W. C. Venner, a well-known citizen of Forney, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Robert Vogel yesterday. He came here to attend the fair. The body was shipped to Forney last night for interment.

Note: William Christopher Venner, Sr. is buried at Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born Dec 11, 1828 and died Oct 20, 1893.