CORNELIUS HARDY CALLED BY DEATH

Civil War Veteran at Age Of 95;
 Burial Is Made Today

     Cornelius M. Hardy, 96 years of age, Civil
War veteran, passed away at the home of his
son, W.W. Hardy, 1002 Park avenue at 10:30
last night, following an illness of six weeks.
     Mr. Hardy came here to make his home with
sons in 1911 and has made many friends who
regret his passing.
     During the Civil War he served as a sharp-
shooter throughout the war under command of
General Joseph Johnston, was captured near the
close of the war and was held as a prisoner of
war at Rock Island, Illinois.
     Early in life he was converted and united with
Baptist church and has always lived a conscien-
-tious Christian life.  He is survived by two sons,
W.W. Hardy and G.E. Hardy, residing in this
City.
     Funeral services were held this afternoon at
the First Baptist church at 4 o'clock, Rev. T.B.
Holcomb, pastor of the church conducted the
services assisted by Rev. L.M. Bergen a relative
of the deceased.  Burial was made in Highland
cemetery with Ritter's in charge.  The friends
of the family sympathize with them in their
bereavement.