Dr. W. J. Bass,
Who Practiced
56 Years, Dies
Dr. W. J. Bass, an old time family physician whose career spanned 60 years of practice, all in Paducah, died at 2:10 o'clock this morning.
Dr. Bass, who served Paducah longer than any other general practitioner, was 89.
He had been ill about two years.
Dr. Bass retired in 1950 only when his health would not permit him to "make his rounds." Almost to the last, he clung to the old practice of making house calls whenever he was available and not too busy.
Dr. Bass was 82 the day he handed his resignation to City Manager C. R. Moffitt on October 16, 1950. Even then, city officials wanted him to continue, and the city manager said:
"Our association with you over your long period of service has been most pleasant and your performance of your duties has been of great benefit to the city. It is, therefore, with deep regret that we accept your reslgnatlon.
At that time, Dr. Bass' official service to Paducah went back 47 years, for it was in 1903 that he took his first city position a post with the health department. About 1925, Dr. Bass became city physician. He kept the position for the next quarter of a century and, part of the time, served also as coroner.
No other, person has ever been coroner and city physician at the same time.
Dr. Bass, who lived at 2322 Broadway, attended high school at Farmington in Graves County. Then he went to University of Louisville School of Medicine and graduated in 1893. He served his internship at Polyclinic Hospital In New York City.
Dr. Bass started practice here about 1894 and served continuously until October 16, 1950.
Dr. Bass was a familiar figure in all parts of Paducah at the peak of his career. He administered to the sick and injured in all kinds of sections, all kinds of homes. And, like most family physicians in the old days he often served faithfully without charge.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Charlotte Bass; five daughters, Mrs. Luther Carson, Mrs. Paul Thomas, Mrs. Walter Howerton and Mrs. Douglas Edwards of Paducah, and Mrs. Ralph Stowell of Norfolk, Vs.; seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. Thursday at the St. Thomas More Church with the Rev. J. J. Glenn officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Louis Nance, E. W, Nance, Johnson Boas, Edgar Bass, Durward Bass, all nephews, and Levi Chilton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Myre, Dewey Payne, Jess Thurman, P. H. Ryan, George Thomas, Charles Irvln, C. R. Moffitt, W. M. Carson, Charles B. Wilson, Wayne Beaton, C. M. Bennett, Con Craig, Dr. Errett Pace, Dr. Vernon Pace, Dr. E. W. Jackson, Dr. R. W. Robertson, Dr. Leon Hlgdon, Dr. Harry Abell, Dr. Virgil L. Powell, Dr. Frank Boyd, Dr. Ben Bradford, Dr. O. D. Maxey, Dr. T. J. Marshall, Dr. Ted Rosenberg, Dr. Warren P. Sights, Dr. Charles Billington, and Dr. W. P. Hall.
The men of the parish will meet tonight at 7:30 at the Harris Funeral Home to recite the Rosary.
The body will be at Harris Funeral Home until the funeral hour.
The Paducah Sun-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, April 22, 1958, p. 1
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Dr. William Johnston Bass city physician and Mrs. Annie Allcock, of Lone Oak, will be married at 8 o'clock. The ceremony will be performed at the residence of the bride at Lone Oak by Rev. T.B. Rouse, of the Lone Oak Baptist church.
The groom is one of the best known and most popular young physicians in the city, coming to Paducah from Florence Station several years ago and building up an excellent practice, in addition to being elected to a responsible public office.
The bride is a belle in the Lone Oak section, and is very popular. She belongs to a prominent family of the county.
The couple will come to Paducah after the ceremony and will go to St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee and other northern cities, returning in ten days or two weeks. After their return to Paducah they will be at home to their friends after the first of next month at Dr. Bass' new residence, at 21st and Broadway.
The wedding will be a quiet affair, only a few of the couple's most intimate friends and relatives being invited to attend.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, October 17, 1905, p. 5
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Dr. J. W. Bass, of Paducah, who became the husband of Miss Lottie Dean Wednesday morning, had an experience Tuesday night that he will not forget should he live to be one thousand years old. He was placed under arrest by a deputy sheriff and was in custody of the officers as a "felon" for some time.
And to make the joke more humiliting he was place under ''arrest'' at the home of his bride on Holloway street while in the act of sitting down to a pre-wedding supper. The joke happened this way:
(More in Newspaper)
The Crittenden Recorder
Marion, Crittenden County, Ky
Thursday, October 30, 1913, p. 1
.
1st wife = Dora Lofton Bass, b. June 1873 in Kentucky. Married about 1893. (1900 US Census, McCracken Co. Ky., Superivisors District No. 1; Enumeration District No. 74; Sheet No. 3 or 8, page 216A
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Dean-Bass.
An announcement which came as a complete surprise to friends in this city was that of the approaching marriage of Miss Charlotte Cecelia Dean, of Henderson, to Dr. J. W. Bass, of Paducah, will take place thls morning at the home of the bride, and the couple will leave for New York on a wedding Journey.
Dr. Bass left Tuesday for Henderson. He Is one of the city a well-known phyatclana. Miss Dean is a popular young woman. She makes her home with her sister, Miss Mary Dean, of Henderson.
The News-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Wednesday, October 22, 1913, p. 3
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TOUGH JOKE PLAYED
ON DR. W. J. BASS
ARRESTED IN HENDERSON ON
TELEGRAM SENT FROM CITY
BY PRANKERS.
The Henderson Gleaner of 23rd, prints the following which it heads: "Tough Joke on to-be Bridegroom; Arrested by Deputy Sheriff on Telegram From McCracken Sheriff."
"Dr. W. J. Bass, of Paducah, who became the husband of Miss Lottie Dean Wednesday morning, had an experience Tuesday night that he will not forget should he live to be one thousand years old. He was actually placed under arrest by a deputy sheriff and was in custody of the officers as a 'felon' for some time.
"And to make the joke more humiliating he was placed under 'arrest' at the home of his bride on Holloway street while In the act of sitting down to a pre-weddlng supper. The joke happened this way:
"Dr. Bass is related to the sheriff of McCracken county. To pull off a capital joke on the bridegroom the Paduoah officer sent a telegram to Sheriff Abbott to arrest Dr. Bass and hold him until further orders.
Sheriff Abbott did not know but what the message was genuine, and he directed Deputy Eastin to make the arrest. Deputy Estln located the doctor at the home of his bride and promptly made known his mission. Consternation was caused among all except Dr. Bass, who knew of the joking provlivities of his kinsmen, and tried to explain the situation to the guests and the officer. Deputy Eastin was obdurate and would not listen. He accompanied the doctor down town, and was handed another message saying it was all a joke.
"The angered physician beat a hasty retreat to Miss Dean's home to explain matters and get his portion of the splendid supper which he was about to miss.
"It Is expected that the McCracken sheriff will make himself scarce when Dr. Bass and bride arrive at Paducah."
The News-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Friday, October 24, 1913, p. 2
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Note: Williametta Bass Sowell is a daugher to Dr. William Bass.
.
Who Practiced
56 Years, Dies
Dr. W. J. Bass, an old time family physician whose career spanned 60 years of practice, all in Paducah, died at 2:10 o'clock this morning.
Dr. Bass, who served Paducah longer than any other general practitioner, was 89.
He had been ill about two years.
Dr. Bass retired in 1950 only when his health would not permit him to "make his rounds." Almost to the last, he clung to the old practice of making house calls whenever he was available and not too busy.
Dr. Bass was 82 the day he handed his resignation to City Manager C. R. Moffitt on October 16, 1950. Even then, city officials wanted him to continue, and the city manager said:
"Our association with you over your long period of service has been most pleasant and your performance of your duties has been of great benefit to the city. It is, therefore, with deep regret that we accept your reslgnatlon.
At that time, Dr. Bass' official service to Paducah went back 47 years, for it was in 1903 that he took his first city position a post with the health department. About 1925, Dr. Bass became city physician. He kept the position for the next quarter of a century and, part of the time, served also as coroner.
No other, person has ever been coroner and city physician at the same time.
Dr. Bass, who lived at 2322 Broadway, attended high school at Farmington in Graves County. Then he went to University of Louisville School of Medicine and graduated in 1893. He served his internship at Polyclinic Hospital In New York City.
Dr. Bass started practice here about 1894 and served continuously until October 16, 1950.
Dr. Bass was a familiar figure in all parts of Paducah at the peak of his career. He administered to the sick and injured in all kinds of sections, all kinds of homes. And, like most family physicians in the old days he often served faithfully without charge.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Charlotte Bass; five daughters, Mrs. Luther Carson, Mrs. Paul Thomas, Mrs. Walter Howerton and Mrs. Douglas Edwards of Paducah, and Mrs. Ralph Stowell of Norfolk, Vs.; seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. Thursday at the St. Thomas More Church with the Rev. J. J. Glenn officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Louis Nance, E. W, Nance, Johnson Boas, Edgar Bass, Durward Bass, all nephews, and Levi Chilton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Myre, Dewey Payne, Jess Thurman, P. H. Ryan, George Thomas, Charles Irvln, C. R. Moffitt, W. M. Carson, Charles B. Wilson, Wayne Beaton, C. M. Bennett, Con Craig, Dr. Errett Pace, Dr. Vernon Pace, Dr. E. W. Jackson, Dr. R. W. Robertson, Dr. Leon Hlgdon, Dr. Harry Abell, Dr. Virgil L. Powell, Dr. Frank Boyd, Dr. Ben Bradford, Dr. O. D. Maxey, Dr. T. J. Marshall, Dr. Ted Rosenberg, Dr. Warren P. Sights, Dr. Charles Billington, and Dr. W. P. Hall.
The men of the parish will meet tonight at 7:30 at the Harris Funeral Home to recite the Rosary.
The body will be at Harris Funeral Home until the funeral hour.
The Paducah Sun-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, April 22, 1958, p. 1
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Dr. William Johnston Bass city physician and Mrs. Annie Allcock, of Lone Oak, will be married at 8 o'clock. The ceremony will be performed at the residence of the bride at Lone Oak by Rev. T.B. Rouse, of the Lone Oak Baptist church.
The groom is one of the best known and most popular young physicians in the city, coming to Paducah from Florence Station several years ago and building up an excellent practice, in addition to being elected to a responsible public office.
The bride is a belle in the Lone Oak section, and is very popular. She belongs to a prominent family of the county.
The couple will come to Paducah after the ceremony and will go to St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee and other northern cities, returning in ten days or two weeks. After their return to Paducah they will be at home to their friends after the first of next month at Dr. Bass' new residence, at 21st and Broadway.
The wedding will be a quiet affair, only a few of the couple's most intimate friends and relatives being invited to attend.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, October 17, 1905, p. 5
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Dr. J. W. Bass, of Paducah, who became the husband of Miss Lottie Dean Wednesday morning, had an experience Tuesday night that he will not forget should he live to be one thousand years old. He was placed under arrest by a deputy sheriff and was in custody of the officers as a "felon" for some time.
And to make the joke more humiliting he was place under ''arrest'' at the home of his bride on Holloway street while in the act of sitting down to a pre-wedding supper. The joke happened this way:
(More in Newspaper)
The Crittenden Recorder
Marion, Crittenden County, Ky
Thursday, October 30, 1913, p. 1
.
1st wife = Dora Lofton Bass, b. June 1873 in Kentucky. Married about 1893. (1900 US Census, McCracken Co. Ky., Superivisors District No. 1; Enumeration District No. 74; Sheet No. 3 or 8, page 216A
._______
Dean-Bass.
An announcement which came as a complete surprise to friends in this city was that of the approaching marriage of Miss Charlotte Cecelia Dean, of Henderson, to Dr. J. W. Bass, of Paducah, will take place thls morning at the home of the bride, and the couple will leave for New York on a wedding Journey.
Dr. Bass left Tuesday for Henderson. He Is one of the city a well-known phyatclana. Miss Dean is a popular young woman. She makes her home with her sister, Miss Mary Dean, of Henderson.
The News-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Wednesday, October 22, 1913, p. 3
._______
TOUGH JOKE PLAYED
ON DR. W. J. BASS
ARRESTED IN HENDERSON ON
TELEGRAM SENT FROM CITY
BY PRANKERS.
The Henderson Gleaner of 23rd, prints the following which it heads: "Tough Joke on to-be Bridegroom; Arrested by Deputy Sheriff on Telegram From McCracken Sheriff."
"Dr. W. J. Bass, of Paducah, who became the husband of Miss Lottie Dean Wednesday morning, had an experience Tuesday night that he will not forget should he live to be one thousand years old. He was actually placed under arrest by a deputy sheriff and was in custody of the officers as a 'felon' for some time.
"And to make the joke more humiliating he was placed under 'arrest' at the home of his bride on Holloway street while In the act of sitting down to a pre-weddlng supper. The joke happened this way:
"Dr. Bass is related to the sheriff of McCracken county. To pull off a capital joke on the bridegroom the Paduoah officer sent a telegram to Sheriff Abbott to arrest Dr. Bass and hold him until further orders.
Sheriff Abbott did not know but what the message was genuine, and he directed Deputy Eastin to make the arrest. Deputy Estln located the doctor at the home of his bride and promptly made known his mission. Consternation was caused among all except Dr. Bass, who knew of the joking provlivities of his kinsmen, and tried to explain the situation to the guests and the officer. Deputy Eastin was obdurate and would not listen. He accompanied the doctor down town, and was handed another message saying it was all a joke.
"The angered physician beat a hasty retreat to Miss Dean's home to explain matters and get his portion of the splendid supper which he was about to miss.
"It Is expected that the McCracken sheriff will make himself scarce when Dr. Bass and bride arrive at Paducah."
The News-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Friday, October 24, 1913, p. 2
._______
Note: Williametta Bass Sowell is a daugher to Dr. William Bass.
.
Dr. W. J. Bass,
Who Practiced
56 Years, Dies
Dr. W. J. Bass, an old time family physician whose career spanned 60 years of practice, all in Paducah, died at 2:10 o'clock this morning.
Dr. Bass, who served Paducah longer than any other general practitioner, was 89.
He had been ill about two years.
Dr. Bass retired in 1950 only when his health would not permit him to "make his rounds." Almost to the last, he clung to the old practice of making house calls whenever he was available and not too busy.
Dr. Bass was 82 the day he handed his resignation to City Manager C. R. Moffitt on October 16, 1950. Even then, city officials wanted him to continue, and the city manager said:
"Our association with you over your long period of service has been most pleasant and your performance of your duties has been of great benefit to the city. It is, therefore, with deep regret that we accept your reslgnatlon.
At that time, Dr. Bass' official service to Paducah went back 47 years, for it was in 1903 that he took his first city position a post with the health department. About 1925, Dr. Bass became city physician. He kept the position for the next quarter of a century and, part of the time, served also as coroner.
No other, person has ever been coroner and city physician at the same time.
Dr. Bass, who lived at 2322 Broadway, attended high school at Farmington in Graves County. Then he went to University of Louisville School of Medicine and graduated in 1893. He served his internship at Polyclinic Hospital In New York City.
Dr. Bass started practice here about 1894 and served continuously until October 16, 1950.
Dr. Bass was a familiar figure in all parts of Paducah at the peak of his career. He administered to the sick and injured in all kinds of sections, all kinds of homes. And, like most family physicians in the old days he often served faithfully without charge.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Charlotte Bass; five daughters, Mrs. Luther Carson, Mrs. Paul Thomas, Mrs. Walter Howerton and Mrs. Douglas Edwards of Paducah, and Mrs. Ralph Stowell of Norfolk, Vs.; seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. Thursday at the St. Thomas More Church with the Rev. J. J. Glenn officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Louis Nance, E. W, Nance, Johnson Boas, Edgar Bass, Durward Bass, all nephews, and Levi Chilton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Myre, Dewey Payne, Jess Thurman, P. H. Ryan, George Thomas, Charles Irvln, C. R. Moffitt, W. M. Carson, Charles B. Wilson, Wayne Beaton, C. M. Bennett, Con Craig, Dr. Errett Pace, Dr. Vernon Pace, Dr. E. W. Jackson, Dr. R. W. Robertson, Dr. Leon Hlgdon, Dr. Harry Abell, Dr. Virgil L. Powell, Dr. Frank Boyd, Dr. Ben Bradford, Dr. O. D. Maxey, Dr. T. J. Marshall, Dr. Ted Rosenberg, Dr. Warren P. Sights, Dr. Charles Billington, and Dr. W. P. Hall.
The men of the parish will meet tonight at 7:30 at the Harris Funeral Home to recite the Rosary.
The body will be at Harris Funeral Home until the funeral hour.
The Paducah Sun-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, April 22, 1958, p. 1
._______
Dr. William Johnston Bass city physician and Mrs. Annie Allcock, of Lone Oak, will be married at 8 o'clock. The ceremony will be performed at the residence of the bride at Lone Oak by Rev. T.B. Rouse, of the Lone Oak Baptist church.
The groom is one of the best known and most popular young physicians in the city, coming to Paducah from Florence Station several years ago and building up an excellent practice, in addition to being elected to a responsible public office.
The bride is a belle in the Lone Oak section, and is very popular. She belongs to a prominent family of the county.
The couple will come to Paducah after the ceremony and will go to St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee and other northern cities, returning in ten days or two weeks. After their return to Paducah they will be at home to their friends after the first of next month at Dr. Bass' new residence, at 21st and Broadway.
The wedding will be a quiet affair, only a few of the couple's most intimate friends and relatives being invited to attend.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, October 17, 1905, p. 5
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__________
Dr. J. W. Bass, of Paducah, who became the husband of Miss Lottie Dean Wednesday morning, had an experience Tuesday night that he will not forget should he live to be one thousand years old. He was placed under arrest by a deputy sheriff and was in custody of the officers as a "felon" for some time.
And to make the joke more humiliting he was place under ''arrest'' at the home of his bride on Holloway street while in the act of sitting down to a pre-wedding supper. The joke happened this way:
(More in Newspaper)
The Crittenden Recorder
Marion, Crittenden County, Ky
Thursday, October 30, 1913, p. 1
.
1st wife = Dora Lofton Bass, b. June 1873 in Kentucky. Married about 1893. (1900 US Census, McCracken Co. Ky., Superivisors District No. 1; Enumeration District No. 74; Sheet No. 3 or 8, page 216A
._______
Dean-Bass.
An announcement which came as a complete surprise to friends in this city was that of the approaching marriage of Miss Charlotte Cecelia Dean, of Henderson, to Dr. J. W. Bass, of Paducah, will take place thls morning at the home of the bride, and the couple will leave for New York on a wedding Journey.
Dr. Bass left Tuesday for Henderson. He Is one of the city a well-known phyatclana. Miss Dean is a popular young woman. She makes her home with her sister, Miss Mary Dean, of Henderson.
The News-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Wednesday, October 22, 1913, p. 3
._______
TOUGH JOKE PLAYED
ON DR. W. J. BASS
ARRESTED IN HENDERSON ON
TELEGRAM SENT FROM CITY
BY PRANKERS.
The Henderson Gleaner of 23rd, prints the following which it heads: "Tough Joke on to-be Bridegroom; Arrested by Deputy Sheriff on Telegram From McCracken Sheriff."
"Dr. W. J. Bass, of Paducah, who became the husband of Miss Lottie Dean Wednesday morning, had an experience Tuesday night that he will not forget should he live to be one thousand years old. He was actually placed under arrest by a deputy sheriff and was in custody of the officers as a 'felon' for some time.
"And to make the joke more humiliating he was placed under 'arrest' at the home of his bride on Holloway street while In the act of sitting down to a pre-weddlng supper. The joke happened this way:
"Dr. Bass is related to the sheriff of McCracken county. To pull off a capital joke on the bridegroom the Paduoah officer sent a telegram to Sheriff Abbott to arrest Dr. Bass and hold him until further orders.
Sheriff Abbott did not know but what the message was genuine, and he directed Deputy Eastin to make the arrest. Deputy Estln located the doctor at the home of his bride and promptly made known his mission. Consternation was caused among all except Dr. Bass, who knew of the joking provlivities of his kinsmen, and tried to explain the situation to the guests and the officer. Deputy Eastin was obdurate and would not listen. He accompanied the doctor down town, and was handed another message saying it was all a joke.
"The angered physician beat a hasty retreat to Miss Dean's home to explain matters and get his portion of the splendid supper which he was about to miss.
"It Is expected that the McCracken sheriff will make himself scarce when Dr. Bass and bride arrive at Paducah."
The News-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Friday, October 24, 1913, p. 2
._______
Note: Williametta Bass Sowell is a daugher to Dr. William Bass.
.
Who Practiced
56 Years, Dies
Dr. W. J. Bass, an old time family physician whose career spanned 60 years of practice, all in Paducah, died at 2:10 o'clock this morning.
Dr. Bass, who served Paducah longer than any other general practitioner, was 89.
He had been ill about two years.
Dr. Bass retired in 1950 only when his health would not permit him to "make his rounds." Almost to the last, he clung to the old practice of making house calls whenever he was available and not too busy.
Dr. Bass was 82 the day he handed his resignation to City Manager C. R. Moffitt on October 16, 1950. Even then, city officials wanted him to continue, and the city manager said:
"Our association with you over your long period of service has been most pleasant and your performance of your duties has been of great benefit to the city. It is, therefore, with deep regret that we accept your reslgnatlon.
At that time, Dr. Bass' official service to Paducah went back 47 years, for it was in 1903 that he took his first city position a post with the health department. About 1925, Dr. Bass became city physician. He kept the position for the next quarter of a century and, part of the time, served also as coroner.
No other, person has ever been coroner and city physician at the same time.
Dr. Bass, who lived at 2322 Broadway, attended high school at Farmington in Graves County. Then he went to University of Louisville School of Medicine and graduated in 1893. He served his internship at Polyclinic Hospital In New York City.
Dr. Bass started practice here about 1894 and served continuously until October 16, 1950.
Dr. Bass was a familiar figure in all parts of Paducah at the peak of his career. He administered to the sick and injured in all kinds of sections, all kinds of homes. And, like most family physicians in the old days he often served faithfully without charge.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Charlotte Bass; five daughters, Mrs. Luther Carson, Mrs. Paul Thomas, Mrs. Walter Howerton and Mrs. Douglas Edwards of Paducah, and Mrs. Ralph Stowell of Norfolk, Vs.; seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m. Thursday at the St. Thomas More Church with the Rev. J. J. Glenn officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Louis Nance, E. W, Nance, Johnson Boas, Edgar Bass, Durward Bass, all nephews, and Levi Chilton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Myre, Dewey Payne, Jess Thurman, P. H. Ryan, George Thomas, Charles Irvln, C. R. Moffitt, W. M. Carson, Charles B. Wilson, Wayne Beaton, C. M. Bennett, Con Craig, Dr. Errett Pace, Dr. Vernon Pace, Dr. E. W. Jackson, Dr. R. W. Robertson, Dr. Leon Hlgdon, Dr. Harry Abell, Dr. Virgil L. Powell, Dr. Frank Boyd, Dr. Ben Bradford, Dr. O. D. Maxey, Dr. T. J. Marshall, Dr. Ted Rosenberg, Dr. Warren P. Sights, Dr. Charles Billington, and Dr. W. P. Hall.
The men of the parish will meet tonight at 7:30 at the Harris Funeral Home to recite the Rosary.
The body will be at Harris Funeral Home until the funeral hour.
The Paducah Sun-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, April 22, 1958, p. 1
._______
Dr. William Johnston Bass city physician and Mrs. Annie Allcock, of Lone Oak, will be married at 8 o'clock. The ceremony will be performed at the residence of the bride at Lone Oak by Rev. T.B. Rouse, of the Lone Oak Baptist church.
The groom is one of the best known and most popular young physicians in the city, coming to Paducah from Florence Station several years ago and building up an excellent practice, in addition to being elected to a responsible public office.
The bride is a belle in the Lone Oak section, and is very popular. She belongs to a prominent family of the county.
The couple will come to Paducah after the ceremony and will go to St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee and other northern cities, returning in ten days or two weeks. After their return to Paducah they will be at home to their friends after the first of next month at Dr. Bass' new residence, at 21st and Broadway.
The wedding will be a quiet affair, only a few of the couple's most intimate friends and relatives being invited to attend.
The Paducah Evening Sun
Paducah, Ky
Tuesday, October 17, 1905, p. 5
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__________
Dr. J. W. Bass, of Paducah, who became the husband of Miss Lottie Dean Wednesday morning, had an experience Tuesday night that he will not forget should he live to be one thousand years old. He was placed under arrest by a deputy sheriff and was in custody of the officers as a "felon" for some time.
And to make the joke more humiliting he was place under ''arrest'' at the home of his bride on Holloway street while in the act of sitting down to a pre-wedding supper. The joke happened this way:
(More in Newspaper)
The Crittenden Recorder
Marion, Crittenden County, Ky
Thursday, October 30, 1913, p. 1
.
1st wife = Dora Lofton Bass, b. June 1873 in Kentucky. Married about 1893. (1900 US Census, McCracken Co. Ky., Superivisors District No. 1; Enumeration District No. 74; Sheet No. 3 or 8, page 216A
._______
Dean-Bass.
An announcement which came as a complete surprise to friends in this city was that of the approaching marriage of Miss Charlotte Cecelia Dean, of Henderson, to Dr. J. W. Bass, of Paducah, will take place thls morning at the home of the bride, and the couple will leave for New York on a wedding Journey.
Dr. Bass left Tuesday for Henderson. He Is one of the city a well-known phyatclana. Miss Dean is a popular young woman. She makes her home with her sister, Miss Mary Dean, of Henderson.
The News-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Wednesday, October 22, 1913, p. 3
._______
TOUGH JOKE PLAYED
ON DR. W. J. BASS
ARRESTED IN HENDERSON ON
TELEGRAM SENT FROM CITY
BY PRANKERS.
The Henderson Gleaner of 23rd, prints the following which it heads: "Tough Joke on to-be Bridegroom; Arrested by Deputy Sheriff on Telegram From McCracken Sheriff."
"Dr. W. J. Bass, of Paducah, who became the husband of Miss Lottie Dean Wednesday morning, had an experience Tuesday night that he will not forget should he live to be one thousand years old. He was actually placed under arrest by a deputy sheriff and was in custody of the officers as a 'felon' for some time.
"And to make the joke more humiliating he was placed under 'arrest' at the home of his bride on Holloway street while In the act of sitting down to a pre-weddlng supper. The joke happened this way:
"Dr. Bass is related to the sheriff of McCracken county. To pull off a capital joke on the bridegroom the Paduoah officer sent a telegram to Sheriff Abbott to arrest Dr. Bass and hold him until further orders.
Sheriff Abbott did not know but what the message was genuine, and he directed Deputy Eastin to make the arrest. Deputy Estln located the doctor at the home of his bride and promptly made known his mission. Consternation was caused among all except Dr. Bass, who knew of the joking provlivities of his kinsmen, and tried to explain the situation to the guests and the officer. Deputy Eastin was obdurate and would not listen. He accompanied the doctor down town, and was handed another message saying it was all a joke.
"The angered physician beat a hasty retreat to Miss Dean's home to explain matters and get his portion of the splendid supper which he was about to miss.
"It Is expected that the McCracken sheriff will make himself scarce when Dr. Bass and bride arrive at Paducah."
The News-Democrat
Paducah, Ky
Friday, October 24, 1913, p. 2
._______
Note: Williametta Bass Sowell is a daugher to Dr. William Bass.
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