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These newspapers are on microfilm at NLU. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, January 19, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Hill, an estimable and venerable lady of this city, mother of Capt. T.J. Broadway, died at the Veranda House, Capt. Broadway's residence, Thursday evening, after a brief illness, aged 87 years. The Telegraph extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved family. Mrs. Hill was buried in the Monroe cemetery yesterday evening. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, February 16, 1889 Page 2, Column 1 Mrs. M.J. McGuire, of Ruston, mother of Maj. Thomas McGuire of this parish, died at that place on last Tuesday, aged 71 years. Mrs. McGuire was a native of Alabama, removing to Louisiana in 1851, and was for a long time a resident of this parish. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, February 16, 1889 Page 2, Column 2 DEATH OF CAPT. JOHN M. RABUN. A noble soul passed away to the great beyond when Capt. John M. Rabun breathed his last. He died in this city at the residence of Mrs. Kate Morris Thursday evening, 14th instant, at 11:30 o'clock in the 54th year of his age. Capt. Rabun had been in declining health for several months past but bore up bravely, continuing at his post as master of the steamboat Sterling White until he was forced to take to his bed about two weeks ago from which he never arose. He was attended in his illness by his family who came from their home at Farmerville upon hearing of his alarming condition, and they tenderly administered to his ever want. Capt. Rabun had been prominently connected and identified with the steamboat interests of the upper tributaries for a number of years and was considered one of the best and safest steamboatmen on the river. Before assuming command of a boat he was a pilot and in that capacity he had no superior. Besides being actively engaged in steamboating Capt. Rabun took a lively interest in public affairs, keeping posted upon all questions of the day and always working with intelligent force for the cause he espoused and thought right - and, so ruggidly (sic) honest and straightforward was the man that he was nearly always right. The Telegraph and its editor, whose friend he was, sincerely mourns his loss and feelingly offers this simple attestation of his worth and character: A plain, modest, honest and brave gentleman. May he reap the reward that such noble characteristics justly merit and may his long, last sleep be sweet and peaceful. The funeral took place yesterday evening at 2:30 o'clock, the remains being laid to rest in the Hasley Cemetery above Trenton in the presence of many sympathizing friends of the family who knew his worth in life and revere his memory in death. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, February 16, 1889 Page 2, Column 4 A GOOD MAN GONE TO HIS REWARD. DIED. - At his residence near Downsville in Union Parish, La., on the 12th of February, 1889, at 10:20 a.m., Mr. George Gunby, aged 88 years, 1 month and 5 days. The subject of this notice was born in Columbia county, Georgia, on the 7th day of January, 1801, being the oldest son of William Gunby, who, shortly after the Revolution, moved from Maryland into Georgia. George Gunby grew up on his father's farm with but few educational advantages, Yet he was precocious enough to marry at 18 years of age and to cast his first vote for James Monroe in 1820. In 1835 George Gunby removed from Columbia county to Cherokee county where he settled on lands drawn by him in the celebrated Georgia (lottery). His farm and store, which he called Hickory Flat, were 7 miles from Canton. Here he resided, engaged in mercantile, agricultural and milling pursuits, until 1851, when he became a citizen of Atlanta, Ga., where he died an extensive business as a merchant. In 1854 he moved to Catoosa county, Ga., and returned to the pursuits of farming. Thence he emigrated to the State of Louisiana and arrived in Claiborne parish on Christmas day, 1855. In January, 1870, he purchased and moved to a large farm in Union parish where he resided until his death. Such was his energy and strength of constitution that he established a new home at the age of 69, when most men are already worn out, and surrounded himself with new comforts, new associates, and new friends. The great age he attained, of which he was proud and for which he frequently expressed his gratitude to a kind Providence, was partly due to the healthiness of the Homestead which he occupied during the last 15 years of his life, but his great longevity was chiefly due to his strength of will and force of character which triumphed over bodily ailments and all other obstacles. Though a plain farmer, a modest citizen, he had qualities that made him remarkable. His mind and spirit were cast in heroic mould. Like most Southern men who were old at the close of the war, it was hard for him to adapt himself to the new order of things brought about by emancipation of his slaves. But he never repined. He complained of no hardship; he shrank from no ordeal. He devoutly believed that all the affairs of men are supervised and directed by a Special Providence and he meekly accepted troubles, disappointments and afflictions as the dispensation of an all-wise and all-beneficant (sic) God. His belief in christianity was unwavering and profound and he labored to conform his practice to his professions. But his trust in Providence never relaxed his sense of duty; his faith in the efficacy of divine grace never lessened his esteem for individual worth. He had no use for religion without morality and his favorite motto was: "An honest man's the noblest work of God." The whole of his ambition was to be an honest man and a christian. Throughout his life he loved to cite the proverbs of Poor Richard and impressed upon his children, above all other lessons, the duty of keeping out of debt. His sense of justice was strongly developed and he did not deem it consistent with manly honor to leave a debt unpaid, dollar for dollar, or to make money by any indirection. He was a man without pretense or show of any sort. Yet he had a bold and independent temper. He was modest and reserved among his fellow men never forward, never pushing himself to the front; but he bent his knee to his Creator alone. He never died an act of injustice and never submitted to one, if he could help it. He believed in hard labor, economy and resignation. "Rich in saving common sense, in his simplicity sublime." In his old age, George Gunby exhibited traits of character which are as rare as they are praiseworthy. His affection for his children and interest in their affairs never abated. His desire for association with his neighbors and his association with his neighbors and his appreciation of their friendship increased. He never grew melancholy or despondent but kept his spirits bright and cheerful. He did not live in the past, but took a lively, active and keen interest in all the affairs of the present, and looked toward to the future with almost youthful hope and pleasure, superintending the operations on his farm with zest, energy and intelligence to the last. His mental faculties seemed to grow stronger and clearer with age. They never decayed or became dim. His conversation was ever cheerful, interesting, full of pith and good humor and no one in his company felt that he was old. He never grew tire of life nor murmured at suffering and the infirmities of age. This was a part of his religion. He seemed to fear that his great pains and sufferings would make him wish to die, and that he thought would be a sin. Though he feared not death and serenely expected a happy existence in a better and fairer land than earth, yet he schooled himself to wait for the time of his departure with patient fortitude and content. There was something truly grand in this. He had all that should accompany old age - honor, love, troops of friends. He did not die of old age, but from many complicated infirmities which gradually overcame him. But at length his pains subsided, and surrounded by family and friends in his own home, on the bright (?) evening of the 12th of February, just at the threshold of spring, he passed away, peacefully and gently, "like one who folds the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." On the evening of the 13th he was buried in the Downsville cemetery by the Masonic fraternity of Downsville Lodge, whose solemn, impressive and beautiful ceremony touched and soothed many sad hearts as they consigned "his body to the ground and his spirit to God who gave it." The large attendance and respectful attention at his funeral showed that he was held in esteem by the good people among whom he lived. In ancient times, it was the custom for the nearest of kin to speak at funerals and celebrate the virtues of the dead. The father spoke the eulogy of his dead son, and husbands enumerated the virtues of their departed wives. That tender custom has been discarded, and relatives are no longer permitted to eulogize those who were near and dear to them. But it cannot be amiss to state the salient facts of their character. Such a commemoration is due to the dead and to the living. Such a man as George Gunby is a credit to human nature. The example of his upright and virtuous and manly life is worth more to the world than all its gold and silver. NOTE: There is a resolution of respect for Gunby in the March 9, 1889 edition of the Ouachita Telegraph from the Downsville Masons, Page 2, Column 4. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, February 23, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. W.C. Nichols, late of Caldwell parish, but more recently of this parish, died at Trenton Wednesday of consumption. He had but recently removed to this parish from Pine Bluff, Caldwell parish, in order to give his children the benefit of good schooling, and at the time of his death was occupying the old Jethro Moore residence in old Trenton. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, February 23, 1889 Page 3, Column 2 Resolutions of Respect. Whereas, it has pleased an all wise Providence to remove from our midst and fraternal association, our worthy Brother Gotleib King, a member of this Lodge since 1849, whose upright and honest career for so many years through vicissitudes of fortune, endeared him to a host of friends within, as well as without the circle of the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a zealous and devoted brother, whose urbanity and rectitude toward all men in the business affairs of an active life and whose devotion and love as a husband and a father, attracted the high regard and admiration of the society in which he lived. It is fit and proper that this expression of our sentiments and esteem of our deceased brother Gotleib King should be made and placed on record in this Lodge. Therefore be it Resolved, That as a testimonial of our high regard for Gotleib King, deceased, as a man and worthy brother of Western Star Lodge No. 24, F. & A.M., we will wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days. Resolved, That we tender to the sorrow stricken and devoted wife and family of the deceased, our sympathy in their sad bereavement. R.W. RICHARDSON, F.P. STUBBS, F.L. McCORMICK, Committee. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, March 2, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 The Telegraph offers its condolences to Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Downs who had the sad misfortune to lose one of their beautiful and bright little twin boys, George, last Thursday morning, who died of diptheria. We are sorry to announce, also, that the remaining one is quite sick with the same dreadful malady. NOTE: The March 9, 1889 issue (page 3, Column 3) reports that the child did not die of diptheria and the other child is doing well. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, March 2, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. William P. Vinson, a well known engineer of the V.S. & P. railroad, and who has had charge of the local switch engine between Monroe and West Monroe died at his residence in this city Thursday morning aged 33 years, 4 months and 17 days. The deceased was the youngest son of R.B. Vinson and leaves a wife and infant child to mourn his untimely taking off. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved family in their sad affliction. The funeral took place Thursday evening the remains being consigned to their last resting place in the City Cemetery. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, March 9, 1889 Page 2, Column 3 Mr. Dalton, father of Mr. D.N. Dalton of this city, died at his plantation in Morehouse parish last Tuesday. It is reported here that his death was caused by an overdose of morphine but whether it was taken with suicidal intent it is not known. Mr. Dalton was here last week on a visit to his son who was quite sick but being taken ill himself returned home. Upon receiving news of the dangerous illness of his father Mr. Dan Dalton, notwithstanding he was still very sick, at once proceed to his father's place. The trip proved too severe a tax upon him in his weakened condition, causing a relapse, and it is feared that he will not recover. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, March 9, 1889 Page 2, Column 3 Mr. Joe Levy, a prominent merchant of Bastrop, died very suddenly Wednesday of apoplexy. He was largely identified with the interests of the ton and his death will prove a severe loss to Bastrop. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, March 16, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Wm. Butler, aged about 30 years, died of pneumonia at Ouachita City last Sunday evening. He had been engaged for some time past in carrying the U.S. mails between Monroe and that place and was highly esteemed by his employer. Mr. Butler was well connected and at one time was in affluent circumstances. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 13, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Capt. John W. Faulkner, agent of the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad died at his residence in this city last night, aged 43 years. His remains will be forwarded to Jackson, Miss., for burial. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 13, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 The remains of Mr. James Doonar, eldest son of the late Mrs. Ann Doonar, who did in Marshall, Tex., Tuesday last of congestion of the lungs, were brought over by Thursday morning's train and the funeral took place Thursday evening from St. Mathew's Church to the Catholic cemetery. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 20, 1889 Page 2, Column 1 Mr. D.B. Harrison, publisher of the Homer Journal, died very suddenly at his residence in Homer on the 17th, aged 65 years. Mr. Harrison was an experienced and popular publisher and the Journal has sustained a great loss in his death. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 20, 1889 Page 2, Column 2 Mr. W.J. Summerlin, a highly respected and most worthy citizen of Morehouse parish, died at his home at Oak Ridge, Thursday, the 18th inst., aged 68 years. He was a brother of Mrs. M.E. Trousdale of this city. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, April 20, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Miss Belle Herron, of Bastrop, sister of Messrs. J.D. Herron, of West Monroe, and H.L. Herron, of this city, died at her home in that place last Thursday night, aged 22 years. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 4, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. McDowell, mother of Mr. G.C. McDowell, of this city, died very suddenly yesterday morning. He was out in town making some purchases, and while returning home and passing the art gallery of E.W. Mealey she fell on the sidewalk and was picked up in an unconscious state and carried to her son's residence, where she soon after expired. Those who saw her fall thought that she had fainted and hurried to her assistance, but it was soon discovered that she was dying. Her death was probably due to heart failure. Mrs. McDowell recently came here from Marlin, Tex., on a visit to her son, Mrs. G.. McDowell. The Telegraph extends its warmest sympathies to the family in this their sudden affliction. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 4, 1889 Page 3, Column 2 Our Sister Cities. FARMERVILLE. William Turnage, an old resident of Union parish, died at his home near Farmerville Friday night of last week, from a stroke of paralysis. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 4, 1889 Page 3, Column 2 DIED. WINDES. - In Monroe, La., Thursday, April 30th 1889. Miss Orlou Windes, daughter of Mrs. S.W. Windes, aged 18 years and 1 day. Farmerville and Ruston papers please copy. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 11, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Sweeney wife of Capt. T.C. Sweeney of the Corona, died at Wheeling, W. Va., last Wednesday. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 11, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Dr. Thomas Layton, one of the most prominent physicians of New Orleans, and a cousin of Dr. Robert Layton of this city, died in New Orleans last Monday, aged 44 years. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 18, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. George Schulze died at the residence of his brother, Mr. Chas. Schulze, after a lingering illness of several weeks, last Saturday evening and his remains were laid to rest in the City Cemetery the following evening, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. George was a bright boy just verging on to manhood and was esteemed for his many noble traits of character. The bereaved family have our sympathy in their sad affliction. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, May 18, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. Martin Tillman died at the residence of Mr. J.D. Oakley in this city last Wednesday morning after a lingering illness of several months and was buried the day following in the family burying ground at his place in Prairie Du Bois. Mr. Tillman was the oldest man in the parish except one, our venerable friend J.C. Drew, who is still hale and hearty at 87. Mr. Tillman was 85. He was born in Caldwell parish but moved to Ouachita with his father's family when quite a boy, settling in Prairie Du Bois where he resided up to the time of his last illness. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 22, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Luke Stewart, a well known negro about town, dropped dead of heart disease in front of Mr. V.M. Telles' in the Johnsonville end of town at about 8 o'clock last Saturday night. The customary and indispensable wake was held and it is said that the neighborhood was driven nearly distracted by the wails, moaning, and lamentations of the friends of the deceased. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 22, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Caroline A. Hollingsworth, mother of Messrs. Willis and Ed. A. Hollingsworth, and sister of the late E.S. Austin, died at the residence of Mr. E.H. Rills after a lingering illness, Thursday night at 10:30 o'clock in the 70th year of her age. Her remains were consigned to the City Cemetery last evening in the presence of a large concourse of friends. Our sympathies are extended to her bereaved sons in their affliction. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, June 22, 1889 Page 3, Column 4 DIED. - On Wednesday, June 19th, 1889, little Leila, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Summerlin. Little Leila was a beautiful child, one year old last February and just beginning to become interesting. We deeply sympathize with the afflicted family in the loss of their babe, but they mourn not as those who have no hope, for little Leila is saved from the sins of this world and is among the angels. - Richland News. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, July 6, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Elizabeth Emily, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Amman, aged one year and one month, died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock. The funeral will take place this morning from the family residence to the Catholic church proceeding thence to the Monroe Cemetery. The bereaved father and mother have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their lovely child. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, July 20, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 A German, Chas. Getz, by name, and a laborer engaged by Grace & Purcell, railroad contractors, who have a contract with the Houston, Central Arkansas & Northern Railroad, (Ouachita Valley Route) died in this city last Friday morning. It is not known where he hailed from, since no information could be obtained from him, his death being quite sudden. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 10, 1889 Page 2, Column 4 DR. THOMAS P. HARRISON Died at his residence at Indian Mound, parish of Morehouse, on Wednesday 8th of August, 1889, at 10 o'clock a.m. He was born in Wilkinson county, Miss., on the 11th of August, 1816, and moved with his family to the place of his death in 1844. Dr. Harrison was an eminently refined, hospitable and Christian gentleman, independent in thought and action, guided by the highest sense of honor, integrity and enlightened judgment. His afflicted family of devoted wife and three affectionate daughters have the kind sympathy of many friends in the parish of his residence, in this and in the parish of Richland where he was so well known and universally esteemed and beloved. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, August 24, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. M.J. O'Dea returned home Tuesday from Tuscaloosa Ala., whither he had gone to attend the bedside of his mother Mrs. Nancy O'Dea who died Sunday the 11th inst., at the advanced age of 72 years. Mr. O'Dea has our sympathies in his misfortune. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, September 7, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. and Mrs. G.W. McQuiller have our heartfelt sympathies in the loss of their infant child. The child while playing in the yard fell down, striking its head against a gate inflicting a severe wound. The best medical aid was had but to no advantage, the wound being so severe as to baffle the skill of the doctors. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, September 28, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. J.H. Steel, a former resident of this city and highly esteemed here, died at the home of his brother at Temple, Ga., on the 10th inst. After a lingering illness. He was a member of Stonewall Lodge, K. of P., of this city and the high standing he enjoyed among the members of that order is attested by appropriate resolutions passed by the Lodge in respect to his memory which are published elsewhere. NOTE: the Tribute of Respect can be found on the same page, column 3. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 5, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Leila Summerlin, wife of John S. Summerlin, Esq., died at their home in Rayville, La., Thursday morning. She was a most estimable, loveable woman and her many relatives and friends both in Richland and this parish will sincerely mourn her untimely death. To the bereaved family they extend their heartfelt sympathies. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 5, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Miss Rosa Levy, daughter of Mrs. Levy, proprietress of the central House, died in this city last Tuesday evening, October 1, after a brief illness, aged 23 years. Her remains were shipped to Clinton, La., for burial, Wednesday morning. The family had resided here but a short while but during that time Miss Rosa had attached many friends to herself who deeply deplore her loss and sincerely sympathize with the bereaved family in their distress. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 5, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Miss A.D. Rhodes, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. W.S. Rhodes, of Island DeSiard, died at Mansfield Female College yesterday morning, aged 15 years. Miss Rhodes went to Mansfield about two weeks ago with several other young ladies of the Island to enter school there and was taken sick shortly after her arrival. Mrs. Rhodes went over Tuesday evening in answer to a telegram from Mrs. Rhodes, but not even the careful attention of mother and father, with the best medical skill, could stay the hand of the destroyer. The TELEGRAPH together with the many friends of the family, extend them their heartfelt sympathies. The remains will be shipped home this morning and the funeral will take place this evening at 4 o'clock, proceeding from the family residence to the Island cemetery. NOTE: The October 12, 1889 issue, page 3, column 3 has another obituary for Miss Adelia D. "Decie" Rhodes. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 12, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. J.M. Mitchell, an old time and once fairly prosperous citizen of this parish died at his residence in this city Wednesday night and was buried in the city cemetery Thursday morning. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, October 19, 1889 Page 3, Column 3 In Memoriam. Death, alas! That sullen storm has again passed through our midst and in its awful fury torn from the happy home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis the bright young spirit of Miss Lilla. All who knew Miss Lilla feel and know the sad vacancy caused by her untimely death; she was an affectionate, obedient daughter, sweet and loving sister, and by her gentle cheerfulness she was loved and admired by many. Hers was a pure, open life, never stopping to think of self, but always anxious and happiest when performing some task to lighten the burdens or comforting those around her; and even during the last fatal illness, when tired and worn by sufferings that had almost nipped the chords she held most dear, the same tender thoughtfulness remained. Sweet spirit! "Thou wert not formed for living here." And now that you are gone, forever gone! It is only memory that brings thee back again. "Weep not for her whom the veil of the tomb In life's happy morning hath hid from our eyes. Ere sin threw a blight o'er the spirit's young bloom, Or earth had profaned what was born for the skies. Death chill'd the fair fountain, ere sorrow had stained it, "Twas frozen all in the pure light of its course, And but sleeps till the sunshine of heaven has unchained it, To water that Eden where first was its source! Mourn not for her, -- in her spring time she flew. To that land where the wings of the soul are unfurl'd, And now, like a star beyond evening's cold dew, Looks radiantly down on the tears of this world." The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 9, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 DIED - In Monroe, La., Saturday, November 2, 889, at 5 o'clock p.m., ALLEN GUNBY, infant son of Charles H. and Fannie May Trousdale. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 23, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 A very aged colored woman, the mother of "Prof." Hence Courtney, died suddenly at her residence in the northeastern end of town during Tuesday night, being found dead Wednesday morning, sitting in her rocking chair. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, November 30, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Sanders had the sad misfortune Thursday morning of losing one of their infant twins. The remains wee taken to Bastrop for interment. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 7, 1889 Page 3, Column 2 Mr. J.I. Stephens, of Island DeSiard, received a telegram from Hot Springs, Ark., Wednesday morning announcing the death, at that place, of his brother, Mr. R.B. Stephens, whither he had gone in search of a restoration of health. Mr. Stevens was a gentleman of sterling qualities. He had been employed in this city by Mr. D.A. Breard and latterly by MR. Chas. Schulze, to both of whom he gave entire satisfaction, but his health failing him he was compelled to give up employment. He leaves five orphan children and quite a host of friends in Monroe and the surrounding country to mourn his loss. His children are fairly well provided for, his life being insured for $2500. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 14, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Jane Bowman died yesterday morning at the residence of Mr. S. Whited in the Colony, aged 71 years. She will be buried in the Monroe cemetery this evening at 2 o'clock. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 21, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mr. J.C. Tolar, brother of Mrs. M.J.A. Keller, died at the latter's residence in this city last Tuesday morning at 10:15 o'clock, aged 39 years. His remains were interred in the City Cemetery at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Deceased had been here but a very short time and his death was due to consumption with which he had been afflicted for a number of years. The Ouachita Telegraph Saturday, December 21, 1889 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Bettie Gilbert, sister of the late Dr. T.P. Richardson, died very suddenly this morning at Fawnsdale plantation, the residence of Mr. G.N. Skipwith, below town. She was a most estimable woman, loved by al, and her demise will cause great sorrow to a large number of relatives and friends left to mourn her loss. She was seventy-one years of age. The funeral will take place to-morrow, Sunday, at 10:30 o'clock a.m., proceeding from the Methodist church to the Monroe cemetery. # # #