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Houston Chronicle, Thur, 31 Mar 1904, p. 1, c. 4
"Maj. Cave is With Dead"
"Grime Reaper Has Claimed Much Venerated Citizen"
"Sketch of His Life"
"Secretary of State Under Governor Sam Houston "
"Promoter and Treasurer of Central Deep Water"
At 1 o'clock to-day Major E. W. Cave, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of
Houston, passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wilson in Fairview addition. The
end was not unexpected.
For the past six weeks Major Cave has been suffering from complications resulting from a
slight accident on a streetcar. Within the past thirty-six hours death has been
momentarily expected. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Major Cave was 76 years of age. Born in Philadelphia he came to Houston when but 21 years
of age. His accomplishments have been great.
First editor of a newspaper in Nacogdoches and later secretary of state under Governor Sam
Houston, he was among the promoters of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad, and until
within the last two years its treasurer. To his efforts may be ascribed the success of the
movement now in active progress to bring deep water to Houston.
For many years the name of Major Cave was closely associated with practically all of the
great works that have been projected and carried through to completion in this section of
the state. A man of statewide acquaintance, his reputation for strict integrity and great
capability was without impeachment.
While recently out of active business operations his familiar face was frequently seen
about the streets of Houston. The accident he suffered upon a streetcar some weeks ago was
followed by an attack of nervous prostration. On Tuesday he made the announcement,
however, that he intended to visit his daughter, Mrs. Wilson, in Fort Worth. The relapse
followed quickly and death occurred Thursday afternoon as stated.
The surviving members of the immediate family of Major Cave are two daughters, Mrs. H. C.
House of Houston and Mrs. Hunter Wilson of Fort Worth. Mrs. Cave died more than 30 years
ago, in 1872, and is buried in Glenwood, where the remains of Major Cave will be laid at
rest.
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Houston Chronicle, Fri, 1 Apr 1904, p. 5, c. 5
"The Funeral of Major E. W. Cave"
"Houston Pays Tribute at Bier of the Departed"
Funeral services over the remains of Major E. W. Cave were held this afternoon at 3
o'clock from the residence of Mr. A. M. Wilson in Fairview addition. Rev. R. D. Wilson
of the Liberty Avenue Baptist church officiating. Those who acted as pallbearers were:
Active: Andrew Dow, J. E. McAshan, William Cameron, J. A. Baker, Jr., Frank Lewis, James
Lawlor, Wm. Carnes and E. B. Cushing.
Honorary: R. M. Johnston, T. W. House, W. D. Cleveland, J. O. Carr, Charles Dillingham, H.
W. Garrow, J. C. Hutcheson and J. M. Lee.
The obsequies were deeply impressive. Houston paid in a manner fitting the occasion a
tribute to the memory of one of her most prominent citizens. The floral tributes were
elaborate and numerous. Major Cave was laid at rest in Glenwood cemetery while hundreds of
the most prominent citizens of Houston mourned at the grave.