Independence County Obits ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted by: Susan Mosier email: casey@ipa.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free Information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Newark Journal, May 12, 1911 Salado Sayings A small boy of Tom Gower, who lives at Rosie, died Friday and was buried Saturday at the Egner graveyard near here. W. H. Coker of our township, died a few days ago, after an illness of many months duration. He was a good citizen and had lived in this part of the county several years. Newark Journal, March 24, 1911 Sketches From Salado Dolph and Myrtle Harper had a sad awakening Wednesday morning, when they found their three-months old babe dead. It died sometime in the after part of the night, unknown to them. This was their first and only child, and Wednesday was a sad day for them. Newark Journal, December 23, 1910 A.A. Barber Suicides Shot Himself Through Heart in Presence of Daughter Albert Barber committed suicide at his home a few miles north of Newark Thursday. So far as known there was not the slightest cause for the rash act. He was in the house conversing with his family seemingly as cheerfully as could be. Walking through another room, he picked up a shotgun. His little daughter asked him what he was going to do with the gun. He walked out on the porch, the little girl following him. His only answer was, "Watch and I'll show you." Immediately cocking the gun he hung the trigger on a nail in one of the porch posts, and stepping up with his breast immediately at the muzzle of the gun, pulled the trigger. He fell mortally wounded and died almost instantly. He made an attempt to commit suicide a short time ago by taking morphine, but told what he had done and Dr. A. L. McClard was summoned in time to save his life. After recovering he expressed his regrets over the unfortunate occurrence and nothing more was thought of it. He was the youngest son of Uncle Zibe Barber, one of the oldest residents of this section, and was a good citizen. He leaves a wife and four children. The remains were buried Friday at the Edwards graveyard. Newark Journal, April 29, 1910 John M. Magness Dead End Came Peacefully at His Home Near Town Tuesday John M. Magness died at his home a few miles north of town about noon Tuesday. While his death was not unexpected, it was nevertheless quite a shock to his many friends and cast a gloom over the entire community. Mr. Magness was stricken with a severe cold while out on the campaign during the latter part of February. But little was thought of it by his friends at the time, as the trouble was not expected to develop into anything of a serious nature. After a few days he began to improve and at one time was able to sit up a good deal for several days. Some time ago he grew worse, however, and gradually declined until death resulted Tuesday. John M. Magness was born June 20, 1867. He was marred to Miss Mary Barber March 13, 1889. Seven children were born unto them, four boys and three girls, all of whom survive him. He professed religion and joined the Methodist church in 1904, and his life was that of a consistent Christian. Newark Journal, November 22, 1912 Sketches From Salado The two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reeves died Monday and was buried Tuesday. Batesville Guard, October 24, 1921 "Aunt" Sarah Allen Dead Aunt Sarah Allen, aged 85 years, died October 19, after an illness of several months. She was the oldest member of the Mount Zion Church. Funeral services were held at the Kyler Cemetery by Rev. James Purcelley.