WHITNEY, C. H.: Col. C. H. Whitney died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. F. H. White, on Christmas day, after a long illness. Mr. Whitney had resided in Cookeville for more than 25 years, and had a wide acquaintance. He served as postmaster for several years, and had been active in political affairs. He was nearly 75 years old, a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternities. The funeral will be held at Mr. White's residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Burial in the City Cemetery, the rural route carriers acting as pall bearers. [Date 12/26/1912, Vol. X, No. 52, Page 3]
WHITNEY, C. H.: Col. C. H. Whitney died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. F. H. White, on Christmas day, after a long illness. Mr. Whitney had resided in Cookeville for more than 25 years, and had a wide acquaintance. He served as postmaster for several years, and had been active in political affairs. He was nearly 75 years old, a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternities. The funeral will be held at Mr. White's residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Burial in the City Cemetery, the rural route carriers acting as pall bearers. [Date 12/26/1912, Vol. X, No. 52, Page 3]
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