G. W. (Gus) Allen, aged 60, died
Friday morning in this city of pneumonia. The deceased was a gallant
ex-Confederate, having fought at Shiloh and other notable battles. He
was a native of Tennessee but for the past fourteen years has lived in
and around McKinney where he was held in high esteem. His remains were
laid to rest Saturday in Pecan Grove Cemetery. Several grown children
survive.