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Mr. Finis Shell, formerly of Brooks, died on the 14th at his home near Cisco, Texas. March 6, 1913 MRS. M.A. HORN On last Sunday it became the sad duty of this pastor to direct the funeral of Mrs. M.A Horn, of this place whose husband died about four years ago. Sister Horn was born in North Carolina in 1846. Early in life she became a Christian and joined the Baptist Church, and ever afterward lived faithfully to her Lord. After the Civil War ended in 1865 she was married to Mr. J. Horn and was the mother of five children, four of whom still survive. She came with her husband to Arkansas in 1890. She placed her membership in the Baptist Church at Rison where it remained until her death. Sister Horn was living here with her son when she became ill. On the 16th of February she was carried to her daughter's Mrs. S.F. Huntley. She had all the attention that love could supply. Friday the 21st she grew worse and Saturday morning about three o'clock, conscious that the end was nigh, she thanked her son and daughter who were here, for their care for her, and asked her grand-children to meet her in Heaven; then she was resigned to the Lord. She then began singing "Where the Tree of Life is Blooming, Meet Me There", and her sweet spirit left her body with a placid, Heavenly smile on her face and went Home to await her children over there. The funeral service was held at the cemetery Sunday afternoon. C.L. Bridres, Clio, Ark. MR. JULIUS PARROTT We regret to chronicle the death of MR. Julius Parrott, an old and well known citizen of Lee township. March 13, 1913 ROBERT GIBBS Died, Monday , March the 10th at his home at Staves, Mr. Robert Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs has been a resident of that neighborhood for the past five years and was considered an honest and upright citizen. He leaves a wife and one child. The body was laid to rest in the Black graveyard. LOIS YARBROUGH On the 18th of February, the death angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Yarbrough, and removed from them their little girl, Lois, age two years and six months. Upon the loss of this dear little girl it is sweet to think that "There is no death, the stars go down To rise upon some other shore. And bright as Heaven's Jeweled Crown, They shine forever more." Dear heartbroken parents try to think it is all for the best. God needed another ffower to add on his beautiful throne and he took her for his own "The Lord gave and the Lord taketh away". "It was hard indeed to sever, For we'll meet again here never; But She is now blest forever, She has gained a sweet reward. Oh! Why should her absence grieve us, For in triumph She did leave us. And is now waiting to receive us, And she is happy with the Lord". Maggie A.L. WRIGHT In Memorandum We your memorial committee Beg to Submit the Follwoing: Whereas God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to call Home our dear brother, A.L. Wright on the 7th day of Feb., 1913. Therefore be it: Resolved that in the death of Bro. Wright Draughon Lodge No. 160 I.O.O.F. has lost a member whose place can never be filled. That we shall miss him, his gentle influence and though God has said, come up higher we can thank Him for having known Bro. Wright and can meet him in the great beyond. Resolved, that we emualte his example and strive to meet our responsibilities in the same spirit he did. Be it further, Resolved that to the bereaved wife and loved ones we extend our tenderest sympathy and love and pray the Heavenly father to confort them. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our records, a copy furnished the family, and one sent to the Cleveland County Herald. Fraternally, W.W. Lea, E.B. Ofput, A.A. Bryan: Committee. April 10, 1913 MISS ANNIE J. EAKIN When on March 29, 1913, God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to call home Miss Annie J. Eakin, earth was robbed of one of her fairest gems. I know not where nor when my dear teacher first beheld the beauties of nature, which she ever appreciated, and really to us it matters little since we know that all of her long life was one of usefulness. Modist, gentle, patient, firm, pure and borebearing, she was the best teacher I have ever known. Though frail in body, her dignity of bearing, and firmness of feature, competed obedience. Her life's chief pleasure was in doing deeds of kindness, and sweet charity. While only a young lady, through the death of her sister, she became "mother" for three orphan children, all of whom she raised to be grown, but none lived to be old, the last, Mrs. Allie Atkins, having preceeded her to the Great Beyond, by only a few days. Over this and many other states are many useful men and women, to whom she was not only teacher of books, but of every principle tending to a perfect life, and her sweet christian influence has made better many homes. Several years ago, by a fall, she sustained a painful injury after which she walked only by the aid of a crutch, and even then, there were few services at her church, which she failed to attend. When around the great white throne, The ransomed lost shall stand Among the saints, her form shall be Standing at our Lord's right hand, Listening to his message tender Given all those free from sin The sweetest words of earth, or Heaven. Come Ye "blessed," "Enter in." Her pupil who loved her. MR. BILLIE RODGERS Mr. Billie Rodgers died Wednesday, April 9th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ross, at Kingsland, aged 75 years. Mr. Rodgers was the father of Evan Rogers of this place and was well beloved by all who knew him. JOE ELLIOTT Mr. Joe Elliott died at the home of his neice, Mrs. Lewis McCoy, three miles from Kingsland on the 8th. April 17, 1913 MR. B. PAINTER Mr. B. Painter, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Kingsland, died at 8 a.m. on the morning of the 15th. Sometime in the night previous, Mr. Painter, without arousing his family, started to a physician. He was unable to get all the way and was found on the street where he had been for about five hours. He died not long afterward. Mr. Painter was in the mill business at Kingsland and at the time of his death was putting up a mill at Womble. He leaves a wife, two daughters and a son. WILL HANKINS Mr. Will Hankins died on Monday, April 14th, 1913, at 6:15 p.m., at his home near Glendale, after an illness of six weeks. He was a well known and reliable citizen and has lived in this neighborhood for years. He leaves nine children all but three of whom are grown besides other friends to mourn his death. MRS. S.J. ROGERS Mrs. S.J. Rogers who had been in very bad health for sometime past, died at her home Friday night (11th inst.) at 9:35. She was laid to rest in the Kingsland cemetery Sunday following. Mrs. Rogers leaves two sons, one daughter, husband and a host of friends. April 24, 1913 DR. T.H. ACKERMAN Our citizens were grieved to hear of the death of Dr. T.H. Ackerman, which occured in Pine Bluff Tuesday afternoon about 3 o'clock. At noon he, in company with his son, Mr. Leland Ackerman, and Drs. Jordan and Hughes left Rison to go to the Davis hospital where it was hoped something could be done to prolong Dr. Ackerman's life. Within three hours a message came telling of his death. For more than two years Dr. Ackerman has suffered from a heart affection and from Brights disease. His death would doubtless have come sooner had he not had careful and skillful attention. He wanted to go away again for treatment and so greatly did he desire this that her overcame the opposition of his family and the attending physicians. His earnest purpose was to live, and his slightest action or inaction served the one great aim. "Even death stands still, And waits an hour, sometimes, For such a will." Careful and loving hands ministered unto him and the end came peacefull. He was with his son whom he loved better than life itself, and of whom, he said "I am not afraid to go to sleep, while Leland holds my hand." His children and other relatives were summonded and to night a mound, flower covered, made with the hands of Masonic brethern, an order to which he was devoted, and under the ceremonies of whose burial ritual he was laid to rest, holds the mortal remains of another one of our leading citizens. "I cannot say and will not say That he is dead. He is just away! And you--oh you, who the wildest yearn For the old time stept and the glad return Think of him still the same, I say He is not dead--he is just away. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.F. Rogers and Rev. J.H.W. Overton. Dr. Ackerman was born in Galatin, Tenn., in 1851. He attended Vanderbilt in 1883-4 and in the fall of 1884 came to Arkansas forming a partnership with Dr. C.A. Standfild at Toledo, for the practice of medicine. In 1885 he was married to Mrs. M.C. Ingram who survives him. Three sons were born, two of whom are dead. The other L.C. Ackerman is twenty-one years of age. Besides this son, he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Blanch Newsome, of Nashville, T.H. of Dallas and W.H. Ackerman of Nashville, Tenn. In 1891 Dr. Ackerman moved to Rison to the place where the family now lives. He indentified himself with the progressive citizens and was interested in the development of his town, his county and his state. He has not practiced much during the last few years. About fiteen years ago he established the Rison Drug, Co. and built up a fine business. At the time of his death he had just completed the new Phoenix Hotel. He was a lover of home and his church, a kind and thoughtful neighbor, a conservative businessman, a devoted husband and father. The charm of his personality, the kindness and geniality of his manner were irresistable. In the relation of life he proved true. Peace to his ashes. "Death is Crown of life; were death denied, poor man would live in vain; Death wounds to cure; we fall, we rise, we resign; Spring from our fetters, fasten to the skies; Where blooming Eden withers from our sight, This king of terrors in the Prince of Peace. MRS. LAURA E. BREATHWIT Died, April 19, 1913, in Memphis, Tenn., at the Baptist hospital, Mrs. Laura E. Breathwit aged 74 years 11 months. Mrs. Breathwit was the daughter of Mr. Daniel Tucker who moved to this part of Arkansas from Mississippi about sixty years ago, when Mrs. Breathwit, who was born near Jackson, was just entering young woman hood. Later she was married to Mr. Wm. Breathwit who died at Kingsland twelve years ago. Mrs. Breathwit was a member of the Baptist Church, a devoted wife and mother. She leaves five children, Mrs. J.T. Niven and Dr. Wm. Breathwit of Pine Bluff, Mrs. E.R. buster and J.R. Breathwit of Kingsland and J.L. Breathwit of Shreveport, La. Funeral services were conducted at the Kingsland cemetery by Rev. J.C. Sampley in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing friends. MRS. TOM BROCK Mrs. Brock, widow of the late Tom Brock, died at the home of her daughter in Pine Bluff Tuesday and was buried at the Cane Creek Church the following day, Rev. T.B. Little was summoned to conduct the funeral. MRS. EMMA PRICE Mrs. Emma Price, mother of our Bro. A.J. Price, died at her home in Lincoln county, Ark., March the 25th 1913, aged 73 years. Whereas God in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from our presence Mrs. Emma Price mother of Bro. A.J. Price. Be it resolved that we , as brother Odd Fellows tender to him our sincere sympathy in the loss of his mother, May it be the inspiration of lifting him to a higher walk in life. Resolved: That a copy be placed upon our minutes and a copy be sent to the Cleveland County Herald for publication. Done by the order of Pansy I.O.O.F. Lodge 297. Com: J.M. Strait, J.A. McLain, John Hartley MARGARET MARKS #1of 3 We open the forms to chronicle the death of Mrs. Margaret Marks which occured at New Edinburg yesterday. May 7, 1913 IN MEMORIAM:MARGARET ELIZABETH MARKS #2 of 3 Died at New Edinburg, Ark., April 22, 1913, Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Marks. Why Death what dost thou here this time of year? Peach blow and apple blossoms clouds white. Warm winds the west cradling the _?_. Sweet are and _?_-- sweet are all sounds of _?_, But thou--thou ugly thing--what doeth thou here? Yes it was in the happy springtime when all earth is smiling, when the roses, fresh with their dewy splendor, the violets and hawthorne blooming, that the Destroyer invaded the joyous household of Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Marks and laying his hand upon her heart--it was still. "It may be in the morning, Ere the dew is on the grass, when The little birds are singing their Welcome when they pass; Ere the sound of busy thousands Is heard upon the street, I will listen for her coming--For the coming of her feet". The Master called her, and laying the burdens of life at His feet, she obeyed, calmly, as one "who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams". She could smile at Death's approach and say, "When I awake, opening the gates of righteousness, that I may go in and give thanks unto the Lord." Every life has two aspects--sunshine and shadow, prosperity and adversity. As the beloved daughter, the petted sister, the adored wife of the man of her choice, the proud mother of beautiful children, through all the glare of prosperity, in which beauty, love, wealth, and social standing combined to enthrone her, there was an unfailing amiability and consideration for others, an unswerving righteousness that distinguished her highest thought and action, and stamped their impress on her features as lines carved on a gem in intaglio. Later, when the storms of life invaded her luxurious repose; when parents, husband had been taken from her, and she was left frosted with years, and blanched with sorrow, but still beautiful in character, she was spared the pearls from among her scattered jewels--her children. "And in the night I know the lonely wind Shall sigh of her, the restless ocean moan Her name with immemorial murmurings, The sad and golden summer moon shall mourn With me, and through the gloom of rustling leaves, The shaken throats of nightingales shall bring Her dear voice back." Receiveng herself, the best college education and reared in a refined home, she was fitted to bring up the children whom God had given her, and having the crown of seventy-one years' earthly pilgimage, she was able to see them in point of education and noble womanhood, reach or even surpass her most sanguine expectations. Four children survive her, Mrs. L.A. Mosley, Mary, Margaret and William David Marks, and to these surviving ones and to the lonely brother let me say: "Measure thy life by loss instead of gain, For love's strength standeth in love's sacrifice, And whoso suffers most hath most to give, And if impatient thou let slip thy cross, Thou wilt not find it in this world again, Nor in another; here and here alone Is given thee to suffer most for Christ's sake." Many friends came to minister unto the dear one in her last illness, and none came who could not recount some deed of love and kindness bestowed by her upon them. Everything that could be done was done for her recovery. The best medical skill __?__trained nurse, and every __?__ that could be procured was hers. but the tired brain would fain find rest, and as the morning sunshine streamed in through the window casting a halo upon the couch where lay the dying form, I grant, that although reason dethroned, caused from the dread disease that had clutched her in it's throes, in her last visions and dreams, her soul arose to Pisgah's top, and she beheld beyond the swelling flood. "Sweet fields arrayed in living green, and rivers of delight." The resurrection was her hope. She had kept the faith that she would received the gift of eternal life at the coming and appearing of her Lord. The dear remains were laid by the side of those of her noble husband, the late W.D. Marks in the Marks old burying ground near New Edinburg. "Down the stream where the tide is clearer, Farther on where the shores are fair, Will be the precious forms we would fain be nearer, The names we have breathed in a voice of prayer." One who loved her. MRS. M.E. MARKS #3 of 3 Mrs. M.E. Marks died of Brights disease lst Wednesday at about 8 a.m. after an illness of only a few days. Aged 72 years she was a native of this county having been born a few miles north of New Edinburg, in the year 1841. Her brother, J.B. Frazier, claims the distinction of being the oldest living white person having been born in the bounds of Cleveland (at that time Union) County. He was born in 1831 a few miles north of New Edinburg. Mrs. Marks was a lady of many noble traits of character and was possessed of a disposition that made her beloved by all who were associated with her. She was in communion with the Christadelphian church for many years previous, and at the time of her death. Her hopes were in Christ and the resurrection. Her body was laid to rest beside the grave of her husband who proceeded her by about thirty years. Her grave was covered over until it appeared to be a mound of flowers instead of a mound of earth. Rev. J.P. Snipes conducted short funeral exercises at the grave in the presence of a large crowd of sympathizing friends. At the request of the family the 23d Psalm was sung in the following meter. The Lord is my Shepherd, I'll not want, He makes me down to lie, In pastures green He leadeth me, the quiet waters by. My soul He doth restore again, and me to wake doth make, Within the path of rightousness, Even for His own name sake. Yea tho, I walk through deaths dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill, For Thou art with me and Thy rod, And staff me comfort still. Goodness and mercy all my life, Shall surely follow me, And in God's house forever more, My dwelling place shall be. Mrs. Marks left four daughters, Mrs. L.A. Mosley, Mary, Margaret and Willie Marks and a brother besides quite a number of other relatives to mourn her departure, and we can only commend these to the love and care of the Saviour for comfort in this sad hour. New Edinburg, Ark. May 7, 1913 J.W. HASKINS The death of J.W. Haskins removes from New Edinburg one of it's valued citizens. We hope next week to give a more extended notice of his life. SOPHRONIA EUGENIA TUCKER Mrs. Sophronia Eugenia Tucker died at her home near Herbine, Ark., March 23, 1913, aged 50 years, 4 months and 11 days. Whereas, God has seen fit to call home the wife of our brother, A.B. Tucker, be it. Resolved, that we as brother Odd Fellows tender to him our sincere sympathy in the loss of his dear companion. May he be spared to his children to help fill the vacancy left by the mother; to raise and administer to their many needs. "She is not dead, but sleepeth". Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be placed upon our minutes and a copy be sent the Cleveland County Herald for publication. Done by the order of the Pansy Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 297 Committee: J.M. Strait, J.A. McLain, John Hartly. May 22, 1913 J.H.DIMS ; DIED In Rison, Ark., on Thursday evening, May 15, 1913, Mr. J.H. Sims, aged 37 years. Mr. Sims came to this section in the fall 1906 and engaged in the lumber business here and at Poole, being connected with the Sims-Elliott Co. at the latter place. He was an unassuming, unobtrusive gentleman and had a host of friends who greatly regret his demise. He leaves behind to mourn his departure his sorrowing wife and baby boy. Also two brothers and one sister. Mr. Sims was a member in good standing in the orders of I.O.O.F. and W.O.W. and in religion a Catholic. A priest was at his bedside to console him in his last moments. His remains were carried back to his old home, Stanley, Ky. and laid beside those of his relatives that had preceeded him to the great beyond. May God console the bereaved ones and temper the wind to the shorn lamb. May 29, 1913 W.P. ROGERS Resolutions We, your committee, appointed to draft resolutions relative to the death of our brother. W.P. Rogers, beg leave to submit the following report. He was born near Atlanta, Ga., on the 8th day of February 1838, came to Arkansas when quite a young man. He professed religion and joined the Baptist Church in the year 1858, was married to Miss S.A. Mosley, on March the 9th 1869. There was born to this union four children, three of whom are still living. He was a soldier in the confederate army and at the time of his death, was a honored member of Jefferson Davis Camp no. 1293. His death occured on the 9th day of April 1913. Whereas our kind Heavenly Father has removed from our camp and our midst our dear brother, and fellow comrade, therefore be it. Resolved, first that in his death this camp has lost one ofits best, most trusted and faithful members. Resolved, second that the Baptist Church has lost a faithful and useful member and the community a loyal citizen and his children have lost a devoted father. Resolved, third, that this camp of ex-confederate veterans bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well, and extend to each of his children our sincere condolence and sympathy in this their sad bereavement in the loss of their beloved and devoted father. Be it further Resolved that these resolutions be sent to the Cleveland County Herald for publication and a copy furnished to each of his surviving children. Committee: C.W. Drake, M.W. Whayne, J.W. Walker W.L. FULMER W.L. Fulmer a highly respected citizen of Redland township died at his home of paralysis on the 11th. He was sick only a few hours. He was in town the day before his death in apparent good health, and the news of his death came as a severe shock to the entire community. Mr. Fulmer was born in Coweta County, GA., in 1850 on Oct. 4th, and removed there to Arkansas in 1868 and has lived ever since in Redland township. His father died in the state of Georgia, leaving a widow with five children and Mr. Fulmer's death is the first among them. His mother is in her 81st year. He married Miss Josephine Ward and to them were born two boys and three girls. His long residence among our people had won him a distinctive position and he will be greatly missed from his circle of friends and neighbors. New Edinburg, AR June 5, 1913 NATHAN SMITH PASSED FROM DEATH UNTO LIFE In memory of Nathan Smith who was born in Shelby county, Ala., May 13, 1839, came to Arkansas with his parents in the year 1849, and grew up to manhood in three miles of Rison, where he died May 29, 1913, making his life 74 years and 16 days. "Uncle Nath" as we called him was married to Miss Caroline Hudson in the year 1860, and 11 children were born to them, seven sons and four daughters, five of them still living, J.E., Nick and Charles Smith and Mrs. N.A. McKinney and Mrs. Jim Lewis, of Mt. Holly, Ark. His wife preceeded him to the grave about four years and six months ago, leaving him desolate. The stroke was so heavy that he gradually failed until death relieved him of his sorrows and afflictions. His body was laid to rest in Moore's church cemetery on Saturday evening, May 31st, in the presence of his children and sorrowing friends, Elder Whayne, of Kingsland, officiating. A good man and citizen is gone. We can only see him now in our mind as he walked along leaning on his cane. Uncle Nath leaves many friends and a good name for us all to cherish. The writer was intimately acquainted with him; served with him in the Confederate army and necessarally thrown among a great many immoral men, but Uncle Nath came out of the war unscathed by contamination and remained so all through his long life. Being somewhat of the same disposition we became close friends in those days that tried men. After the war and we retruned home to our loved ones, that friendship and brotherly love continued. Now I feel like a brother has left me: few of us left to talk of the hardships of a soldier's life. Uncle Nath never attached himself to any church, but was a lover of the Bible and kept his in his office while he served his county as treasurer for five terms to the satisfaction of his constituents. The writer often talked with me on the subject of religion. I visited him during his last illness a week or ten days before his death. he said to me: "Tom, I can't say that I know I am prepared to die; I only hope I will have grace given me. I know if I am saved that it will be by grace alone--not works I have done." I could speak of many evidences that he has given me a change of heart, but space forbids. Uncle Nath was an honored Mason, a member of that order for a number of years and was highly esteemed by the brethren there of who with his children and friends miss him. Uncle Nath has answered the last roll call. From children and friends he is gone, and when the last call comes to us, one and all, may it sweetly sound, child, come home. T.B. Little June 5, 1913 JOHN T. HASKINS In memory of Bro. John T. Haskins, a charter member of Edinburg Lodge No. 193, I.O.O.F. Our worth brother is no more. The lamp of light has gone out and he has reached his last long resting place. No more will he meet with us, no longer will his presence cheer us, or his voice be heard in our deliberations. He contended for a grand and noble cause and his memory will be enshrined in the heart of his brothers. Good deeds are immortal, they cannot be covered with mother earth, they live beyond the tomb and will urge us on to live a better life. "He laid his staff and sandals down, For the victors plume and the monarchs crown." Yes we hope he lives beyond the silent tomb and that the bright immortal part of his being has passed on to a higher life. There is no death, it is simply a transition from the mortal to the immortal. We look behind us for the past, but it is lost in the bright effulgenue of hope for a glorious future. "For know ye not that beyond the grave, Far Far beyond where the tall cedars wave, On the Syrian mountain, and the stars Come glittering forth in their golden cars, There bloometh a land of perenniel bliss." We extend to those who mourn his loss our sincerest sympathy. Com. W P. Galloway, John Hollis, Jim Parrott. MR. RILEY MILNER Died--Saturday, May 17, 1913, near Randall, Mr. Riley Milner, from the effect of injuries received by being thrown from a mule Bro. Milner only lived thirty minutes after he was hurt and only spoke twice. He tried to speak to his daughter, Bessie, but she could not understand him. He was dead when his son and other daughter reached him. He was born in Coles county, Ill., December 9, 1864, and was married to Miss Susie L. Waldron December 25, 1889. He had but one son, Jesse R. Milner, and four daughters, Mable, Lizzie and Bessie, all of whom are married except the latter. His wife was "called home" March 10, 1904. He moved to Arkansas in 1909. Besides his children he leaves two grand sons, one brother, John and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Jordan both of Holey, Col., and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death and will be sadly missed by them. His life was spent in faithfulness to duty and his influence given for the right, and oh! how his sorrowing children will miss his godly walk, wise council and strong arm. Grieve not as those without hope, have you not the assurance of meeting again where partings com not? Everything possible was done for Bro. Milner, but the hand of the Grim Reaper could not be stayed. His remains were laid to rest in the Pleasent Ridge cemetery Sunday, Rev. J.H. Wilson conducting the funeral services. A Friend. BRO. JOHN T. HASKINS In memory of Bro. John T. Haskins, a charter member of Edinburg Lodge No. 193, I.O.O.F. Our worthy brother is no more. The lamp of light has gone out, and he has reached his last long resting place. No more will he meet with us, no longer will his presence cheer us, or his voice be heard in our deliberations. He contended for a grand and noble cause and his memory will be enshrined in the heart of his brothers. Good deeds are immortal, they cannot be covered with mother earth, they live beyond the tomb and will urge us on to live a better life. " He laid his staff and sandals down, For the victors plume and the monarchs crown." Yes we hope he lives beyond the silent tomb and that the bright immortal part of his being has passed on to a higher life. There is no death, it is simply a transition from the mortal to the immortal. We look behind us for the past, but it is lost in the bright effulgenoe of hope for a glorious future. For know ye not that beyond the grave, Far Far beyond where the tall cedars wave, On the Syrian mountain, and the stars, Come glittering forth in their golden cars, There bloometh a land of perenniel bliss. We extend to those who mourn his loss our sincerest sympathy. Committe: W.P. Galloway, John Hollis, Jim Parrott MRS. ANNAH OVERTON My friend has gone Home. The last loving act has been done for her and the mortal remains of Mrs. Annah Overton, widow of the late J.H. Overton, Jr. lies in the Harlow cemetery only a short distance from where she was born. Lovely of form, beautiful of character, kindly, gracious and loving she who is no more has left to friends and loved ones the memory of a guiless life and the assurance that her gentle spirit no more harrassed by pain, has passed through the gates not made with hands. "How blest the righteous!" Annah Ophelia Tomme was born near Toledo, Sept. 1st 1887. She joined the Baptist Church when young and in the years of her early womanhood was married to Prof. J.H. Overton, whose death preceeded hers. She died June 3rd, 1913, leaving four dutiful daughters, Mrs. W.L. Jones, Misses May, Grace and Ruth Overton, all of whom were here when the change came. May our Father confort them, keeping them in the hollow of his hand until in the fullness of time this dear family circle shall be brought safely to the Homeland, without the loss of one. As a neighbor, wife, Christian friend, and mother my friend was all one could wish . Farewell till the shadows lift and the glory dawns. A short service was held at the home, Bro. Brown conducting the service at the cemetery. Fittingly beautiful floral tributes were sent by many friends. The Woman's Missionary Union, the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sigma Tau Club sent especially beautiful pieces.