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Scott County Record 4 January 1917 Walter Jones Suicides Walter Jones of West Waldron committed suicide Tuesday night by shooting himself with a shot gun. Mr. Jones had been in ill health for the past two years or more and complained the fore part of Tuesday night of being wakeful and restless. However, he went to his room about 10 o'clock to retire for the night. A report from a gun roused Mrs. Jones and Miss Mollie Morgan of Heavener, who was her guest, and an investigation was made and neighbors summoned. There was not a more pleasant and agreeable couple to be found than Mr. and Mrs. Jones. To be in their home reflected cheerfulness and hospitality. Even during Mr. Jones' months of illness when one entered his home he had a manner that made one feel his hospitality. The Record extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends.
The Advance Reporter 4 January 1917 Walter Jones Commits Suicide Walter Jones a well known citizen living in west Waldron fatally shot himself Tuesday night, near midnight, going into his wife's room he remarked that he had been unable to get any sleep for two nights. His wife suggested that he take a dose of medicine. Mr. Jones went back into his own room, and shortly afterwards the report of a gun was heard. When found his head was almost torn off from his body. Mr. Jones had been in bad health for some time and it is thought the despondency this led to the act.
The Advance Reporter 18 January 1917 -And- Scott County Record 25 January 1917 Resolutions of Respect To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren, Waldron Lodge No. 132 F. & A.M. We, your committee on Resolutions of Respect to the Memory of our deceased brother, Walter R. Jones, beg leave to report as follows: Brother Jones was born October 16, 1860 and died January 2, 1917 at the age of 56 years 2 months and 17 days. He had been a resident of Scott county almost all his life and since his marriage has been a resident of Waldron and was well and favorably known to all her citizens. He was somewhat reserved in manner, but was, nevertheless, affable and true to his friends and family; and was careful to attend to his own affairs and was never known to interfere in the affairs of others; but since his life is an "Open Book" to the people of this county, therefore, be it resolved: 1. That his death was a great shock to the entire town and county, and the sadness produced in his home cannot be understood by others. 2. That in his death this lodge has lost a faithful member, his wife a devoted husband, and the community a respected citizen. 3. That his past is finished and secure and can not be changed; his future destiny is in the hands of Him who doeth all things well; and that our hope and prayer is that our brother's Spirit is now among the Living Stones in that Spiritual Building, that House not made with hands, Eternal and in the Heavens. 4. That as a further token of our respect for our departed brother, we cause a copy of these Resolutions to be furnished to each of the county papers and a copy furnished to the family of the deceased. 5. That the loss of the life of this brother should be to us a "never ending" argument that preparation for death can only be made in life, and that all the follies and foibles of our departed brethren should be buried with them. Respectfully, F.J. May, E.M. Fuller, Geo. S. Forrester, Committee
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