CLEVELAND COUNTY HERALD, CLEVELAND COUNTY, AR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. All copyrights reserved. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- File provided by Belinda Winston, Cleveland County Library Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR August 5, 1897 issue: In Memory of a Friend Died at her home near this place July the 24th 1897, Mrs. James Barrett, she leaves a husband and two little children to mourn her death. We sympathize with them and do hope that God will see fit to help them in trying to do their duty. And when life on earth is completed that the mother and brothers and sisters whom she has left to grieve the loss of their dear loved one who has departed from this earth and entered the glorious home above may follow in her foot steps and join the happy Band of Angels of Paradise. August 19, 1897 issue: MRS. MARY Y BURKS Died at her home in Miller township, Aug. 14th, 1897, Mrs. Mary Y. Burks, aged 81 years 3 months and ? days. Mrs. Burks was born in Anson County, North Carolina. She moved with her parents when quite young to Alabama. When only thirteen years of age she professed religion and joined the Methodist church in which she lived a consistent member till her death. In 1832 she married William Greenlees. In 1851 she moved with her husband to Arkansas and settled within two miles of this place and since 1851 she has never lived ten miles from here. From this marriage there were nine children born five of whom, Mrs. E.G. Culpepper of the place, Mrs. Belle Dixon, of Randall, and J.M., W.J., and R.H. Greenless, survive her. Her husband Mr. Greenlees, died in 186? some years after she married Mr. John Burks with whom she also lived pleasantly until 1874 when he passed away. Soon after the death of her husband her daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Wintz died leaving orphan children. (?= couldn't read) September 9, 1897 issue: We were sorry to learn from Esq. Wright Saturday of the death of Miss Mattie Wallingsford, daughter of Mr. W.B. Wallingsford, of Saline township, which sad event occured on the 30th ult. September 16, 1897 issue: Mr. D.T. Carmical Mr. D.T. Carmical, of Lee township died at his home last Monday evening, after an illness of several months. Mr. Carmical was an honored citizen and his death is sincerely mourned by the whole community where he lived. Same issue/ under "News from Orlando" Mr. Thomas Carmical After several weeks illness, Mr. Thomas Carmical died at his home last Monday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.B. Stewart in a very solemn and impressive manner Tuesday evening, after which his remains were interred in the cemetery at Shady Grove. The deceased leaves a large family and many relatives to mourn his death. Mr. Carmical was a jovial, upright and honest man and commanded the respect of all who knew him. The neighborhood is joined in universal sympathy for the bereaved family. September 23, 1897 issue: REV. Wm. M. COATS Died at his home in Miller township Monday evening, Sept. 20th 1897, about 6:30 o'clock of heart failure. He had during the day, been as well as usual--ate a hearty supper and made no complaint until a few moments before his death when he placed his hand over his heart and exclaimed Oh, and expired. Mr. William Coats was the son of Sanders Coats who emigrated with his family from Shelby county Tenn. to Bradley county, Arkansas and settled on a track of land bordering on Big creek in the winter of 1848 or 1849. It was in the neighborhood that the subject of this notice grew from childhood to man estate and where he was united in marriage to Miss Ann Elizabeth Ryburn. Since coming to this state he has lived in the section of country now embraced in Cleveland county. In early life he professed religion and joined the Baptist church. He afterward became a minister of the gospel and was ever ready to assist the ministers of his church in holding meetings and in doing good wherever he could, though he did not devote himself active to the ministry having a large family most of his time was required to provide for their wants. He was an honorable member of society and during a period of 50 years in this section he was never known to be engaged in a neighborhood brawl. His ideas of honesty, sobriety and virtue were high and no one ever had anything hard to say against him. He leaves three sons and seven daughters to mourn his death, but they weep not as those without hope for they have every reason to believe that he has passed into that land that _____?______ sorrow and from______?_______sympathize with the____?_____ _________?_______friends. February 24, 1898 issue: HON. E.P. MARKS. New Edinburgh, Ark., Feb. 15th, 1898.--Mr. Evan P. Marks died of heart disease at the Clements hotel last Saturday afternoon. He death was very sudden and was a great shock to the community. Mr. Marks came to his store as usual Saturday morning, but complained of not feeling well. At about 10 o'clock he was seized with severe pains and started home, but was unable to go farther than the hotel. He was put to bed, a doctor was summoned and every available means was used to relieve the stricken man but to no effct. At about 2 o'clock he passed quietly away. For these many years he had lived and labored with and for his people, but God put forth his hand and the pendulum of life ceased to vibrate and E.P. Marks passed from the walks of men to that beyond the grave. The deceased has served his country as a soldier, as a public officer, and as a privte citizen. As a soldier, he followed the banner of the Lost Cause for four years, being at the end captain of his company; as a public officer, he served as legislator, county and circuit clerk, and lastly as a member of the Board of State Charitable Institutions. In every capacity of life he served with distinguished ability. He was a man whom his people delighted to honor and was often solicited to be a candidate for office, but he persistently declined and only accepted a public trust from a sense of public duty. He leaves a wife and five daughters, three of whom are married, to mourn his loss, and his death is a sad shock to them. But the loss is not confined to his family. While we bow in sympanthy with those who were nearest to him, the community feels a deep sense of loss. The remains were interred at the cemetery Monday afternoon in the presence of the largest assembly of people who ever attended a funeral at this place. All business was suspended and everybody joined in doing honor to him who had been a honor to them. Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR March 17, 1898 issue: Robert Powers' Body Recovered The body of Mr. Bob Powers, who drwoned himself in the Saline river about 20 days ago, was on last Saturday, recovered. It was was found floating on the water about two hundred and fifty yards from where his tracks were found on the bank and where it is supposed he jumped into the river. His mind had been deranged for several years and it was in this state when this unfortunate end came. May 5, 1898 issue: Col Met. L. Jones Friday morning at 2 o'clock, at his home in Pine Bluff, Col. Met. L. Jones breathed his last. He was 58 years old having been born in Hardeman County, Tenn., June 2nd 1840. He has been engaged in the practice of the law since he was 21 years of age, excepting four years spent in the confederate army, and during, his thirty seven years of practice he has been noted as a man of great ability and shrewdness. Few men in this state have enjoyed a larger or more lucrative practice than he. He was a man of wonderful intellectual powers. He was ready on most any subject that you might approach him. He was strong in debate; being clear, logical and forceful. Col. Jones was a good soldier. He fought many battles and was twice wounded. He entered the war as a private but on account of his gallant service he was promoted to the lieutenancy then he was made a major and then lieutenant-colonel. Col. Jones was a kind husband and father. He leaves a wife, two daughters and two sons to whom we extend sympathy. June 16, 1898 issue: LEE HAYNIE Died, at his home near Kingsland, Ark. Tuesday morning, June 14th 1898, Mr. Lee Haynie. Mr. Haynie had just arrived at manhood, being only a little past twenty-one years of age. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haynie and was, a little more than a year ago, married to Miss Minnie Killgore who survives him. For more than six months he has been a great sufferer from a lung affection but he has borne his suffering patiently. The HERALD joins his many friends in extending sympathy to the disconsolate wife and relatives. June 30, 1898 Issue: MRS. VAN H. WILLIAMS A feeling of sadness was felt by everyone in our little village yesterday morning when it was announced that Mrs. Van H. Williams was dead. Her husband was telephoned for and came from Little Rock yesterday morning on the 3 o'clock train and Mrs. Williams died about 11 o'clock. Mrs. Williams was a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. O.H. Keadle and was here on a visit to her parents at the time of her death. Mr. and Mrs. Keadle, however were away having gone to visit relatives in Hot Springs County. The remains were carried to Sheridan for interment. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved family in this their sad hour. N.B. HOBSON DIED-- At the residence of Mr. D.Y. May, about five miles south-east of Toledo June 17, 1898, Mr. N.B. Hobson. Mr. Hobson was a son of Mr. E.B. Hobson and was born and reared near mr. Elba ferry in Smith township. He was a member of the Baptist church and always true to his vows. He leaves two brothers, Mr. Wm Hobson of Dallas county and Ed. Hobson of Texas, and many friends to mourn his loss. July 14, 1898 issue: A.W. CASH Died: At his home in Bowman township Wednesday, June 29, 1898. Mr. James W. Cash. Mr. Cash was native of Georgia, but moved with his parents, Mr. Ruben and Mrs. Felitia Cash, to this state when quite a boy. He has spent most of his life within the present limits of Cleveland county. He entered the Confederate army when 18 years of age and was in several hard fought battles. He was always to be found in the ranks fighting bravely for the cause he loved. He was wounded once, but soon rejoined his command and did valiant service to the end of the war. During the war when but nineteen years of age, he married Miss Laura J. Tomme with whom he lived pleasantly until sixteen years ago when death called her away. From this marriage he leaves four children survivng him. Some ten or twelve years ago he married Mrs. Ross who survives him. To them was born a son, but he preceded his father by one year to the better world. Mr. Cash was a good man, a good citizen and a kind neighbor. He was a hard-working, painstaking man who was always in fair circumstances. He never talked about his neighbors but preferred to do what he could to make the world better. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church and had for quite a while been a deacon in the New Hope church and was one of the standbys of that church. His aged mother, two brothers, Rev. W. H. Cash and General Cash, and a sister, Mrs. J.M. Whorton, are the only ones of a large family to survive him. To the sorrowing wife and relatives we extend our sympathy. July 28, 1898 issue: WILLIE NEAL Died: Saturday July 23, 1898, of scarlet fever, Willie, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Neal aged four years. We sincerely sypathize with the parents of little Willie who has gone to a brighter home leaving aching hearts and a desolate home. Another tie is formed to draw those who loved him to that Home where there is no pain, no sorrow and--blessed thought--no parting. August 18,1898 issue: MRS. MOLLIE McCASKILL Died: At her home in Rison, Ark., Saturday night, Aug. 13th, 1898, Mrs. Mollie McCaskill, in the 33rd year of her life. Mrs. McCaskill came to Toledo with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W.J. Stone, in 1885. There she made many friends. She was a quiet, modest, intelligent and religious young lady. It was at Toledo that she met and married Judge J.M. McCaskill more than twelve years ago. It was there that they began life together and lived until the county seat was removed from that place to Rison. It was at Toledo that her two first children were born. After the county seat was located at this place she moved here with her husband and worked hard with him to have a pleasant and cheerful home. Her life was centered in her home--in her husband and her children. She was liked by her neighbors, especially those who knew her best. She was the mother of five children, two boys and three girls. One boy, Grover, a bright little fellow, preceded her to the better land, and since her death her babe (only 13 days old) has passed away. She leaves a husband, two daughters, a son, and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral was preached at the family residence Monday evening by Rev. R. W. McKay assisted by Rev. O.H. Keadle. The remains were intered at moore's church grave yard. A pure good woman who lived happily with her husband and children, and friends has passed away and is now vying with the Angels in heaven. To our friend and fellow townsman, Judge J.M. McCaskill, we extend our heart-felt sympathy in his great berevement. September 22, 1898 issue: JAMES N. HARPER Died, at his home in Bowman township, Wednesday Sept. 14th 1898 at 9:30 p.m., Mr. James N. Harper age 62 years, 5 months and 18 days. Mr. Harper was a native of South Carolina, but has lived in this state for many years. He married in his native state when young and from the marriage were two children. A son and a daughter. The daughter preceeded him to the better world some twelve or fourteen years. The son, Mr. W. J. Harper, is now one of our best citizens and lives in Bowman township. He also leaves a loving wife to mourn and spend a few years in this world without him. He was a consistent Christian gentleman beliked by all who knew him. He has been a great sufferer for several years and when the end was near he was not afraid to go but said he was happy and ready to meet the friends on the other shore. We extend our sympathies to the sorrowing relatives and friends. September 29, 1898 issue: DEATH OF HUGHEY BREATHWIT Once again has the "angel of death" like some mighty bird of prey, spread its black wings over our little village, and with its own unrelenting hand wrote its cruel autograph upon the brow of our esteemed friend, Hughey Breathwit, Sept. 9, 1898. His immortal soul parted that veil which separates mortals from immortals and time from eternity passing swiftly from this world into the presence of the living God. Just entering manhood, in the prime of life, with his father and mother and surrounded with a sufficiency of this world's goods to fit and qualify himself for the battle of life in which we have every reason to believe his laurels would have been many. His whole life was one continued flow of filial affection and unparalled obedience to his parents in the purest sense of the word. A perfect man and star of the family. He had been complaining about 5 days but unwilling to give up was only confined to his bed four days. His relatives all were present except one sister whos love for brother was deeply cut by the might hand of death. His hands were always ready to discharge his duty but they now lie still in death. His bright and shining countenance which always scattered sunshine along the pathway of his friends and associates, will be seen no more. But one thing we know: His past life entitles him to a place among the rank and file of the redeemed. He was consistent and posessed a high degree of refinement together with a moral character that gave him an eminence in the esteem of all who knew him. As thou hast gone to the house of many mansions, we bid thee a long, loving, tender farewell. A Friend William McKinney Kingsland News. JOHN FINLEY NEW EDINBURG, ARK.,Sept. 19, 1898.--This community was shocked and horror-stricken yesterday afternoon by the news that Mr. Ira Smith had killed one John Finley. The killing occured at Mr. Smith's house yesterday afternoon. The particulars as far as they can be learned are about as follws: While Mr. Smith was away from home, Finley, who it seems was intoxicated, went to Smith's house and made improper advances to his wife. Mrs. Smith managed to get out of the house and get to the home of her father's, Mr. Ben Livingstone. She did not tell Mr. Livingstone all that occurred, but when her husband arrived, she told him of the matter. Mr. Smith went to his house and found Finley still there. Just how it was done nobody knows but Finlay was killed and Ira Smith says he killed him. Finley was struck on the head several times and his skull was terribly crushed and his brains were scattered over the floor. Mr. Smith is the son of Mr. R.G. Smith of this place, and has always borne a good character. Mr. Finley is a son of Mr. Joe Finley who lives in Dallas county. He has numberous relatives near Kingsland. Smith was arrested last night and gave bond for his appearance at the inquest which takes place this morning at 9 o'clock. October 13, 1898 issue: DIED. McLEOD-- Little Mamie, daughter of P.M. and F.K. McLeod, Sept. 16, 1898 aged four years, eight months and thirteen days. Dear Mamie was taken from her home of love, And carried to dwell in that world above. Oh! God has taken our child so dear, And left with us that trouble to bear. But alas!alas! the day will come When we all will be called home, And then we'll dwell on that blissful shore Where peace and happiness are forevermore. 'Tis useless to grieve--our darling is gone, Although it is hard to bear; But I, like others that have been born, My part of the trouble must share. Her mother, October 4, 1898 F.K. McLeod November 17, 1898 issue: MRS. LAURA CULPEPPER Died, at her home, at Norphlet November 9, 1898, Mrs. Laura Culpepper, age 47 years, 3 months and 19 days. Mrs. Culpepper was raised in this county and had many warm friends here who will regret to learn that that dread disease, consumption, laid hold upon her vitals and soon carried her across that dark river from whence no traveler ever returns. Mrs. Culpepper was a Miss Curl, the daughter of a local methodist preacher who lived here for years. In 1868 she was married to Mr. B.F. Culpepper, with whom she lived pleasantly until eight years ago when death invaded their home and Mr. Culpepper was called to his final rest. Six children were born to them; five of them survive Mrs. Culpepper to mourn their loss. She was a good woman and an affectionate wife and mother. Besides her children she leaves a brother, Leonidas Curl, of Grace, and several sisters, many neices and nephews and also many friends to whom the HERALD extends sympathy. (note: the sentence with "that that" is exactly as it is in the paper) October 26, 1899 MRS. JOHN T. GRAY Died at her home near Calmer, in Miller township, Arkansas, Sunday morning, Oct. 21, 1899 Mrs. Mary J. Gray, age about forty years. Mrs. Gray was a Miss Clark, a niece of Dr. Clark, who formerly lived at Randall, Ark. When young she professed religion and joined the Missionary Baptist church in which she has ever since lived a consistent, christian life. Though troubles and trials and sins beset her path, she held out faithful to the end. As she was merging into womanhood she married John T. Gray to whom she was a faithful and devoted wife. She leaves a family of six or seven children and a husband whose sad bereavement we regret. November 2, 1899 CARRIE QUINN The hearts of our people went out Monday in sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Quinn, of Pine Bluff, when the sad news of the death of little Carrie was received. She died at the home of her parents in Pine Bluff, Sunday evening, Oct. 29, 1899, after an illness of about three months. She was 5 years 5 months and 12 days old. Little Carrie was a bright, sweet little girl, and being the only child, was the idol of her parents. Her remains were brought here for internment, and were Tuesday morning laid to rest in the presence of a large circle of friends and relatives. Rev. S.P. Davis preached the funeral at the grave. We join with the many friends in extending sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. MRS. MATTIE DAVIS Died, at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. A.M. Stewart, at this place, Oct. 30th, 1899, Mrs. Mattie Davis, age 75 years 5 months and 2 days. Mrs. Davis moved to this place with Mr. Stewart and family in May of this year and has since resided here. She has been sick much of the time and through all of her sickness she has borne her suffering patiently, and trusted implicity in her Savior. For sixty years she has been a faithful member in the Methodist Church. Mrs. Davis was born in Marshal County, Tenn., but in early life she moved to West Tennessee, where most of her life was spent. She married when young, but her husband lived only a few years. She has since lived a widow. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Susan Stewart, and a number of grandchildren to mourn their loss. Her remains were laid to rest in the McMurtrey grave yard Tuesday evening. Rev. S.P. Davis performed the burial rites. Peace to her ashes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR September 22, 1898 issue: BERKELEY CLARENCE BROWN DIED Died, Sept. 20th, Berkeley Clarence, son of Constable and Mrs. F.N. Brown of Niven township, at the home of his grand father, Mr. Sam Dawley, at Varnell's Point. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved family. July 18, 1901 issue: MRS. W.H. WATTS Died, at her home about three miles northwest of this place, Saturday, July 13th, 1901, Mrs. Levissa Watts, wife of W.H. Watts, aged 55 years, 3 months and 7 days. Mrs. Watts was a miss Sinclair, and was reared in this county. She was always loved and admired for her many lovable traits of character. She joined the Methodist Church when 18 years of age, and has ever since lived a true religious life. Her walk in life has been blameless. We have known her all our life and never did we hear ought spoken against her. In 1867 she married Mr. H.W. Watts, one of our truest and best citizens, with whom she has lived a most happy life. She leaves a husband, two sons and five daughters, two brothers and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. A good woman, a model wife,an affectionate mother, and a kind neighbor, has gone to her reward in heaven. Weep not for her. Her suffering and pain is over, and she will ever more rejoice with the angels in heaven. Her remains were laid to rest in the Niven graveyard Sunday in the presence of a large concourse of people, Rev. C.W. Drake performing the last sad rites. MRS. JOHN ROBERTS Died at her home near Rowell, Ark., Saturday, July 13th, 1901, Mrs. Mahalia Roberts, wife of Mr. John Roberts. Mrs. Roberts had been a great sufferer for several years, but she bore her suffering patiently. She leaves a husband, two sons and several daughters to mourn their loss. We sympathize with them in this, their hour of sad bereavement. November 16, 1899 issue: MRS. C.C. GRAVES Died, at her home at __?__ and Nov. ? 1899, Mrs. Mollie Graves, after an illness of several weeks. Thirty five years ago, Miss Mollie Merris (Morris?) wed Mr. C.C. Graves with whom she lived as a devoted and affectionate wife. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church and a devout christian. Mrs. Graves has always been loved by many friends for her admirable traits of character. She took especial care to see that the sick of her neighborhood were cared for in every respect. No woman in Kingsland would be missed more than she will be. We deeply sympathize with the sorrowing husband and relatives in this their sore affliction. November 16, 1899 Issue: HARVEY WEST We deeply sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Noah West, of Staves in the loss of their little son, Harvey. He died Sunday evening Nov. 4th 1899. He was a little over three years old and was quite a bright, sweet little boy. He was loved and caressed by the entire community in which he lived, and his death is mourned, not only by his parents, but by a large number of people. The remains were laid to rest in the Black grave yard, on the 5th in the presence of one of the largest crowds ever assembled at that place. The burial ceremony was conducted by Rev. S. Lee Shell. MR.T.A. MAY We regret very much to learn of the death of Mr. T.A. May whose demise occurred Sunday night, Nov.12th 1899, at his home near Grapevine where he had moved for the purpose of running a blacksmith shop for the Bluff City Lumber Co. Mr. May was born and reared about six miles southeast of Toledo. He married Miss Sallie Gray who survives him. To them have been born twelve children. Mr. May was a hard working honest man. He was a member of the Methodist church. Mr. May leaves surviving him a mother, Mrs. Mary May, a brother Mr. R.J. May and a sister, Miss Nannie May all living at Toledo besides a wife and children to mourn his loss. He remains were interred at Wesley's Chapel Tuesday evening. The HERALD extends sympathy to the bereaved family. March 22, 1900 issue: MEMORIAM Passed away in pathetic death the youngest daughter and idol of the family, Miss Sarah Frances Jones. She was born April 1st., 1877, died March 9 1900. After long waiting, watching and suffering, which she bore with meekness and Christian fortitude, she passed away, while the bloom of youth was yet upon her cheek. Long before her death she expressed her readiness to go and made a will and arrangements for her burial. At her request she was buried at the Black grave yard where beautiful songs of her own selection were sung. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. S. Lee Shell, whom she had selected for the ocasion, was very impressive. His discourse was based on the following scripture: "Prescious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." She leaves an aged father and mother, four brothers; three sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. For nearly three years she had been a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. O, dearest Sarah, thou art gone; Our hearts with grief are sore; Thy spirit from thy body has flown; We see thy face no more. There's none to fill thy place Made vacant by thy death, But we can ne'er forget thy face While we have life and breath. But while our heart with grief is filled Hope sees a gleaming star. He by whom thy death was willed Bids thee rise to realms afar. Now we bid a short farewell And hope to meet thee there, Where we shall forever dwell, Free from every toil and care. Her cousin. March 29, 1900 issue: JUDGE T.F. SORRELLS Judge T.F. Sorrells, one of the best known and most prominent lawyers of south Arkansas, died in Pine Bluff on the morning of the 25th. Judge Sorrells came to Arkansas in 1847. He served as prosecuting attorney of this district and was for four years circuit judge. No man was more widely known or highly respected. DUDLEY BRADSHAW DIED-Dudley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw at their home in Little Rock, Friday, March 23 1900, after an illness of several days. Little Dudley was the pride of his fond parents to whom we extend sympathy. JOHN COHAN McMURTREY DIED-Daturday night March 24th.1900 John Cohan, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs E.A. McMurtrey, after an illness of two days. We deeply sympathize with the fond parents in their bereavement. He was laid to rest in the Moore's church grave yard. April 5, 1900 issue: EDGAR ROBERSON Died-Mr. Edgar Roberson, at England, Ark., March 22, 1900. He was a shingle weaver and was at work at the shingle mill when taken sick with congestion and only lived three days. He was born May 12, 1880 making him 19 years, 10 months and 10 days old. his remains were brought home and laid to rest in the Star City cemetery. a father, mother, three sisters and two brothers to mourn their loss. He was a brother to Mrs. Kellum of this place. We extend sympathy to the bereaved. MR. WILLIAM BREATHWIT Saturday night at midnight Mr. William Breathwit, one of the oldest citizens on the county died at his home at Kingsland. he was apparantly in good health and his sudden death was quite a blow to his family. Mr. Breathwit was one of the wealthiest men of the county having by close attention to business, amassed considerable property. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss,viz: Messrs. J.L. and J.R. Breathwit, Des. Wm. and Alex, Breathwit, Mrs. J.T. Niven, of this place and Mrs. E.R. Buster, of Kingsland. April 26, 1900 issue: MRS. PHEREBY FOWLER Died, at her home at New Edinburgh, Ark., April 18th 1900. Mrs. Fowler, after an illness of six weeks, age 79 years ? months and 18 days. Mrs. Fowler was a native of Tennessee. In early life she professed religion and joined the Methodist church and was ever after a consistent member of the church. When about 17 years of age, she married the late Rev. J.? Fowler, a local Methodist preacher of culture and refinement, with whom she lived pleasantly till his death at New Edinburg some years ago. She moved with her husband to this state some time in the forties and settled in the Brushy Woods neighborhood ___?___ New Edinburg, Arkansas. She leaves ten living children, four sons and six aughters and a number of grand children and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn their loss. A kind mother and christian lady has gone to her reward in Heaven. We extend sympathy to the sorrowing relatives in this their sad bereavement. May 10, 1900 issue: DIED AT ARDMORE/ H.N. DARBY The many friends of Squire H.N. Darby will regret to learn that he will be seen on earth no more. He died at Ardmore, Indian Territory, on the 20th of April at the advanced aged of eighty-seven years. Mr. Darby was one of the early settlers of this county. He settled near Como and lived there until a few years ago. He was a man of strict integrity. We have known Mr. Darby from boyhood and never did we hear him spoken ill of. We extend sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. TOMIE H. SLADE Many expressions of regret were heard when it became known that death had claimed for its victim, Mr. Tomie H. Slade. He died at the Adams' boarding house in Pine Bluff last Wednesday morning of small-pox. Mr. Slade came here last October from Hernando, Miss, where he was born and reared: For several months he was in charge of the mechanical department of the Herald and we ever found him trustworthy, upright and honest in his dealings. He left here to accept a position on the Graphic which he held until he was stricken with the disease which killed him. Mr. Slade was a son of Col. W.S. Slade a well know newspaper man and an exconfederate of Hernando. We offer our sympathy to him and his wife upon the death of a beloved son and one whom we held in high esteem. We are joined in messages of condolence by a large circle of friends of this worthy and most popular young man. He made many friends and will long be remembered by those with whom he associated here. Genial and open-hearted he easily won the esteem and friendship of his business and social associates. He was buried in Pine Bluff. Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR May 24, 1900 issue: J.Y. STEWART We are very sorry to note the death of Mr. J.Y. Stewart. He died of pneumonia at his home at Rowell yesterday. The HERALD extends sympathy to the bereaved. BABY JONES Our sympathy goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones in the death of their baby who died of scarlet fever at their home near Calmer last Friday. Only a week ago they laid little Roland's body to rest, now baby lies by his side. Their oldest and only child is very sick with the same disease. June 7, 1900 issue: JOHN EZELL KILLED BY AN ENGINE Junction City, May 31--Shortly after 1 o'clock this morning John Ezell, saw filer for the Summit Lumber Company at Scotland, a mill two miles north of this place, was struck by the switch engine of the yards at this place. He was sitting on the track at a curve, and the engine could not be stopped quick enough to keep from striking him after he had been discerned. He was almost instantly killed. His family reside at Smackover, about forty miles north of this place. Mr. Ezell formerly lived at Rison and was well know to many of our citizens. We sympathize with Mrs. Ezell and her children. (Note: Smackover is south of Cleveland County, maybe a misprint) June 21, 1900 issue: JOHN Y. STEWART The subject of this sketch was born June 13, 1848, and died at Rowell, Arkansas, May 23, 1900. Thus ended a life of toil and struggle, but a successful one. In many respects John Y. Stewart was a real hero. His first wife died some years ago and left him with several little children to care for, which he did with that uncomplaining energy and determination which was characteristic of his future life. As a citizen, he displayed a force of character which gave him an unsought prominence in this county, in which most of his life was spent. His word was really his bond. In the home, as a husband, he was tender, thoughtful and kind; as a father, he posessed that rare faculty of knowing when to say "No". His children knew him and loved him. While occupying the delicate position of step-father, such was his treatment that his stepchildren followed him to his grave with as deep a grief as his own children. Brother Stewart was converted many years ago and such was his life that when nearing its close, he said to his faithful wife, "I am ready." His sickness was only of a few days' duration, but he was certain of a glorious immortality. In the presence of a large number of bereaved citizens we laid him to rest in the beautiful cemetery in the bosom of Centerville, there to await the coming of the Son of God. John Henderson August 2, 1900 issue: LILLIE FRANCIS QUINN QUINN--Died July 26th, 1900, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Neel, about two miles south of Rison after an illness of several months, Mrs. Lillie Francis Quinn, widow of the late J.L. Quinn, who preceded her to the world beyond by just five months to a day. Mrs. Quinn was the daughter of John A. and Francis Kirkpatrick. She was born in South Carolina October 21, 1860, and moved with her mother and father to this State in the fall of 1880, and settled near Fordyce, Arkansas. In early life she joined the Presbyterian church and was ever after a consistent Christian. On the 25th of April, 1889, she was married to Mr. J.Lee Quinn, with whom she lived pleasantly until death separated them five months ago. Mrs. Quinn has been in a low state of health almost all of the time since the death of her husband and for the last two or three months was not able to get about. A short time since it was determined to carry her to Parnell Springs, but before doing so it was necessary for her system to be toned up so she was carried to Bell springs in hopes that she might gain strenth sufficiently to stand the trip to Parnell, but on July 25th she desired to be carried to her home at Rison, but before reaching there she fainted and was taken to Mr. Neel's and on the next day she breathed her last. She leaves five children, two boys and three girls, an aged father, two brothers and many friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest in the new graveyard near here, by the side of her husband. August 9, 1900 issue: HERBERT WEBB Died August 3, 1900, at 10:30 o'clock of scarlet fever, Herbert, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Webb. Little Herbert bore his sufferings well until God said enough, then he went to His beautiful home above where there is no suffering and where death never comes. He was the idol of the family being the youngest. He was beloved by all who knew him. We sympathize with the heartbroken parents, sisters and brothers. Little Herbert cannot come back to them but they can meet him in the beautiful beyond if they will only trust in the Lord. ONE WHO LOVED HIM. Randall, Aug. 6, 1900. February 14, 1901 issue: MR. TOM MANLEY News reached Pine Bluff Friday morning of the death of Mr. Tom Manley, who died at his home near Stillwell, I.T., Thursday night. Mr. Manley was a well known railroad man and had many friends here, where he formerly lived. He is a brother-in-law to Mr. A.P. Corder, a popular Cotton Belt employee, who, with his wife have gone to Stillwell to accompany the remains to this city, where they will interred. Due notice of the funeral will be given.--Pine Bluff Graphic. Mr. Manley lived here for sometime, being in the employ of the railroad. He and his wife made many friends here. THEODORE BROWN Died, Feb. 14th, 1901, Theodore S., son of Mr. and Mrs. F.N. Brown, after an illness of only 22 hours of congestion of the brain, age 18 months and 20 days. His remains were laid to rest in Shady Grove church yard to await the resurrection day. To the kind friends who assisted us during this great trial, we wish to tender our most heart-felt thanks. The grief stricken parents, FRANK N. AND RUTH D. BROWN White Oak, Ark. PATTON Patton:-- On the night of October the 23, 1900, the dark angel of death swept through our home and took little Ben, our little 4 year old son. Just a short time ago God loaned him to us and took him to himself. It is very hard to give him up. Our hearts are so sad and our home so lonely now since little Ben has gone; but we are trying to be resigned to our Heavenly Father's will. Sweet fragile litle flower just budding on earth to bloom in Heaven. All that Papa and Mama, kind hands and kind physicians could do was done. We tried so hard to save him but God claimed him for his own. We have two little angels in Heaven and surely our hearts are there. Good bye, little Ben, but thank God, it is not forever. Whe mama sees you again you will look more beautiful than when I saw you last in your little white casket. There will be the shining glory of God shining on your face. Sleep on little Ben till the bright resurrection morning when we expect to meet again where sad parting comes no more. Little Ben's last talking to mama, about 5 hours before he was an angel, was about the Savior and his little angels and said, "I am going to be an angel mama." O.E. PATTON. Rogers, Texas. February 28, 1901 issue: ORLANDO NEWS--W.R. ROSS Died, at his home at Pearl on Feb., 19th, Mr. W.R. Ross. He was sick only a few days before the death angel called him away. He was a kind, affectionate husband, father and son, and a true christian and while we extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends, we feel assured of the fact that while he is our earth'y loss he is Heaven's gain. LUCY E. MASON Mrs. Lucy E. Mason, wife of Mr. J.P. Mason, died Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home No. 616 South Walnut street. Wednesday of last week Mrs. Mason lost a child which was only two days old. The deceased was 25 years of age and was the Daughter of Mr. J.F. Tolson. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence by Rev. J.A. Anderson.--Pine Bluff Commercial. Mrs. Mason has many friends here who will be pained to hear of her death. MRS. ANN MARKS After a long sickness at the advanced age of eighty years Mrs. Ann Marks died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Barnett, of Kingsland, Thursday, Feb. 21st 1901. She leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn her death. Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR February 28, 1901 issue: (another for the same person, a W.R. Ross) Mr. W.R. Ross died at his home at Pearl Feb., 20th after a short illness. Mr. Ross was well known here and has relatives and a host of friends who mourn his death. He leaves an aged mother, wife and three children to whom we extend our sympathy. June 6, 1901 issue: MRS. C.A. BRIDGES Died, at Rison, Arkansas, Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock, Mrs. Bridges, after an illness of several weeks. She had only lately moved with her husband and children from their home in Bowman township to this place. She was the daughter of Mr. G.W. McLeod and was born and reared in Bowman township. When quite young she married Mr. C.A. Bridges with whom she lived happily. She was the mother of four children, one of whom unfortunately caught fire about two months ago and was burned so badly that it soon died. The other three survive her. She leaves a father, two brothers and two sisters, a husband, three children and a number of relatives to mourn their loss. The remains were laid to rest Saturday evening at Mt. Zion burial ground. We deeply sympathize with the husband and other relatives in this their sad affliction. August 2, 1900 issue: We greatly sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. I.A. Black of Fordyce, in the loss of their baby. It died at their home Friday morning. They passed through Rison Friday en route to Wesley's Chapel where it was laid to rest. February 14, 1901 issue: RESOLUTIONS. We your committee appointed to draft resolutions relative to the death of Brother John O. Barnes, beg leave to submit the following: Whereas, God in his providence has taken from our midst our honored and highly esteemed brother, John C. Barnes and, Whereas We deem it a privilege as well as a duty as a lodge, and as individual members thereof to express in some way, our appreciation of his example and usefulness as a Mason. Therefore, be it Resolved, 1st That we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Resolved, 2nd That in his death this Lodge loses one of it's oldest and best members, the community an honored citizen and the family a faithful and loving husband and father. 3rd, That our sympathy and prayers be extended to his wife and children in this, their irreparable loss. Resolved 4th, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge and a copy furnished to the wife of the deceased and to each of our county papers and the Masonic Trowel with the request that they publish the same and that we wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days. E.W. Emerson Committe H.D. Sadler Pitt holmes A true copy from the record. Attest. J.T. Renfrow, Sec., Culpepper Lodge No. 186 F. and A.M. *** September 9, 1897 issue: BABY STONE We are sorry to chronicle the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B.P. Stone which sad event occurred Sunday morning at 2 p.m. We sympathize with the bereaved parents. January 28, 1897 issue: MRS. JOHN M. TAYLOR We sympathize with our friend, Mr. John M. Taylor, in his sad bereavement in the loss of his wife. Mrs. Taylor was indeed a most estimable lady, a loving wife and an affectionate mother. She was loved by all who knew her for her many Christian graces. June 11, 1896 issue: MRS. KIRKPATRICK We are pained to chronicle the death of Mrs. Kirkpatrick, wife of Mr. J.A. Kirkpatrick, which sad event occured last Friday. The deceased has been a devoted member of the Presyterian church for many years, and died with bright hopes of heaven. She was well stricken in age, and had been an invalid for some time. The bereaved husband and children have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of warm friends.--Chronicle-Enterprise. Mrs. Kirpatrick was the mother of Mrs. J.L. Quinn, of this place. Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR August 20, 1900 issue: BABY BLACK We greatly sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. I.A. Black of Fordyce, in the loss of their baby. It died in their home Friday morning. They passed through Rison Friday en route to Wesley's Chapel where it was laid to rest. September 12, 1901 issue: WILLIE BARNES We are sorry to learn of the sad accident that occured at Draughon Monday. While Willie Barnes was loading logs, his chain broke and a log rolled over him killing him instantly. MRS. T.J. ORTON We have just learned, with sorrow, of the death of Mrs. J.J. Orton, of Kingsland. She died yesterday morning. A loving wife, an affectionate mother, a devoted and true friend has crossed the river of death. Her relatives are our truest friends and we grieve with them in their sorrow. September 19, 1901 issue: MR. J.T. HARRIS It is with sorrow that we learn of the death of Mr. J.T. Harris, of New Edinburg. He died at his home Tuesday, September 10th, 1901. Cleveland County had no more worthy citizen than John Harris. He was an honest and upright man in all his dealings. October 17, 1901 issue: MRS. B.A. MURPHY Mrs. Irene Murphy, wife of Mr. B.A. Murphy, of Orlando, died at her home Monday morning, October 14th, 1901, at 2 o'clock. She was the oldest daughter of Judge W.T. Hollis. She leaves a husband, four sons, a daughter, four brothers, Russell, John H., Carl and Mack Hollis, a sister, Mrs. Pitt Holmes, and a host of friends to mourn her death. Mrs. Murphy was a loving wife, a devoted mother and a kind neighbor. We deeply sympathize with the husband and relatives in their sore affliction. MRS. WM. FINDLEY We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Wm. Findley. She died at her home in Kingsland township Sunday. BABY GIRL ROGERS We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. J.Q. Rogers in the loss of their baby girl. She was only four days old when she died Sunday, but short as her life was, her absence creates an aching void. October 24, 1901 issue: RUSSELL TAYLOR McKINNEY Little Russell Taylor McKinney, son of R.F. and E.T. McKinney was born Nov. 28th, 1900, and died October 16, 1901, aged one year ten months and eighteen days. This precious little boy, met his death by falling from a bed, having in his hand a pair of scissors on which he fell piercing them in his stomach, which resulted in his death four days later. Little Russell was a bright healthy child, just living long enough for him to firmly gather up the affections of father and mother when he was snatched from their fond embrace and carried to his home in glory, carrying with him his father's and mother's hearts. They now have more in Heaven than ever before. Yes, Brother and Sister McKinney, you have greater treasures in Heaven than ever before. Submit yourselves to the will of an alwise and gracious heavenly father, and one day the smoke and din of the battle will have cleared away for both of you, and you will be ushered into Heaven to live with little Russell and the angels forever. Oh, how grand and glorious Heaven will be. May God's grace sustain you in your sore bereavements. J.J. MENIFEE J.P.HOPSON Friday evening just as the sun was sinking behind the western hills, Mr. J.P. Hopson was sitting on his porch, talking with his family, apparantly feeling as well as he had for several weeks. No complaint of pain had fallen from his lips. Only the ordinary topics of the day were being discussed when he dropped his toothpick and raised to get it, but failing to reach it called to his son, Ben to hand it to him, but before it could be done he settled back in his chair and expired. His heart had failed to perform it's functions. Mr. Hopson was born in Mississippi about fifty-six years ago. When he was four years of age he started with his father for Arkansas. When they reached the bayou on this side of Pine Bluff his father sickened and died. His mother then moved to the May neighborhood near Toledo where Mr. Hopson grew to man's estate. He was married three times. His last wife and six children survive him. His oldest son, James, lives in Texas, the others are all living near here. Mr. Hopson was a quiet unassuming and law abiding citizen. He was true to his friends. We extend sympathy to the bereaved wife and children. His remains were laid to rest in the Varnell graveyard, Rev. J.H.W. Orton performing the last sad rites. MRS. J.R. LEDBETTER We are sorry to learn that Mrs. J.R. Ledbetter died at her home near Kingsland Monday. Mr. Ledbetter and his family have our sympathy in this, their sad bereavement. November 21, 1901 issue: MR. FRANCIS STUDDARD Mr. Francis Studdard died at the home of his father, Mr. David Studdard, near Kedron Sunday, November 17, 1901. Mr. Studdard was about 25 years of age. He was a most excellent young man, and quite popular in the community where he was born and reared. He had been sick for several weeks with typhomalarial fever. His remains were laid to rest at Mr. Zion Monday. We extend sympathy to the sorrowing relatives and friends. Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR August 1, 1901 issue: EWELL CARL SINCLAIR Died at the home of his father, Mr. J.M. Sinclair, six mile north west of here Tuesday morning July 30 1901, at 10 o'clock, Mr. Ewell Carl Sinclair. The death of this noble and true young man is indeed sad. He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. He was ever quiet, sober, honest and industrious. No one ever accused Carl Sinclair of a mean or low act. He was open and ready to do the right. He was a member of the Epworth League, and always active in Sunday school work. He will not only be missed by the fond father and loving mother and affectionate sisters and brothers, but by the entire community. He had many friends here who will join with us in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives. His remains were laid to rest in the Nivin grave yard yesterday. August 22, 1901 issue: TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Carl, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Sinclair, was born March 1877, died July 30th, 1901, and thus removed from earth to Heaven, a true and faithful friend, a dutiful son and a tender and affectionate brother. For eight years he lived and worked among us by his many virtues. We therefore, as a Sunday School desire to express our sympathy for his loved ones, especially his parents, in their dark hour of sad beravement. And as a token of respect, therefore be it RESOLVED, 1. That we recognize in him the embodiment of that which was noblest and best in life, being at all times faithful in all duties encumbent upon him, and ever holding inviolable the obligations which he had assumed. 2. That we deeply deplore our irreparable loss, and shall ever hold in sacred remembrance, the beautiful Christian life which characterized the short pilgrimage of our departed friend. 3. That we extend our sincere sympathy and condolence to the bereaved ones and pray God they may one day be re-united with their loved one. "In that land on eternity's shore Where the joy-bells of Eden forever shall ring, And our hearts shall be weary no more." 4. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, and copies furnished the Cleveland County Herald and the Rison Bazoo for publication, and a copy be spread on the Sunday School record. MATTIE HARRISON, TOM CULPEPPER, DAVIS QUINN, ETHEL STONE. committee. January 29, 1902 issue: WM. H. FLYNN Wm. H. Flynn was born Sept. 28, 1864, in Jefferson County, Ark., and died at the home of his only brother, J.W. Flynn, of Staves, Ark., on Dec. 5, 1901. "Billy" as he was called by all who knew him, had been sick for more than two years, yet he bore his suffering with the patience and fortitude of a true christian. He and his brother John were left orphans when but children, and so were deprived of that invaluable blessing of parental guidance, care, love, and affection that is so necessary in moulding the character of boys and starting them toward success, honor and happiness in life. Notwithstanding these boys were left to the mercies of a cruel world, they met the responsibilities of life as heroes and their labors have been crowned with success. The deceased labored in Pine Bluff, Ark., for some years as a produce peddler, and was quite successful in this line of work where he also made many friends, some of whom are the best citizens of Pine Bluff. He continued this line of work 'till the autumn of 1899, when he was taken sick, and from which illness he never fully recovered. He was treated by eminent physicians and spent some time at Hot Springs, but all proved fruitless and on the above date he fell asleep in Jesus, and left an only brother, together with many friends and a number of relatives to mourn his irreparable loss. It has been the pleasant priviledge of the writer to know him from infancy 'till death. I was with him during many happy school days, the fond recollection of which is like the memories of childhood. Billy was a good boy in school, in business and in church. He joined the Missionary Baptist church at the age of 27 years. It was our happiest of all priviledges to witness his conversion and behold him rejoicing in a Savior's love. May heaven's richest blessings ever rest on his lonely brother, and may they someday be reunited on the other shore. S. LEE SHELL PRIMUS HUDGINGS Old Primus Hudgings died near here Christmas eve night. He was a well liked old colored man. Uncle Primus had small-pox but had about recovered from that disease when other complications set in and he died. January 9, 1902 issue: MR. LABORN O'NEAL We regret to learn of the death of Mr. Laborn O'Neal. He died at the home of his father, Mr. Jas. O'Neal, near Randall, Monday Morning January 6, 1902. He was a most excellant young man and had many warm friends in the community where he was reared. Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR October 24, 1901 issue: R.T. ROEBUCK Died at his home at Tucker Tuesday evening Oct. 22nd 1901. Mr. R. Tombs Roebuck. Mr. Roebuck was born in the State of Georgia about 40 years ago, and when a boy he moved with his father to this state and settled about two miles north of Rison. He has lived most of the time since he came to Arkansas within the present limits of this county. He married Miss Lexa Rauls ten or twelve years ago, who with two little girls survive him. He also leaves surviving him five brothers and one sister. His brother, Mr. W.C. Roebuck, was called to see him one day last week and remained with him until Monday when he thought his brother was out of danger and returned home. Mr. Roebuck was a quiet citizen who attended strictly to his own business and always enjoyed the confidence of people. His remains were brought here from Tucker yesterday evening and were laid to rest in the Bethlehem graveyard. May the God of the widow and orphan deal gently with Mrs. Roebuck and the her little girls. January 23, 1902 issue: MRS. MARY A. NEIL Died at her home in White Oak six or eight miles west of here, Friday January 17, 1902, Mrs. Mary A. Neil, wife of Mr. C. Neil, in the 58th year of her life. Mrs. Neil was born and reared in Mississippi. When about 14 years of age she professed religion and joined the Methodist church in which she afterward lived a consistent life. When yet young she married Mr. C. Neil with whom she lived happily. She moved with her husband to this county about 15 years ago. For several months her health was bad and her mind became unbalanced and when in a state of mental aberation, she set fire to her clothing and received several burns from which she died. She leaves a husband, three sons, and a daughter to mourn their loss. The Herald extends sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. January 30, 1902 issue: MAY COOK Mrs. May Cook, wife of Mr. Will Cook, died at her home at Draughan Arkansas Friday night. She leaves a husband and three small children. Her remains were laid to rest at Mr. Olivet Sunday evening. We extend sympathy to the husband and children. BUN HALL We have learned with regret that Mr. Bun Hall died Saturday night after a short illness in Redland township. February 6, 1902 issue: LUCY ROGERS It is the regret that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Lucy Rodgers, wife of Mr. Wallace Rodgers, of Randall. She died at her home Saturday, Jan. 25, 1902. We extend sympathy to the relatives of the deceased. February 13, 1902 issue: REV. R.H. POINTER Rev. R.H. Pointer died at his home in Sulpher Springs last Thursday. Brother Pointer attended the district conference at this place last summer and is favorably remembered by many of our people. March 13, 1902 issue: "ANNOVER HAPPENINGS" MR. HENRY REYNOLDS Mr. Henry Reynolds died of pneumonia Friday Night. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR submitted by Belinda Winston. 7/1/1897 O'Kelley Last monday evening several little boys at Clio became involved in a quarrel during which little Fred Jackson struck the little son of Mr. Frank O'Kelley then young Jackson cut and it is supposed fatally wounded young O'Kelley. The boys were each about 10 years of age. It is a sad affair and all parties are to be sympathized with. 9/2/1897 JOHN BAXTER Died at Tyrone Thursday evening Aug. 10th 1897, Mr. John Baxter age 75 years 7 months and 7 days. Mr. Baxter was a native on North Carolina but moved with his parents when quite young to Middle Tennessee where he lived until 1849, when he came to Arkansas and cast his lot with the people of this section of the state. He lived the first two years within the present limits of Smith township. In 1851 he married Miss Mary A. Culpepper with whom he lived a pleasant life until death separated him from her. Mr. Baxter was a well informed man as to the history of the country and as to current events. He was always a great reader. He was an industrious, a kind hearted and a generous man, but not a first class manager. He made money, but never understood the art of investing or keeping it. He leaves a wife and three children, Mrs. Wade Preston, S.I. and W.P. Baxter and many sorrowing friends, with whom the Herald sympathizes. His remains were intered at Bethlehem grave-yard Aug 20th. Peace to his ashes. T.T. JOHNSON Mr. Johnson who was so cruelly murdered at the barbecue near Kedron on the 21st day of August 1897 while trying to protect and save the life of his friend, Mr. Tom Hanley, was born in DeSota county Miss., Aug. 25, 1866. He spent his boyhood and early manhood in Mississippi coming to Arkansas about eight years ago. We are informed that his early life was exemplary, that as a boy he was kind and polite. As a man, since he came to this state, he has been quiet and unoffensive, attending strictly to his own business. We are told that he was always popular with his employees and fellow laborers. He was a true, brave man who rushed into the drunken mob to save the life of a friend and not for the purpose of hurting others, but a cowardly scoundrel at an unexpected moment struck him on the head with a heavy stick and crushed his skull. He was three times knocked down either of which blows would have been fatal. He died from his wounds at the hospital in Pine Bluff Monday morning Aug. 23rd and was brought back to this county and buried in the grave yard at moore's Church. He leaves a wife and two children and many friends to mourn his loss. 12/1/1898 HENRY WINTERS We are sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Henry Winters, who departed this life Thursday evening at 6 o'clock at his home in Pine Bluff. Mr. Winters married Miss Rebecca Breathwaite of this county, and has many friends here who will be pained to learn of his death. 3/30/1899 LOUISA J. OLNER Olner, Louisa J. was born in Madison County Miss, in 1839, came with her parents who settled near Toledo, Ark., and three weeks after arriving both father and mother died the same week. Louisa then lived with Dr. Stanfield until she was sixteen when she married John Y.M. Olner and she and her husband joined the church the next summer of which she lived a consistent member until her death Feb. 13, 1899. Her husband died April 16, 1878. She was the mother of thirteen children, ten boys and three girls, three of whom are alive to mourn the loss of an affectionate mother. She also leaves two sisters, Mr. Nancy Burton, of Lincoln county, and Mrs. Mary Briggs, of Toledo, with a host of friends and relatives to weep for her. Sister Olner was a devoted christian and those who knew her best loved her most. Therefore be it resolved by our church that we bow submissively to a kind ruler's providence and that we extend our sympathy to the bereaved children commending them to the care of their mother's God hoping and praying that we all may finally get home to heaven where she awaits our coming. By order of the Kingsland Baptish Church. C.M. Myrick Luda Dikes Rene Rucks Committee 1/3/1901 GEORGE McKINNEY Died at his home near McKinney, Ark., Monday morning at one o'clock Dec. 31st 1900, Mr. George McKinney. He leaves a wife and children, one brother, Mr. N.A. McKinney, of this place, and a number of friends. He had not been sick but had a hard time when that dreadful disease swamp fever did it's work. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved relatives in this their sad hour. 1/10/1901 J.S. THOMAS Died, at his home near Rowell, January 2nd, 1901, MR. J.S. Thomas, after a lingering illness of several months. Mr. Thomas was born March 6, 1832 in Jasper County Mississippi. He was a pioneer settler of Arkansas and one of Cleveland county's best citizens. He was a man of many noble traits of character among which was charity, kindness, gentleness, patience and forbearance, ever ready to forgive an injustice committed either by word or act. He was a man of rare intelligence, was a member of the Methodist church in which he lived consistently many years. He leaves a wife, one daughter and six sons to mourn his death, besides many other relatives and friends who will grieve deeply over the loss of so kind a friend, but we grieve not as those without hope, well knowing such a beautiful life ends not in death. To the sorrowing family we offer our sincere sympathy and hope God will be as He promised, an ever present help in time of trouble. Mary Brewster Pansy, Ar. 3/1/1906 IN MEMORY OF H.W. DANIEL The subject of this sketch was born in what is now Cleveland county, then Jefferson county, about 1860. Died Feb. 16th, 1906 making him about 46 years old. He professed the Christian religion and joined the M.E. Church South, when about grown, and lived a consistent christian life until death called from labor to reward in Heaven. In some respects he was the most wonderful man I ever knew, few men possessed the firmness of character that he possessed. He was the same man everywhere you found him, the same true christian in the stave camp as in church. In habits of life, a true speciman of manhood strictly temporate doubt whether he ever took a drink of liquor in all his life, used no profane or rough language, was virtuous and honest. As a neighbor he was always ready to help when called on, either with a helping hand or with his means, as a husband he was kind and true as a father was affectionate and provided as well for his family as his health would permit, for several years his health had failed and he was not able to work much, but in all his afflictions he managed to keep his family from want. He leaves a wife, two dear little children, a mother, one brother and two sisters to mourn their loss, his father died when he was quite young, leaving his mother with three helpless little children to care for, he and his brother used to hire out by the month to help support the family, so he did not have the opportunites most boys have, but his mother taught him to be industrious and honest. I doubt there being another man in our country that was better known than was Henry Daniel, he has gone from us, but left behind him a life worth imitating and his name will not soon be forgotten; he will be missed, not only by his kindred, but by a host of friends that are sad over his death. I don't think I ever saw more people at a burial than were at his. We extend our sympathy to his bereaved wife and children and bow with humble reverence to the will of him that doeth all things well and pray God to fulfill his promises to them in as much as he has promised to be a father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow. "Farewell dear friend until we meet, In Heaven above at Jesus' feet, And there to lay our armor down, And receive, of Christ, a shining crown." J.A. Wilson 12/9/1909 MRS. TISDALE IS DEAD Mrs. Fannie Tisdale, one of Cleveland County's best old ladies, died at the home of her son, G.H. Tisdale, in this place, last Saturday. Her remains were buried at Bethel Church, four miles from Rison, Sunday after noon. She was getting old and had been in bad health for some time, so her death was not entirely unexpected. She leaves several grown sons and daughters and a larger number of grand children among the best citizens of this county. Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County Ar submitted by Belinda Winston 11/9/1911 W.B.SADLER It becomes our painful duty this week to chronicle the death of W.B. Sadler, a former citizen and business man of Rison, which sad event occurred last Thursday evening at his residence, 2114 Ringo Street, Litle Rock, of Bright's disease. Mr. (Buch., as he was familiarly called) Sadler was among the first men, if not the first man, who began business in Rison right at the time of the advent of the railroad into this county and at the starting of the town in the, then, woods, and for some years continued in the general merchandise business. After closing out his business here he entered the employ of the Beal-Doyle Dry Goods Co., of Little Rock, as a traveling saleman, which position he held with credit both to himself and his employees, for nine years, or until he was incapacitated from further service by disease. He was a man of quiet, unassuming disposition, kind and courteous alike to all, and by his honesty and fair dealings with his fellow, he won the favor and esteem of a large circle of friends over whom his demise has cast a pall of gloom wich will not soon clear away. He was born and reared to manhood on a farm and was married to Miss Ella Emerson in Bradley, now Cleveland County. At the time of his death he was 51 years of age. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church, of Little Rock, being a deacon in the church. Mr. Sadler was instrumental in the establishing of the Orphan's Home at Monticello, Ark., and has been a contributor to the institution since it's establishment. He was a member of the Masonic Order, Arkansas Travelers and the Travelers Protective Associations. He is survived by the widow, one son, Grady Sadler, who live in Little Rock; one sister, Mrs. B.F Condray, of Arkadelphia and three brothers, Dr. H.D. Sadler, J.L. Sadler, and J.G.(?) Sadler of Rison. His remains were brought down from Little Rock and intered in the Rison cemetery Sat., Eld. J.H.W. Overton conducting the services. The Herald extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereft. J.W. MILLER Postmaster J.W. Miller died, at his home, in Rison, last Saturday. He had been in feeble health for quite a while, but tried to keep up and attend the duties of the office when he was scarcely able to be out, even placing a cot in the office, and would work a while and lie down at times, but he finally got so weak that he was compelled, a month or two before his death, to take his bed. Physicians and his friends did all they could to alleviate his suffering but to no avail. Mr. Miller had served the people faithfully as postmaster here for twelve or fourteen years, and by long association had become so endeared to the citizens they regret that his is no more. The widow, one son and three daughters survive. The interment, under the aupices of the I.O.O.F., of which Order he was a member, took place Sunday at the Varnell grave yard near Toledo. The Herald joins their friends in extending to the bereaved family heartfelt sympathy. MRS. R.F. GILILLAND One among Rison's oldest citizens died, at the family home here last Thursday, after a short illness of principhy disease incident to old age. Her husband, who is reported as being in quite feeble health survives. The interment was in the Rison cemetery Friday. 8/22/1912 JEFF TAYLOR Jeff Taylor died near Grapevine last week. He leaves a wife, five girls and one son. His daughters are Mesdames Minnie Golloway and Hettie Morris and Misses Eura, Ludi and Eva May Taylor and his son Earnest. He was laid to rest in Davis cemetery. 11/1915 REV. ROBERT A. JAGGARS Rev. Robert A. Jaggars was born in what was then Jefferson County Ark. but now Cleveland County, April 30, 1854. Professed faith in Christ as his Savior and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at the age of 12 years. Joined the Presbytery November 1892, and was ordained to the full work of the ministry by the Little Rock Presbytery at Star City, Ark. August 30, 1902. Having moved away from that section to Ashely County and not being convenient to a Presbyterian Church, he joined the Methodist Church in 1911, being an elder, and his orders being recognized by the annual Conference held at Hot Springs, December 24, 1912. He was married to Miss Mary E. Woodward in 1875. To this union were born ine children, five boys and four girls, six of them preceding their father to the other world. He leaves a broken hearted wife and one son and two daughters and a host of friends to mourn his departure. He died November 24, 1915 and was buried at Flat Creek Cemetery on Thanksgiving Day November ?, 1915. We can trughfully say a good and useful man has ..?... May his mantle fall on his son DeWitt. May the God of all Grace sustain them in their hour of sore bereavement and bring them all at last to the house not mande with hands ....?... in the reaves.-His Pastor-J. Menefee, in Arkansas...?... 4/1915 MRS. D.E.BOGGS (IDA TEAGUE BOGGS) Mrs. D.E. Boggs died at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock at 6:00 p.m., Sunday March 14, 1915, of acute pneumonia following an illness of ten days during which time she was carried to Little Rock for treatment. She is survived by her husband, two sons, P.W. and J.V. Boggs, both of whom are married, two daughters, one grandson, a brother, Judge Charles T. Teague, of Tuscon, Ariz. and three sisters, Mrs. Dora Cannon, of Hot Springs, Mrs. J.E. Hagler, of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Mary Hallifield of Auburn, Ala. Mrs. Boggs was born June 6th 1857, at Durham, N.C. when she was but a child her parents moved to Arkansas and settle in Toledo. She grew up there, attended the Toledo Academy and in young womanhood was married to David E. Boggs. To them were born five children, one of whom died in infancy. Her death brings so great a loss in personal friendship that it is difficult to speak of ought save this and our grief because she is no more. We would rather speak of her virtues, not so much merely to keep our friend alive in our memories, but rather, that her example may be emulated and her ideas of life adopted. As a wife she was true, counseling and working, possessing rare judgement to plan correctly and both willingness and skill to execute. She loved her children and her husband and joyed in her service for them. Not a service given grudgingly, measure for measure, but joyously, willingly, finding therein her happiness. As a friend we measure her qualities by the great depth of 0ur own loss. Mrs. Boggs was small of stature but large of soul. She possessed a remarkable memory, strong intellect and wonderful intuition. Her estimate of men and her views of state and national affairs were clear-cut and she had well defined reasons with which to sustain her position. She was thorough in her thinking, her work and in her friendships, but her supreme quality was her unfailing cheefulness. It is a joy to think of her as she will appear on the morning of the Resurrection, when she and many whom she loved, who now sleep nearby, are awakened and reunited by the summons to the dead in Christ. Truly "Joy cometh in the morning." Few draw greater happiness from life than did my friend. To few will happiness be given in greater measure on the morning of that great day. Can you not see the glory of it? The wonder of such a scene has too long blinded us to the happiness of it. The service at the Methodist church was conducted by Rev. W.F. Rogers. It was impressive and many beautiful flowers spoke of the love of those among whom she so lately walked. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR submitted by Belinda Winston 5/20/1915 BESSIE RAULS Bessie, the eight year old daughter of Mr. Geo Rauls, near McKinney, met with a sad and fatal accident Saturday. The child was playing hide-and-go-seek with her playmates. In running through the house she fell out of the door on her back. One of the other children running after her, fell upon Bessie and injured her internally. She only lived a few hours. 2/27/1915 BABY JOHNSON The little two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnson on Glendale, died Satruday morning with throat trouble. 8/19/1915 GREER CAMPBELL (New Edinburg) Whereas it has pleased the Almighty, for the death angel to visit the home of our beloved sovereigns, Duncan and Jennie Campbell, on July 25, 1915 and claim for his victim, their little son Greer. Resolved, that we tender to our sovereigns, Jennie and Duncan Campbell, our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of bereavement; and say to them that God in his infinite love, can only see best, and sometimes his wisdom seems hard: but yet he is all-wise and ever-seeing, and on who's arm only we find rest and a true sympathizer who does all things for the best and his glory. And be it further resolved that a copy be presented to our bereaved sovereigns, one spread upon the records of our Lodge, and one sent to the Cleveland County Herald for publication. Done by the order of Holly Grove Lodge, No. 365 T.E. Mosley Mrs. Anna Parham committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted by: Belinda Winston, Cleveland County Library 07/27/98 Dec. 1, 1904 A TRIBUTE OF LOVE: MRS. FANNIE PARNELL On Nov. 18th death came with icy hand and took from our midst our dear friend, Mrs. Tennie Parnell. Mrs. Parnell was born Feb. 16, 1864, was married to Mr. B.A. Parnell Jan. 7th 1890. She had been a member of the Methodist church since her youth. About six months ago that dread disease consumption claimed her for it's victim. Everything that loving hearts and willing hands could do was done for her but was of no avail. God sent his angels and they sweetly whispered "come" and bore her spirit home to join little Audley in that bright beyond. She lived a devoted Christian, was loyal to her church and faithful to her God. Her pastor always found a glad welcome at her home. A short while before she died she told her husband that she was ready to go, that her only regret was leaving him and their little boy. Oh! the comfort of those last words to that heart broken husband as the bitter gloom of separation hovers over him he will realize he has another tie to draw him to that land above where no heartaches come, where no racking cough or scorching fever will cause our loved ones to suffer . Although we sympathize with her husband in his sorrow it is only God that can comfort him. May he look to Him for the peace no human hand can give. May he feel though his hopes are blighted and his home made desolate that in the bright beyond his loved ones are waiting; when the sorrows and heartaches of this life are over he can go to them. What a joyous thought that in that home beyond the sky our Tennie is waiting for we realize that she is A sleep in Jesus! blessed sleep. From which none ever wake to weep, A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. A Friend ------------------ December 15, 1904 MR. J. HARRISON Died at his home in Rison, Ark., Tuesday morning Dec. 12, 1904 at 3 o'clock a.m., Mr. Jesse Harrison, age 66 years 11 monts and 12 days. He was a native of Alabama but came with his parents to Arkansas when quite a boy, being only ten years of age. His family settled near this place and it was near here that he attended school, that he cleared away the forest and did general farm work until the beginning of the war between the states. When war was declared he was among the early volunteers and he continued in the confederate ranks until he received a gun shot wound in the knee which entitled him for service for nearly a year, as soon as he was sufficiently recovered he returned with his musket to the line of battle. He remained in the war until the surrender when he returned to his family and to the farm. In 1850 Mr. Harrison was married to Miss Balzora Kesterson with whom he lived pleasantly until his death. To them were born eight children; seven of whom four boys and three girls, Messrs. J.E., Robert, Joe, and Frank Harrison and Mrs. Dora Crump and Misses Mattie and Nolie Harrison, survive him. Mr. Harrison was one of our enterprising citizens. He was always anxious to see and assist in any move that would be beneficial to neighborhood. Mr. Harrison left the farm because of the injury he sustained in the army. Soon after the county seat was located at Toledo he moved there and went into the hotel business and remained there until Cotton Belt railroad was built and Rison located and then he was amog the first to locate here. He was the first to build a substantial house where the town now stands and from that day, he was one of the leading citizens of that place. Among his public acts he served his people as magistrate and as County Judge. He was regularly in the hotel business until a few years ago when he quit for a year on account of failing health but he re-entered the business and remained in it until he sold out last year to his son, Mr. R.E. Harrison. Mr. Harrison was a Christian as well as a moral upright citizen. In 1862 he professed religion and joined the Methodist Church of which he was a constant member till his death. Mr. Harrison had been in failing health for a year or two and several times lately had beat death's door and while his death is much regreted it is not a surprise to those who had known him. In addition to the wife and children he has two brothers and two sisters, Daniel and Franklin Harrison and Mrs. E.H. Raiborn and Mrs. M.C. Harlow, who survive him. They weep over his departure but not as those who without hope for he died in the faith and assured his loved ones that he was going home to a better world. The funeral was preached by brother Scott after which the odd Fellows and Masons in which orders he was an honored member, took charge and with befiting ceremoies his remains were laid to rest in the Rison Cemetery. ------------------ December 29, 1904 MRS. PARKER DEAD Mrs. Parker, aged 74 years died Thursday night last week in South Warren from a complication of grippe and pneumonia. She was sick about 10 days. She was the mother of Mr. Kit? Parker of this city. Her remains were taken to Cornersville, Drew Count for interment Friday--- Democrat News ------------------ Sept. 21, 1905 W.W. CARMICAL We regret very much to learn of the death of our old friend, Capt. W.W. Carmical, which occured at his home in Hurricane township last Wednesday. Mr. Carmical had been a good citizen of Cleveland County a number of years and has always borne the love and respect of all who knew him. His life was full of effort for the betterment of mankind. He served this county for four years as Sheriff and made a record that has done him credit. ------------------ Oct. 19, 1905 DIED--MR. ALLIE HARTSELL Mr. Allie Hartsell, the 17 year old son of Mr. H.R. Hartsell, died Thursday October 12th, 1905 at the home of his father at Draughon. Young Mr. Hartsell was sick only a short time. A few weeks before his death he was converted and died a professed Christian. The funeral services were held by Rev. R.A. McClintock. ------------------ MRS. M.A. McKINNEY The subject of this short sketch, Mrs. M.A. McKinney, was born September 19th 1855 and died at her home about four miles from town, October 15th, 1905. She was the wife of Mr. T.C. McKinney, a respected farmer. She was a patient sufferer and for over twenty twp years has been a consistent member of the Baptist Church. She was the mother of seven children, six of whom survive her. Rev. M.W. Whayne conducted the funeral services. His text was: I go to prepare a place for you--John 14:2. ------------------ IN MEMORANDUM ELIZABETH GREENVILLE GREENLEES HARRISON CULPEPPER Elizabeth Greenville Greenlees was born in Ala. March 28th, 1834, came with her parents to Ark. in 1851. Was twice married first to James C. Harrison, in 1858 afterwards to John C. Culpepper in 1867 and died at her home in Rison, Ark., Oct. 11, 1905. In early woman-hood she joined the M.E.C. South, and remained a consistent member of the same till the day of her translation. It is no empty eulogy to say that in all the relations of life, she measured up to the highest standard of what she conceivd to be her duty. Her last illnes was many months. duration yet she bore her sufferings with a patience and fortitude which evidenced the sustaining power of God's grace. Calm and conscious till the tide of life had ebbed away and the last pulse had tolled her funeral dirge, she knew no terror, felt no despair, but with a trust unshaken she went Joyfully and serenely down into the valley of the shadow of death. Those who loved her doubt not that she received the welcome invitation "Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you". Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, five sons and several grandchildren. To these our tenderest sympathies go forth; especially to the aged companion by whose side she journeyed so many years. It will not be long till he shall join her in that land of the _?_ where no sad partings ever come. May he be ever in God's holy keeping. Beneath the flower strewn mound in the City Cemetery lies her sacred dust, her soul is triumphant in the Etysian Fields of the blest. May all who love her meet her there. Her friend Oct. 17, 1905 ------------------ MRS. NOEL MARTIN One of the saddest deaths it has been the lot of the Herald to chronicle is the death of the bride--wife of our esteemed young friend, Mr. Noel Martin, of Warren. They had been married only a little more than two weeks when Mrs. Martin died. Her remains were carried through Rison last Friday night to New Albany, Mississippi, her former home. Heartfelt, indeed, is our sympathy for the bereaved young husband. ------------------ Nov. 2, 1905 ELSIE DAVIS Little Elsie Davis, the little daughter and only child of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Davis. She was born Sept. 1st, 1904 and died Oct. 25th, 1905, age 1 year, 1 month and 25 days. She was a bright child and loved by all who knew her. Another flower has buded on earth to bloom in heaven. But while the parent's hearts are almost bleeding on account of their loss, we will say: Weep not father and mother for little Elsie has gone to rest. Sleep on dear babe and take thy rest. In Jesus arms forever blessed. A Friend ------------------ KILLED IN LITTLE ROCK--GEORGE GRAY Mr. John Gray of Rowell, was her yesterday and told of the accidental killing of his father, Mr. George Gray, who while in attendance upon the Confederate Reunion in Little Rock last week was knocked off Choctaw bridge and killed.There seems to be no doubt of the man who was killed being Mr. Gray as his pipe and cane were identified. We canot learn the details of the tragedy. Mr. Gray was an old and well known citizen of this county. ------------------ November 9, 1905 J.W. NEICE Last Thursday at his home near Kedron, Mr. J.W. Neice, aged 56, one of the reliable citizens of the county died. ------------------ J.H. HOLLIS SR. News was received monday of the illness of Mr. Hollis at his home at Orlando. Yesterday he died in his 67th year. He leaves a wife and several children and one brother, Judge W.T. Hollis of this place. ------------------ NOVEMBER 16, 1905 MRS. CORNELIA STEADMAN: KILLED BY ROBBERS Sunday night, Mrs. Cornelia Steadman, wife of the station agent at Bingen, I.T., a small town, was shot and instantly killed y robbers who were trying to rob the express office. Mrs. Steadman was daughter of Mr. T.A. Calloway, formerly of this county, and niece of Mesdames T.H. Ackerman and J.T. Renfrow. ------------------ MRS. WALLACE NELSON Mrs. Wallace Nelson, nee Herrington, died Monday at her home in Grant County. Mrs. Nelson was a niece of the late Fannie Conger and Mr. Herrinton of this place. ------------------ MR. FRANK KENDALL News was received Tuesday of the death of Mr. Frank Kendall, which occured at Hot Springs at 4:40 a.m. Nov. 14th 1905. Mr. Kendall owned and established the lumber manufacturing plant at Kendall which is now one of the largest and most successful mills in this section of the state. He was liked by his employees who felt that he was honest and upright in his dealings with them. To his daughters we extend sympathy. ------------------ M.S. HAMILTON #1 OF 2 We are sorry to learn that Rev. M.S. Hamilton one of our oldest and best known citizens died yesterday at his home at Locust Cottage. He will be buried today at 1 p.m. at Moore's Church. ------------------ Nov. 23, 1905 HAMILTON #2 OF 2 Rev. M.A. Hamilton, a well known local preacher, died at his home near Locust Cottage, Wednesday evening the 15th inst. He was born in the state of Georgia, Nov. 29th, 1831 falling short of living 74 years only 5 days. He moved to Arkansas in 1859 and has lived here since except a few years spent in Howard county, this state. Brother Hamilton was brought up by pious parents and from his early youth till his death lived a devoted Christian. He was a man of positive convictions and lived up to what he believed the Bible taught. He became convinced about the year 62 or 63 that it was his duty to preach the Gospel and from that time till his death it was his joy to tell this good news to others. Many can testify how anxious he was to serve his Lord in the best way he could. Brother Hamilton leaves one sister, four sons and two daughters who are bereft, but in their sorrow they believe they shall meet in the abode of the blest. The many friends of Brother Hamilton extend to his loved ones their sincerest sympathy. ------------------ November 30, 1905 BOY LITTLE We sympathize with Mr. Walter Little in the loss of their little boy. ------------------ January 18, 1906 MR. WILL McKINNEY Died at the home of his father, Mr. T.C. McKinney Sunday Jan. 14th, 1906, Willie McKinney aged about seventeen years and this young man has been in a very low state of health for months and for weeks his death has been expected. His death came as the result of consumption and all through his illness he has been a great sufferer. He is now at rest and in that land where suffering is unknown. ------------------ January 25, 1906 ELDON FREDERICK MERCER In Memoran Died, Tuesday, January 23rd, 1906 Eldon Frederick, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mercer of this place. Eldon was born in Fairfield, Ill, Jan. 6th, 1905. He was a bright sweet child and held by two loving hearts as life's best treasure. He is now beyond the touch of sin and where there is neither pain nor sorrow. Bind up thy bleeding hearts and whisper, "Thy will be done." We'll meet again when not a thought of parting comes. Till then Eldon goodbye. The Herald extends sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Mercer who have but recently moved among us and whose bereavement comes so soon after their leaving their old home. ------------------ REV. JOHN F. CARR Rev. John F. Carr, one of the best beloved men of this section died Sunday at his home in Pine bluff. The large number of people who attended his burial and the magnificant floral offerings spoke plainly of his well spent life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR submitted by Belinda Winston ------------------ Aug. 25, 1904 LOUISA McMURTREY Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper McMurtrey claiming their little daughter, Louisa. She was a beautiful little girl of three years and the pride and idol of the home. She was sick only a short time and her loss was a grevious shock to the family. We deeply sympathize with them. The remains were carried from Calmer to Cross Roads near Kingsland Saturday and interred by the side of other members of the immediate family. ------------------ MRS. NANNIE SHIPMAN It is our province to chronicle events as they transpire protraying faithfully and truly item after item of interest of whatever nature they chance to be; yet it rarely falls to our lot to tell of so sad an event as the death of Mrs. Nannie Shipman, which occured at her home at this place Saturday night, August 20th, 1904 after an illness of several weeks of a malignant type of typhoid malarial fever. She was the daughter of Rev. Joseph and Elmina Refrow and her parents were among the early and most honored settlers of this section. Parson Renfrow, as he was termed, was one of the pioneer ministers and spent years in a loving service to his Master in a greatly blessed work to further the cause of civilization and christianization in a then undeveloped country. He married Miss Elmina Harris and they had three children,the only daughter, the subject of this sketch, having been born to them Jan. 12th, 1860 In 1885 Mrs. Shipman was married to Mr. James M. Shipman, a Mississippian, and for several years they made their home in that state. Being left a widow she broke up and finally decide to make her home and raise her children here, the place of her birth, the home of her childhood, near the last resting place of her parents and the home of her elder brother. Just seven months to a day before her death, she with her chldren, arrived here, she had bought a home and was comfortably domiciled renewing old friendships and making by her quiet, gentle spirit, new friends among the old. But alas for human expectations; death came and this mother's work is done al'beit her influence will bear fruit in the lives of four children, around whom she threw a father's protection and a loving mother's care. The children four in number, three girls and one boy, Lurah, Susie May, Aubrey and Jimmie Lee, range in age from about fifteen to three years. They are nice quiet children and to them the sympathy of the entire community goes out. To them has been given an inestimable blessing- a pure Christian mother whose removal to a sphere for which she was prepared is for the fulfillment of a loving purpose and we would ask them to remember that equal mercy spreads joy and gloom To the children and brothers, Messrs. J.T. and F.E. Renfrow we, in common with all, offer condolence. A large crowed attended the burial services at the Methodist church conducted by Re. B.F Scott and witnessed the interment at the cemetery. ------------------ IN MEMORY OF W.J. CURRY He was the youngest son, and last representative of a large family. Born Dec. 14th, 1847, died July 25th, 1904, in Cleveland County, Arkansas; age 56 years, 5 months, 4 days. He united with Missionary Baptist church in his youthful days; of which he remained a constant member until his death. The writer of this notice was personally acquainted with deceased, over 40 years lived within three fourths of a mile of him 25 years, was on intimate terms with his family, until we moved to Rison, five years ago. He was a frequent visitor at our house, before and after marriage, and we can say that he was aman of good standing, a pleasant neighbor, and a good citizen, a loyal soldier to his county during the civil war. His life was ot a life of ll sunshine, he was subject alike to sorrow, losses, crosses, trials and temptations, as all mortals are heir to in this life. He leaves a devoted wife and eight children, four sons and four daughters. We would like to say to our bereaved friend, to place her trust in Him who has promised to be a husband to wifow, and father to orphan. He whose word is never broken. Gone from wife, and children dear; Yet in presence seems so near, He ever lives in heart and mind; Of weeping friends he left behind. (written by request/ Mrs. Lucinda Cooper) ------------------ Sept. 22, 1904 A LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT Mr. Joe Gray Thrown From His Horse and Killed Saturday Mr. Joe Gray, of Graywood, came to town to attend to some business. He started home about three o'clock and about eight his lifeless body was found on the east side of the river, lying with his feet in the edge of the water. He was found by some of the Lane stave crew and he had been dead several hours. The horse Mr. Gray was riding was known to be wild and it is presumed that it took fright and that Mr. Gray was dragged some distance before his feet were freed from the stirrups. His body was bruised and there was a gash on his head cut by the shoe of the horse. Mr. Gray was one of the best citizens of this county. Kind, generous and ever ready to do what he could for his friends and neighbors. No blot stands upon his character and greatly is his death deplored. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Holmes, Miss Nannie Gray and one brother, Mr. W.T. Gray, together with other relatives, to mourn his untimely death. ------------------ SHERIFF S.S. DYKES #1 of 2 One of the best known citizens of the county, in the person of S.S. Dykes, passed into the great beyond Friday Sept. 16th 1904. For several months it has been known that the chances were against his permanent restoration to health and he and his family spent some months in Texas and New Mexico hoping that a change of climate would benefit him. It was to no avail and when the end came he had returned to his old home and passed peacefully away surrounded by his family and friends. Sheriff Dykes had almost finished his fourth term as sheriff. He was ever loyal to his friends and conscientious in the discarge of his official duties. To his wife and children we offer our sympathy and join a large circle of friends in regretting the death of so useful a citizen. ------------------ #2 SHERIFF DYKES and DANELLY VARNELL "Draughon Dots" Sheriff Dykes died at his home at Kingsland on the 16th and was buried the next day at the Kingsland cemetery by the Odd Fellows. Before the burial services were over a son of Mr. Wm. Varnell, Danelly Varnell, aged 15; was brought to the same place for burial. The bereaved families have our sympathies. ------------------ Sept. 29, 1904 SAMANTHA BREWER Mrs. Samantha Brewer died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.P. Ryland, at Sherill. Mrs. Brewer was the widow of the late Thos. Brewer and formerly lived in this county. ------------------ MRS. LOUCINDA COOPER Died at her home at this place Thursday, Sept. 22nd, 1904, Mrs. Loucinda Cooper, at the ripe old age of 90 years, 1 month, and 22 days. Mrs. Cooper was born in Mississippi. She married Mr. L.S. Cooper and with him moved to this state in 1859. They lived pleasantly together until Mr. Cooper was called to the world beyond ten years ago. She was the mother of sixteen children, five girls and four boys survive her. She was sick but a few days when the end came. Her remains were carried to Pansy and laid to rest by the side of her late husband and departed children and grandchildren at the burial grounds at Prosperity church. Peace to her ashes. ------------------ GEO. W. OAKS Mr. Geo. W. Oaks of Kedron, Ark., died at his home at Kendall's mill Saturday evening Sept. 19th, 1904, after a brief illness. Mr. Oaks was the youngest son of the late Judge L.F. Oaks, of Randall. He was in the prime of life and up to a short time before his death had enjoyed the best of health. He was a man of fine physique and of fine intellect. He had had charge of the mercantile business for Mr. Frank Kendall a number of years. Mrs. Oaks leaves a wife and several children, an aged mother and several brothers and sisters and a host of friends to mourn their loss. ------------------ October 6, 1904 WILL SMITH A negro named Will Smith was accidently killed by an engine on the railroad track, near New Edinburg, last Saturday. ------------------ MR. P.H. BROWN Mr. P.H. Brown died at his home at Kearney on the night of Sept. 26th 1904 of swamp fever. Mr. Brown was the father of Mrs. Marvin Hamilton of Locust Cottage. Mrs. Hamilton was called to Kearney because of the sickness of her father but he died before she got there. ------------------ Oct. 13, 1904 CARL TAYLOR We sympathize with our friends Prof. and Mrs. R.D. Taylor in the loss of their bright little boy Carl, aged 9 years. He was sick for several weeks and his death was not wholly unexpected. He died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock and Sunday evening his remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Mr. Zion. ------------------ MR. J.N. TALIAFERRO Died at his home, at Lehigh, Ark., four miles northeast of here, Sunday evening, October 9th 1904 at 4 o'clock. Mr. John Nicholas Taliaferro was in the 70th year of his life. Mr. Taliaferro was a native of Georgia and it was in that state that he received his education and grew to man's estate. In his early manhood he moved to Mississippi where he spent a year or two from there he came to Arkansas and located within the present limits of Cleveland County where he lived till his death. Soon after coming to this state he met Miss Barbara McGehee to whom he was later married and with whom he lived until she was called from the walks of this life in Aug. 1899 to a better world above. Mr. Taliaferro was a scientific and succussful farmer. He was one of the best read men that has ever lived in this county. He was well versed in the history of many counties. He did much reading of a literary and scienfific character. When the war between the states broke out he volunteered his services as a private but later attained the position of captain and for four years he fought for the cause that he believed to be just. When the confederacy fell, he returned to his home in this county and went to work as a loyal citizen to rebuild his broken fortune. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church and was a liberal supporter of the same. He was a quiet, modest gentleman but not a man who sought to shirk responsibility. As a farmer, as a citizen, as a church member, as a soldier in defense of his home and his property, as a father and as a husband, he measured to the highest standards. He leaves four daughters, Misses Lucy and Mary Taliaferro and Mrs. J.H. Hollis of Little Rock and Mrs. Eugene P. Aldredge, of Louisville, Kentucky, and one sister, Mrs. Horace Jewell and many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. His remains were laid to rest Monday evening in the burial ground at Bethlehem. The funeral services having first been held at the home of the family. The Herald deeply sympathizes with the bereaved family. ------------------ Oct. 27, 1904 THELMA ROEBUCK Sunday morning Oct. 23rd while Mrs. C.P. Roebuck was busy about her household duties and the little folks were playing about the house one of the little twin girls, Thelma, went into the kitchen and in some way either from striking a match or from the stove her clothing became ignited and the child's screams soon had the mother by it's side and about the same time Mr. J.H. Foster and Mr. W.C. Roebuck drove up and ran to the assistance of the mother in putting out the flames. The child, however was so badly burned that it lived only a few hours when death came to reieve it's suffering. The remains were carried to Roe and were laid to rest Monday. The mother and father and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in this their sad hour. ------------------ Nov. 10, 1904 MRS. J.A. ROSS We sympathize with Mr. J.A. Ross of Rowell in his bereavement. Mrs. Ross died a few days ago after a brief illness. ------------------ MR. JOHNNIE REED We have just learned from Esq. W.T. Gray of the death of Mr. Johnnie Reed, son of Esq. J.R. Reed of Randall. He died of swamp fever at Ladd. we sympathize with Johnnie's parents and wife in their affliction. ------------------ Nov. 17, 1904 LITTLE ANNIE PEARL O'NEAL #1 of 2 Little Annie Pearl O'Neal, the sweet little one year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Jewell O'Neal died Friday Nov. 11th 1904. Bro. Bolls conducted the burial services at the grave Saturday at Wesley's Chapel. ------------------ J.J. CARSON Mr. J.J. Carson, for years a citizen of Cleveland County, but of recent years a citizen of Colorado Texas, died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Kidd, near Roswell, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 10th, 1904. He had many friends in this section of the county who will regret his death. ------------------ Nov. 24, 1904 R.E. McLEOD After a brief illness Mr. R.E. McLeod died at his home in this place Tuesday evening Nov. 22nd, 1904. Age 29 years, 10 months and 11 days. He had been out hunting and came home Friday about noon feeling a little badly, and that evening took to his bed. Pneumonia soon set in and he grew rapidly worse after Sunday. Mr. McLeod was a quiet pleasant man who was generally liked where he was known. He leaves a wife and several children, a father, two sisters and a brother to mourn their loss. We in common with their many friends extend our sympathy in this their sad hour. ------------------ ELLA DICKEY Mrs. Ella Dickey, wife of Mr. Robert Dickey of Draughon, died at her home of consumption last Sunday, 20 inst. Her husband and four children survive her. She was a sister of Mrs. Wesley Cash of Rison. ------------------ BOY HARTSELL The infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Hartsell of Draughon died last Saturday night, 19th inst. and was buried Sunday at Kingsland. The parents have our sympathies. ------------------ IN MEMORIAM ANNIE O'NEAL #2 of 2 The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. O'Neill Nov. 11th, 1904 and took their darling babe, Little Annie Jewell. She had been sick about two weeks but on Saturday she was taken bad, she was paralized on her left side. We waited and watched over her thinking she would get better every day. She looked at her mamma Tuesday morning waved her little hand and said "bye". She was not concious anymore. She kept growing worse and Friday at 2:43 p.m. God called the little darling home. Oh! It was hard to give her up, but God doeth all things best. Every one that knew her loved her. She was always so bright and cheerful. She was one year, one month and eight days old. She was laid to rest in Wesley's Chapel graveyard, Saturday evening, surrounded by a host of sorrowing relatives and friends. Brother Bolls conducting the funeral services. Weep not dear papa and mamma for little Annie Jewell is an angel in heaven waiting for you. Her Auntie Nov. 15, 1904 ------------------ Dec. 1, 1904 IN MEMORY OF S.S. DYKES #3 OF 3 It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of one of our worthy brothers, Sheriff Silas S. Dykes, of Cleveland County. Brother Dykes was born Nov. 12, 1851, near the spot where Rison now stands. He was raised up on the farm, attended school in this county and was married to Miss Nora Little, Feb. 23, 1875. He was initiated April 5, 1902, in Draughon Lodge No. 160 I.O.O.F. Died Sept, 16, 1904. Brother Dykes was an upright citizen, and that he was highly esteemed by the people is shown by the fact that he served for several terms as Sheriff of our county. He was first appointed in 1895 to fill a vacancy. He was elected as his own successor and re-elected, filling the office from 1895 to 1901. After an interval of two years he was elected again and was holding that office at the time of his death. His health failing last summer, he took a trip to Texas and New mexico in hope of being improved, but returned without much benefit. Some years ago he engaged in mercantile business at Kingsland. At this place he died and was laid to rest. His wife and five children survive him. Resolved, that our order has lost a worthy and upright brother, society and business circles a useful member, and his family a faithful husband and father. We extend our heartfelt condolence to his bereaved loved ones. His soul has passed into the Great Beyond to dwell with the Eternal Father. Resolved further, that this tribute of respect to our departed brother, be sent to the Beacon Light for publication, and that the same be spread on the minutes of our lodge and also a copy of the same furnished to the bereaved family. J.J. Tate A.C. Hartsell J.A. Griffin Committee adopted Nov. 5, 1904 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleveland County Herald Cleveland County AR by Belinda Winston ------------------ August 13, 1903 MR. J.W. PUCKETT Died at his home about 5 miles south east of Toledo Monday morning Aug. 10th 1903 after an illness of about four weeks, Mr. J.W. Puckett, age 67 years. He was a native of Mississippi but came to Arkansas before he had reached his majority and settled near Mr. Elba. He has since resided in Smith township. When the war broke out Mr.Puckett was among the first volunteers. He joined Capt. Ben Taliaferro's company and was later with Capt. V.M. McGehee who said of him that he was one of the bravest of the brave. He was wounded in the hand once but was soon in service again and remained to the close of the war. Mr. Puckett was married twice. He first married Miss Jane Wardlaw and after her death he married Miss Francis Rogers. He was for years a strict member of the Baptist Church. He leaves a wife five boys and three daughters to mourn their loss. We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives. He was buried Tuesday evening at Macedonia with masonic honors. Rev. J.H.W. Overton performed the last sad rites. ------------------ September 3, 1903 DR. D.H. THOMASSON The Passing of a Good Man Last Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock, Dr. David Horace Thomasson died at his home near Annover, Cleveland County, after an illness lasting through several months. Dr. Thomasson was born in South Carolina eighty four years ago and came to Arkansas some time in the fifties. He was an honor graduate of the Medical Department of the University of Philadelphia and since graduating had practiced continuously. In 1858 he was married to Miss Chilonas Bell and Monticello, Ark. During the Great War he gave his services to the Southland, and grieved at the impotency of her efforts. Since the end came and the cycle of Time has come and many times, his work has been in the interest of his fellow man. To write of him now, while he sleeps in the earth's great silence, free from the cares which he so willingly assumed, and the suffering which he bore without complaint, I am well assured of his infinite peace. He was a physician of eminence and his intellectuality surpassing many, was inferior to none. The call of duty stirred his soul as the bugle call the soldier's; never a falter, never a halt, but up and doing for God and humanity. His heart, grand and good knew no evil, and he was ever the good Samaritan to those whom he found by the way side; nor did he refuse help to any of God's creatures. The great Christ was his leader, and he kept near Him always. Denied children of his own he took others who were left alone and helpless, wrapped them about with his love, making bright and joyful the heart of the orphan. A physician of the soul as well as the body, the world is better that he has lived. The secular world has benefitted by his knowledge and mental powers and the Christian world by his simple faith and noble example. His dear wife, the beloved of his soul, is left to mourn him, and only God can comfort her. Maggie A. Burks, Pine Bluff, ARk. Sept. 1st 1903 ------------------ September 10, 1903 W.J. CUTHBERSON We regret to learn of the death of Mr. W.J. Cuthberson who died at his home near Kedron, Sunday, Sept. 6th 1903. Mr. Cuthberson was more than fifty years of age and had spent most of his life within the present limits of Cleveland County. He married a Miss McSwain with whom he lived happily. He leaves a wife and several sons and daughters to mourn their loss. To them we extend sympathy. ------------------ September 17, 1903 SAM WADE Young Sam Wade, watchman for the Amis Mill was found dead on the trussle at the Saline River Saturday. The supposition is that he was struck by a train while it was running rapidly. His body was mangled. ------------------ October 1, 1903 BENJ. H. TALIAFERRO Died at the home of Mr. J.L. DeLoney, in Little River county, Wednesday night, Sept. 23rd, 1903, of Swamp Fever, in the 23rd year of his life, Mr. Benj. H. Taliaferro. He was the son of the late Mrs. Jas. H. Taliaferro who died at Toledo in 1889. Ben was born and reared near Toledo where he always enjoyed a host of friends. He was a "big hearted fellow" who was ever ready to do all in his power for his friends. He went to Litle River county with his cousin, Mrs. DeLoney nee Brewer, last spring and has since resided in that county. Had he been spared but a short time longer he would have been back among the friends of his boyhood days, for he had so determined but his system was filled with malaria and a week before his death he was taken with swamp fever. For several days after he was taken his suffering was intense, then he apparently grew better and his friends were hopeful, but the disease was deeply rooted and death followed. Three of his brothers, Ed, Mack and Jim, and one sister, Mrs. S.J.T. Wynn and his cousin, Nick T. Brewer, were with him in his last days and ministered to his every want. They brought his remains here and laid them to rest in the cemetery at Bethlehem, near Lehigh. Rev. S.W. Rainey performed the last sad rites. He leaves two sisters, five brothers and a host of friends, of whom this writer is one to mourn their loss. ------------------ October 8, 1903 ARTHUR McCULLOUGH The destroying angel has again flapped his dark wings over a peaceful home and claimed as his victim the mother's eldest born____?___ a son in whom her dearest hopes were centered, and on whom a sweet young wife lavished her tenderest affections. Our departed friend, Arthur McCullough was born Aug 7th 1882, was married to Miss Lizzie Linsey Jan. 18th 1903, and went home to his reward Oct 1st 1903. Though sick for several months he never seemed impatient or discouraged, and when his real condition was made known to him he never complained. A few hours before death forever sealed his lips, he called the different members of the family to him and bade them good bye and assured them that he was not afraid to enter the realms of the great Unknown. His father enjoyed the very uncommon but sweet consolation of saying to his dying boy "You have ever been an obedient and dutiful son." His brother Woodmen conducted the obsequies and laid his body to rest in Prosperity graveyard. To the bereaved parents and sisters, to the lonely and brokenhearted wife we would say: Weep not for him who now is lain To sleep beneath the broken sod, For your loss is but his gain Who sleeps at peace with his dear God. A Friend ------------------ October 15, 1903 MR. BENJ. CURRY We regret to learn of the death of Mr. Benj. Curry. He died at his home in Hurricane township Wednesday October 7th 1903. He was a popular young man and will be greatly missed in the community where his entire life has been passed. ------------------ October 29, 1903 BOY BUSSEY Saturday Oct 24th the death angel, after hovering several days over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bussey, claimed and bore away their loving and only boy, barely three years old. He was a sweet precious child __?__ Oh how hard it was for his parents to give him up. God let him stay long enough for the __?__ strongly attached to him then took the dear little bud unto himself, where it will bloom a sweet rose forever. The Lord gave and Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Weep not dear parents, strange as it may be, to __?__ seeks the fairest flower and the most shining __?__ earth. Angels come and __?__ them on their snowy wings __?__ sun bright clime of __?__ city where sin and sorrow and death can never come. He __?__come to you, but you can __?__ A Friend ------------------ January 21, 1904 DORA STEWART We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Dora Stewart, wife of Monroe Stewart at her home in Miller township. She was a daughter of Mr. J.W. Cole. ------------------ January 28, 1904 ANNIE REAP Mrs. Annie Reap died at her home in White Oak township Monday, Jan 25th 1904. Mrs. Reap was a Miss Emerson and in early life married Mr. Jesse Varnell with whom she lived pleasantly till his death and after remaining a widow some years she married Mr. Reap, but has again been a widow for several years. She leaves a family of children with which we sympathize in their loss. ------------------ J.M. WHEELER A good citizen and an upright Christian gentleman, a man who enjoyed the confidence, respect of all who knew him, has crossed that river that separates the living from the dead. Mr. J.M. Wheeler died at his home at Kingsland Wednesday Jan. 2?th 1904 at the advanced age of 80 years. He came to this county from Georgia a number of years ago and lived in Lee Township until the last few years. He was a member of the Methodist Church and devout Christian. He leaves a wife and two sons, Mr. Billie Wheeler of Orlando and Mr. C.K. Wheeler of Kingsland to mourn their loss and with others we sympathize in their sad bereavement. ------------------ February 18, 1904 ELIZA COOPER Old Aunt Eliza Cooper, sister-in-law of Mrs. Lucinda Cooper, was found dead in bed at the home of the latter Saturday morning. The old lady was apparently in good health the day before and it was quite a shock to the family when they found that she had died during the night. ------------------ JUDGE S.T. MORGAN AND HIS BROTHER H.E. MORGAN A DEPLORABLE AFFAIR Judge Morgan and His Brother Shot At Kingland Saturday by J.D. Kight Kight Under the Influence of Whiskey Seldom is any community more shocked and grieved than was this Saturday evening when the sad news reached us that Judge S.T. Morgan and his brother, Mr. H.E. Morgan had been shot down on the streets of Kingsland by Mr. J.D. Kight, of that place, the former without the slightest provication and the latter with little, if any. Mr. Kight is a livery stable man at Kingsland and Mr. H.E. Morgan was driving for Frank Knickerocker, also a livery stable man of the same place. H.E. Morgan and Kight's driver were cutting rates in the morning and about 12 o'clock Kight and Morgan had a little difficulty near the depot and Judge Morgan ran from the Fortune Hotel to where his brother and Kight were having their trouble and got his brother and carried him up to the hotel. Ten or fifteen minutes later, Kight and Frank Kinkerbocker got into a fight during which the former drew his knife and ran the latter 15 or 20 steps and not catching him shut up his knife and was walking in the opposite direction when Kight drew his pistol and took after Knickerbocker and fired at him three times and followed him until he passed where the Morgan boys stood near the hotel and then turned and shot Judge Morgan through the side, the ball passing through the region of the heart, killing him almost instantly. He then shot H.E. Morgan through the side inflicting a mortal wound from which he died in a few minutes. Mr. Kight has lived in this county and has formerly borne a good reputation. Judge and Henry Morgan were born and reared in this county and while they were somewhat different in disposition they were each big hearted, good citizens, they had both been my life long friends. When they were friends to a man they were true as steel. They each left a young wife and a baby boy. Judge S.T. Morgan was in the 38th year of his life when his untimely death occurred. He was a man of great energy. When at work on the farm in his boy-hood days he strove to accomplish the greatest results. When at school, as a student he was obedient of the rules and strove to store his mind with useful information. As a teacher he was practical, patient and untiring in his efforts to accomplish much. As a county and probate judge he was honest watchful of the duties and capable. He was serving his second term as county and probate Judge and no county ever had a more faithful or efficient officer. He looked closely to every duty. He was a candidate for clerk of this county with fair prospects of election but he was not permitted to finish his race. He is gone. He was our friend true and tried and we love his memory. Several years ago he married Miss Lizzie Quinn of this place, with whom he lived pleasantly. She and a sweet little baby boy survive him. Henry was younger than Sam and he too was a noble hearted boy. He married Miss Griffin and his wife and little babe are left without husband and father. These boys in addition to their wives and babies leave, aged father four brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. Their remains were laid to rest Sunday evening in the family burial ground in the Redland township in the presence of, perhaps, the largest concourse of people ever collected at a burial ground in this county. The last sad rites were conducted by Rev. McClintock, the pastor at Kingsland assisted Rev.E. Garrett. Peace to their ashes. ------------------ March 3, 1904 JAS. REID Mr. A.K. Reid was called to Pine Bluff Tuesday by a dispatch announcing that his brother, Mr. Jas. Reid, was danerously ill from a stroke of paralysis and we are sorry to state that we have just learned that the latter died Tuesday night. We sympathize with our friend and fellowtownsman in his sad bereavement. ------------------ W.J.GLOVER #1 It is with a feeling of sadness that we chronicle the death of ex-Assessor, W.J. Glover. He died at the home of his cousin, Mr. J.T. Glover, in Miller township Monday evening after a brief illness. He was taken to his bed with an accute attack of Pneumonia about a week ago and was a very sick man from the first. He was the son of Mr. John Glover and was born and reared near Randall. No more honest and honorable boy ever grew up in Cleveland County. He was thrice elected and as many times served his people as assessor. He was lately appointed committeeman for his township. A good man and an upright citizen is gone He leaves many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. ------------------ March 10, 1904 WILLIAM J. GLOVER #2 Was born June 5, 1851, and died February 29th, 1904. He was taken sick with typhoid pneumonia February 17th, and lingered for twelve days. On the evening before his death Dr. Orto was summonded from Pine Bluff, but when the doctor arrived there were but few faint hopes of his recovery. His relatives and many friends stood by bedside, hoping his case was not a serious one. He spent almost all of his life in cleveland County. His mother dying when he was very young, he afterwards lived with his grandmother until he became of age. In his death the county looses one of her most honest and upright citizen. In 1890 he was elected Tax Assessor of Cleveland county and held that office for six years. He was a good assessor and no word of complaint has ever been said of his official dealings. He was a true model gentleman, respected for his worth as a man and citizen and sought for his service as a capable official He had the confidence of all the people which he had gained by his honest and integrity. His ideas of honesty and virtue were good and no one ever had a hard word to say against him. In 1898 he, with his uncle, bought a stock of goods and opened a store near Calmer. By honest and upright business__?__he received__?___ (remainder is unreadable) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR submitted by Belinda Winston ------------------ March 3, 1904 MR. WM. JAGGARS Mr. Wm. Jaggars died at Pine Bluff and was brought to this county for burial on the 15th. Mr. Jaggars spent almost his entire life in this county and his friends are found wherever he was known. He formerly lived here in town but some time ago moved to Pine Bluff. His death was caused by an attack of measles followed by pneumonia. To his wife and children and a large number of relatives his death, coming while he was in full vigor of manhood, is a heavy blow. He was buried yesterday at the Wilson grave yard. ------------------ March 24, 1904 MRS. M.E. VICKARS We have just learned as we go to press, of the death of mrs. M.E. Vickars, mother of Messrs. Thos. and George Vickars. She was an estamable lady and we sympathize with her sons in their bereavement. ------------------ April 7, 1904 BOY WRIGHT We have just learned that a small child of Mr. Robt. Wright, of Redland township, was burned to death Saturday. The child's clothing caught fire from the fireplace. The screams of the child were heard by Mr. Van Easterling who was plowing near by. He reached the child and extinguished the flames with his coat but the child lived only about four hours. ------------------ April 28, 1904 IN MEMORY MRS. B.M. PARNELL About 1 O'clock Monday, April the 11th, God saw fit to take from us our beloved grandmother, Mrs. B.M. Parnell. She was confined to her bed only a short while with pneumonia. Her maiden name was Miss Sarah C. Robinson. She was born in Ala., July 29th 1826, grew to womanhood and at the age of 17 was married to Mr. B.M. Parnell, Jan. 11th, 1844. They moved to Bradley county, Ark., Jan. 1st, 1854, and settled near Parnell Springs, where they have resided continuously ever since, they live in Cleveland county in a stone's cast of Bradley county line, they have lived in three counties and never moved. Grandmother was 77 years, 8 months, and 13 days old, and never wore a pair of glasses, and was always able to do all her housework. She was the mother of 13 children and raised one graddaughter. She lived to see them all married and have families of their own. She was the first corpse ever in their home. She joined the Missionary Baptist church in Ala., when quite young and has ever since been a consistent member. She leaves a dear aged companion, who is in his 82nd year, and on a bed of affliction and has been ever since the 6th day of March. She also leaves, 7 children: Messrs. W.R. Parnell, J.M. Parnell, S.R. Parnell, L.B. Parnell, B.A. Barnett, Mrs. Jas. Bryant, and Mrs. Jas. Martin. One son and 5 daughters preceeded her to that better land. She leaves 65 grandchildren living and 19 have passed into eternity. She leaves 48 great grandchildren living and 13 are dead, making a total of 158 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Few can say so much. This couple was always blessed with good health, they lived together 60 years and three months. She was a true Christian, devoted wife, loving mother, and a good neighbor. "Aunt Sallie" as she was known will be missed by every one, especially the family will miss her. While our hearts are made sad over our loss, but our loss is her eternal gain, and we can only live and hope to meet dear grandmother on the other shore, where parting is no more. So we would say to the sorrowing ones, weep not as those who have no hope. Her remains were laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the Mosley cemetery in the presence of a large concorse of relatives and friends. Rev. Gambell of New Edinburg, performed the last sad rites. " A Granddaughter" ------------------ C.B. ATTWOOD Mr. C.B. Attwood died at his home about a mile and a half east of here Monday evening May 2nd, 1904 in the 58 year of his life. He was a native of South Carolina and came here with his father's family soon after the war. He served in the Confederate army, enlisting in the war when quite young. He served this county as tax assessor several terms following the organization of the county. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity. He leaves a sister, Mrs. J.L. Batchlor, of this place and four brothers, Messrs. G.C. and W.D. Attwood, of Redland township, Noble and E.B. Attwood of Smith township. His remains were buried at Temperance Chapel Tuesday by the Masons, Brother Scott performing the last sad rites. ------------------ May 12, 1904 MRS. ANN VARNELL After al illness of several weeks, Mrs. Ann Varnell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Jaggars in Pine Bluff on Friday May 6th, 1904. Mrs. Varnell was a most estimable woman and after a long and useful life has entered into a haven of rest. She leaves three children, Mrs. H.N. Royster, Mrs. Wm. Jaggars and Mr. C.L. Varnell to whom we offer sympathy. ------------------ June 9, 1904 MRS. FANNIE CONGER Most generally beloved was the subject of this short sketch and justly so. Kind of nature, gentle of spirit and faithfulness to duty with consecration to the cause of her beloved Master are attributes calculated to make anyone lovable and when that person has spent a long and useful life doing willingly the duty nearest hand, it renders them doubly dear and when death comes to find them ready to answer the summons with unflinching courage. Such a life was that of Mrs. Fannie Conger and such was her death. For several months she has been severely afflicted but with wonderful fortitude and patience she bore it all. She was about 60 years of age and has been a resident of this place for years. She died Thursday night June 2nd, 1904, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Golding and her remains were laid to rest Saturday. She leaves two sons, Messrs. W.L. and Marvin Conger and three daughters, Mrs. Andrew Sulivan, Mrs. Thomas Golding and Miss Cora Conger and an aged sister, as well as other relatives to whom her death is a severe trial. Thus has a good woman been called to her reward. ------------------ June 16, 1904 W.K. VARNELL Died at the home of Mrs. Charles Hobson, Tuesday morning June 14th, 1904, Mr. W.K. Varnell aged 78 years, 3 months and 13 days. Mr. Varnell came here from Alabama when quite a young man and has lived on the place where he died for more than fifty years. He was married six times and has been a widower for many years. Mr. Varnell was an honest hardworking citizen, though for the last three or four years he has been almost an invalid. He leaves nine daughters and a host of friends to mourn his death. He was a Mason and a member of the Methodist church and in all the transactions and relations of life Mr. Varnell has been a true and trusted citizen. He was a kind, loving father and a good neighbor. ------------------ June 23, 1904 MR. G.S. DICKINSON Mr. G.S. Dickinson, for years a prominent druggist, died at his home in Kingsland, Ark., June 19, 1904. He was a man of large social developements, a man of strong likes and dislikes. He was a valiant confederate soldier and one of the most devoted adherents to the lost cause. He was a Mason and a member of the Methodist church. ------------------ July 7, 1904 MR. EARNEST SPEIGHTS Mr. Earnest Speights returned Sunday morning from Western Texas, where he had been in hopes of regaining his health. We are sorry to say, however, that the change of climate did not prove beneficial. He is now at his father's, Mr. W.B. Speights, at Toledo in a very critical condition. ---Later---Mr. Earnest Speights died yesterday, july 6, 1904, at 1 o'clock. ------------------ July 21, 1904 MRS. MARTHA CHOWNING (#1 of 2) We open the forms to chronicle the death of Mrs. Martha Chowning, consort of the late Dr. T.W. Chowning which occured late yesterday evening a the home of daughter, Mrs. E.W. Emerson. ------------------ July 28, 1904 DR. C. A. STANFIELD Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L.V. Sumerow, in Rison, Arkansas, Tuesday evening at 4:10 o'clock, August 2nd, 1904, Dr. C.A. Stanfield. He was born in Halifax county, Virginia, Feb. 6th, 1818 and was therefore 86 years, 5 months and 26 days old at the time of his death. He was the only surviving member of a family of thirteen children all of whom lived to be grown and useful citizens. In his childhood his father moved to Tennessee stopping one year in Middle Tennessee but the year following they moved to West Tennessee where he grew to man's estate. After completing his literary education at Union Academy he taught school a few years at the same time reading medicine. Later he read medicine under a distinguished physician at Trenton, Tennessee. My father first attended lectures at Louisville, Kentucky and later at Memphis, Tennessee. After graduation in medicine he began the practice at Colliersville, Tennessee. He also practiced a year at Holly Springs, Mississippi. In 1843 he came to Arkansas and located in the Mark's neighorhood where he practiced his profession a few years. In 1846 he located 1 mile north of where Toledo is now located where he lived until last fall when he came to Rison, and the following year was married to my mother, Miss Margaret Catherine Hooe of Pine bluff. They lived together 57 years till death came and separated them. To them were born eight children, five of whom preceeded my father to the world beyond. The wife and three of us are left behind. From my earliest recollections my father has done all in his power to relieve suffering humanity. Often I have known him to ride miles the darkest and rainiest of nights to see some suffering man or woman he knew that he would never receive a dollar for his services. I have known him to run the risk of being damaged himself to save his friends from trouble. I have never known him to fail to exert himself on the side of what he conceived to be right. He was ever ready to make any kind of sacrifice for his family or his friends. He told us, a few days before his death, that from his earliest days it had been a fixed purpose to be honest and truthful. He was anxious to remain with his family and friends but he gave us to understand that as to the future there were no fears. He had no trouble along that line. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, a consistent member of the Methodist church and in my opinion, one of the truest of Chrisians. It is indeed, a hard thing to give him up though we realize that he has lived to a ripe old age. With the passing of this spirit there was removed from this sphere a soul of "purest ray sarene". Without idealization of our beloved one, we may speak of the combined strength and gentleness of his character, his unswerving loyalty, absolute truthfulness, and unquestioned honor. Broad and comprehensive in mind; with an unusual sense of responsibility and a heart attuned with those around him, he was one to whom the heart could turn in happiness and sorrow. When he no longer clasped the hands of those around his bed and his lips ceased to utter thoughtful words of consideration for those attending him, then indeed came sorrow keen as a sword, At the shine of his memory we bow in sorrow. He rests with God. We laid him to rest in the Rison cemetery. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Brothers J.H. W. Overton and B.F. Scott. ------------------ MR. JAS.W.CURRY We have just learned with regret of the death of Mr. Jas. W. Curry, of Hurricane township, which sad event occured, Friday, July 28th, 1904, Mr. Curry was one of the substantial citizens of his section and was always found on the side of right. He was honest and honorable. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church. We sympathize with his widow and his children in their great bereavement. ------------------ August 11, 1904 MRS. MARTHA V. CHOWNING (#2 OF 2) Mrs. Martha V. Chowning, wife of Dr. T.W. Chowning, breathed her last on earth at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.W. Emerson, on July 20th, 1904. She was born near Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 11, 1830. Came to Arkansas with her father, Mr. Nathaniel Barnett, in 1839; she was married to Dr. Chowning Oct. 15th, 1845, a few years later she and her husband both professed religion and joined the M.E. church and ever after she lived close to God. For thirteen years before her death she was a great sufferer, but bore it all with the patience and resignation that is known only to God's children. Truly it is said of her "she was one of god's pure saints." Her bible was always in reach of her chair and she daily read and studied his word. It is hard to give her up. Our home is so lonely without her pure presence and sweet words of counsel but she was ready and willing to go and join her husband and children gone before and we know that while our hearts are breaking here she is happy and at rest. Sleep on sweet mother "we loved thee well, but God loved thee best," and we bow in submission to His will, looking forward to the Great Day when we shall meet again never to part any more. Fannie Emerson --------------------------------------------------------------------------------