a few weeks ago, when he was stricken with a peculiar malady, and although the hopelessness of his case was apparent from the beginning, his rapid decline and his death were a shock to his dear ones and friends. Everything that loving hands could do was done to ease his going and in the end God seemed to remember how good "Bose" McFarland had been to others and his going was as a "fall on sleep.
Truly, Mr. McFarland was a man who "lived in a house by the side of the road and was a friend to man." No one either white or black, ever went to him for help and turned away empty handed, and, though he was no professed Christian, we know of many "cups of cold water" given in love to Christ's little ones; not even his own family know of many deeds of love done for his friends, for to be his friend was to have free access to everything he owned. He was the type of man who would lay down his fife for a friend, and for friends he chose the good, the bad, the rich, the poor, the sage and little children.
When the recording angel comes to write the name of Bose McFarland he will write along with Abou Ben Adhem of old, for by his life he has said, "I pray thee then, write me as one who loved his fellowmen."
Tribute to the life of C.S. McFarland appearing September 25, 1925
A Tribute to C.S. (Bose) McFarland.
Born March 1, 1865; died Sept. 5, 1925.
C.S. (Bose) McFarland has gone out from us and will be seen no more among the walks of men. The youngest of five children born to Jackson and Artemisa McFarland he was given to this world for sixty years. He was reared on the farm, educated in country and attended college at Savoy, Texas.
In early manhood was married to Miss Susie Lee of the adjoining community and to this union were born three children--two of whom survive him.
Bose McFarland never made a flourish of trumpets but was a man of wonderful energy and posessed (sic) a soul full of emotions. He loved deeply those who were near and dear to him and would divide his last penny with a friend. Few men have lived and wrought and gone out of the world who had fewer enmies (sic) than did Bose Mcfarland. Here again the bigness of his soul looms large for it was a rule of his life not to speak unkindly of his fellow man. It could be said that he was liberal to a fault for there are uncounted families, and individuals who thruout (sic) the years have found their way to his place of business and there from his hands received food and clothing to carry them along without consideration on his part as to the way and manner in which they could reimburse him.
He was loved by both white and black, for he was truly a friend to man.
I was truly said of Bose McFarland that if the whole word were made up of men exactly like him it would be a better world in which to live.
There was no jealousy or envy in his nature, he believed that every man should do his best to succeed and he was always glad when effort brought reward. He has gone home--He will be missed by many--His loss will be keenly felt not only by his wife and children but by the whole community as well.
After three score years of strenuous labor, may his soul find rest in the haven of peace.----One Who Knew and Loved Him.
Nickname was Bose, and people in town called him "Mr. Bose."
1890: P.O. was Ladonia, had 226 acres in cultivation
He was the General manager of the Jackson McFarland General Merchandise Co. from 1908 to 1924. He became suddenly ill with a "peculiar malady," as the newspaper put it, and had a very rapid decline. From his obituary: "He was reared on the farm, educated in country schools and attended college at Savoy, Texas....It could be said that he was liberal to a fault, for there are uncounted families and individuals who thru-out the years have found their way to his place of business and there from his hands received food and clothing to carry them along without consideration on his part as to the way and manner in which they could reimburse him. He was loved by both white and black, for he was truly a friend to man."
Information from Attending Physician: Started noticing symptoms on July 1, 1925. Doctors opinion was he died of Lympho Sarcoma, tumors of the stomach, which came on fairly quickly, treated from July 15, 1925 till death. Was confined to house starting Aug. 1, 1925. No autopsy.
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1865 - 1925 (60 years)
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