Trenton Herald Democrat:  vol 25 no. 50
Jan 23, 1910

Dr. Sam Hunt Dead

A very sad death occurred at the M. & O. depot here last Sunday morning as
the 4:30 train arrived on which was Dr. S. M. Hunt, who, with his sister,
Mrs. W. L. Elder, came in from Los Angeles, California.  Dr. Hunt was in the
last stages of consumption and was seeking to reach home to die among his
friends.  Just as he was placed in a carriage to be conveyed to the
residence of his brother-in-law, R. C. Adams, he collapsed and breathed his
last in the arms of Z. L. Biggs.  Dr. Hunt was one of Trenton's most popular
young men.  Graduating from the dental department of Vanderbilt University,
he established an office here and was doing a good business.  Last year he
was attacked with Tuberculosis and was advised to go west.  He spent some
time in New Mexico and Arizona, but failed to find relief.  Several weeks
ago he went to Los Angeles, and last Friday week he started for home, in
company with his sister.  A washout and other things delayed them
considerably, and when they reached here Sunday morning Dr. Hunt was worn
out by the trip.  He was 33 years old, a member of the Methodist Church, and
a young man of many noble qualities.  Dr. Hunt leaves a mother Mrs. M. E.
Hunt, three brothers, Dr. W. J. Hunt, of Memphis, and John and Robert Hunt,
of near Brazil; and three sisters, Mrs. W. L. Elder, of Los Angeles, Cal.;
Mrs. L. O. Sweatman, of Jackson, and Mrs. R. C. Adams, of this city.  The
funeral was conducted at the residence of R. C. Adams Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock by Rev. A. J. Meaders. after which the remains were interred in
Oakland Cemetery.