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January 9, 1919 ELIZABETH WATTWOOD In Memoriam of Grandmother Wattwood Whereas our heavenly father in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from our membership our dearly loved and highly respected sister Elizabeth Wattwood whose life was a long continuation of deeds of mercy and kindness, no one in sickness or distress ever called to her in vain. She did not wait to be conscripted but long years she volunteered to go, not in a single instance throughout a concecrated life, nurse the sick and to alleviate sorrow and distress. She was a member of the Methodist Church, was an active consecreated worker in the Vineyard of the Lord. Her daily life was a blessing to those with whom she came in contact and she will live in humanity's great cause to enable and bless throughout the years to come. Be it resolved that our Missionary society has lost a cherished member and the community a christian character worthy of imitation, resolved further that a record be made of this and copy be sent to the Cleveland County Herald. Mrs. Alice Harlow, Mrs. Gussie May, Mrs. M.E. Kindall. com. January 16, 1919 SAMUEL F. BROWN DIES OF PNEUMONIA Samuel F. Brown born in Coles County, Illinois, died in this city December 28th, 1918 of pneumonia and the remains were shipped to Ashmore, Illinois for burial. Mr. Brown came here about seven years ago, while here Mr. Brown was in bad health, but the people of Rison never failed to lend him assistance, especially during his last illness. Mr. Brown was kind and generous hearted, never failed to lend assistance wherever he could. He leaves a mother, seven children, three brothers and three sisters, of other states. January 25, 1919 Mrs. M.O. Briggs Mary O. Briggs, who departed this life November 28th, 1918 was born October 2nd,, 1838. For thirteen years she had lived with her relatives and friends, her husband having been called by the "silent messenger" Nov. 8th 1905. Of the six children born to this union, only two remain, Mrs. B.F. Poteet and W.R. Briggs. Mrs. Briggs was for forty years a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and in this yard, "neath the shade of the pine's tall spire," her body was laid to await the Savior's coming. Gone forever from life's struggles, She shall sorrow nevermore,Safely anchored in the harbor, With the loved ones gone before. A Friend February 13, 1919 JESSE MEEK KILLED BY FALLING TREE Jesse Meek of Hurricane Township was instantly killed by a falling tree yesterday afternoon. He is the son of Justice J.H. Meek and leaves a wife and two children to whom we extend sympathy. BLANCHE HOPSON In Memoriam For some reason unknown to us, God saw best to call from our midst Sister Blanche Hopson of New Edinburg, Ark. Sister Hopson, daughter of Mr. C.L. Carmical, was born May 10, 1884, and united with the New Edinburg Missionary Baptist Church in the year 1903, was married to Mr. Frank Hopson the year 1905, to this union was born three children, Maxine, Clyde, and Raymon who survive her. Sister Hopson was consecrated christian, always attending church when her health and other conditions would permit. But for the past two or three years the hand of affliction had rested heavily upon her, but she bore her affliction and suffering with that patience and christian fortitude that has ever characterized the true flower of Christ. Sister Hopson leaves three precious children, a loving husband and a kind and loving father, two sisters and two brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss, but our loss is her eternal gain. Sister Hopson will be missed by her many friends but none will miss her like the husband and children in the home from which she has just been called. Her pleasant smile will be seen no more and when the children come home from school there will be no mamma there to greet them at the door, and there will be the vacant chair ever reminding them that wife and mother has bid farewell to earth and earthly ties and gone to be with her Savior. But let us not weep for her as we who have no hope. But let us rather seek to meet her in that beautiful home beyond the setting sun where there will be no more sad partings and God will wipe away all tears from our eyes. Dear children take comfort in this thought. Mother is waiting to meet and greet you at Heaven's door. May her children and other loved ones meet her at God's right hand is our prayer. Written by the ones who loved her. Mrs. Addie Attwood, Mrs. Lucy Chowning and Miss Mattie Medling. MINNIE ALMA HUNTER Minnie Alma Hunter was born May 12, 1891 and was called home December 25, 1918. She was a victim of the dreaded disease influenza. Alma was a dear, sweet christian girl, having joined the Missionary Baptist church at an early age, and always tried to do her duty. We are so sad without her dear presence, but know that she is at rest. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. F.D. Hunter, and one brother, J.E. of McKinney, and a sister, S.D. Ashcraft of Rye. She was laid to rest in prospect cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. W.A. Winston. May we meet our loved one in Heaven, is the prayer of her sister. February 20, 1919 J.C. SIMS J.C. Sims, Confederate veteran, popularly known as "uncle Johny" died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Bryant, at New Edinburg Thursday. ROBERT J. CUMMINGS Robert J. Cummings died at Rahway, N.J. Saturday, Fev. 15. He was the son of Mrs. Mary E. Cummings of this community and has been in service in the army since april 1917. His body was brought here for burial and was intered at the Randolph burying ground. To his mother and other members of the family we extend our sympathy. A.M. ROBERTSON News has been received here telling of the death of Rev. A.M. Robertson at his home at Texarkana. He was at one time pastor of the Methodist church here. May 8, 1919 MARGARET MOSLEY In Memory of Miss Margaret Mosley On the morning of the twenty second of November, 1918, an angel flew to earth, pucked one of earth's fairest flowers, and returning replanted it in celestial fields. On the day, a black ribbon waved to and fro on our school house door, silenty bringing to us this sad message, "Miss Margaret has been transfered to a brighter, more beautiful realm, where, she continues her labor of love, unhindered by sorrow, discouragement, and pain." And we said in our hearts, "Oh it was so cruel to take our dear teacher from us" but then this message was brought to us by that silent messenger, the remembrance of the sweet unselfish life of Miss Margaret herself. That first thought was a selfish thought. God needs Miss Margaret in his heavenly vineyard and how selfish it is of us to wish a prolongation of her earthly pilgrimage when she was ready to return to her eternal home. Many time again this message will subdue our evil thoughts when we are prone to think of self alone we will remember Miss Margaret's unselfishness, and when we are tempted to complain and make those about us unhappy, we will remember how Miss Margaret always bore her sorrow and pain alone with God and concealed it from us with her bright smiles and __?__ We extend to her mother and brother, her betrothed and other loved ones, among whom is another dear teacher of ours, a loving sympathy. Let us forget our sorrow and be thankful for her pure life, it's influence and the hope of meeting her again in heaven. Senior class June 5, 1919 MRS. MARGARET HARLOW Sunday morning news was received here bringing the sad message that death had claimed Mrs. Margaret Harlow, age 77 years, at the home of her son, Hunter Harlow, of Bigelow. She had been in ill health for some time. Her remains were brought to Rison, arriving Monday afternoon and were conveyed to Greenwood cemetery where short services were conducted by the Rev. J.L. Dedman. The floral offering was a most beautiful one. Mrs. Harlow was born in Shelby County, Alabama and was before her marriage Margaret Harrison. In the year 1847 she came to this state in company with her parents. On Christmas Day in the year 1866 she was married to Belmer Harlow, who preceeded her to Heaven by a few years. She joined the Methodist Church in 1871, and lived a true member until her soul took it's eternal flight last Sunday morning. She is survived by three sons, Hunter Harlow of Bigelow, John L. Harlow of Pine bluff, and E.B. Harlow of this place: one daughter, Mrs. Trudy Hill of this place. She is also survived by a host of relatives and friends. A beneficient life is ended, a character so sweet, so noble in every requirement of an exacting world is a rich heritage for loved ones and one well worthy of emulation. In the flesh she is gone but the sweet memory of this dear woman will linger with us. June 12, 1919 MRS. BEN PORTER To the Memory of Mrs. Ben Porter We, the members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the M.E. Church of Rison, Ark., with heartaches pen these few lines of respect to the loving memory of dear Mrs. Porter, whom God called home on May 9, 1919. Resolved, 1st, That in her death we are made to realize that we have lost one of God's elect, whose very presence was an inspiration to those with whom she came in contact. Resolved, 2nd That our lives have been enriched by our association with her. Resolved, 3rd, That we may keep the memory of her good spirited life as an example worthy of imitation. Resolved, 4th, That we as a body extend to the bereaved husband our deepest sympathy in the loss of his cherished companion and point him to her God "who gavest and who taketh away." Resolved, 5th, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved and a copy spread upon our records. Mrs. Gus Jones, Mrs. J.L. Dedman, Mrs. L.F. Williams, Committee FRANCES LAVONNE SPEAKS Frances Lavonne, the little four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Speaks died yesterday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Jones. The Herald extends heartfelt sympathy. June 26, 1919 THOMAS LEE GALLOWAY Thomas Lee, the little two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Galloway died Friday June 20th. July 3, 1919 EASTER LILLY WILSON Easter Lilly, the little one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wilson died last Thursday. The Herald extends sympathy to the bereaved parents. JOHN WILSON John Wilson died June 12th at a hospital in Little Rock after an operation for appendicitis. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Wilson of Calmer and had made this county his home until he moved his family to England about a year ago. He was buried at Shady Grove cemetery. He leaves a wife and child, to whom we extend sympathy. July 10, 1919 INFANT ELAM We are sorry to report the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Elam, who died Monday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the cemetery at five o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev. B.E. Mullins. EUNICE OXLEY Miss Eunice Oxley, fourteen year old daughter of J.H. Oxley, died at her home near here last Friday, after an operation for appendicitis. WILLIE MAE YARBROUGH On July the 2nd the death angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Yarbrough and took away from them their little daughter, Willie May, age six years. She was a sweet little girl. She is survived by her father and mother and a little sister, who thought so much of her, but she is at rest. She was laid to rest in Prosperity cemetery to sleep that long, sweet sleep. She is up above the starry sky, Where angels never cease to fly. She has gained that sweet reward and is waiting to receive us. In the sweet, soft arns of Jesus, She will enjoy that peaceful rest and be forever blest. Sweet little Willie gone to rest, Her soul is number with the blest. She is waiting there for you and I. By Her Aunt. August 14, 1919 SUSIE BAKER #1 of 3 Mrs. Susie R. Baker, daughter of John N. and Elizabeth Boyd was born at Osceola, Missouri, November 2nd, 1867, and called to her reward August 7, 1919. Professing faith in Christ at the age of 13, she was baptised in the fellowship of Concord Baptist Church near Lowery City, Mo. This faith grew stronger and stronger as the years went by, and ever when clouds made dim life's pathways, she trustingly laid her hand in His, who lead her in the "paths of righteousness for His name's sake." She was married to John H. Baker February 21st, 1888, and to them were born three daughters and four sons, all of whom are living to suffer the loss of the family's most cherished member, for when Mother's chair is vacant each heart in the household has ever an unsatisfied yearning a void that cannot be filled, and especially is it true of this one. The business affairs of life make it necessary for the husband and father to be away from home much of the time and on these occasions it was "Mother" who assembled the little flock, read from God's book the conforting passages that she so loved, and then reverently and lovingly knelt in prayer to him who never forsakes the child who trusts in his word. The family moved to Arkansas in 1906 and later to the town of Rison, their home for the past few years, where Mrs. Baker has ever been admired for her sweet quiet christian life and earnest devotion to her church. The entire village felt deeply the loss, when the silent form, on whose features still rested a peaceful smile, was laid neath the sod in the "silent city' on the hill, and every heart went out in sympathy to the bereaved family. (a poem follows but extemely hard to read) IN MEMORY OF SUSIE BAKER #2 of 3 We the members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, wish to pay our respects to the loving memory of our friend and co-worker, Mrs. Susie Baker, who God took from us August 7, 1919 With her life, she exemplified the principals of our grand organization. The emblem of which is the bow of white ribon whose streamers encircle the earth and embraces everything that is pure and good and denounces intemperence and sin of all kinds with it's blighting influences which makes the white life impossible. We love her and we will cherish her sweet memory. Oh for more mothers like she. And example of worthy imitation. We extend to the bereaved husband our deepest sympathy and the precious children who have so willingly heeded her council, we want to confort and console. We encourage them to live in the light of the blessed teaching of mother. Mrs. Gussie May, Maggie Norton, Frances Williams, Committee ORIE LEE POSH Killing at Parkman's Gin Saturday Bob Lee Williams shot and instantly killed Orie Lee Posh at the Parkman Gin last Saturday. No particulars have been given. William surrendered to officials at Warren and on Tuesday Sheriff Smith transferred him to jail here. MRS. J.H. BAKER #3 of 3 In Memory of Mrs. J.H. Baker Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God in His infinite wisdom to call from earth our beloved sister and co-worker Mrs. J.H. Baker. Be it resolved that we the Woman's Missionary Union of the Rison Baptist Church feel that we have sustained a great loss in the death of Sister Baker but we know that our loss is Heaven's gain so we humbly submit to the will of Him who doeth all things well. We the members of the W.M.U. extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy and can only point them to the great comforter in this sad hour of bereavement. Therefore Be it resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved husband, one to the Baptist Advance, and another to the Cleveland County Herald for publication. Then a copy be placed in record with the Sec. of the W.M.U. Committee Mrs. E.A. McMurtrey, Mrs. A.J. Hamilton. MRS. B.F. MOODY #1 of 2 Mrs. B.F. Moody, died at her home here Tuesday morning, after a long illness and constant suffering for many months. She leaves her husband, three daughter, Mrs. J.E. Eberhardt, Mrs. J.W. Elrod and Mrs. John Harvey and three sons, W.L., Geo. F., and N.B. Moody and many, grand children to mourn her loss. She was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery. September 18, 1919 MRS. R.B. RHODES In Memory fo Mrs. R.B. Rhodes Mrs. R.B. Rhodes died at her home in Pine bluff on September 11, 1919. Burried at the Black burying ground, the funeral being conducted by the Rev. H.H. Herrington of the Pine Bluff Circuit. She was the grand mother of the E.L. McLendon children of this place and leaves two sons, W.G. and I.C. Rhodes and four daughters, Mesdames Bettie Wilson, Aggie Wilson, Mary Green and Nevie Wingard, to whom the Herald extends sympathy. September 25, 1919 BABY COATS "Bowman township" We are sorry to learn of the death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Coats. J.W. DOSTER #1 "Cross Roads" The people of this community grieved to hear of the death of Mr. J.w. Doster. We extend sympathy to his relatives. #2 "Rye" We were saddended by the news of the death of Mr. J.W. Doster at Kingsland last Sunday: He is a brother of F.W. Doster of this place and had many friends here. October 9, 1919 MRS. B.F. MOODY #2 of 2 On Tuesday Sept. 8th, 1919 at Rison, Ark., the Death Angel visited the home of B.F. Moody and took his dear wife, one who forsook all others for him. In the midst of their struggles in this life they spent many happy days together. She lived a little more than seventy one years in this world and leaves a loving husband, three sons and three daughters, fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren with broken hearts because of her departure but their loss is her gain for she professed a hope in Christ in early life and joined the Missionary Baptist Church. She was a real Christian and a Baptist from a Bible standpoint and contended for the doctrines of Jesus Christ and was willing to suffer for Christ's sake. With her husband , they always contended for the faith once delivered to the Saints. Her encorageing words to her children was to stand and contend for the doctrines of Christ regardless of what others might say. She magnified her Savior above all things and no doubt led many to Christ. For many years she was a great sufferer but even in her suffering she could rejoice in a Savior's love and sing the sweet songs of Zion. Only just a few days before she departed this life, she talked of the love of God and the beauties of Heaven. With a sweet smile on her face and with tears of joy streaming down her cheeks as she meditated on the fact that some day she would clasp hands with Jesus Christ on the other shore. On the ninth of September in the Greenwood Cemetery at Rison, after a sweet funeral service conducted by her former Pastor, E.F. Appling, her body was laid to rest to await the Resurrection mourn. To the family, do not think of her as dead for she is not dead. The old house she lived in while here has fallen but it pleased the Lord to move her into a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. You know she said just before she left that "in my Father's House are many mansions and that the Lord had gone to prepare a place for us and would come and call for us some day" So He called her and she was willing to go. Now let's be submissive to His will and look forward to the time when we shall meet her in that home where there will be no more parting, no shedding of tears, no more good byes, but will be one united family gathered around that great white throne to rejoice throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity. One who loved her. OLA WILSON Sad Oh! so sad were we, when on Tuesday morning Sept. 23, 1919 the message was sent over our community that the Death Angel had visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Wilson and taken from their family circle Ola their youngest daughter; age 23 years, 2 months and 21 days. Her sufferings were endured for something over 2 years, but they were born with such patience, that one could hardly realize how much she did suffer. She was always bright and cheerful, loving and kind; rejoicing with those who were glad and sorrowing with those who were sad. Such was her life. She has passed from our midst but her influence will live forever among her as associates and friends. She had a promising life before her, one which would have been useful had she been permitted to follow the walks of man, but God knows best. She was to good for earth. He called her home, and left us to weep and mourn, but not without hope for tho she cannot return to us we can go to her. Early in life she professed faith in Christ and united with the Christian Church, of which she lived a consitent member until her death. Her greatest desire and prayer while here on earth, was that God would spare her to see her Brother, who had been and was still in France; just two weeks before God called her home this prayer was answered, for Pitts returned from the Sea and great was her rejoicing. She leaves a Father and Mother, two sisters, Mrs. Wilson Vaughan of Millville, Mrs. Ulyss Word of Rison, two brothers, Pitts and Hubbard Wilson of Rison also two aged grandmothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss weep not loved ones, for she is at rest, only waiting to welcome each of you home. Her cousin, Inez. LORRAIN SMITH Lorraine Catherine one of the little twin girls of Mr.and Mrs. George Smith died last week. MRS. D.A. WOODELL #1 of 3 Mrs. D.A. Woodell, died Oct. 5th at the home of her son J.C. Woodell. October 16, 1919 MRS. D.A. WOODELL #2 of 3 In Memoriam The Death Angel visited the home of J.C. Woodell Oct. 5th and claimed his precious mother, Mrs. D.A. Woodell. She was a true Christian and a kind devoted mother, she leaves six children. Mrs. ? Parker, ? Taylor, J.C. Willie and Victor Woodell of this place and Mrs. Pearlie Johnson of Tucker and twelve grandchildren and host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. Weep not bereaved ones your precious mother is only sleeping. Your loss is her gain, may you live so that when your summons comes you can join in with this dear one who is now asleep in Jesus. May her memory ever be your Guiding Star. "Tho cast down we are not forsaken, Tho affected not alone. Thou dids, give and Thou has't taken. Blessed Lord, thy will be done" Her Friend. October 30, 1919 MRS. D.A. WOODELL #3 OF3 Editor Herald, will you give us a little space in your paper? to comply with the request of our dear friend and neighbor Mrs. Dillia Ann Woodell, who sweetly fell asleep in death without a struggle Sunday night, Oct 5, 1919, age 62 years 1 month and 13 days, she wanted us to have a little piece published in the paper telling how good her dear children were to do all they could for her, also her neighbors were so kind to her she seemed to appreciate it so much, said her way was clear she was going home, she ssid she wanted our dear old father T.B. Little to preach her funeral she was a noble woman all who knew her loved her. She left behind six children to mourn the loss of dear mother, Jas. C., Willie and Victor Woodell, Mrs. Mamie Parke, Mrs. Mattie Taylor and Mrs. Pearlie Johnson, twelve grandchildren. We would say to the children, grieve not mother is at rest, that we all may meet her in that sweet home above. To all the bereaved family we extend sympathy, we too gave up dear mother 27 years ago 12th of October 1892 We see a short notice in the paper of the death of Mrs. Woodell but as she wishes us to write a little with our names signed to it, please publish and oblige, her loving neighbors. Mrs. R.D. Taylor, Mrs. W.F. Taylor. In connection with the above notice, by Sister Woodell's request, I tried to speak words of comfort to sorrowing children and friends after which her body was laid in the tomb to sleep in Mr. Zion cemetery, until the great God who "speaks and it is done" Raises her sleeping dust not a sinful natural body but it wil be raised spiritual to die no more. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Then we should try to be reconciled to God's will. She has gone home to die no more, to rest in peace on the other shore, far from a world of sin and strife to spend in heaven an endless life. T.B. Little November 20, 1919 ROBERT CLAUD ARMSTRONG The people of this community were saddened Friday, when the news spread over the community that the death angel had visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong and took from them their only child, Robert Claud, age eighteen years. Oh it was so sad not only to his parents but to his many friends. Claud was loved by all who knew him. He was born July 1st, 1901 and died November 14, 1919 December 4, 1919 BETTIE KNICKERBOCKER The many friends of Mrs. Betty Knickerbocker were much grieved to hear of her death on November 4th, 1919, after a long illness. Since 1814(1914?) Mrs. Knickerbocker has been a much loved and respected resident of Kingsland having moved here at that time from Tennessee where she was born on October 1849. At the age of eighteen she became the wife of J.P. Knickerbocker and soon furthered her fitness for wife and mother by unititng with the Methodist Church at Kingsland, and remained a faithful member until her death. Several children were sent to bless this home five of whom, Frank, Henry, Sid and Denie Knickerbocker and Mrs. ? Dykes, remain to mourn the loss of the mother, the father having died several years ago. Mrs. Knickerbocker was buried at the Kingsland Cemetery on November 5th 1919, amidst a host of friends who carried as token of love and sympathy a large collection of beautiful flowers. MRS. NOEL WILLIS Mrs. Noel Willis died at the home of her parents Sunday, November 23, 1919. She leaves a husband and three small children. December 11, 1919 MR. ROEBUCK Kerville suffered a distinct loss in the death Wednesday morning, December 3, 1919 _?_ Roebuck, for man _?_ well known citizen of this city, and in his years of more robust health a valued officer of the Charles Schreiner Bank. Mrs. Roebuck was born at Rison, Ark., October 26, 18? was married to Miss Lula E. McMurtrey of that place in 1906, and later lived in Hope, Ark., till he came to Kerville . _?_ important business _?_ from the time of his maturity till his health away, after which he gave up office and engaged more in duties that permitted more outdoor life. He was considered one of the brightest and most efficient office men ever in Kerville and was also popuar socially, being held in high esteem by a host of warm friends. He was a Baptist, a Mason and a W.O.W fraternalist and in excellant repute in all of them. The funeral is to occur at the Baptist Church this Thursday at 3 p.m., interment following at Glen Rest Cemetery under Masonic auspices. The Kervill Mountain Sun