James Jones Dickerson, U. S. Marshal, Eastern District of Texas
November 28, 1933—Paris News-- Capt. J. J. Dickerson, 80, died early Tuesday morning at a local sanitarium, following a severe attack of heart trouble which had confined him to his bed for the past several days. No man in public life has served with a more commendable record than the deceased. He has served continuously as postmaster of Paris since his first appointment by President Theodore Roosevelt, with the exception of 8 years of the Wilson administration. Prior to this he had been U. S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Texas, being appointed to this office by President Benjamin Harrison in 1889. He served longer than any other man as postmaster at Paris, and his office always had the highest rank among those of the nation. He was always a staunch republican and stood with his party in every conflict, but he had the respect and confidence of every citizen who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was always fair and impartial in the discharge of his duties. He is survived by his widow, a sister, Mrs. Annie Bruner of Richmond, Texas; a son, Carl Dickerson of Memphis, Tenn., and a daughter, Mrs. Alma Sorrells of Hollywood, Calif. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the Manton-Fry Undertaking parlors, conducted by Rev. E. G. Beckman, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Submitted by Michael Tower