The Vernon Courier, Obituaries, 1892
Vernon, Lamar County Alabama
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1892 Obituaries from the Vernon Courier, in Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama.
ALLEN, Mrs. Eliza, Obituary
Mrs. Eliza Allen, the venerable mother of General W. W. Allen, died at her home in Montgomery Friday morning. She was nearly eighty-seven years old. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Feb. 4, 1892]
AUSTIN, Tom E., Obituary
At Huntsville, a telegram was received by W. J. Potts, from a party in Helena, Ark, informing him that Tom E. Austin, formerly of Madison County had been killed at that place the day before. The particulars of the killing were not given. Mr. Austin was a brother of Mrs. A. L. Blunt, who resides near Huntsville. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), July 14, 1892]
AYERS, Holly M., Obituary
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT - Vernon Lodge No 389, A. F. and A. M. - At a Regular Communication, Saturday night, April 2nd, AD 1892, AD 5892 - To the Worshipful Master, Warden and Brethren: your committee appointed to draft and report resolutions of respect to the memory of our esteemed Brother HOLLY M. AYERS, who died at his home in this county, in the presence of his family, and many friends, quietly, and with a full Christian resignation, on the 8th day of November 1891, and who had been for many years a consistent and orderly member of the Free Will Baptist Church, will say: That it is well known to all the members of this Lodge that he was long a true and faithful brother among us, and honorable and upright man. Therefore be it Resolved, that we tender our sincere sympathies to his bereaved family, relatives and neighbors. Second. That we will hold the usual funeral services to his memory, over his grave, on the 29th day of May 1892, and that the members of other Lodges are invited to attend. Third, that we will endeavor to do our duty fully to his bereaved widow and family. Fourth. That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge, and a copy of them sent to his widow. THOS. B. NESMITH, JAS. D. CRAWFORD, MOSES D. MCGEE, Committee. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), April 14, 1892]
BARBER, Norwood, Obituary
Norwood Barber, of Selma, a consumptive on his return home from Florida, died at the depot in Montgomery last Sunday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), January 28, 1892]
BEASLEY, William, Obituary
Dead In the Road - WILLIAM BEASLEY was found dead in the road near the home of Mr. EARLY RUSSELL in Lawrence beat, on Tuesday morning. He had started in the evening previous to go to the home of his son a mile or two away. WILLIAM BEASLEY was a familiar character to everyone in Lamar County. He had been in a very bad condition physically for several years, being affected with St. Vitus Dance. It is not known how he came to his death, whether suddenly or whether he became helpless and the cool night air did the rest. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), October 27, 1892]
BRAKE, J. I., Obituary
J. I. Brake of Warrior, a prominent merchant of that place, had an altercation with a workman who is building a house for him, and in the fight was injured so badly that he died a few hours later. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), December 15, 1892]
BROCK, Mrs. Nancy A. M., Obituary
MRS. NANCY A. M. BROCK, the subject of this notice, was born Dec. 10, 1852, and after a protracted illness of several months, departed this life June 20, 1892. She was married to Mr. H. A. BROCK March 5, 1874, to which union was born eight children, seven of which still to mourn the loss of dear mother, while one of them like Elijah of old has been taken in advance of its mother, and its little bark has no doubt been landed on the golden shore. Sister BROCK made a profession of the religion of Christ and joined The Primitive Baptist Church at Emmaus, Lamar County, Ala. sometime during the year 1869, from which time her pious walk and Godly conversation has gone to manifest that her profession was not merely nominal and only outward in the flesh but was inward and that of the heart, in the spirit whose praise is not of men but of God. As a church member she was prompt and punctual to fill her seat when practical; as a neighbor she was kind and benefit; as a mother she was devoted and affectionate; as a wife she was true and faithful; as a bosom companion of her husband, she was possessed of that true love which alone comes from God. From the evidence she manifested we believe death was a happy change with her, and though assailed by many trying tempest tossed waves, the little bark by faith has passed safely over. I would say to the loved ones to weep not, but strive to leave as good a name behind when death comes as she did. After a short talk upon the subject of death and its consequences, singing and prayer by the writer, her lovely remains was deposited in the Union Chapel Cemetery to sleep and rest till the resurrection morn. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. L. M. WIMBERLY. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), June 30, 1892]
BROWN, Mrs. J. H., Obituary
A WOMAN LITERALLY COOKED TO DEATH - Birmingham, Ala, April 30 – A distressing accident happened at Vanderbilt furnace, four miles form the city, last night about 9 o’clock. Mrs. Brown, wife of J. H. Brown, the night engineer at the furnace, who lives near by, was going to carry her husband his supper. Near the engine room is a big pool of hot water and steam from the waste pipes of the engine. In the darkness she fell into the pool and was fearfully scaled before she could be rescued. She was literally cooked to from her feet up to her waist. Her death is momentarily expected. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), May 5, 1892]
BRYCE, Dr. Peter, Obituary
DR. PETER BRYCE DEAD - Tuskaloosa, Aug. 14 – Dr. Peter Bryce, the distinguished superintendent of the Alabama Insane Hospital, died at 6:30 o’clock this morning of Bright’s disease, after an illness of several months. Dr. Brice was a native of Columbia SC having been born in that city March 4, 1834. He was a graduate of the South Carolina Military Institute, also of the medical department of the University of New York, receiving his diploma from the latter institution in 1859. Upon the completion of his medical studies he spent some time abroad, principally in the hospitals of Pairs. Having determined to make the treatment of nervous diseases a specialty, upon returning to this country he prosecuted his studies in the state hospitals of New Jersey and South Carolina, finally accepting the position of assistant physician in Bellevue Hospital New York. He was allowed to remain there but a short while, being called to Alabama about 1861 to establish the Alabama Insane Hospital, which is today, as the result of his remarkable ability, recognized throughout the world as without a parallel in the successful treatment of the insane, being specially noted for its non-restraint and industrial systems. Dr. Bryce has occupied many positions of honor, among which may be mentioned president of the Alabama Historical Society, president of the Alabama Medical Association, at the time of his death he was president of the America Neurological association. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon next. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), August 18, 1892]
BURNS, Hattie, Obituary
Mrs. HATTIE BURNS, consort of S. W. BURNS, departed this life on the 15th inst, after a lingering illness. Mrs. BURNS was a very estimable Christian lady and her death is a sad affliction to the bereaved husband and children. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), March 17, 1892]
BURNS, Oscar T., Obituary
OSCAR T. BURNS, son of Mr. SAM W. BURNS of this place, died in Arkansas on the 13th inst. He had resided in that state for some time before his death. The Courier received with the request to publish, the following article, which is signed by Rev. JAMES ANDERS and a number of others:
Layton, Jackson Co., Ark. Sept 14 - We the undersigned acquaintance of the late OSCAR BURNS, who departed this life September 13, 1892 would respectfully say that we have known the late departed for some time previous to his death and that he was a good, law-abiding young man. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Sept. 22, 1892]
BURROW, Mrs. J. T., Obituary
Mrs. BURROW, wife of Mr. J. T. BURROW died on the 2nd inst of chronic bronchitis and anasarrcha, after a lingering illness. Mrs. BURROW was an estimable Christian lady and her death is a sad blow to the bereaved husband and to her many friends. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), March 10, 1892]
BURTON, Mrs. Margaret V., Obituary
Mrs. Margaret V. Burton died at her residence in Tuskaloosa Tuesday morning after an illness of but a few days. She was probably the eldest native of Tuskaloosa, having been born in 1821, and begin therefore in the 75th year of her age a the time of her death. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), February 4, 1892]
CAMPBELL, Rivie, Obituary
Miss Rivie Campbell attempted to cross a foot-log over Sugar Creek, near Ball Play, Etowah county, Wednesday. She fell into the water beneath and was drowned. Her body was recovered. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), June 2, 1892]
COLLINS, Mrs. Alex, Obituary
Mrs. COLLINS, wife of Mr. ALEX COLLINS, died of consumption on the 3rd inst. The family have our sympathy in this hour of distress. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), April 14, 1892]
COOK, Rube, Obituary
KILLED WHILE IN BED - Unknown Parties Raise Rube Cook's Bedroom Window and Shoot Him While in Bed - RUBE COOK, colored, was shot to death while lying in his bed one night last week in Trulls beat. He was shot by an unknown party, and the shooting was done through a window. COOK was staying with another colored man, named MATTHEWS, and MATTHEWS' statement does not throw much light upon the case. MATTHEWS says that during the night some party or parties came to the window of the room where COOK was sleeping and knocked and called COOK, asking him to come out, but COOK refused to get up, whereupon this visitor raised the window, struck a light and shot COOK as he lay in bed. MATTHEWS further states, so the report goes, that he snapped his gun at the murderer twice but it failed to fire. An inquest was held by Justice J. F. HAYS, but we failed to learn whether any facts bearing on the case came to light. No reason can be given for the killing of COOK, as he was an inoffensive, harmless negro, and had no known enemies. Some rumors are afloat as to the identity of the guilty party, but so far as we have learned no arrests have been made and were refrain from giving the rumors publicity. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), October 6, 1892]
DARNELL, Benul, Obituary
While several little children were playing around an engine of the Chattanooga Southern at Gadsden, Friday they made a fire of some waste that was lying around lose, when Benul Darnell, aged four years, in some way fell into the fire and before assistant arrived was burned so badly that he died. From his hips up was burned to a crisp. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), December 8, 1892]
DRAPER, Rev. John, Obituary
An Aged Citizen Dead - Rev. JOHN DRAPER, an old and respected citizen of Wilson beat, died very suddenly at his home Monday night. He was in usual health Monday, but complained slightly when going to bed, and died about midnight. Mr. DRAPER had been a citizen of this county for many years and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), March 3, 1892]
DUNCAN, James, Obituary
Mr. JAMES DUNCAN DEAD - Carbon Hill, Sept. 1 – Mr. JAS DUNCAN was killed at the McDonald mines tonight about 7 o’clock. Mr. Duncan was being hoisted from the bottom of the shaft and when he reached the top the engineer failed from some cause to stop the cage, and Mr. Duncan attempted to jump off at the top and was drawn up into the woodwork of the tower, where he was crushed and mangled beyond recognition. Mr. Duncan was very popular. He is a member of the city council. He leaves a wife and seven children. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Sept 8, 1892]
EMBRY, Mr., Obituary
A man named Embry, living near Lincoln, twenty miles west of Anniston, while walking along the road stumped his toe against a stump and fell to the ground, breaking his neck. He was 40 years old, and in the very best of health. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), December 15, 1892]
FINNEY, W., Obituary
At Anniston, W. Finney fell from the third story of the Security bank building down an air shaft and received injuries from which he died. It is supposed that he was sitting in a window and lost his balance. He was unconscious when found, and remained in this condition until about two hours before his death. Three weeks ago Saturday night he was married under rather peculiar circumstances. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), May 12, 1892]
FITZPATRICK, Solicitor Benjamin, Obituary
SOLICITOR FITZPATRICK DEAD - Wetumpka, Nov. 7 - Benjamin Fitzpatrick, solicitor of the fifth circuit, died here at 8 o'clock this evening after a short illness. His death has cast a gloom over the entire community.
Benjamin Fitzpatrick was the youngest son of the great Fitzpatrick who was governor and United States senator before the war. He was elected solicitor six years ago and was a delegate to the last national democratic convention. He was a young man of ability, integrity and courage and his death is a loss to Alabama. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), November 10, 1892]
FORD, Mrs. W. W., Obituary
DIED QUITE SUDDENLY - Mrs. FORD, wife of Mr. W. W. FORD, who lives five miles north of Vernon, died quite suddenly last Saturday afternoon. She was in the garden gathering vegetables and stooping over for a moment, a blood vessel in the region of the lungs was ruptured and a violent hemorrhage ensued, which resulted in death in about two hours. No physician was near, and though sent for with all haste, Mrs. FORD was dead when the physician arrived. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), October 13, 1892]
GLASGOW, James, Obituary
Kicked By A Horse - On last Tuesday Mr. JAMES GLASGOW was kicked by a horse, being struck in the region of the stomach, and died from the effects of the kick in about twenty-four hours. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), August 18, 1892]
GRAVES, Mrs., Obituary
The story of a horrible murder comes from Greenville. Mrs. Graves, a well-to-do widow residing eight miles from that place, while alone at home was murdered and house robbed. Her body was found by her son on his return home from Greenville. She was shot and her throat cut. The house had been robbed of everything valuable. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), October 13, 1892]
GUIN, Joe, Obituary
Mr. JOE GUIN, a young man aged 20 years, died of pneumonia at his father's in Wilson beat on the 3rd inst. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), April 14, 1892]
HALL, T. A., Jr., Obituary
Mr. T. A. Hall, Jr., one of Selma's most prominent young men, after a protracted and lengthy illness, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), June 9, 1892]
HARRISON, Thomas L., Obituary
At Mobile, Thomas L. Harrison, the hero on the confederate side in the Battle of Mobile Bay, died Friday night, aged fifty-one years. He graduated from Annapolis, and at the age of twenty years, he entered the confederate naval service He was ordered to Mobile in 1862 and appointed executive office for the gunboat Morgan. In the battle in the spring of 1865, when Farragut forced an entrance into Mobile Bay, the little vessel was soon driven under the shelter of the guns of Fort Morgan, the ram Tennessee and the gunboat Selma having been captured and the gunboat Gaines burned. The captain of the Morgan gave orders to abandon the ship and set her on fire. Lieutenant Harrison, however, reminding the crew that this was the only free vessel in the bay and would be of incalculable value to the confederacy if saved, asked the men to volunteer to run the boat up to Mobile. Every man stepped to the starboard. Thereupon Harrison requested the captain to step below. The captain declared the act one of mutiny, but Harrison said they would talk about that later. It was then night, and the Morgan, under full steam ran through the federal fleet, the vessels opening fire upon her on either side. The Metocomet and the Lackawanna put out in pursuit, and a fighting race of twenty-three miles followed. At the upper forts the confederates, not trusting the signals from the advancing vessel, opened fire upon her and had the gates through the obstruction closed. Under the double fire the lieutenant put out a small boat, hailed the nearest fort and got his friends to turn the full force of their guns on the pursuing vessel, thus keeping them at bay. Before daylight the gate was lifted and the Morgan passed into Mobile River in safety. After the war Harrison engaged in business and later filled the post of United States Commissioner. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), March 31, 1892]
HARRIS, Wilson, Obituary
TREE FELL ON HIM - News comes from Sulligent of a peculiar and fatal accident. - WILSON HARRIS, a little son of THOMAS HARRIS, who resides four miles southwest of Sulligent, was killed last Saturday night by a tree falling upon him. He was out hunting with an older brother and several other boys. The dogs treed something and they cut down the tree, which fell against a dead tree, the top of which broke off and fell upon the boy, killing him instantly. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Dec. 22, 1892]
HAYS, Leander, Obituary
By His Own Hand - A Tragedy at Norman
Norman, Ala. June 25 - Our entire community was shocked by the news that Mr. LEANDER HAYS, a well known young man, and a son of our esteemed townsman A. J. HAYS, had while suffering under an attack of mental aberration shot himself with suicidal intent. The shooting was done with a 44 caliber pistol and the ball passed through the stomach and almost through to his back. The ball was removed by the attending physician, Dr. J. I. BARKSDALE. He is at this hour fast passing away and cannot possibly live until midnight. The shooting was done some distance from his father's house, perhaps a miles. At the time of the shooting and when he realized what he had done, he threw the pistol away and walked home and told his father how it happened. The young man had of late been subject to these attacks and would remain in an outhouse on his father's place for three days at a time, and no one would know where he was. He at once came to his proper mind and when he realized what he had done and the certain death that awaited him, he began to prepare for death. Kind Christian friends have been talking with him and leading him, and the friends of himself and family will be glad to know that he, while now in proper mind, is exercising a living faith the Christ died for him and that he too will be saved. Is it possible for a man who takes his own life to be saved was the one theme on which he talked. It is sad for one to be stricken down before the noonday of life; but he was no doubt as powerless to prevent this one act as he would have been a hidden malady waited on the breeze. We are glad that the wound was not instantly fatal and that sanity returned, and that in him was exemplified the ever-ready and sufficient power of the atonement. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), June 30, 1892]
HAYS, Mrs. Pierce, Obituary
Mrs. HAYS, wife of Mr. PIERCE HAYS, of Molloy, Ala, died on the 28th ult, at the home of her brother, Mr. WILLIAM FOSTER in West Point, Miss. Her remains were brought back and laid to rest in the cemetery at Mt. Nebo Church on Tuesday evening. Mrs. HAYS had been an invalid for some time and had gone to West Point for treatment. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends in this hour of affliction. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Dec 1, 1892]
HUGHES, Wash, Obituary
Wash Hughes, colored drowned himself in the Tennessee River at Decatur. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), October 20, 1892]
JACKSON, Robert S., Obituary
The man whose name heads this article joined the silent majority on the 19th inst. He had suffered a great deal, begin afflicted with rheumatism, but died the death of the Christian. He had been confined to his room for quite a long while, and was thought to be improving up to within a short time before his death, which was quite a shock to many friends. His mortality was laid to rest in the family burying ground near Moscow, on Sunday afternoon, and was followed to the last resting place by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Mr. ROBERT S. JACKSON had long been a citizen of Moscow beat, and no man was more highly esteemed or held a warmer place in the affections of his neighbors than he. Truly a good man has gone from our midst. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), November 24, 1892]
JENKINS, Martin, Obituary
Martin Jenkins, a highly respected negro carpenter, was found dead at his home in Talladega by his family, who had been attending church, with his head nearly severed from his body from a razor cut. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), October 6, 1892]
KENNEDY, Elizabeth, Obituary
Mrs. ELIZABETH KENNEDY, an aged lady died very suddenly Monday night, at the home of her son, Mr. JOHNSON KENNEDY, two miles north of town. She was suffering from an attack of "the grip" and had experienced heart trouble for sometime, and her constitution was not strong enough to resist the combined attack. Mrs. KENNEDY was an estimable Christian lady and will be sadly missed by a large circle of friends. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), March 24, 1892]
KILBOWINE, J. E., Obituary
Mr. J. E. Kilbowine, an old and highly respected citizen of Sheffield, died at his home on Montgomery Avenue at 6 o'clock Saturday evening, of cancer of the stomach. He has been slowly sinking for weeks, and some days ago when he attempted to light a lamp, which he dropped, setting fire to his room, the nervous strain occasioned must have hastened death, to the relief of the suffering individual. He was a photographer by profession, of little more than middle age, and though married had no children. He came there from Tipton, Ia., several years ago, and had succeeded in building up a good business in his line. The remains will be laid to rest Wednesday next at Muscatine, Ia. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), June 16, 1892]
KILGORE, James, Obituary
James Kilgore, a young man of Anniston, Ala. fell from a swing the other day and his spine struck a rock, and, after suffering horrible agony, he died Sunday morning. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Feb. 1, 1892]
LANGLEY, Mrs. W. R., Obituary
Mrs. LANGLEY, wife of W. R. LANGLEY who lives two miles north of town, died on the 1st inst after a lingering illness. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), September 8, 1892]
LEE, Dr. J. C., Obituary
Dr. J. C. Lee a well known South Alabama physician, died at Montgomery the other day. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), August 4, 1892]
MABRY, Joe, Obituary
SADLER, MRS. MITCHELL
Mitchell Sadler, colored, shot an old negro named Joe Mabry in the head at Anniston, Tuesday, killing him instantly. Sadler attempted to kill his wife last night. He shot her once in the back. She was taken to the house of Mabry for attention, and it was for this flimsy reason that Mabry was shot. The woman will die. Sadler escaped. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), April 21, 1892]
MANNING, Sam, Obituary
Sam Manning, of Choccolocco Valley, Ala. died suddenly while on his way to Anniston to take the cars for Texas. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), October 13, 1892]
MARTIN, Rev. W. D., Obituary
At Anniston, Rev. W. D. Martin, D. D. rector of the Church of St. Michael and all Angels, who has been ill for several weeks, died Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), October 20, 1892]
McDONALD, Archie, Sr., Obituary
Archie McDonald, Sr. one of the pioneer citizens of Huntsville, died on October 1st. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), October 13, 1892]
McGEE, John, Obituary
Mr. JOHN MCGEE, an aged and much beloved resident of Trulls' beat, died suddenly on the 21st. He was reading the Bible when the summons came. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), March 31, 1892]
McGEE, William, Obituary
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT AND LOVE - Whereas it has pleased God in His infinite wisdom to remove from our midst Bro. WM. MCGEE. His Christian life was worthy of imitation. He joined the church at the age of 13 and lived a consistent and devoted Christian until he received the death summons at the age of 72. Bro. MCGEE joined the Masonic fraternity about the year 1858 and adorned his profession as long as he lived. Resolved, that we cherish with tender love the remembrance of our beloved brother; that we sympathize with his bereaved family and relative, praying that our Heavenly Father will comfort them in their losses. Resolved, that the usual Masonic badge of mourning be worn by the brethren of John Payne Masonic Lodge for 30 days, the lodge that Bro. McGee had the honor to be a member of; and that a copy of these resolutions be presented to his grief stricken family. J. T. SEAY, W. H. GRAHAM, JNO. M. AYERS, Committee [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Dec. 15, 1892]
MOLLOY, Minnie, Obituary
Death of a Young Lady - Miss MINNIE MOLLOY, fourteen year old daughter of Supt. W. J. MOLLOY died last week. She was stricken with paralysis while riding horseback and never spoke afterward. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this hour of bereavement. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), May 5, 1892]
MOLLOY, Thomas, Obituary
Information has been received of the death of Rev. THOMAS MOLLOY, which occurred at his home in Arkansas, on the 31st of January. He lived for many years in this country, and many friends in every part of the county who will learn of his death with sadness. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Feb. 18, 1892]
MORTON, Ernest, Obituary
DIED - At Kennedy on the ---- little ERNEST, son of Mr. ------ MORTON. Like a --- spring----(torn)-------. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), April 28, 1892]
MORTON, Eudocia, Obituary
In Memory - On the evening of the 19th inst. and in her 23rd year, the final summon came to Mrs. EUDOCIA MORTON, consort of JAS. P. MORTON, to join the "silent majority." The summon came suddenly in an apoplectic stroke and she lingered and suffered but a few hours. In May last she was a happy bride with the most flattering prospects for a long life. Her presence spoke of nothing but beauty, strength, and life. But alas how frail is our mortality. None are exempt and at no stage in life. She was the daughter of Mr. M. A. CHANDLER whose declining years were made doubly sad by the fact that on the day before her death he had stood by the altar and saw one daughter a happy bride and the next day he followed another that he loved no less to the grave. Strange and mysterious providences surround us at all times; but rare are the times when a father has to meet so quickly the emotions of life. The beautiful Christian life of the deceased is a comfortable reminder to her friends that all is well. The heart broken husband and friends have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in these sad hours. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Jan. 28, 1892]
NORTHCUT, Daniel, Obituary
Columbus, Miss, Dec 3 - DANIEL NORTHCUT, a farmer living in Alabama about fifteen miles from this place, had his right arm crushed last night by a freight train on the Georgia Pacific Railroad, from the effects of which he died this afternoon. NORTHCUT left here last night for home very drunk, and he evidently went to sleep with his arm on the rail. His arm was amputated and he had the best medical attention. His remains were sent to his family, which consists of a wife and seven daughters. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Dec. 8, 1892]
PARSONS, Frank, Obituary
FRANK, the four-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. ANDREW J. PARSONS, died on the 8th inst of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. PARSONS have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Jan. 14, 1892]
POWELL, Col. E. A., Obituary
COL. E. A. POWELL DEAD - Tuskaloosa, Sept 2 – Col. E. A. Powell died at his home in Northport, near Tuskaloosa, last night in this 75th year. The deceased has been identified with this country for a half century as a lawyer and state senator. In the legislature he originated many of the reforms and ameliorating statues of our state and several of the provisions of the present constitution of Alabama. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Sept. 8, 1892]
PROPST, Willie, Obituary
OBITUARY - Little WILLIE, daughter of H. G. and M. A. PROPST, died after a serious illness, Nov. 25, 1892. It is hard to get our consent to say "Thy will be done" when God is taking a bright, intelligent kind-hearted piece of our own flesh and bone out of our homes, and to be reconciled to the loss of the joy and comfort they afford. Their departure leaves an "aching void the world can never fill" hence our only comfort and consolation lies in the faith that the Lord of all the earth will do right. We cannot know why God takes from us those we seem to need most, for "God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform." He doubtless took little WILLIE to save her from some disasters which awaited her, had she lived, or perhaps to save her fond parent from a living trouble. May God cause this affliction to bring and to bind the dear ones of earth closer to Him. Then let them take hold of the faith as David did, and like him, prepare to go to her and clasp again with WILLIE on the shining shores of a blessed immortality. As a star melts into day, As a pearl tossed by a wave, From the world's great sea of doubt So Little WILLIE passed away From out sight to live above A Friend. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Dec. 8, 1892]
PRUDE, Allen, Obituary
ASSASSINATED - A colored Man Shot From His Horse by Ambushed Parties - Just after midnight last Friday night, ALLEN PRUDE, colored, was shot by parties in ambush, and died instantly. The murder was committed in the road about three miles south west of town. ALLEN PRUDE had been to see JOHN HOLLIS, another colored man, and was returning home, on horseback, between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock Friday night, and was accompanied by EPHRAIM RANSOM, who was afoot. The only statement as to how the killing was done was obtained from EPHRAIM, who states that while passing the field of Mr. JAMES LIVINGSTON several guns were fired from the opposite side of the road from him and that ALLEN dropped over as trying to dodge the shots. At first he did not think ALLEN was hurt but after going about thirty yards he fell from his horse, and he (EPHRAIM) went to Mr. LIVINGSTON'S house and told him what had happened. EPHRAIM did not see anyone, although the moon was shining very brightly. The shooting was done with shot guns, and ALLEN was shot in the face and breast with buck shot and in the back with squirrel shot, all evidently done at close range. On Saturday an inquest was held by Justice E. L. BOYD and suspicious rested upon GEORGE BELMON and NOAH POWELL and JOHN THOMPSON, colored, who were at outs with ALLEN, and had been for some time. They were held for preliminary investigation before the County court. The examination of BELMON, GEORGE and NOAH POWELL, and JOHN THOMPSON, was conducted by Judge Young Monday. A large number of witnesses were examined but no proof could be secured that would hold the parties and they were accordingly discharged. Considerable feeling exists among the colored people over the matter and that the trouble will not end at this stage was pretty generally conceded by every one. Many rumors have been afloat, but nothing definite is known so far as we can learn as to who did the killing, but it is evident from the tracks where the killing took place that there were several parties in the crowd that did the shooting. ALLEN PRUDE was generally considered a very inoffensive colored man, and his white friends will spare no effort to bring his slayers to justice. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), May 12, 1892]
RASBERRY, Isaac, Obituary
Uncle ISAAC RASBERRY, a survivor of the Seminole war died at his home in this county last Thursday at a very advanced age. He was one of the oldest settlers in the county. The old pioneers have almost passed away, but few remain to link the past with the present. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), March 17, 1892]
ROGERS, Mrs. L. H., Obituary
Mrs. L. H. Rogers, of Adger, Jefferson County, died Monday night, aged 106 years. Deceased came to Alabama from North Carolina 52 years ago. She was never, before her fatal illness, seriously sick. She has a large family in Jefferson county. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), February 18, 1892]
SANDLIN, R. C., Jr., Obituary
A MISSING BOY - Alexander City, Jan. 11 - Our city was horrified this evening at the finding of the dead body of R. C. Sandlin, Jr. in the fodder loft a this father's residence. He had been missing since last Monday, but nothing was thought by his parents more than that he was off on a small pleasure trip and would return soon. But today the negro boy around the place went into the fodder loft to feed the stock, and under the hay and folder, found the dead body. Decomposition had set in and it was thought he must have died last Monday night. George A. Sorrell, Esq. acting coroner, has empanelled a jury, and will this evening investigate his death. He was about 16 years old, and was a son of our fellow townsman, R. C. Sandlin. "R. C." as he was called, was a sober, industrious boy, and his death cast a gloom over the entire community. Foul play is strongly suspicion. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), January 14, 1892]
SCHROEDER, Henry A., Obituary
Mobile, July 25 – Henry A. Schroeder died today at Narragansett Pier, R. I. in his 62nd year. He was one of Mobile’s best known and wealthiest citizens. He was a native of Baltimore and came here in 1838 and engaged in cotton factoring. The panic of 1837 brought a complete failure, but in the next thirteen years he made another fortune in the same business. He sided in incorporating the Southern Bank of Alabama and was its president from shortly after its incorporation until the expiration of the charter of the bank in 1880. He was married many years ago, but leaves no children of his own. He was very active in church and charitable work, being for many years senior warden of Christ Church. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Aug. 4, 1892]
SCOTT, Young, Obituary
Resolution Of Respect - Hall of John Payne Lodge No. 245, of A. F. and A. M. - Fern Bank, Ala., July 16 - The committee appointed to prepare resolutions in regard to the loss of our beloved brother, YOUNG SCOTT, beg leave to submit he following: Resolved 1 That among the various relations which we bear to our fellow men, and the duties involved therein, few if any have so painful an interest as those we owe the dead, and by appointment such a duty now devolves upon us. Brother SCOTT was born in Spartanburg County, S. C., Dec. 22, 1833, and became a citizen of Alabama in 1867, and died June 30th at the residence of his brother, BENJAMIN SCOTT, and was buried with Masonic honors, in Ebenezer cemetery on the 1st day of July, 1892. The funeral services were appropriately conducted by Bro. JOHN WOOTEN. Resolved 2nd That the deceased brother had for many years past, lived a consistent life, and in good standing as a master mason, and was a strong advocate of equity justice and truth, and in the death of Bro. SCOTT, we have lost from the walks of society one of our most patriotic brothers, his character was not marked by any one overshadowing excellence but by a blending of many, there was in him that grace of propriety which made his life orderly, and harmonious, this perhaps, more than anything else, accounts for his ardent attachment to freemasonry. He also realized that true fraternity was one of the fundamental elements of our institution, and that practical exemplification of the virtues of brotherly love was required of its members. Yes, our brother has gone from the walks of men. We miss his genial face, and feel the loss of this council in our assemblies, but we are cherished and supported by a well grounded hope that his spirit is happy amid the innumerable company who compose the Grand Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect forever reigns. Resolved 3rd - That we tender our sincere sympathies to his beloved family and relatives, in this their sore trial, and assure them that we will ever cherish the memory of their loved one. Resolved 4th - That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the lodge, and a copy, with the seal of the lodge attached, be furnished the family of the deceased. Resolved 5th - That we wear the usual badges of morning for thirty days and further that these resolutions be published in our county paper. GEO. G. WEIR, ALLEN S. FIELD, A. J. ATTKINS, Committee. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), August 4, 1892]
SITZ, Jonathan, Obituary
Uncle Jonathan Sitz, of Gadsden, the aged and demented old man who wandered off two weeks ago, has not yet been found, although the searching parties have constantly been hunting for him. It is now feared that he was drowned in the high waters of Willis Creek. He was 76 years of age. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), February 11, 1892]
SKAGGS, Mrs., Obituary
Mrs. Skaggs, mother of ex-Mayor Skaggs, of Talladega, died at Piedmont Monday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), April 21, 1892]
SMITH, George, Obituary
George Smith, who lived at Hoke's Bluff, near Gadsden, while under the influence of whisky built a log fire in the woods from which his clothes became ignited and he was so badly burned that he died a few hours afterwards in great agony. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), February 25, 1892]
STEWART, Joseph P., Obituary
Joseph P. Stewart, a prominent merchant of Scottsboro, is dead. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), December 22, 1892]
STRICKLAND, Obadiah P., Obituary
AN OLD CITIZEN DEAD - (*this is very scratched and hard to read*) - On Friday the 5th -(can't read)----one of the oldest citizens of this county, Mr. OBADIAH P. STRICKLAND died in the 87th year of his age. He was born in North Carolina in 1805 and removed to this country in 1832 and since that time has resided within a few miles of the place of his death. He was father of Postmaster W. B. STRICKLAND of this place. It was only about two months since that we chronicled the death of Mrs. STRICKLAND, consort of OBADIAH P. STRICKLAND. Their union had been long upon earth, and now they are reunited in the better land for all eternity. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Feb. 11, 1892]
SUNSSLER, J. M., Obituary
Mr. J. M. Sunssler, one of the leading citizens and mayor of Roanoke, died Monday afternoon at 8:10 o'clock. His death was caused by congestion of the bowels. He was buried at La Fayette. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), August 11, 1892]
THOMAS, Mrs. Key, Obituary
Mrs. THOMAS, wife of Mr. KEY THOMAS, was stricken with paralysis on Saturday and died on the 10th. She was in apparent good health on the day taken sick. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), April 14, 1892]
VAN ZANDT, G. W., Obituary
Jerome M. and G. W. Van Zandt two brothers, died at Jacksonville about the same hour. Both were prominent citizens and leave families. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), June 16, 1892]
VAN ZANDT, Jerome, Obituary
Jerome M. and G. W. Van Zandt two brothers, died at Jacksonville about the same hour. Both were prominent citizens and leave families. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), June 16, 1892]
WALKER, George, Obituary
Accidentally Killed - GEORGE WALKER, a colored lad aged 15 years shot himself accidentally last Tuesday. GEORGE was a son of MONTGOMERY WALKER, a well doing colored citizen of Trulls beat, and the accident happened on the Georgia Pacific railroad track near Hudson. He was out hunting, and was standing with the gun resting upon the rail with his hand over the mouth of the barrels, when the gun slipped and the hammer struck the rail discharging the gun, the load of shot tearing one hand and arm almost off, and a few shot striking in the head. He lived about one day and died from the injuries. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), May 5, 1892]
WATKINS, Lawrence, Obituary
Lawrence Watkins, one of the oldest and wealthy citizens of Huntsville died Sunday afternoon, after a brief illness. He was about 78 years of age, and has relatives in Nashville, New Orleans, Birmingham, and Memphis. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), February 4, 1892]
WATSON, C. C., Obituary
C. C. WATSON DEAD - Mr. C. C. WATSON, one of the leading citizens of Moscow beat, died at his home on the 18th inst. His death was caused by typhoid fever. He was confined to his bed for four weeks, but his robust constitution finally gave way to the dread disease. Mr. WATSON was one of the leading men in the community and his death will be greatly felt by his neighbors and is a sad blow to his family. He leaves a wife and four children. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Dec. 22, 1892]
WILLIAMS, Charles, Obituary
Charles Wilkinson has entered suit in the Montgomery county courts against the Louisville & Nashville railroad in the sum of $15,000 for the life of Charles Williams, a brakeman who was killed near Brewton last April. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), December 22, 1892]
WILLIAMS, John, Obituary
The other night, while seated at the home of a neighbor in Evergreen, Mr. John Williams was brutally assassinated. He was filled with buckshot and one of the missiles struck a young lady sitting near by in the face, inflicting a serious wound. No cause is known why the act was perpetrated. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), September 22, 1892]
WILLIAMSON, C. B., Obituary
ALL FOR POLITICS - Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 18 – A prohibition election at Warrior yesterday culminated in a bloody tragedy. The Prohibitionists won, and prominent among them was C. B. Williamson. He was on the street when three “antis” came along all on liquor. George Kaley was cursing out the Prohibitionists generally, and finally said that any man who voted that ticket was a “d---d rascal.” Williamson took it up. Both reached for their pistols. Kaley got there first and Williamson fell dead with a bullet in his brain. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Feb. 25, 1892]
WILSON, Infant, Obituary
Mrs. MARY WILSON poisoned her two little infants through a mistake by giving them morphine. One died, the other will probably recover. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Nov. 24, 1892]
WOODS, Lucinda, Obituary
Mrs. LUCINDA WOODS, daughter of BURWELL and SARAH MARCHBANKS, was born in Morgan County, Alabama. She professed religion and joined the Baptist Church when young, and she and her husband, JAMES M. WOODS, were consistent members of the Shiloh Church. They lived happily together until he died, in 1852, leaving her with three small children. She lived a consistent Christian to the time of death, which occurred of Nov 27, 1892. She was 72 years 9 months and 11 days old at her death. She left three sons, three sisters, and a large number of grand-children, besides many other relatives and friends who mourn her loss, but her loved ones sorrow not for her, as those who have no hope. She lived beyond her three score and ten years and could she have been spared longer, her remaining days would have been full of pain, sorrow and disappointments. Her body has returned to the earth whence it came and the sprit to God who gave it. We confidently expect to meet our mother beyond the Jordan of death, not in a mortal body subject to sorrow, pain, and death, but in a perfect, glorious body, made life unto His. Let us be resigned to the dispensation of divine providence, knowing that He doeth all things well. She said she was not afraid to die, and was thankful that she had raised such good children. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), Dec. 8, 1892]
YOUNG, Raymond Redden, Obituary
On the night of the 22nd inst, the final summons came to RAYMOND REDDEN YOUNG, aged 20 years and a few days. He was the eldest son of the late SAMUEL G. YOUNG, deceased. He died of consumption, being the fifth one of the family that has died of this disease in the past few years. RAYMOND was a boy of bright promise, and in business he had all the elements of success and judgment of a man of middle age. He had a great interest in life and to be afflicted with such an incurable malady was a great sorrow to him. So full of life and hope. It was a sad sight to see him while he so much desired to live, and to known that he was slowly dying. The property left him by his father had not been diminished, so well did he look after his own affairs. He made a will, with several legacies to friends who had nursed him and his mother in their last sickness. He was buried at the family burial ground on the 24th inst, after a funeral discourse by Rev. H. B. RALLS. A large congregation of friends and relatives gathered around to look upon his face the last time. So calm and placid were his features that he seemed only asleep. Just in the morning, before the heat of the ----- of life came, he was -------. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, AL), March 31, 1892]