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This file was contributed by: Ruth Ferguson ==================================================================== November 1998 THE WINSTON HERALD 1886-1897 -Double Springs, Winston County, Al. Obits & Marriage Abstracts 21 Jan. 1886 Died last Monday Dr. W. E. S. WILSON at his residence, near Biler Po, in this county. 28 Jan. 1886 Died last Friday evening at 6:00 at his fathers residence near Houston in this county. Mr. CHRISTOPHER H. SHANK after illness of several weeks. 18 Feb. 1886 At the home of his father, on the 22 day of Jan. 1886. CHRISTOPHER H. SHANK age 28 had been afflicted for several months. He leaves one child and an aged father and mother. 18 Feb. 1886 Died last Sunday morning at 2:00 am. ISAAC WESTERFIELD infant child of JOHN S. and NANCY CURTIS of this place. 11 Mar. 1886 Died at his residence in this county the 9th. Mr. S. M. MITCHELL 8 Apr. 1886 Died on the morning of the 5th. WALTER a little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. SHANK of this place. 8 Jul. 1886 Dr. W. E. S. WILSON was born in Marshall Co., Al. in 1830 and lived in this state the most of his time. He was married to S. E. FELKINS in 1853. He enlisted in the cause of Christ at 23 years of age. Lived a faithful member of the M. E. Church south, until Feb. 1886. Dr. Wilson left a dear wife and 7 children. Rev. P.F. McNutt performed the burial service. 12 Aug. 1886 The death of Hon. SAMUEL J. TILDEN is received with sorrow through out the county. 23 Sept. 1886 Mr. JACK SIMMONS died at his home in this county on the 20th. 24 Mar 1887 Died this place recently, of measles, two infant children, one of Mr. JOHN S. the other C. F CURTIS. 19 May 1887 Died Mrs. D. P. VICKERY at her home near Motes on the night of the 14th, of measles. 19 May 1887 Died Mrs. PEARSON, on the 13th at her home near this place of consumption. 23 Jun. 1887 Married at the residence of the brides father, on the 12th, Mr. JEFF MILLICAN, to Miss INGLEDOVE STEELE, both of near this place. 30 Jun. 1887 Mrs. ISABELL SIDNEY DARDEN, was born in Lee County, Ga. 6 Apr. 1848 and died near Houston, Winston County, Al. on 19 Jun. 1887. She was married to JESS DARDEN, in Terrell County, Ga. at the residence of her mother 19 Dec. 1878. She joined the Methodist E. Church at Adam's Station, Lee County, Ga. in Nov. 1871. She leaves one brother, D. A. TICKNER, a husband and two girl children. 28 Jul. 1887 E. A. HILLER was born in Newberry, SC. 29 May 1874. He was the son of Professor S. J. and Mrs. S. R. HILLER and was dedicated to God in infancy by Rev. J. AUSTIN and came to his death near Houston, Winston County, Al. 16 Jul. 1887. His funeral was preached at home by Rev. S. R. CRUMPTON. He leaves a father, mother, grandma, four brothers and two sisters. 28 Jul. 1887 Mr. S.T.A. STEELE and Miss. S.E. FAUGHT were married on the 21st at her residence a few miles north of town by Eld. A.F. COLE. 25 May 1894 JOE GRASTY was born 4 Mar. 1868 and died the 19th of Jan 1894. He joined the M. E. Church south at about 20 years of age. On the 30th day of Aug. 1891 he was married to Miss. M. J. TUBB and the Lord gave to them a little girl to keep for a little while and in about 10 months before the death of the father angles came an bore the sweet babe away. He leaves a kind and loving wife, mother and two sisters. 31 May 1894 CHRISENBERRY BENNETT was born in 1854, EVELINE BENNETT was born in 1859 (both in Tennessee). They were married 13 Sept. 1877.They moved to Alabama about the year 1887 where they lived until their death about 8 Apr. last, Bro. BENNETT contracted typhoid fever and by the constant skillful attention of Dr. H. B. FREEMAN and D. B. FORO its power was arrested but about that time an internal abscess set in which baffled every remedy and on the morning of the 6th at 1:20 a.m. he passed away. He was buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery the same day. EVELINE BENNETT wife of deceased contracted the same fever and passed away on the evening of 24 May at 7:00 p.m. Her remains were laid by the side of her husband in the Mt. Hope Cemetery on 25 May. They leave seven children, four boys and three girls ranging from one to sixteen years of age. G. W. GIBSON minister Missionary Baptist Church. 3 Oct. 1895 Married at the M. E. Church at this place last Tuesday Mr. JOHN J. PRINCE to LAVINA McDOWELL of near Haleysville by Rev. A. L. OWENS. 6 Dec. 1895 Mr. WILLIAM TIDWELL and Miss. MARY McRAE were married by Judge BLANTON. 1 Jan 1896 Married on 26 Dec. at the residence of Mr. J. A. BAILEY near town. Mr. JAKE FLANNAGIN to Miss. LASSIE COSS, Rev.P.H. NEWMAN officiating. They left next day for their future home in Lawrence County, where the groom resided before the union. 1 Jan 1896 One of our most prominent citizens, Mr. PERRY SHIPMAN, departed this life last Friday after a long pretracted illness. His remains were interred in the Rock Creek Cemetery last Saturday. 15 Jan 1896 Mrs. ROSALIE BRANNON wife of W.W. BRANNON died on 25 Dec. 1895 at Haleysville, Al. and was buried at Fairview. She was a member of the Baptist Church at this place. She leaves a loving husband and two dear little babies. 20 Mar. 1896 Mr. MARTIN LOVETT who was thrown from his wagon sometime since, near Lynn died from the injuries received a few days back. 20 Mar 1896 Mrs. MARTIN BAIRD, wife of our esteemed county treasure, departed this life Thursday evening 13 Mar. and was interred at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Houston. The burial service was conducted by Rev. P.H. NEWMAN. 20 Mar 1896 ELZEY QUATTLEBAUM, the fourteen year old son of T. J. QUATTLEBAUM, of Trimbles Mills vicinity, met his death near his home last Friday. 3 Apr. 1896 Died 22 March Miss RUBY SMITH, daughter of JOHN A. and CAROLINE SMITH: was born in St.Clair County, Al. 10 Mar. 1879, became a Christian Sept. 1894 and baptized into the Bethel Baptist Church by G. W. GIBSON. Her remains were deposited in the Bethel Cemetery 24 March. 10 Apr. 1896 MARTHA BAIRD pasted away 12 Mar. 1896. She leaves a husband, five children, and a mother in law. She was born in Winston County, Al. within one mile of Houston 21 Nov. 1862. She was 33 years old. Was married to H. J. Baird 1 Dec. 1878. 8 May 1896 The visiting angel of death in the form of pneumonia visited the home on D. K. and M. C. BURNETT and took little DELLA ALMEDY age 10 months. Her body was laid to rest in the Bethel Cemetery 16 Apr. at 4:00 p. m. G. W. GIBSON conducted the services. 4 Dec 1896 Wednesday morning the double wedding of Mr. ARLIE WICKERSHAM of Carbon Hill to Miss CLARA GIBSON of our city and Mr."Sug" FREEMAN to Miss WILLIE RUTLEDGE both of Dismal, performed by R.G. ISBELL. 11 Dec.1896 Miss MILLIA WILSON a lovely young lady of Elk, died last week of fever. 12 Feb 1897 SAMUEL JACOB HILLER born near Newberry, SC. 11 Aug. 1841 and died Mellville, Al. age 55 years 5 months and 11 days. Was married to SARAH R. DERRICK 7 Nov. 1867. There having been born to them 7 children one of whom has preceded the deceased to the sweet end of rest. At dawn on Friday 22 Jan. he passed away. He was laid to rest Sunday 24 Jan. Mt. Hope Cemetery at 12:00 noon. 26 Feb 1897 The 9 year old son of CHARLIE SIMMONS, fell across a log in a new ground on Tuesday before last, his side striking a limb and breaking some of his ribs. Last Sunday after considerable suffering, the little boy died and was buried Monday at Rock Creek Cemetery. 9 Apr 1897 Mr. HENRY DUPREE aged and respected citizen of nearby Natural Bridge, was found dead in his bed one morning last week. He was afflicted of heart disease which was supposed to have caused his death. 23 Apr 1897 LEOLA, a little daughter of Mr. WILL BRANNON, died yesterday and was buried at Fairview today. 23 Apr 1897 An infant child of W. S. MONTGOMERY of near this place was severely burned by over turning a pot of boiling coffee on itself, and died from the effects last night after much suffering. 21 May 1897 Mr. WARD our clever sewing machine man buried the last member of his family and the last of the triplets a sweet little daughter on the 2nd. 9 Jul 1897 Uncle STRAUD JOHNSON of Kinlock died Sunday before last. He was 94 years old. 9 Jul 1897 With sorrowful heart we chronicle the death of Mrs. A.J. FREEMAN of Amos which occurred last Tuesday. 16 Jul 1897 INA ALVESIA child of BIRD and ETTA FINE born 13 Feb. 1897 died 26 Jun 1897. Buried Sunday the 27th at Mt. Hope age 4 months and 13 days. 6 Aug 1897 Died at her home near Mt. Hope 29 Jun 1897 Mrs. MITTIE ROBERSON daughter of Mr. J.S. GIBSON and wife of Mr. LUTHER ROBERSON. She was married to Mr. LUTHER ROBERSON 13 Sept 1896 and died 29 Jun 1897. She leaves that dear husband and sweet little babe. Deaths angel came at 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning. She was laid to rest in Rock Springs Cemetery. 24 Sept 1897 Mrs. Dr. BONDS presented her husband with a handsome boy last Monday, but the parental bliss did not last long as the child died the next day. 29 Sept 1897 Little MAGGIE ERLINE HALEY daughter of Mr. W.W. and MARTELIE HALEY, was born 1895 and died 14 Sept 1897. Buried at the cemetery near Thorn the 15th. 5 Nov 1897 Mr. J.P. ROBERSON died at his home near Mt. Hope 2 Oct 1897. Mr. JAMES PARKER ROBERSON husband of Mrs. TEM ROBERSON at the time of his death. He was married first to Miss SALLIE CLEERE and blessed with 6 children. He married Miss TEM DOLLAR and was blessed with 2 girls. He was laid to rest in Rock Springs. 5 Nov 1897 We have received an obituary of the late THOMAS M. WADSWORTH who died in east Winston County a few weeks back. The tribute was received to late for publication in this paper. 12 Nov 1897 Dedicated to the memory of WILLIAM J. KELLEY; son of JOHN and DELILAH KELLY who departed this life on the evening of 29 Sept 1897 in Winston County, Al. He was born 4 Sept 1874, joined the Baptist Church at Ephesus Douglas County, Ga. 23 Aug 1889 and was baptized the 24th by Rev. J.R.T. BROWN. Mr. WILL was hurt at the gin. He was buried at the Friendship Church. 12 Nov 1897 THOS. M. WADSWORTH is no more! He breathed his last at his home. Dismal, Al. 13 Oct at 1 P.M. While laying a floor for Mr. H. E. SMITH, a neighbor, he made a misstep and fell through between the sleepers a distance of about 6 feet to the bottom of a cellar, fell on his head and shoulders jolting him so severely that he only lived fourteen hours. All that medical aid could do had no effect. His remains were laid to rest by loving hands, with aching hearts in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Thursday 14 Oct at 4 P.M. Bro. WADSWORTH was born 22 Apr 1841: was married to his first wife, 1 Jan 1865. To this twain were born 3 children 2 of whom are still iving, about the year 74 or 75 his first wife died, and about the year 79 he was married to his 2nd wife. There were born unto them 5 children 4 of whom still survive. Deceased was one of the best citizens of the county. The writer has not the words to express the high esteem which was held for him. I am sure that I express the sentiment of the entire settlement when I say he was one of the most agreeable men that I ever knew. We can not say he had no faults, but can say he had as few as any man we ever knew. We can truly say a good man has gone. The accident happened about 11 A.M. He was in his right mind until about 4 A.M. He told all that he was ready to go: that he new he had to die and was not afraid to meet his God. Bro. WADSWORTH was a member of the M. E. Church at Mt. Hope. He died as he lived in the tribute of a living faith in Christ Jesus. The entire community joined in expressing sympathy to the bereaved widow and orphan children. We can not morn as those who have no hope. What makes a good county is having good people in it. That's the reason heaven is so desirable - only God and those who are good will be there. Signed Rev. G.W. GIBSON 26 Nov 1897 An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. CAINY ADAMS of near this place died yesterday morning. 3 Dec 1897 Dedicated to the memory of Dr. HOWARD B. FREEMAN of Mellville, Al. He was born in Cleburne County, Al. 8 May 1866 died Mellville, Al. 28 Nov 1897 at 6 P.M. Was married to ADDIRA F. KILGO 21 Oct 1885. They had 2 children one of which preceded Dr. FREEMAN to the glory land. He joined the M. E. Church in 1884. He was a master mason. Laid to rest at Shady Grove, Cullman, Al. 3 Dec 1897 An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. JOE ROBINSON of near this place died last Sunday morning.