Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2021 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== DeSoto County News August 11, 1905 Death of Mr. J. M. BOURLAND Mr. J. M. BOURLAND died suddenly at his residence in Pine Level Sunday, and his death has cast a gloom over the entire community. Mr. BOURLAND has been a resident of De Soto County for many years, and his many friends will be deeply pained to learn of his death. He was formerly one of our County Commissioners, which office he held with credit to himself and satis- faction to his constituents. He was a Christian gentle- man and had the respect and esteem of all who knew him. In the death of Mr. BOURLAND Pine Level loses one of its best citizens, and his place cannot be easily filled. He was the father of our Mr. T. D. BOURLAND. The News joins the many friends of the bereaved family in extending the deepest sympathy in their hour of affliction. ==========================================================================