H. H. (Mood) Belew
KILLED BY MOOD BELEW
Tragedy at Emet, I. T., In Which A Former M’Kinney Man Figures.
HE SHOT HIS LANDLORD.
Meagre Particulars A Phoned the Courier by Lon Taylor From Durant.
McKinney Democrat, January 30, 1902
A sensational killing occurred Saturday at Emet, I. T., in which Mood , formerly of this city figures as one of the principals.
To learn the particulars, the Democrat phoned Lon Taylor at Durant. According to Mr. Taylor’s information the difficulty came up between Belew and his landlord Abner Blocker over some rented land. The latter, who was a prominent farmer, drew his knife and advanced on Mood who thereupon shot him dead.
Belew surrendered and was taken to jail at Ardmore without the privilege of bond where he is not confined awaiting trial.
As above stated the prisoner formerly lived in McKinney and for a number of years was policeman and deputy sheriff here. He moved to the Territory two or three years ago, locating at Emet with his family consisting of a wife and several small children. Two married daughters reside in this county – Mrs. G. H. Chance of Farmersville and Mrs. Fred Owenby of near Wallis Chapel.
Hosts of friends in this city and throughout the county regret to hear of this unfortunate tragedy and truly sympathize with the family in their trouble.
Tragedy at Emet, I. T., In Which A Former M’Kinney Man Figures.
HE SHOT HIS LANDLORD.
Meagre Particulars A Phoned the Courier by Lon Taylor From Durant.
McKinney Democrat, January 30, 1902
A sensational killing occurred Saturday at Emet, I. T., in which Mood , formerly of this city figures as one of the principals.
To learn the particulars, the Democrat phoned Lon Taylor at Durant. According to Mr. Taylor’s information the difficulty came up between Belew and his landlord Abner Blocker over some rented land. The latter, who was a prominent farmer, drew his knife and advanced on Mood who thereupon shot him dead.
Belew surrendered and was taken to jail at Ardmore without the privilege of bond where he is not confined awaiting trial.
As above stated the prisoner formerly lived in McKinney and for a number of years was policeman and deputy sheriff here. He moved to the Territory two or three years ago, locating at Emet with his family consisting of a wife and several small children. Two married daughters reside in this county – Mrs. G. H. Chance of Farmersville and Mrs. Fred Owenby of near Wallis Chapel.
Hosts of friends in this city and throughout the county regret to hear of this unfortunate tragedy and truly sympathize with the family in their trouble.
BURIAL OF MOOD BELEW
Took Place From Train Interment in Pecan Grove.
WAS ACCIDENTLY KILLED Near Lehigh, I. T., Friday Night. Fell from Buggy and Broke His Neck.
Courier Gazette, September 18, 1905
The remains of H. H. (Mood) Belew arrived over the H & T. C. at 7:35 o'clock this morning and the burial in Pecan Grove cemetery took place direct from the train. Funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev. W. P. Cloyd. The train bearing the remains from Lehigh missed connection with the 6:50 H. & T. C. at Denison last evening, throwing the arrival of the corpse in McKinney this morning instead of last night as was expected by the family.
Accidental Death.
The deceased, who was extensively known throughout Collin county, met a tragic death about 11 o'clock Friday night, Sept. 15, near Lehigh, I. T. by falling from his buggy and breaking his neck. The Courier and Democrat reporter learned the particulars from his brother, Z. T. Belew, who was at Tishomingo on business at the time of the accident and hurried on to Lehigh and accompanied the remains on to McKinney. Late Friday evening the deceased left Midway in a buggy with a team of mules for the home of Louis Luttrell, near Lehigh, to whom he expected to sell the team. In turning off the main road to drive up to Mr. Luttrell's house which stood back some distance, Mr. Belew evidently lost his bearing, drove off into a gully about two feet deep with the front wheels, which pitched him out headforemost with the about fatal result. The team halted and stood there until about one o'clock when some young people who passed going home from a party, were attracted to the team, which they could easily see from the main road, and discovered the dead body of Mr. Belew. The team was not running away as at first reported, nor were there any indication of foul play which some friends feared.
Mood Belew was born Feb. 15, 1854 in Gibson county Tennessee. At the age of four years his parents, Zacharia C. Belew and wife, moved to Texas and settled near Nevada where the mother died in 1871 and father in 1880. Their remains now sleep side by side on the old homestead which is at present owned by Elias Belew, colored, who was raised as a slave by them. The family was a large one consisting of the following children. Harvey Belew, who died in Tennessee; Mrs. Aaron Belew, who died in Denton three years ago; Mrs. Wm. Walker, age 82, still living in Tennessee; George L. Belew, who died at 25, in Tennessee; Wm. L. Belew of Oklahoma City; Zacharia T. Belew of Campbell, Tex; Mrs. Chris Burrow, who died in Tennessee; Mrs. Edgar Mitchell of Campbell, Tex; Mrs. John Mills who died at Campbell, Tex.; and the subject of this sketch, who was the youngest child. The deceased served as constable of the Nevada precinct and deputy sheriff under Sheriffs Warden, Gabe Beck, and Scot Phillips and later deputy city marshal and night policeman of McKinney. He was a fearless officer in the discharge of duty and often risked his life in the discharge of those duties imposed upon him. Collin county remained his home until 1900 when he moved to Emit, I. T. which was thenceforth his home until his untimely death. Besides his wife the following children survive: Mrs. G. H. Change, of Mill Creek, I. T.; Will Belew of Tishomingo, I. T.; Mrs. Fred Ownbey, of Wallas Chapel, and Henry, the youngest child of Emit, I. T. Another son, Gabe Belew, was accidentally drowned in the Territory and was brought to McKinney for burial. When a sixteen year old lad, the deceased joined the Methodist church at Old Bear Creek in Southeast Collin. Numerous friends in this county will sympathize with the sorrowing family on their hour of grief.
Took Place From Train Interment in Pecan Grove.
WAS ACCIDENTLY KILLED Near Lehigh, I. T., Friday Night. Fell from Buggy and Broke His Neck.
Courier Gazette, September 18, 1905
The remains of H. H. (Mood) Belew arrived over the H & T. C. at 7:35 o'clock this morning and the burial in Pecan Grove cemetery took place direct from the train. Funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev. W. P. Cloyd. The train bearing the remains from Lehigh missed connection with the 6:50 H. & T. C. at Denison last evening, throwing the arrival of the corpse in McKinney this morning instead of last night as was expected by the family.
Accidental Death.
The deceased, who was extensively known throughout Collin county, met a tragic death about 11 o'clock Friday night, Sept. 15, near Lehigh, I. T. by falling from his buggy and breaking his neck. The Courier and Democrat reporter learned the particulars from his brother, Z. T. Belew, who was at Tishomingo on business at the time of the accident and hurried on to Lehigh and accompanied the remains on to McKinney. Late Friday evening the deceased left Midway in a buggy with a team of mules for the home of Louis Luttrell, near Lehigh, to whom he expected to sell the team. In turning off the main road to drive up to Mr. Luttrell's house which stood back some distance, Mr. Belew evidently lost his bearing, drove off into a gully about two feet deep with the front wheels, which pitched him out headforemost with the about fatal result. The team halted and stood there until about one o'clock when some young people who passed going home from a party, were attracted to the team, which they could easily see from the main road, and discovered the dead body of Mr. Belew. The team was not running away as at first reported, nor were there any indication of foul play which some friends feared.
Mood Belew was born Feb. 15, 1854 in Gibson county Tennessee. At the age of four years his parents, Zacharia C. Belew and wife, moved to Texas and settled near Nevada where the mother died in 1871 and father in 1880. Their remains now sleep side by side on the old homestead which is at present owned by Elias Belew, colored, who was raised as a slave by them. The family was a large one consisting of the following children. Harvey Belew, who died in Tennessee; Mrs. Aaron Belew, who died in Denton three years ago; Mrs. Wm. Walker, age 82, still living in Tennessee; George L. Belew, who died at 25, in Tennessee; Wm. L. Belew of Oklahoma City; Zacharia T. Belew of Campbell, Tex; Mrs. Chris Burrow, who died in Tennessee; Mrs. Edgar Mitchell of Campbell, Tex; Mrs. John Mills who died at Campbell, Tex.; and the subject of this sketch, who was the youngest child. The deceased served as constable of the Nevada precinct and deputy sheriff under Sheriffs Warden, Gabe Beck, and Scot Phillips and later deputy city marshal and night policeman of McKinney. He was a fearless officer in the discharge of duty and often risked his life in the discharge of those duties imposed upon him. Collin county remained his home until 1900 when he moved to Emit, I. T. which was thenceforth his home until his untimely death. Besides his wife the following children survive: Mrs. G. H. Change, of Mill Creek, I. T.; Will Belew of Tishomingo, I. T.; Mrs. Fred Ownbey, of Wallas Chapel, and Henry, the youngest child of Emit, I. T. Another son, Gabe Belew, was accidentally drowned in the Territory and was brought to McKinney for burial. When a sixteen year old lad, the deceased joined the Methodist church at Old Bear Creek in Southeast Collin. Numerous friends in this county will sympathize with the sorrowing family on their hour of grief.
