The Vernon Courier, Obituaries, 1893
Vernon, Lamar County Alabama

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1893 Obituaries from the Vernon Courier, in Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama.

ALDRIDGE, Mrs. Celia, Obituary

A Nonagenarian - MRS. CELIA ALDRIDGE, an aged lady who resided near Bedford, died on the 7th inst. while visiting her son, P. W. ALDRIDGE, near Crews. Her remains were carried home and interred in the family plot in the cemetery at New Hope Church. She lived a devout Christian life, being a life-long member of the Methodist Church. She had been in feeble health for some time before her death. It was not known exactly how old she was, the record of her age having been destroyed when she was a child. But she could remember being told that she was born in the old hundred, or before the year 1800, which would make her more than 94 years old at the time of her death. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 18, 1893]

ALLEN, Mrs. W. Y., Obituary

Mrs. ALLEN, wife of Mr. W. Y. ALLEN died at his home a few miles north of town, on the 5th inst. She had been a sufferer from rheumatism for quite a while. Her death was due to heart failure. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Jan. 12, 1893]

BARNES, Louisa, Obituary

FELL DEAD WHILE SHOUTING - Mrs. LOUISA BARNES, an aged lady fell dead while shouting during a religious service at Blooming Grove Church, eight miles northeast of Vernon on the 14th inst. Mrs. BARNES was about 80 years of age and was the widow of JETHRO BARNES. The Rev. BILLESBASUS, a converted Jew, was conducting a revival meeting at the church at the time, and there was considerable religious excitement existing among the people. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 25, 1893]

BATES, Jno A., Obituary

A very shocking accident occurred near Anderson, Blount County, on 23rd, a Mr. Jno. A. Bates had just returned to the field to plow when a cold rain and sleet began to fall, and he stopped by a large tree for shelter, when another tree fell upon him and crushed him into the ground. When he was found one of his hands was still on his plow handle, though his legs and arms were badly broken in several places, and the brains from his shattered skull were found sticking to the tree by which he was supposed to have been standing. He was a good man and leaves a wife and five little children. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 26, 1893]

BEARD, William, Obituary

While conducting prayer meeting at Castleberry, Mr. WILLIAM BEARD died suddenly from heart failure. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), November 16, 1893]

BETTS, Jim, Obituary

While working in a field recently, Mr. JIM BETTS living near Gosport, dropped dead. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 15, 1893]

BOLIN, Mrs. R. D., Obituary

DIED VERY SUDDENLY - Mrs. BOLIN, wife of Rev. R. D. BOLIN, of Crews, died very suddenly on the evening of the 6th. She had not been the least unwell, and was generally very healthy. She was doing her usual housework when stricken, and fell, expiring in a few moments. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Jan. 12, 1893]

BOMAN, W. Lumpkin, Obituary

A GOOD MAN PASSES AWAY - Mr. W. L. BOMAN departed this life on the 27th ult after an illness of several weeks. He was at first afflicted with erysipelas, and then blood poison set in, which caused his death. In the death of Mr. LUMPKIN BOMAN, the county, as well as the community lost one of its best citizens. His influence was always on the right side, and his example will be pointed to as that of a model man. He left an interesting family, which in this hour of bereavement have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 3, 1893]

BOWLINE, Monroe, Obituary

DEAD BY HIS OWN HAND - A special of the 10th from Randolph, Ala says: One of the saddest events ever known in this community occurred today about 1 o’clock, three and one half mils south of here. Mr. Monroe Bowline, a most industrious young farmer, having a wife and two children, after having worked hard until dinner and eating a hearty meal, told his wife that he would go to the spring not fifty years from the house and kill a squirrel. In a few minutes thereafter the report of a gun was heard, and his wife upon going to the spring for water was horrified at the sight of her dear husband upon the ground his head blown open and his brains scattered in every direction. Still clutched in his fingers was a stick about 16 inches in length, forked at one end, which was supposed to have been used by him in pushing the trigger. This one indication is all the proof there is to bear up the assertion of self destruction. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 15, 1893]

BRADFORD, Martha H, Obituary

Mrs. Martha H. Bradford, one of Huntsville’s oldest and most warmly esteemed ladies died last Wednesday afternoon in her 82d year. She was a sister-in-law of Col. Ed. Richardson of New Orleans, and in her early years made her home one of the great hospitality in a noted social circle. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 9, 1893]

BRASSFIELD, Cornelia, Obituary

Miss Cornelia Brassfield, of Horse Creek, drowned herself a few days ago in a pool of water that was only two feet deep. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 18, 1893]

BREWER, Franklin, Obituary

Mr. FRANKLIN BREWER died on Monday July 31, at his home in Trulls beat. His remains were laid to rest in Asbury cemetery on the day following. A severe stomach trouble was the primary cause of his death. When informed that death was inevitable he called his family around him and gave that advice that none but a father can give. After which while in the full possession of his mental faculties he fell into that sleep from which no mortal can awake. In the death of Mr. Brewer we have lost one of our best citizens. He was genial and companionable a gifted conversationalist and benevolent beyond his means. If every one to whom he has shown a kindness were to place a flower on his grave he would sleep beneath a mountain of flowers. He was a man of great physique and a few days since tred the earth as a giant. What a sad reminder of human frailty. A widow and seven children, three being of tender years, mourning his loss. No one can tell what we have lost in the death of Mr. Brewer and we can but say to the honored remains, "rest in peace." [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 17, 1893]

BRYANT, Frank, Obituary

At Decatur, Ala on the 13th inst. Frank Bryant, an engineer at the Scotchard Lumber company’s mill, was caught by a belt in the mill and killed here. No blame is attached to any one for the unfortunate occurrence, as the man had been frequently warned against attempting to put on the belt while the engine was running at full speed. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 20, 1893]

BRYANT, Son, Obituary

About a year ago a little son of Mr. James Bryant of Lowndes county was bitten by a mad dog and last week the little fellow died with hydrophobia. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 10, 1893]

CHASTINE, Infant, Obituary

When Mr. and Mrs. A. Chastine of West Anniston awoke Sunday morning, the found their 6-months old infant dead in the bed between them. The child was perfectly well the night before and the cause of death is unknown. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 26, 1893]

CLARK, Wesley J., Obituary

A Washington dispatch of the 20th says: WESLEY J. CLARK, of the clerical force of the Sixth Auditor's office, who was appointed to the Weather Bureau from Alabama four years ago, died in this city Thursday. He was ill five weeks with grip and measles. Mr. WESLEY J. CLARK was a Marion county boy, and was a very estimable young man. His untimely death will be a great shock to his relatives and friends. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 25, 1893]

COCHRAN, Thomas J., Obituary

A telegram from New York City announces the death of Thomas J. Cochran, a prominent merchant of Guntersville. Mr. Cochran was a member of the firm of Jordan, Manning & Co and had gone to New York for treatment for Bright’s disease. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 2, 1893]

COHEN, C. P. and family, Obituary

About two weeks ago the oldest daughter of Mr. C. P. Cohen, of Gadsden died; in a few days his wife followed her daughter and now the father has gone to join the dead. One of the sons is also critically ill. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 25, 1893]

COLEMAN, Charles, Obituary

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT - Hall of John Payne Lodge No 245 of A. F. and A. M. - Fernbank, Ala., August 19, 1893 - The committee appointed to prepare suitable memorial of our late deceased brother, CHARLES COLEMAN, beg leave to submit the following report. Bro. CHARLES COLEMAN was born in Perry county, Alabama, January 4, 1844, and died at his residence in Lamar county on the 4th day of August 1893, and was buried with Masonic honor in the Ebenezer cemetery on the 6th of August. The funeral sermon was delivered by the Rev. A. J. CHAPPELL, pastor of Ebenezer Church, of which our deceased brother had been a member in good standing since 1886. And Whereas, It has pleased the Great Master of the universe to call from labor below to refreshment above, our worthy brother, who was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in this lodge on the 17th day of November 1883. And Whereas, He demonstrated during his life as a mason, such great love for the Mystic brotherhood, therefore be it resolved, 1st, that while we bow with humble submission to this dispensation of an all wise Providence we deplore the loss of our brother, 2nd that we sympathize deeply with the family and relatives in this, their sad bereavement and assure them that we will ever cherish the memory of their loved one. 3rd that the members of this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, as a token of their regard and affection. 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, and also a copy of same be sent to the editor of our county paper for publication. JEPTHA T. SEAY, ALLEN S. FIELDS, GEORGE G. WIER - Committee. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 31, 1893]

COLVIN, C. T., Obituary

A GOOD MAN GONE - Mr. C. T. COLVIN, a well-known and highly esteemed citizen of Trulls beat, died of pneumonia on Saturday the 21st inst. He was sick only a few days. His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Asbury Church. He was an active member of and an elder in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He leaves a young wife and a number of relatives to mourn his loss. Mr. COLVIN was one of the leading young men in this community and his death will be felt by all. - A FRIEND. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 2, 1893]

COOPER, W. C. (?), Obituary

A few days since a man was found lying near the track six miles north of Athens, with his feet in a branch, his hat gone and an ugly cut on his head, made by striking either on the edge of a cross tie or the rails of the switch. He was well dressed and a rather good looking man. He had papers on his person which leads to the belief that his name is W. C. Cooper. He had about $75 in money on his person. He was carried to the residence of Mr. Wm. Bridgeforth, near Hays' Mill post office. The question is, "Who is he?" [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Janaury 12, 1893]

COX, H. C., Obituary

H. C. Cox, an old and respected citizen, died at Tuskegee last week. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 16, 1893]

CROOM, Arthur, Obituary

A Birmingham dispatch says: At a prayer meeting near Livingston a few nights since, an old man named Arthur Croom was called on to pray. For the first time in many years he did not respond, and the silence became painful. Finally the preacher called on another brother. When the congregation rose, old Arthur Croom still knelt. He had died on his knees, without a sound or a movement to indicate that anything was the matter. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 30, 1893]

DRISKELL, Menzo, Obituary

At Plantersville, Menzo Driskell was looking down the mouth of a pistol. It went off and killed him. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 13, 1893]

DUKE, Mose, Obituary

DIED FROM HIS WOUND - Mr. MOSE DUKE died at his home a few miles east from town, on Tuesday morning. His death was due to wounds from a pistol ball, received in a difficulty which occurred just before Christmas between himself and JIM FLINN. In the difficulty Mr. DUKE received a pistol shot in the groin. At the time, it was not thought that he would prove fatal, although it was quite serious. The wound was treated, but Mr. DUKE did not recover, as expected, the wound proving more serious than it was at first thought to be. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 26, 1893]

DYKE, Mrs., Obituary

Mrs. Dyke, living near Butler, fell into the fire a few days ago and was burned to death. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 22, 1893]

EASTMAN, George, Obituary

Mr. GEORGE EASTMAN was killed by a falling tree while at work in his field last Thursday near Crews Depot. The deceased was an Englishman by birth and was a good and worthy citizen of Alabama at this death. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 27, 1893]

ENIS, Daughter, Obituary

BURNED TO DEATH - A special to the Age-Herald of Dec. 29, from Fayette C. H. Says: A most lamentable accident occurred here last night. The little 2-year-old girl of our sheriff, W. R. ENIS, was burned to death. The little child was standing near the fire, and its clothes were caught by the flames, and the body of the child was burned almost to a crisp. It lived only a few hours. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Jan. 5, 1893]

FALKNER, Mrs. B. L., Obituary

The wife of Hon. B. L. FALKNER died at their home on Monday last, after a painful illness of several days. She was buried in the family burying ground on Tuesday. The bereaved husband and children have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 8, 1893]

FLINN, Mrs. A. J., Obituary

Deaths - On the 12th, Mrs. A. J. FLINN, Near Moscow. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 21, 1893]

FOSTER, J. B., Obituary

J. B. Foster, a well-to-do and respectable farmer living near Scotsboro, committed suicide on the 15th by shooting himself with a shotgun. The deceased had been in bad health for some time. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 25, 1893]

FOUNTAIN, Isham, Obituary

Isham Fountain was killed in a mine at Blocton by a run away car. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 13, 1893]

GAIUS, Henry, Obituary

The body of Henry Gaius, aged 85 years, residing near Calvin, Etowah county, was found in a small stream a mile from home. It is supposed that he fell in and was unable to extricate himself. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 1, 1893]

GERSTMAN, William, Obituary

William Gerstman, a prominent German farmer of Cullman, committed suicide the past week by hanging himself. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 6, 1893]

GOODSON, Will, Obituary

A special of the 26, from Brewton, Ala says: The town lockup was burned tonight at 10:30 WILL GOODSON, a white boy about 17 years old, one of the prisoners, was burned alive. There were two negro prisoners who were rescued. The boy who was burned claimed to have come from Kansas. He was arrested here about two weeks ago and placed on the streets for stealing corn. The colored prisoners say the boy set fire the floor with the hope of burning a hole large enough to escape through. No kin d of entrance was effected to Goodson’s cell and his body was burned to a crisp. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 30, 1893]

GRENELS, Son, Obituary

At Bristow, Cherokee county, Hiram Grenels’ six-year-old son was out chopping wood, when the tree fell on him, crushing his frail body into a mass of flesh, causing instant death. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Jan 19, 1893]

GRESHAM, Mrs., Obituary

Death - On the 13th, Mrs. GRESHAM, near Sulligent. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 21, 1893]

HACKLEMAN, George & Son, Obituary

Mr. GEORGE HACKLEMAN a prominent citizen of Vails beat died of slow fever yesterday. A 16-year old son had died of some disease one day last week. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 20, 1893]

HALE, J. W., Obituary

Dr. M. P. LeGrand, a prominent citizen of Montgomery died Sunday night at Blount Springs. J. W. Hale, another estimable citizen of the capitol city also died Sunday. He and Dr. LeGrand went to Montgomery in 1857 on the same train and commence d the drug business together on the same spot where Mr. Hale has ever since. It is a singular coincidence that they died within twenty hours of each other. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 21, 1893]

HALL, Lige, Obituary

LIGE HALL, a colored section hand, was killed by a freight train at Crews, on the Memphis & Birmingham road last Thursday. It seems that the man did not get away from the track far enough, as he was not struck by the front of the engine, but by some part of the engine after the front had passed by him. His back was broken. The man was from Nettleton, Miss. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 26, 1893]

HARDY, Mrs. Jesse, Obituary

About two weeks ago Mrs. Jesse Hardy of Selma, stuck a nail in her foot. For some time she paid but little attention to it, but it continued to grow worse and finally lock jaw set in and death resulted. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 11, 1893]

HICKS, Zimri, Obituary

Zimri Hicks of Pickens county while bathing a few days ago, fell over in a ditch and broke his neck. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 8, 1893 - transcribed and submitted by Veneta McKinney]

HILL, George, Obituary

A rumor is in circulation to the effect that Mr. GEORGE HILL, late of this county, was killed by the soldiers at the opening of the Cherokee Strip. The rumor is that his horse became frightened and ran over the line. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Oct. 19, 1893]

HINTON, Dr. W. G., Obituary

Dr. W. G. Hinton of Green county was found dead in his bed one morning last week. Supposed to have died of heart disease. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 25, 1893]

HOLLY, Georgie, Obituary

Miss GEORGIE HOLLY, who lived with Mr. LINK PENNINGTON 3 miles west of town, died Monday of congestive chill. Her remains were laid to rest in Friendship cemetery Tuesday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 20, 1893]

HOOTS, Mrs. Lawrence, Obituary

DIED QUITE SUDDENLY - Mrs. HOOTS, wife of Mr. LAWRENCE HOOTS died quite suddenly on the 2nd inst, at his home in Ridge Beat. Her death was due to some disease of the heart. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 11, 1893]

HOPPER, Mr. J. D., Obituary

Mr. J. D. HOPPER died very suddenly last Saturday at his home, near Molloy. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure. Mr. Hopper was one of the substantial and leading men of his community, and had many friends through the county who will learn of his death with sadness. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 20, 1893]

HOWZE, Lem, Obituary

Thursday night of last week an unknown party called Lem Howze of Clarke county to the door after night and shot him dead. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 10, 1893]

JOHNSON, Robert A., Sr., Obituary

Robert A. Johnson, Sr. an old and esteemed citizen of Tuskegee, died Friday morning of paralysis. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 2, 1893]

JONES, W. P., Obituary

W. P. Jones was killed by being thrown from a mule at Pushmataha on last Friday. His neck was broken by the fall. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 25, 1893]

KIRK, Tom T., Obituary

Mr. Thomas T. Kirk, a well-known and highly esteemed young man, and who was postmaster at Guin, was shot, and fatally wounded, late Saturday evening in Guin by Dock Sides and some others. Dock and Chris Sides, brothers, and Lee Sides, a relative, were all in the party that attacked Kirk, and are all reported to have taken a hand in the shooting. Mr. Kirk received four wounds, all of them through the body, but lived until 7 o'clock Sunday morning. The cause of the shooting seems to have been an old grudge. Mr. Kirk was a Republican and politics is thought to have figured in the case. Kirk was met on the streets, about sundown, Saturday evening, as he was going home, by Dock, Chris And Lee Sides. Dock Sides began to abuse Kirk, and Kirk, seeing that his life was really in danger drew his pistol and two shots were fired almost simultaneously, witnesses not being able to tell who fired the first shot. This was a signal for a general fusillade from the rest of the Sides party. Kirk's pistol refused to revolve after the first shot and he was at the mercy of his assailants, who shot him twice and he fell in the street mortally wounded. Dock Sides, seeing that Kirk was still breathing, told the other boys to shoot him in the head that he was not dead yet. When Kirk realized his helpless condition and that his assailants were determined to finish him he scrambled to his feet and started down the street, in a fusillade of shots at short range, two of which took effect in his back, but managed, in his desperately wounded condition to elude his assailants, who were following him up. Kirk ran into a residence near by and fell. A physician was sent for, who said there was not possible chance for him. Dr. Collins hearing the shooting had come to the front of his store and received a stray bullet in the thigh. His wound is painful though not serious. Other parties are reported to have received pretty close calls from stray bullets, though no one else was hurt. Bystanders say that fifteen or twenty shots were fired in the battle. Kirk's one shot seems to have taken effect, as Dock Sides is reported to have received a pretty serious wound in the abdominal region. After the shooting Dock Sides went to the Pratt Hotel and sent for a doctor, and had his wound dressed. When the officers went to the hotel to arrest him he had disappeared and had not been captured at last report. Chris and Lee Sides were captured and carried to jail at Hamilton. They escaped at the time but were captured soon afterward. Mr. Thomas T. Kirk, the murdered man, was born and reared in Lamar county and was highly esteemed by the good people who knew him. He has many relatives in this county and his sudden taking off was a great shock to them. The Sides are young men who recently came to Guin from Mississippi and went into the saloon business. The day of the shooting, a trial took place, in Guin in which a man by the name of Evans was tried on the charge of shooting Dock Sides, which occurred about Christmas, and Kirk was a witness in the case, which is thought to have had something to do with bringing on the attack. The above facts were obtained by inquiry of parties who live near Guin and are given as the best report of the difficulty obtainable. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 16, 1893]

LAMPKINS, Mollie, Obituary

Died: MOLLIE LAMPKINS, the 12-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. LAMPKINS died Tuesday night of congestion. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 20, 1893]

LEGRAND, Dr. M. P., Obituary

Dr. M. P. LeGrand, a prominent citizen of Montgomery died Sunday night at Blount Springs. J. W. Hale, another estimable citizen of the capitol city also died Sunday. He and Dr. LeGrand went to Montgomery in 1857 on the same train and commence d the drug business together on the same spot where Mr. Hale has ever since. It is a singular coincidence that they died within twenty hours of each other. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 21, 1893]

LIENBERGER, Rome, Obituary

White Caps In Pickens - A Birmingham dispatch of the 8th says: White campping goes bravely on in the counties of Clebburne, Cherokee, and Blount, and instances have occurred in Calhoun and Walker.

Now Pickens County joins the cowardly roll, and stands at the head of the column, for her violation of the law is assassination.

United States Commissioner W. H. Hunter has heard by letter from reliable authority that on the second of this month, near Reform, Pickens County, Rome Lienberger was assassinated by a party of white caps. The letter stated that he was first riddled with bullets and then his throat cut from ear to ear. The ghastly corpse was found early the morning of the 3d in this horrible condition.

The deceased only crime was that of being a witness in an illicit distilling case before Commissioner Hunter last week, and being summoned to appear before the Federal grand jury next fall.

Investigation has been put on foot. The arm of Uncle Sam is long and strong, and does not tire. Clues have already been obtained, which are expected to result in arrests that will cause a sensation in Pickens county. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 15, 1893]

LUCUS, Mrs. Loueza, Obituary

Mrs. LOUEZA CATHERINE LUCUS, daughter of WM. And S. M. DRAPER, was born Dec. 29th, 1843, and married D. M. LUCUS July 24th, 1867. She proved to be a true and faithful companion until her death, which occurred August 28, 1893. She professed religion and joined the Baptist Church in 1858, in which church she lived a devoted Christian until God called her to the church triumphant. She lay 37 days stricken with typhoid fever. She was patient in all her suffering never murmuring, for she trusted in the Savior, whom she knew would make her afflictions work for her own spiritual good. She leaves an aged mother, brothers and sisters, a husband and four children to mourn their loss. She often spoke of death as being an end to her troubles. She will be missed at home, at the church and in the community where she lived, but our loss will be her gain. May the grace of God enable the bereaved husband, children and relatives to wade through the severe afflictions that they are now going through, and save us all in heaven at last. J. W. DRAPER [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 21, 1893]

MACE, Ethel G., Obituary

PROVED FATAL - Mr. ETHEL G. MACE died on the 16th inst at his home in Nettleton, Miss. from a wound caused by the accidental discharge of a pistol. His remains were brought here for interment and laid to rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery at 12 m last Friday. Mr. ETHEL G. MACE was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MACE of this place and had reached his 23rd year. Three years ago he was married to a daughter of Circuit Clerk R. E. BRADLEY. About eight months ago he located at Nettleton, Miss. to engage in his profession - jeweler - and had the brightest prospects when the fatal accident snapped the brittle thread of life. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in this hour of affliction. HOW IT OCCURRED - The accident that caused Mr. MACE'S death was of that peculiar kind which no man can understand and none explain. A gentleman friend brought him a 32-calibre revolver to repair. He did the work and put the pistol back together. To test it he put the cartridges in the chambers and it failing to work satisfactorily, he took them all out but one and was turning the cylinder to see where the trouble lay, and in some way the pistol was discharged. The ball struck him in the abdomen and passed through his body. The best medical talent that could be had was soon at his bedside, but his wound was mortal and he sunk gradually until death occurred. One noticeable fact about the accident was that the wounded man did not know that he was hit until told by his friend who saw the blood. He had asked his friend where the ball struck, saying he did not hear it hit the floor. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 17, 1893]

MARLER, Mrs. Jake, Obituary

Mrs. JAKE MARLER died at her home, five miles west of town, last Friday. She had been sick quite a while and her death was not unexpected. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 12, 1893]

McDONOUGH, Jessie, Obituary

Miss Jessie McDonough committed suicide at Roanoke last Sunday. No cause is assigned for the rash act. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 25, 1893]

MILLS, Dick, Obituary

In a difficulty in Randolph county between Tom Gunn and Dick Mills, the latter was shot twice by the former and died in about three hours. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 18, 1893]

MITCHELL, John, Obituary

John Mitchell, a respectable citizen of Blount county, committed suicide Thursday by cutting his throat with a piece of glass. He left no word of explanation. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 26, 1893]

MOLLOY, Prof. W. J., Obituary

Prof. W. J. MOLLOY died at his home on Tuesday evening last, and was buried in the family burying ground at Mt. Nebo Church yesterday. The deceased was a victim of that dread disease consumption. He was county superintendent of education for the term preceding the present, and was a prominent teacher in the county. He was a man of sterling integrity and bright intellect. His death was not altogether unexpected as he had been a great sufferer for several years. He was a man of pure and blameless life, a consistent Christian, and his death is a great loss to the community in which he lived. His disposition was sincere and true, and there will be many sad hearts on account of his death. He leaves a wife and four children. Death could not have found a more shining mark. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 8, 1893]

MOORE, Thomas B., Obituary

CRUSHED TO DEATH - Mr. THOMAS B. MOORE, who lived three miles west of Vernon, met with an accident last Friday receiving injuries which resulted in his death on Monday night. His remains were laid to rest in cemetery in town Tuesday evening in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Last Friday morning Mr. MOORE was engaged in digging brick from the foundations of the old Iron Furnace one and a half miles west of Vernon. He was working in a trench about six feet deep and on one side the bank rose eight or ten feet higher and overhung the trench in which he was working. He had straightened up to rest a few moments and while standing, the bank from above slid in upon him, burying him to the top of his head. His little son and another small boy were near by and run to him and scratched the dirt away so that he could breathe. Some men who were near by were quickly summoned, and they proceeded to dig him out. Mr. MOORE said they would never get over it, that he was killed. Dr. W. A. BURNS was summoned and did what could be done for the injured man. Mr. MOORE received no external injuries and gave evidence of improving for a couple of days and his friends began to hope for his recovery. Mr. MOORE was an upright man, industrious farmer and a good citizen, and his death will be a great shock to his many friends. Mr. MOORE was middle aged man and leaves a wife and several children. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 27, 1893]

MORTON, Dr. Martin W., Obituary

Dr. MARTIN W. MORTON died on Monday morning last, and was interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery at 1 o'clock Tuesday. The primary cause of his death was consumption. In January 1891, Doctor MORTON was taken with a severe attack of grippe, and despite his serious illness he continued to visit his patients, who were afflicted with the same dread disease, for several days before he took to his bed. From this attack he never fully recovered. A few weeks ago he left his office and visited relatives at Nettleton, Beaverton, and Sulligent, and at the latter place his death occurred. On Tuesday, the 30th of May he stopped in to take dinner with an old friend, Mr. G. W. RUSH, and was suddenly taken ill and rapidly grew weaker until his death. He was buried with Masonic and Odd Fellows rites, and the largest procession ever seen on such an occasion in Vernon plainly showed in what esteem he was held by his neighbors. In his death the medical profession of the county has lost one of its brightest lights. It can be well said that he had but few equals in Alabama. A man of powerful intellect, naturally studious, benevolent far beyond his means, genial and companionable, of the most sympathetic nature, no one can tell what the community has lost by his - to us seems untimely death; for his three score and ten was not near attained. The most familiar figure that walked the streets of Vernon will be seen no more. What a sad reminder of our own frailty. Himself a great physician, the profession heaping upon him all the prescriptions at their command for his malady, but to no avail. A widow and twelve children mourn his death. Six of the children being of tender years. The benevolent spirit of the father still vies and will come again by the hand of others to comfort his own. To the ashes of a character of such splendid intelligence, graceful manners, entertaining conversation, so eminent in his profession, and so true to a friend we can but say "rest in peace." [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 8, 1893]

MOSELY, W. L., Obituary

W. L. Mosely, manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company of Anniston is dead. His remains were interred at his former home at Marion. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 6, 1893]

MUSTIN, William, Obituary

MUSTIN WAS DISCHARGED - WILLIAM MUSTIN, the slayer of DR. J. B. PHILLIPS had a preliminary trial last week before Justice WINSTON and ATKINS of Millport, MORTON of Kennedy, and VAILS of Vails beat, and was discharged. The evidence showed that MUSTIN had avoided meeting PHILLIPS as long as he could, and that when they did meet PHILIPS attacked him with a chair and struck him twice before he fired a shot. MUSTIN first shot towards PHILLIPS as though trying to cause him to stop, but PHILLIPS kept up the attack and MUSTIN then shot him in the leg and again through the body, the latter shot proving fatal. Public opinion seems to agree with the verdict. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 15, 1893]

NAUGHTER, J. M., Obituary

Mr. J. M. NAUGHTER, a saloon keeper at Fayette died very suddenly in his room one night last week. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 15, 1893]

OGDEN, Jack, Obituary

JACK OGDEN, Col who lived near Millport was killed one day last week by his mules running with him. He was sitting on the fore axel driving when the mules became frightened and ran away throwing him off and killing him. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), November 2, 1893]

PAGE, W. M., Obituary

Died at his residence in Beaverton on September 23rd Mr. W. M. PAGE. Mr. PAGE was sick but a few days, his suffering was extremely severe during his short illness. He leaves a wife, eight little children, and a number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mr. PAGE, only a few hours before the Angel of Death visited him, had the Rev. I. B. SARGENT called to his bedside and requested him to pray, after an earnest prayer he was received into the Methodist Church. - Friend. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 28, 1893]

PALMER, George, Obituary

A WRECK NEAR SULLIGENT - A freight train was ditched four miles west of Sulligent last Saturday and GEORGE PALMER, colored, one of the brakemen, was caught in the wreck and killed. The train was making good time on good track in a level country, when the wheels of a car about the middle of the train jumped the track. The car kept on the tract for about four hundred yards, when it struck a switch and was ditched, and five cars and the caboose that followed were strewn along the road. The trainman, as they discovered the accident, tried to leave the train, and were all successful except GEORGE PALMER. All the wrecked cars were empty except one, which was loaded with coal. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 11, 1893]

PALMER, W. R., Obituary

A dispatch from Gadsden, Ala of the 27th ult says: A most deplorable accident occurred this evening at Howellton in this county, which will result in the death of a most estimable young man.

W. R. Palmer, the only son of Neal Palmer, had returned from a hunt and in attempting to place his Winchester on the ground before he alighted the gun was in some manner discharged The ball striking him in the stomach ranging upward came out above the shoulder blade. He can not recover. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 4, 1893]

PARSONS, Buck, Obituary

Little BUCK, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. PARSONS, died on the 28th inst, after an illness of only two days. He was buried in the City Cemetery Monday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends in the hour of bereavement. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 2, 1893]

PEGUES, Harriet, Obituary

Mrs. Harriet Pegues, who died in Dallas county last week, was over 85 years old and had lived in Alabama for more than fifty years. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 29, 1893]

PENNINGTON, Martin, Obituary

AN OCTOGENARIAN - MARTIN PENNINGTON died on May the 27 at this home four miles from Vernon in his 81st year. He was married in 1839 to MARTHA TACKET, and they lived for 56 years on the old homestead where he died. His wife survives him. Seventeen children blessed their union, thirteen of whom are living. He left 79 grand-children and 10 great-grand-children. He was a member of the Baptist Church for a number of years, and was a good and useful citizen. His remains were laid to rest in Friendship burying ground on the 28th of May, in presence of a large number of relatives and friends. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 8, 1893]

PENNINGTON, Minnie, Obituary

DIED: Little MINNIE, 4 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. JERRY PENNINGTON, on the 30th of Nov. of pneumonia. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), December 7, 1893]

PHILLIPS, Eli, Obituary

Eli Phillips, a wealthy farmer of Harby Ridge, Cleburne county, accidentally killed himself a few days since while out hunting with a friend. Phillips had stopped to get some wild grapes, leaving his gun leaning against a log. His friend walked on but was soon startled by Phillips reel and fall. In some manner he had stumbled against his gun, causing its accidentally discharge. The entire load took effect on Phillips, and he died almost instantly. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 12, 1893]

PHILLIPS, Dr. J. R., Obituary

A FATAL SHOOTING AT MILLPORT - An awful tragedy was enacted at Millport last Saturday in the killing of Dr. J. R. PHILLIPS by his brother-in-law, WILLIAM MUSTIN. An old family feud blazed up with the above fatal result. Various reports have reached here as to how the difficulty occurred and as to the facts of the killing. It seems that the shooting took place during a personal encounter. MUSTIN shot PHILLIPS twice, the fatal shot taking effect in the abdomen. At last accounts MUSTIN had not been arrested. The deceased was a physician of good standing in the county, a fearless and dangerous man. Al the parties were from Pickens county. Dr. Phillips having resided in Millport for four or five years. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 8, 1893]

PORTER, C. P., Obituary

C. P. Porter died at Stevenson from the effects of an operation to eradicate a cancer at the root of his tongue. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 25, 1893]

RAYFORD, Hamp, Obituary

Mr. Hamp Rayford, residing near Walnut Grove, was struck by lightning on the 1st and died soon afterward. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 15, 1893]

RENFROE, Green, Obituary

Columbus, Ga March 25 – Phenix City, Ala, opposite Columbus across the Chattahoochee River, was the scene of a terrible tragedy tonight. Green Renfroe, a young man who has been running a barber ship, but lately had been out of employment, returned home this evening under the influence of liquor. Securing a pistol he shot himself in the head killing himself instantly. The shock of his death prostrated his old mother, who died a few minutes later.

The double tragedy created great excitement and the streets of the town, which is people almost entirely by operatives of the Columbus mills, were crowded with excited men. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 30, 1893]

REEVES, J. C., Obituary

We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. J. C. REEVES, who died at his residence near Bedford on the 19th inst. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 28, 1893]

RICHARDS, Mrs. Margaret, Obituary

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT - Fernbank, Ala., Sept. 3 - Editor Courier: please allow space in your columns for the following: RICHARDS - MRS. MARGARET RICHARDS, wife of W. G. RICHARDS, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WILLIS DAVIS, was born in Tuscaloosa county, Alabama, March 11, 1835, and died of consumption in Fernbank, Ala, Sept. 1, 1893. She was married to Capt. "BILLIE" RICHARDS Dec. 22, 1854. She was the mother of six children, five sons and a daughter. The husband and sons survive but the daughter preceded the mother to the spirit world some ten years ago. Methinks the mother and daughter are still shaking hands and talking over the events of their ten years separation. Mrs. RICHARDS joined the church in her seventeenth year, living a devoted Christian life, and dying in the full triumph of a living faith in Christ. During the last few minutes of her life, she called to her bedside her husband, children and friends and requested each one to meet her in Heaven. May her children and friends comply with her last request by following her worthy examples. May her sorrowing husband, children and friends meet her where parting is no more. MRS. S. M. SEAY, MRS. M. E. KING, MRS. JULIA FIELDS, Miss M. F. SIMS. Fayette papers will please copy. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Sept. 7, 1893]

ROBINSON, Frank, Obituary

Frank Robinson, a prominent farmer living near La Fayette was struck by lightning and killed one day last week. During a thunder storm he sought shelter under a tree which the lightning struck. His neck was broken. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 11, 1893]

ROBINSON, Sol, Obituary

News has just been received from Gordonville, Ala of a wholesale burning. The clothing of a little negro child caught fire and a negro woman ran to extinguish the flames. Her clothing was soon on fire. Both were burned to death. A negro man made an effort to save the two and was badly burned. Sol Robinson, an old blind negro, was burned to death on the same farm. The house which he occupied was also burned. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb 16, 1893]

SAGELEY, James C., Obituary

Mr. JAS. C. SAGELEY, a well known citizen of Military Springs beat, died on the 3rd inst, of consumption. Mr. SAGELEY had been afflicted with the dread disease for quite a while and the call of the Angel of Death was not unexpected. His remains were laid to rest on the 4th inst in the family burying ground near Bedford. He left a wife and several children, who, in this hour of affliction have the sympathy of a host of friends. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 9, 1893]

SCARBOROUGH, J. A., Obituary

J. A. Scarborough, who recently died in Eutaw was a member of Eureka Lodge No 29, Knights of Pythias, at Eutaw, and was insured in the order for $3,000 which amount will be paid to his heirs soon. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 19, 1893]

SEAGERS, Family, Obituary

A STRANGE FATALITY - An Age-Herald special of the 7th from Montgomery says: News was received here today of the remarkable fatality of a family by the name Seagers, who live near Deatsville, in Elmore county. Out of a family of nine or ten persons, living and in good health a little over a week ago, only three are now living, two whom are now at the point of death and are not expected to recover.

The oldest son took sick on last Thursday and died Friday; the second oldest took sick Friday and died Sunday; the next oldest took sick Sunday and died Tuesday; the next oldest took sick Tuesday and died Thursday; the fifth took sick Thursday and died Saturday; and a daughter too ill Sunday and died Monday and was buried yesterday.

The married daughter visiting them and her husband are now critically ill and are not expected to recover. The younger daughter is also critically ill and her death is expected at any moment. The only members of the family who have so far escaped sickness are the mother and a daughter.

The strangest thing about the singular fatality is that they are all supped to have died of natural causes.

The family is prominent and well known in Elmore and is well connected. The family has been living at this place for sixty years and they d o not think the sickness is due to any local cause. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 13, 1893]

SEWELL, Mrs., Obituary

The charred remains of Mrs. Sewell who lived near Buyckville, in Colbert county, were found some distance from her home a few days since. It seems that she went out some distance form the house where the woods were on fire sometime during the day and not having returned by night, search was instituted for her which resulted in finding her body as above stated. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 13, 1893]

SMITH, L. R., Obituary

A GOOD MAN GONE - Mr. L. R. SMITH, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Military Springs beat, died of consumption at his home near Bedford on the 5th inst. Mr. SMITH had lived in the community for many years and no man had more or firmer friends. The writer knew him, from our childhood to the day of his death, and a more upright and better man we never knew. His remains was laid to rest in the family lot in the cemetery at Friendship Church on last Friday in the presence of a large number of friends. A loving husband and father has gone from the family circle, and the community has lost one of its most valued members. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Jan. 12, 1893]

SPIERS, John P., Obituary

John P. Spiers, sheriff of Elmore county, was accidentally shot by a friend, from the effects of which he died a few hours later. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 5, 1893]

STRAWBRIDGE, D. W., Obituary

WAS IT SUICIDE - On last Thursday evening Justice A. U HOLLIS was called on to hold an inquest over the body of Mr. D. W. STRAWBRIDGE, who lived about 3 miles south west of Sulligent, he had either committed suicide or had accidentally shot himself. On that evening one of his little boys had been out hunting and when he returned his father asked him for the gun. Mrs. STRAWBRIDGE tried to prevent the boys' giving his father the gun saying that he was vexed about something and might hurt himself. He took the gun and left the house when he had gone about 200 yards a report was heard. When the family reached him, he was dead. The full charge had entered his abdomen and ranged upward, possibly reaching the heart. The evidence before the coroner's jury seemed to show that he had committed suicide by placing the butt of the gun on the ground and then took a forked stick to spring the trigger. No good reason as to why he should have killed himself, but the jury decided that it was a case of suicide. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), November 9, 1893]

STRAWBRIDGE, Robert, Obituary

Death - On the 13th, Mr. ROBERT STRAWBRIDGE, near Sulligent. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 21, 1893]

SUDDUTH, Child, Obituary

The little child of Mr. Holland Sudduth, of Fayette C. H. was seriously burned by accident last Thursday. It is thought that it cannot survive. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 18, 1893]

THOMAS, John W., Obituary

They Killed Him – Because He Had Them Arrested and Locked Up
Mobile, July 12 – The dead body of John W. Thomas, of Mobile county, was found yesterday in the village of Whistler, seven miles from Mobile. There were three bullet wounds on his body, and his skull was crushed. The crime was traced to Gilbert Deace and John Ryan, two engineers, whom Thomas had arrested yesterday for a minor offense. Deace and Ryan were captured and locked up. Thomas was a one-armed deputy sheriff and was a terror to evil doers. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 20, 1893]

THOMPSON, Thomas B., Obituary

Mr. Thomas B. Thompson, postmaster at Notasulga, died very suddenly of heart disease last Wednesday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 30, 1893]

UPCHURCH, William, Obituary

William Upchurch, tax collector of Green county committed suicide last Friday by taking morphine. His books had become tangled and the worry over the matter is said to have unbalanced his mind. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 15, 1893]

VICE, Claude, Obituary

Master CLAUDE VICE, little son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. VICE of this place, died March 14, about 10:30 a.m. Little CLAUDE has been sick only a few days with congestion of the stomach and bowels, when the Master called his spirit to the God that gave it, and it will only be for a short season, at best, when we will be called to follow. Grieve not fond parent, for little CLAUDE is now happy. Burial will take place today at the Day cemetery. M., Days Gap, March 15, 1893. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 23, 1893]

WESTER, Geo. W., Obituary

Geo. W. Wester died near Centre in his 81st year. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 13, 1893]

WILBANKS, Robert, Obituary

A few days ago Jacob Wilbanks shot and mortally wounded his nephew, Robert Wilbanks, in Marshall county. It seems to have been an unprovoked attack.

Near New Hope, in Marshal county, Jacob Willbanks, waylaid and shot Robert Willbanks, his uncle. The trouble arose about something the uncle was reported to have said about his nephew. Young Willbanks made good his escape. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 29, 1893]

WILLIAMS, Robert, Obituary

A few days ago Jacob Wilbanks shot and mortally wounded his nephew, Robert Wilbanks, in Marshall county. It seems to have been an unprovoked attack.

Near New Hope, in Marshal county, Jacob Willbanks, waylaid and shot Robert Willbanks, his uncle. The trouble arose about something the uncle was reported to have said about his nephew. Young Willbanks made good his escape. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 29, 1893]

WILLIAMS, Rolle, Obituary

ROLLE, the 10-year old child of Mr. and Mrs. TOM WILLIAMS died Monday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 20, 1893]

WISE, Hicks, Obituary

Mr. Hicks Wise, of Heflin died from injuries received by a run-away team last week. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 10, 1893]

WOODWARD, Children, Obituary

Near Curls Station, Sumter county, on Mr. T. B. S. DeGraffinreid’s place last week the wife of Grant Woodward, colored, locked her two children in her house and went off to work. Their clothing in some way caught fire and before assistance arrived they were fatally burned. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 26, 1893]

YARBROUGH, Cynthia, Obituary

Mr. CYNTHIA YARBROUGH died at the age of 92 in Randolph county last week. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 25, 1893]

YOUNG, James G., Obituary

Mr. JAMES G. YOUNG, a well-known citizen of Pine Springs beat departed this life last week. Mr. YOUNG had long been a citizen of the county and his death will be keenly felt by a host of friends. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb. 9, 1893]

YOUNG, Zeno F., Obituary

Zeno F. Young, formerly connected with the New Decatur Advertiser, committed suicide at the Bismark hotel in Decatur last week by taking morphine. He left a wife and several children.

Zeno F. Young committed suicide by taking morphine at the hotel Bismark in Decatur on last Friday. Mr. Young was a prominent newspaper man and was respected by all who knew him. He left the following note lying on the table at his bedside:

"Will some kind friend see that these letters are mailed? When I came up I thought I had stamps, but it seems that I did not. Please see that they reach their destination. frank Howard will see to it if no one else will. Dear Frank, notify the Odd Fellows. My traveling card, etc is on the table. It is their sworn, bounden duty to see after this. Read the traveling card. Forgive me, everybody! This is my last act and deed. Good night. Good bye to all. Zeno". [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 20 & May 4, 1893]