Rains Co. Leader Submitted by Elaine Nall Bay

November 5, 1915
Death of Old Settler
Samuel Bellah, one of the pioneer settlers of this section died at his home three miles southeast of Lone Oak, Texas on Wednesday morning, November 1, 1915, aged 68 years and 8 months, after an illness of sixteen days with pneumonia. Mr. Bellah was born in Wood county, Texas and when a child his parents moved to Rains county, settling near where the town of Point is now located. He lived to see the community in which he was reared rise from a prairie sparsely settled, over which roamed the herdsman live stock, to a town thickly populated with people. Deceased was one of the foremost citizens of his community and was ever alert to assist in the promotion of any movement for the good of humanity. A good neighbor, kind and loving husband and a true friend. He is survived by his aged wife, four daughters and two sons who have the deepest sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement. Funeral services will be held today at the residence and burial in Lone Star Cemetery.

Rains Co. Leader Submitted by Elaine Nall Bay

December 3, 1915

Sam Bellah Dead
Mr. Sam Bellah, one of the leading farmers and prominent citizens living in the vicinity of Point, died Wednesday morning about 9 o'clock. He had been in declining health for some time, recently developed a severe case of yellow jaundice, followed by pneumonia, which medical skill and good nursing of friends and family could not overcome. His remains were interred in the Lone Star Cemetery, Thursday afternoon, where a large concourse of relatives and friends paid their last respects. The Leader joins with friends in offering sympathy and condolences to the sadly bereaved wife and children. We hope to have a fuller notice of the life of this good man in our next issue.

**************