The Vernon Courier, Obituaries, 1896
Vernon, Lamar County Alabama

1896 Obituaries from the Vernon Courier, in Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama.

BARHAM, Mrs. Robert, Obituary

Mrs. ROBERT BARHAM died at her home in Military Springs beat Saturday evening of consumption. She had been sick for nearly three years and suffered untold agony. She leaves quite a number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 2, 1896]

BARNES, Jesse, Obituary

Mr. JESSE BARNES, an aged citizen of Sizemores beat died at his home Friday. Mr. BARNES was one of Lamar's most highly esteemed citizens and his death will be greatly felt. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 4, 1896]

BOBBITT, J. H., Obituary

Mr. J. H. BOBBITT, an aged and esteemed citizen of Millport beat, died on the 19th inst at his home near Millport. He was a gallant soldier in the 26th Ala Regt and bears the marks of his devotion to his State. One by one those who wore the gray are answering the reveille beyond. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 29, 1896]

BOLIN, Mrs. Nellie, Obituary

Mrs. NELLIE BOLIN, wife of W. D. BOLIN of Crews, died at her home last Thursday night. She has been a sufferer for a long while and all that could be done by the medical fraternity of this county to relieve her suffering was done. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at Crew Saturday morning. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. BRADLEY. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 14, 1896]

BOLLS, Calloway, Obituary

The remains of CALLOWAY BOLLS, who some time ago mysteriously disappeared from near Hamilton, was supposed to have been found in the woods two miles west of that place Saturday morning. The bones and some pieces of clothing were found and an inquest was held over them. The clothing was identified as being those worn by Mr. BOLLS when last seen, and accordingly the verdict of the jury was that the remains were those of Mr. Bolls, and the cause of his death is unknown. However, the supposition is that he, being very old, had wandered off there and died from some diseased, possibly heart failure. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 27, 1896]

BOYD, Mrs. Elizabeth, Obituary

Died: Mrs. ELIZABETH BOYD at her home six miles southwest of town on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. The deceased was the widow of WM. BOYD, deceased, and leaves a number of relatives to mourn her demise. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 9, 1896]

BOYD, Myrtle Extena, Obituary

MYRTLE EXTENA, daughter of S. J. and S. S. BOYD, was born in Lamar county Alabama, July the 7th, 1876 and died at Royes City Texas, November 27th, 1895.

MYRTLE was a good girl loved by all who knew her. She was converted and joined the M. E. Church South at eleven of age, and lived a consistent member of the same until the hour of her death. She had only lived in Texas a few years, but made many friends. The writer knew her well, and as a church member she was gentle, kind and true and was always in her place at Sunday school and prayer meetings, and always attended the preaching of the gospel, whether by her pastor or local preacher. We remained by her bedside for several days before she died, and when told by her physician that she could not live, she remarked its alright; her father, weeping, kneeled by her bedside and she said to him "I want to be buried in white." This was more than her father could bear, and he left the room for a while. I then asked her if there was anything she wanted to say. "Yes" said she, "I see grandpapa and grandmamma in heaven." She then called two other names, which I do not remember, and said that they were there too. I then asked do you love Jesus, and do you feel like Jesus loves you" and with a pleasant smile she raised her hands to an arch over her head and said "Oh, yes! I feel like He would just take me in His arms." Her father was then standing at the foot of her bed and she said "Pa don't never whip any of the children." She then called for Dr. BROWN who was in an adjoining room, consulting Dr. Tabler. When Dr. BROWN came, she said calmly. "Do you think there is any chance for my recovery?' He said yes, but told her that she was dangerously sick. She said it was alright, but if any of the rest of them got sick to try to make them well, and he assured her that he would.

MYRTLE lived until Wednesday at 8:35 p.m. when she died in the full triumphs of a living faith and went home to be with Jesus.

This sad providence of the Heavenly Father, made Thanksgiving day a sad day for our little city, for it was on that day that we consigned the last remains of MYRTLE BOYD to their last resting place, to await the resurrection morning. Weep not father and mother, she is at rest, we all known where to find her. May the God of Heaven comfort and sustain the bereaved parents, brothers and sister, and may they all so live that they may one day meet MYRTLE in heaven where there is no pain, sorrow, sickness or death is the prayer of the writer.

J. M. HOLT, Royes City, Texas [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 2, 1896]

BRADLEY, Mrs., Obituary

Mrs. BRADLEY, mother of Circuit Clerk BRADLEY, died at the home of the latter on Friday night last. She was born in Cumberland county Virginia, Jan. 19th, 1813, and had reached the ripe age of eighty-three years, seven months and twenty-two days. She removed with her husband from Virginia to this county in 1848, settling west of Pikeville. She was a woman educated above the average of her sex in her younger days and was noted for her culture and refinement. She reared a large family several of whom survive her. She was laid to rest in the Odd Fellow cemetery on Saturday following, Rev. J. T. BLACK performing the burial service in the presence of a large crowd of friends who were present. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Sept 24, 1896]

BRADLEY, Mrs. Ellen S., Obituary

Mrs. ELLEN S. BRADLEY was born in 1813. She was a native of Richmond, Virginia. She died September 18, 1896. She was married to MR. W. R. BRADLEY when she was in Virginia. She was a member of the Presbyterian church, but when she came to Alabama she brought her letter and never joined the church any more after that. She was a good Christian woman. I loved her dearly. Her favorite song was "Sweet hour of prayer, that calls me from a world of care."

"Grandma" was a woman whom every one loved. She has left five children and many friends to mourn her loss. "Grandma" will be missed by every one who knew her, but she has gone to join the angels in heaven and sing praises around the great white throne of God, where we all hope to meet her. - MILLIE E. COBB [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Oct. 1, 1896]

BROADNAX, Robert, Obituary

OVER THREE CENTS - Paul Freeman Shot and Wounded by Robert Broadnax

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 8 - A man from Letohatchee tells of a tragedy near here yesterday in which Paul Freeman, a prominent young ex-banker of Birmingham was the victim.

It appears that Freeman and Robert Broadnax, of Letohatchee, got into a dispute over a balance of three cents. They finally came to blows and Broadnax snatched a derring pistol from his pocket and fired at close range upon Freeman. Broadnex was in the act of pushing Freeman from him at time he fired, as the ball passed through Broadnax's left hand before entering Freeman's body, otherwise the injury would have proved fatal, as the ball struck Freeman just above his heart, and its force being broken, glanced and missed the fatal spot. Freeman's injuries are not necessarily fatal. Both men are prominent [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Feb 13, 1896]

BROCK, Dr. J. B., Obituary

Dr. J. B. BROCK, one of Lamar's bright young men, died at his home Tuesday night at 10:30. News of his death was received here by telephone early yesterday and cast a gloom over the town, for every one was his friend. He died of typhoid fever. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 8, 1896]

BURNHAM, Humphrey, Obituary

NO FEARS OF A SPREAD - Only One Death From Smallpox at Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia, Ala. April 18 - The first death from smallpox occurred at the pesthouse, a mile south of this city, yesterday afternoon - Humphrey Burnham, a negro farmer on the Memphis & Charlton Railroad - the fourth or fifth negro to contract the disease. The negro's sister came from Memphis last Saturday to nurse him, and if it is stated that the treatment she used was the indirect cause of his death. He was buried on a hillside near the pesthouse this morning by the colored nurses of the pesthouse. It was thought that the patient was improving right along, until a few hours before the negro's death. Mayor Wiley was notified that he was dying and requested that a telegram be sent to his brother in Memphis. Tom Coger, the negro who brought the disease to this place, has recovered and is now serving as a nurse. No new cases have developed in the past four days. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 23, 1896]

BUTLER, Tom, Obituary

Mr. TOM BUTLER one of Lamar's best citizens died at his home near Rias last week. He was sick only a few days. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 2, 1896]

CASH, Lillie, Obituary

Little LILLIE, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. JAMES CASH, died at their home near Millport, May 17, 1896, Age one year, ten months and twenty-three days.

Her illness was short, but rapid in its course. Care was taken for her comfort during her sickness, but the attention of skilled physicians, a devoted father and mother brothers and sisters, tender nurses, and kind friends could avail nothing. The Angel of death was abroad in the land and claimed little LILLIE for His own. Thus it is that we never love a bud, or flower but 'tis sure to be first to die. Little Lillie was laid to rest in the Walnut Grove cemetery in Lamar county, May 18. Her remains were followed by sorrowing relatives and friends.

"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.
"God, in His wisdom, has recalled
The boon His love had given
And, though the body moulders here
The soul is safe in Heaven"

MOLLIE J. PRATER, SUSAN E. JOHNSON [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 28, 1896]

COBB, Mrs. P. M., Obituary

Mrs. P. M. COBB, consort of late Judge ALEXANDER COBB, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. MORTON, Sunday night at 8 o'clock. She had been sick for several months and suffered long and patiently before the summons came. Her death was not unexpected and was no surprise to her family and friends. The funeral service was held at the Methodist Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. A large crowd gathered to hear the discourse of Rev. J. T. Black, and look the last time on the quiet and peaceful face of one so universally beloved for her Christian graces and gentle manners. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 19, 1896]

COLEMAN, A. J., Obituary

Died: MR. A. J. COLEMAN at his residence in Betts beat last Saturday. He had been a great sufferer from an abscess for some time. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 16, 1896]

COLEMAN, Whit, Obituary

Mr. WHIT COLEMAN of Millport died yesterday [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Sept 17, 1896]

COLLIER, Martha Ann, Obituary

Mrs. MARTHA ANN COLLIER, wife of W. R. COLLIER and daughter of JAMES P. YOUNG died at the home of Mr. B. COLLIER July 24th 1896.

The deceased was just in the prime of life being only 32 years of age at the time of her death. She was a devoted Christian lady and loved by all who know her. She had, during her life devoted all her time possible to the attention of those in need and always had some word of kindness for every one. She had been a member of the M. E. church since her 14th year. It seems that no other person could have been taken from our midst who would have been missed as much as she will be. Her illness was brief and her death very much unexpected, she was sick only one week. She leaves a husband and four children, who mourn her death, as only near and dear relations can do. The deepest sympathy of the entire community and the prayers of God's people are with this bereaved family in this their time of great need.

A Friend. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 30, 1896]

COLLINS, Andy, Obituary

Ambushed - And Shot Down by Unknown Parties - Tecumseh, Ala, Jan. 12 - One of the most diabolical murders that ever occurred in North Alabama was enacted Saturday evening near the furnace Terrapin Creek on the Williams farm

Andy Collins, a prominent citizen went hunting taking his ten-year-old son and the son of William Price. They hunted along together until they came to Terrapin Creek when they parted, the boys going on one side of the creek and Collins on the other.

They stared down stream, when a rifle shot from hands unknown caused Collins to fall with a bullet through his brain. He died in thirty minutes.

Intense excitement prevails. Blood-hounds were telegraphed for. After being shot Collins called the two boys and told them he was going to die. He did not think he had an enemy in the world. He leaves a wife and eight children.

The entire community is excited and men are scouring the country. The boys report that after hearing the shot fire laughter was indulged in by the murderer. Along the creek is a thick swamp. Some think Collins was mistaken for a revenue office, who are dreaded by the moonshiners. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 16, 1896]

CORBELL, Josephine, Obituary

Mrs. JOSEPHINE CORBELL, daughter of HENRY and AMANDA HARRIS, was born Nov. 25, 1870; was married to C. F. CORBELL, Dec. 11, 1890, and departed this life Aug. 13, 1896. Sister CORBELL was a consistent member of the Methodist Church at New Hope on the Vernon circuit. She leaves a husband and one child, father and mother, and other relatives and friends to mourn their great loss. Her other child had preceded her to the glory world about three weeks. They are together now. May the God of all grace, comfort the sorrowing ones. J. T. BLACK [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 20, 1896]

CORBELL, Eddie, Obituary

EDDIE, the 21 year old son of Mr. WM. CORBELL died Thursday night and was buried at New Hope Saturday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), November 5, 1896]

CORBELL, George, Obituary

The report was current in the Bedford community Sunday that several cases of scarlet fever were in the family of Mrs. WM. CORBELL and that her son GEORGE, who died on Friday evening had died of hat fever. The entire family being sick a purse was made up to get a nurse; and preparations were being made to have the county health officer to make further investigations so that quarantine could be stabled. The attending physician said that it was not scarlet fever and there the matter rests. Mrs. CORBELL, a son, and a daughter are down with fever and something like tonsillitis which gave rise to the rumor [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 22, 1896]

CREW, Vergie L., Obituary

Miss VERGIE L. CREW, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. CREW died at their home at Crews on October 1 at 9 p.m. She was born April 1, 1875, was converted, baptized, and joined the church at an early age. She suffered a partial lameness from early youth and her affliction softened and molded her character and disposition into all that was cheerful gentleman and lively on account of this she was dearer to her family and her untimely death was only the more keenly felt by them. Just budding into womanhood - a flower so gentle and lovely and all that is left is a memory rich in the sweetest traits that makes this world the better though short lived and fleeting. There is a land fairer beyond, a congenial dwelling place for such spirits to rest. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 8, 1896]

CRIBBS, R. F., Obituary

A SAD ACCIDENT - Special to the Courier
Sulligent, March 18 - While acting as brakeman on the gravel train this morning about 7:30 o'clock, Mr. R. F. CRIBBS was thrown from the train and killed. It was caused by a car breaking loose from the train and he was thrown from the cars, and falling under them was crushed to death. His head was almost severed from his body, one hand cut off and the body considerably mangled by the train.

The accident has cast a gloom over the entre town and business is suspended.

Mr. CRIBBS was reared in this county and was highly esteemed by all.

This is the second death caused here by the road in a short time, and both men were prominent citizens of our town. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 19, 1896]

ELLIOTT, Mrs. Theresa, Obituary

Mrs. THERESA ELLIOTT, wife of Dr. W. F. ELLIOTT, of Crews, after a long and severe illness died last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. ELLIOTT was a woman of unusual energy. Her death will be sadly felt by the community. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 4, 1896]

EUBANKS, Geo. W., Obituary

Mr. GEO. W. EUBANKS died very suddenly at this home near Steenston, Miss. Tuesday morning. He was apparently in good health at 2 o'clock but in a short time he was dead. It is supposed the cause was heart disease. Mr. EUBANKS was a large planter and one of the most popular men of that community. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 23, 1896]

FALKNER, Child, Obituary

Died: On Monday morning the little child of Mr. POLK FALKNER [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 2, 1896]

FIELDS, Mrs. Sally Ann, Obituary

Mrs. SALLY ANN FIELDS died at her home near Millport Monday morning. She was seventy-two yeas old and was highly esteemed by all. The community mourns the loss of one so good and kind. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 28, 1896]

GILMORE, Jerry, Obituary

DUEL AT A NEGRO PICNIC
Birmingham, Ala., July 25 - Near Letohatchie, Lowndes county, today, during the progress of a negro church picnic, a quarrel occurred Dave Gunter and Burnett Means over whose turn it was to ride on a flying Jenny, when both men pulled pistols and engaged in an impromptu duel. A big crowd of negroes was present and friends of the combatants at once took sides and a pitched battle followed. Fully 50 shots were fired and when the smoke cleared away it was found that Gunter Means and a third negro named Jerry Gilmore were dead and six other persons, chiefly bystander wounded. Two of the wounded are women and three of them are expected to die. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 30, 1896]

GRAHAM, Child, Obituary

A little child of Squire GRAHAM living near Millport died last night. The child was about six months old. In the same neighborhood the three year old child of BABE TRAWICK died on the same night. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 4, 1896]

GUIN, A. L., Obituary

The news of a terrible affray in Sulligent in which two former citizens of Vernon were the actors startled our town last Saturday morning. The parties were Mr. A. Q. SMITH and Mr. A. L. GUIN. GUIN received wounds from which he died that night. SMITH was considerably bruised up and shot --- the to-. It is said that Mr. SMITH will surrender himself and have a trial soon, but nothing definite is known. He has been in consultation with lawyers, and his friends inform the Sheriff that he will surrender in a day or town. The matter when investigated in the courts will then be a subject of a newspaper comment, but before that time a very great injustice might be done the state or the defendant, therefore, it is not decr--- prudent to give details of the affray.

A SAD AFFAIR
On Saturday afternoon about one o'clock Sulligent was shocked by the news that one of her citizens had been fatally shot.

For some time bad feelings have existed between A. L. GUIN and A. Q. SMITH, growing out of a partnership business. SMITH had been absent from there some days and had returned to Sulligent, either that day or the day before, and was at that time waiting for his brother to come and take him to his home at Bedford.

Smith and a number of gentlemen were sitting in front of Ogden's store when Guin was seen coming from the back of the Pennington house. He had one hand behind him and walked on to where the gentlemen were sitting and seemed as though he was going to pass, but when opposite Smith he raised his hand and struck Smith with an ax handle. Smith dodged but the lick fell on his arm and knocked him over. While on the floor he drew his pistol and shot. Three shots were fired all taking effect, one in the wrist, one in arm, and one in the abdomen. In just what position the two men were when all the shots were fired will not be known until the preliminary trial is had. Some say the shooting was justifiable, others say it was not.

Guin lived until 12 o'clock that night and it is said that his suffering was intense. Smith is still in the county and as soon as arrangements are made for a hearing he will give himself up. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 16, 1896]

GUNTER, Dave, Obituary

GUYTON, Ellen, Obituary

Miss ELLEN GUYTON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. JOHN S. GUYTON, of Sulligent, died of fever Sunday night. She was eighteen years old and a bright and enteligent (sic) young lady. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Oct. 1, 1896]

HANKINS, C. I., Obituary

Mr. C. I. HANKINS, who has been down with slow fever for several weeks died Tuesday evening. Long and patiently he clung to life but at least he succumbed. His death is a sad blow to his wife and children. Mrs. HANKINS and two children are in bed with same disease. Their sad condition demands the substantial sympathy of the entire community. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 22, 1896]

HANKINS, John, Obituary

Mr. JOHN HANKINS died at his home near Bell Sunday night. He leaves a family and quite a number of relatives to mourn his death. His remains were laid to rest in the Shiloh cemetery Monday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 18, 1896]

HANKINS, Mrs. Sylvanus, Obituary

Mrs. HANKINS, wife of Mr. SYLVANUS HANKINS of Jewell, died rather suddenly last Thursday about 6:30 p.m. She had been sick a few days before, but was thought to have entirely recovered and on that evening was as bright and cheerful as usual. She cooked supper for the family and after she had finished eating, she called to her husband and told him that she could not get up, he lifted her in his arms and put her on a bed, in a few moments she was dead. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), December 24, 1896]

HILBURN, T. T., Obituary

T. T. Hilburn, former citizen of this county, committed suicide at his home near Guin last Saturday night by taking strychnine. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 29, 1896]

HOLLIS, Mrs. R. G., Obituary

Died: On last Sunday night in Sizemore precinct, Mrs. R. G. HOLLIS, cause, consumption. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), February 27, 1896]

HOPPER, William Parham, Obituary

Mr. W. P. HOOPER lies dangerously ill at his home eight miles south-west of town. A message was sent in by Dr. BOX to have telephoned to Dr. DAVIS of Columbus to come at once to aid in performing an operation for intersusception (sic) of the bowels. Mr. ED L. YOUNG manager of the Columbus Exchange soon had Dr. DAVIS on his way. R. HOPPER was here Monday filing his bond for Justice of the peace, having been recently elected. He is a most excellent young man and his friends hope for his recovery

Later: Mr. HOPPER died last night.

WILLIAM PARHAM HOPPER was born Sept. 16, 1858, professed faith in Christ in early manhood and joined the M. E. Church South of which he lived a faithful and consistent member until his master called him up to take possession of his everlasting inheritance in heaven. He departed this life Aug. 13, 1896.

Brother Hopper's character was above reproach, being scrupulously honest in all his business transaction, he made no enemies. His remains were deposited at the Lampkin Cemetery, near the old Hopper farm, amidst a large assemblage of relatives and friends. In his death the country has lost one of its most honored citizens, the family one of the best of brothers, and the church one of its most devoted and consistent members. No wonder that such a man could say when death approached, "I am prepared to go." May God comfort the bereaved.

J. T. BLACK [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 13 & 20, 1896]

JACKSON, Liza, Obituary

Aunt LIZA JACKSON, colored, died at her home here Friday evening about 8 o'clock. She had not been well for several days. After eating supper that night she walked out in the yard and when some of the family went to look for her she was found lying on the ground apparently dead. Though life was not fully gone, she could not be roused and died in a few moments. Her death was caused by heart failure. She had been living here for a long time and was regarded as one of the best colored women of the place. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 28, 1896]

JERNIGAN, Wirt, Obituary

WIRT JERNIGAN, a prominent young man of Military Springs beat, died of typhoid fever yesterday. He will be interred at Flint Hill cemetery today. He had recently been elected constable of his precinct. He was a young man of good business habits and will be greatly missed in the community. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Oct. 1, 1896]

JOHNSON, Son, Obituary

The 20-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. JIM JUDGE JOHNSON died Tuesday and was buried in the Kingville neighborhood yesterday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 22, 1896]

JONES, Gus, Obituary

TOOK "PIZEN" AND DIED - A Jilted Alabama Lover Shuffle Off by the Rough on Rats Route

Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 12 - Gus Jones, a prominent young man residing near Oakland, Ala committed suicided today under rather peculiar circumstances. He had been to church with his sweetheart, a Miss Anderson. When services were over the girl gave him the shake and rode home with the minister. On the way home the couple passed Jones who was walking alone. Miss Anderson looked at him and laughed. This was too much for Gus and immediately upon reaching home he proceed to dose up on rough on rats. When his condition was discovered he was too far gone to be saved although a physician was hastily summoned. Before he died he charged his rash act to the conduct of his recalcitrant sweetheart. The girl is heart-broken over the affair. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 16, 1896]

JONES, Mrs. Frank, Obituary

WAS INSANELY JEALOUS - Frank Jones at Swansea, Ala Killed His Young Wife in A Quarrel
Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 26 - At Swansea, Blount County, this afternoon Frank Jones, Superintendent of the Swansea coal Company mines, shot and fatally wounded his wife, a beautiful young woman, twenty years of age. The couple were at home with their two small children, when, it is said they quarreled. Jones, being insanely jealous of his wife, and it is suspected her of being untrue to him. He seized his repeating shotgun and shot her in the right breast. Up to a late hour tonight he had not been arrested. He is still armed, and defies any one to molest him. Jones has heretofore stood high. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 30, 1896]

JORDAN, Frank, Obituary

Mr. FRANK JORDAN died at the home of W. W. PURNELL yesterday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 25, 1896]

JORDAN, J. E., Obituary

A LONG SLEEP
Mr. J. E. JORDAN lay down at noon Tuesday to take his accustomed noonday sleep, and when his family went to wake him they found him dead. He had done good work in the forenoon, and nothing was known as to any illness. It is supposed that heart failure was the cause. He has had a great deal of trouble lately which possibly accounts for his death in part. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 23, 1896]

KENNEDY, Infant, Obituary

The infant child of Mr. J. W. KENNEDY died Saturday night. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 30, 1896]

KENNEDY, Sheriff L. H., Obituary

Sheriff L. H. KENNEDY died at his home on the night of the 24th ---- o'clock. He left town Saturday before the election telling his friends that he thought he was --- the fever. For fifty --- he manfully battled with --- terrible disease. Pneumonia --- to the chances against ---- very. Long and patiently he struggled but his splendid constitution and iron will succumbed at --- He leaves a wife and seven children, the oldest being about --- years of age. He received the --- at the democratic primary last spring by a remarkable plurality. His vote at the August election was also far ahead of his ---- Men of all parties voting - He was a man of stern convictions and his firmness made him many friends among the voters. He was a man who entertained a high sense of honor and his death was a public loss as well as an irreparable loss to his family. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), December 31, 1896]

KUYKENDALL, W. B., Obituary

News was received here yesterday of the death of Mr. W. B. KUYKENDALL at his home, Gillett, Ark. No particulars given. Mr. KUYKENDALL was once a citizen of this county, but went west in 1876 going first to Mexico and traveled for several years and finally settled at Gillett where he died. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 19, 1896]

LAMPKINS, Mrs. Perry, Obituary

On Sunday, about 4 o'clock, the emergency bell at the Courier office gave a hurried ring and the operator heard the startling news that Mrs. PERRY LAMPKINS had died almost suddenly at her father's in Sulligent a few minutes before and asking that a messenger be sent to the home of Mr. LAMPKIN seven miles south west of here to tell him the sad news. The deceased was not over thirty and had been married four or five years. She was the daughter of Mr. GEO. E. BROWN of Sulligent and leaves two small children and husband to mourn her unexpected death. It is said that her death was caused by hemorrhage from the throat or lungs. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 16, 1896]

LOFTIS, Mrs. George, Obituary

In Memory Of Mrs. GEORGE LOFTIS, who departed this life Wednesday Sept. 30th, 1896 at half past one o'clock. The deceased was born March 10, 1850. She was an exemplary member of Asbury Methodist Church and lived a true Christian life until God, who loved her, called her home. Her husband preceded her only a few weeks and was waiting to welcome her home in that bright world above. During her illness she often spoke of dying and her daily prayer was - Lord take me home from this world of sorrow and suffering. Her only regret was leaving her dear children, of whom six are left to fight the battle of life alone. We deeply sympathize with them in this the darkest hour of their life, but they are fortunate in having such kind relatives and friends to care for and console them in their great distress. We can only point them to God, the giver of all good, for comfort; and exhort them to imitate the life she lived and thus be prepared to meet her in Heaven. - A NIECE. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 22, 1896]

LOTT, Amos, Obituary

AMOS LOTT DROWNED - Capsized a Boat in the Lake Made Famous by Dick Hawes.
Birmingham, Ala, May 24 - Amos Lott, 27 years old, a machinist residing at Oxanna, came to Birmingham to spend Sunday. Accompanied by two friends who reside here named Crockett and Cook, he went to East Lake, a suburban resort, this afternoon. The trio hired a boat for a ride on the lake. Lott, who, it is said, had been drinking, began moving about in the while it was in the middle of the lake, and it capsized. Cook swam out and Crockett clung to the boat and was saved. Lott was drowned before help reached him. The accident was witnessed by hundreds of people, who crowded the lake banks, as is customary on Sunday. Lott's body has not been recovered. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 28, 1896]

MARCHBANKS, Mrs. Elvira, Obituary

Mrs. ELVIRA MARCHBANKS died on Saturday last and was buried in the Odd Fellow's cemetery here on Sunday evening at 3 o'clock. She was seventy-five years of age and one whose blameless life has been a shining example for many long years. There will be many sad hearts when they hear of her death although she had lived the full measure of years. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 16, 1896]

MATTOX, Daughter, Obituary

The 4-year-old daughter of Mr. BUD MATTOX was smothered to death in some seed cotton Saturday by falling into a hole which she had made in the cotton. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Oct. 1, 1896]

MATTOX, Children, Obituary

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. MATTOX have gone through the terrible ordeal of burying their two youngest children today. The first to die was their infant about two months old, who died of whooping cough. Last night little Hattie, the next older, died of indigestion. They were both laid to rest at the cemetery today. In their sad bereavement the family have the sympathy of all. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), December 31, 1896]

McDANIEL, Mrs., Obituary

Mrs. MCDANIEL age 86 years died at the home of her son, B. V. MCDANIEL, Wednesday at 9 p.m. of concussion of the brain caused by falling out at the door. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 3, 1896]

McGEE, Arthur, Obituary

Mr. ARTHUR MCGEE died at his home yesterday of slow fever. His wife is still low and the entire family have been afflicted. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), December 31, 1896]

McMANUS, Lafayette, Obituary

LAFAYETTE MCMANUS, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. MCMANUS died of pneumonia last Tuesday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of this entire community. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 16, 1896]

MEANS, Burnett, Obituary

METCALFE, George, Obituary

Mr. GEORGE METCALFE died at his home near Verona, Miss yesterday. He was not thought to be very ill and his death was a complete surprise to relatives in this county. Mr. METCALFE moved from this county to Miss about four years ago. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 23, 1896]

MILLER, Jules, Obituary

Mr. Jules Miller committed suicide at Pine Hill yesterday by taking laudanum. He was a young man of promise and was the son of Jules L. Miller of that place. He said to a friend Thursday that he was tired of life and was thinking of committing suicide but nothing was thought of the remark. The remains were buried at Pine Hill today. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 24, 1896]

MOLLOY, Laura, Obituary

Miss LAURA MOLLOY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. MOLLOY of Sulligent passed away from this world at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Miss LAURA was a bright and charming young lady. She had been suffering of consumption for quite a while and had been very low, but on the morning of her death was thought to be improving. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at Sulligent Sunday afternoon. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 4, 1896]

MORELAND, Elias, Obituary

Mr. ELIAS MORELAND died at his home near Bedford Monday and was buried in the Pisgah cemetery Tuesday. Mr. MORELAND was the oldest citizen of that country. He was over 89 years old and has been quite feeble for a long time. He was one among the early settlers of this country. His death was not unlooked for, as he had realized for a long time that the end was surely near at hand. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), December 17, 1896]

MORRISON, Mrs. Gordon, Obituary

Mrs. MORRISON wife of GORDON MORRISON died of consumption at her home about nine miles east of here Tuesday night. She was buried at the Oaks grave yard today [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), December 17, 1896]

OAKLEY, Albert, Obituary

TOWN MARSHAL SLAIN
An Intoxicated Miner Also Seriously Wounds a Bystander
Birmingham, Aug 22 - Today is pay day at the mines around Carbon Hill, and considerable whiskey drinking was indulged in by the miners. John Linhan (sic), a miner from McDonald's mines, it si alleged, while intoxicated, was creating a disturbance when Albert Oakley, the town marshal, commanded him to keep quiet. Linham told him he had done nothing disorderly. This led to a dispute which ended in Linehan (sic) pulling a pistol and firing two shots at Oakley. The first struck the marshal in the heart killing him instantly, and the second took effect in the hip of Jim Roden, a bystander, producing a serious wound. Linehan's friends, it is reported, claim that Oakley made a motion to pull his pistol, which caused Linehan to shoot. Linhan was has not been arrested. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), August 27, 1896]

OAKS, Tom, Obituary

Mrs. TOM OAKS died at her home near Jewell Monday evening at 5 o'clock. She had been suffering for a week from la grippe. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 23, 1896]

PALMER, Maj. Solomon, Obituary

STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY
Birmingham, Ala., May 15 - Maj. Solomon Palmer, President of the East Lake Athenaeum, one of the leading female colleges of Alabama, located near here, while walking in the grounds of that Institution at 7 o'clock this morning was stricken with apoplexy and died two hours later. Maj. Palmer was one of the most prominent educators in the South. He was Superintendent of Education of Alabama for three terms from 1884 to 1890, and was the only state official who ever served three terms. He narrowly missed a fourth nomination at the hands of the Democratic Party. Maj. Palmer was born a poor boy in Blount county and walked to Tuscaloosa nearly one hundred miles to complete his education at the State University. He was fifty-seven years old. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 21, 1896]

PARROTT, John, Obituary

Selma, Sept 19 - Henry Cobb was brought to the city last night and placed in the county jail charged with the murder of John Parrott, near Marion junction. A crowd of negroes were playing craps in the woods and at 3 o'clock in the morning a dispute arose between the two men over a nickel and Cobb shot Parott under the left nipple. He died form the effect of his wound. Cobb fled but was captured. He claims that Parriott was advancing on him with a heavy stick when he shot him. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), Sept 24, 1896]

PEARSON, Jasper Franklin, Obituary

Mr. J. F. PEARSON, a prominent merchant of Millport, died at his home last Sunday night. He had been sick with measles for some days together with an approplectic stroke. He was buried at Fayette Monday with Odd Fellow ceremony. He was a most excellent gentleman in the prime of life and will be sadly missed.

RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF JASPER FRANKLIN PEARSON
P. G. Hall of Millport Lodge No 145, I. O. O. F.

Millport, Ala, April 11, 1895 - At eventide April 5th, 1896 Brother J. F. PEARSON, Past Grand Millport Lodge No 145, I. O. O. F., passed from this earth to that borne from whence no traveler returns, leaving a wife, one child, mother, two brothers and a host of friends to mourn their loss and his gain. He was born in Pickens county, Ala, aged 38 years, 6 months, and 6 days. Our lamented brother was initiated into Millport Lodge No 145 on the night of its institution, May 12th, 1881, and in course of time was elevated to the highest honors in the gift of the Lodge. He was a tried and zealous Odd Fellow, active earnest and untiring in the up building and progress of the order so dear to him.

The realization of loss fills us with sadness. His love for his brethren was great. He was gentle, kind and considerate of this fellow man. He has ceased his labors and gone to his eternal rest therefore, be it

Resolved, 1st as a further mark of respect to our deceased brother, that the charter of the Lodge be draped in mourning and the members of the Lodge wear mourning for thirty days.

Resolved, 2nd that this Lodge present its sincere thanks to Mrs. HOWELL KING and ANDREWS for their untiring and devoted attention to our deceased brother and family.

Resolved, 3rd, that these resolutions be spread on the minutes of our lodge - published in the Fayette Sentinel and Vernon Courier, and a copy sent to the wife of our decades brother.

Respectfully submitted, L. M. PARRISH, H. W. MILLER, A. K. COLLINS [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 9 & 23, 1896]

PENNINGTON, Mrs. Obe, Obituary

Mrs. OBE PENNINGTON died at her home three miles west of town Saturday night of consumption. She had been a sufferer for quite a while from this dread disease. She leaves a number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 9, 1896]

PHILLIPS, Jack, Obituary

Mr. JACK PHILLIPS, of Millport died last night about 10 o'clock. Mr. PHILLIPS has suffered for years of a cancer on his face, which was the cause of his death. He was about 45 years old. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 4, 1896]

RICHARDS, Bascom, Obituary

Died: On Tuesday at his home in Columbus, Mr. BASCOM RICHARDS of pneumonia. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), February 27, 1896]

RICHARDS, Mrs. Harvey, Obituary

Mrs. HARVEY RICHARDS died at her home in Fern bank on Monday morning of congestion. She was only twenty-two years old and a most estimable lady. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 28, 1896]

ROBERTSON, Child, Obituary

The infant child of Mr. GEORGE ROBERTSON died at his home three miles south of town this morning at 4 o'clock. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 19, 1896]

ROBERTSON, Volney, Obituary

Mr. VOLNEY ROBERTSON died near Mt. Nebo Church last Sunday after a serious illness for several days. He was a young man unmarried. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 9, 1896]

ROWLAND, Izel, Obituary

DEATH IN A WELL - Izel Rowland Went Down to Fix a Fuse and Was Smothered
Izel Rowland, colored, was smothered to death this morning about 7 o'clock in a well which he had entered for the purpose of fixing the fuse of a blast that had failed explode.

Last afternoon Rowland made ready for a discharge, but the fuse did not burn. This morning a lot of burning stuff was thrown into the well with the hope of lighting the fuse again, but it failed.

Some little time later Rowland decided to go down into the well to fix the fuse. The smoke had not all left the whole (sic), and before aid could be rendered the negro was overcome and died. J. Morris, a beer driver, offered to go down and tie a rope around the dead man's body, which was done and he was pulled out. The accident occurred on avenue H and tenth Street - [Birmingham News] [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 24, 1896]

ROY, Mrs. Annie Dearing, Obituary

MRS. JAMES A. ROY - Sad Death of the Estimable Wife of a Prominent Citizen

The sad death of Mrs. Annie Dearing Roy occurred this morning at 2 o'clock at the residence of her husband, Mr. James A. Roy., Twenty-third street and Eighth Avenue. The event was unexpected and caused a shock of grief among the many friends of the deceased and her estimable husband.

A week ago Mr. Roy was attending her usual duties and was up and about town. About that time she determined to undergo what is held to be a comparatively simple medical operation. Unexpectedly to all her friends those that were near here she sank immediately after the operation and for the thirty-six hours immediately proceeding her death was unconscious.

Mrs. Roy was Miss Annie Dearing of Tuscaloosa. She was married to Mr. Roy in the city of Aberdeen, Miss where she was visiting at the time. She was closely related to the Searcy's and Capt Bozeman and Mrs. Dr. Searcy came up on the noon train to attend the funeral. The husband and son of the deceased have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends throughout the community. - [Birmingham News] [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 16, 1896]

ROY, Mrs. James A., Obituary

Sad Death of the Estimable Wife of a Prominent Citizen
The sad death of Mrs. Annie Dearing Roy occurred this morning at 2 o'clock at the residence of her husband, Mr. James A. Roy., Twenty-third street and Eighth Avenue. The event was unexpected and caused a shock of grief among the many friends of the deceased and her estimable husband.

A week ago Mr. Roy was attending her usual duties and was up and about town. About hat time she determined to undergo what is held to be a comparatively simple medical operation. Unexpectedly to all her friends those that were near here she sank immediately after the operation and for the thirty-six hours immediately proceeding her death was unconscious.

SEAY, Mrs. Susan M., Obituary

A SAD DEATH - Many Hearts Made Sad by the Death of Mrs. S. M. SEAY, Wife of Dr. J. T. SEAY
Fern Bank, Ala, Feb. 2 - It is with an aching and bleeding heart that we are compelled to chronicle the death of Mrs. MELISSA SEAY, which occurred on last Friday evening. She had been sick two weeks and no tongue or pen can ever describe her suffering during that time. A loving husband and children, and kind friends watched eagerly and tenderly by her bedside until the end came. Everything that mortal could do, was done for her to relieve her pains in any way; but He that doeth all things well, knew best and called her away from our midst. Oh, How bitter! Oh, how hard it is to stand by the bedside of one so loving, one so patient, and watch life slowly but surely pass away. But this life is full of trials and tribulations. Our trying hours come at some period in life, and although hard they may seem, yet we remember that god doeth all things well and in that we find consolation. Her vacant chair none can fill. How hard to give up to the maker's will.

"For she was a precious one in that home, Over which death has cast a gloom"

Miss ELLIE MORTON, Miss MATTIE RICHARDS [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), February 6, 1896]

SEAY, Thomas, Obituary

TO REST - Ex-Gov Seay's Mortal Remains Will Be Laid at 3:30 O'clock Today - The Governor Issues a Proclamation. An Interesting Sketch of His Useful Life
Greensboro, Ala, March 31 - The funeral of ex-Governor Thomas Seay will take place at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon from the Methodist church. It will be attended by Governor Oates, Secretary of State Jackson, who was Private Secretary of Governor Seay; State Treasurer Smith, Mr. Thomas H. Clarke, Speaker of the House; ex-Governor Jones, Gen. E. W. Pettus, Hon. F. L. Pettus, President of the state Senate and other prominent men, who came from Montgomery and Selma on a special train.

Montgomery, Ala, March 31 - Governor Oates issued the following proclamation last night:

A PROCLAMATION
To the people of Alabama; It becomes my solemn duty to announce to you the death of ex-Governor Thomas Seay, which sad event occurred in his home at Greensboro at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. He was a native Alabamian, and during the fifty years of his life he did as much for the good of his state as was ever accomplished within that period by the best of her citizens. He graduated with distinction at the Southern University at Greensboro, which place he adopted as his home. He was a lawyer of fine ability and won great distinction at the bar. He served in the State Senate for ten years, and was president of that body during his last term of service. He presided over the democratic state convention of 1878 and was sent as a delegate from the state at large to the national convention which nominated Hancock for President. He was elected Governor in 1886 and served for two terms and until December 1890. He made a most excellent chief executive. All honored him as n honest, conscientious faithful official. At the close of his second term he received a very flattering vote for United State Senator, but was defeated. He was an earnest democrat in his politics from deep conviction that the principles of that party, if carried out, would redound to the greatest good of his fellow citizens. As a private citizen none knew him but to love him. As a husband, father, neighbor, and friend his life was pure and faultless. He was charitable, benevolent, and pious. He was one of the most honored members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Greensboro. Hew as of feeble constitution and had been a sufferer form disease from many years, but notwithstanding he always performed the full measure of his duty in every relation of life. His finely rounded and lofty character may well be emulated by the young men of the state. To the end that fitting honors he paid to his memory it is ordered that the flag upon the capital be placed at half mast, that the front of the capitol be draped in mourning, and that all of the executive offices remain closed during tomorrow, in the afternoon of which he will be buried. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the state to be affixed, this 30th day of March 1896.

William C. Oates

By the Governor:

J. K. Jackson, Secretary of State [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 2, 1896]

SEAY, Susan M., Obituary

OBITUARY - SUSAN M. SEAY, wife of Dr. J. T. SEAY and daughter of JOHN and AMANDA DRAPER was born in Lamar county Alabama April 16, 1856 and died of heart disease at her home in Fern Bank, Jan. 31, 1896 leaving a husband, six children and many friends to mourn their loss. This model Christian lady was buried the day after her death in the cemetery at Ebenezer church amid many sorrowing relatives and friends. She joined the Missionary Baptist Church when a mere child and lived a consistent member of that church until eight years ago, when she joined the M. E. church, South living a consistent member of the same until the Saviour said "Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Thou has been faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler over many. Enter thou into the joys of thy Lord." Three of her infant children proceeded her to the glory land, hence Mamma has left the Dr. and six children here and gone to be forever with the three in heaven. We pray the good lord that the bereaved Dr. and sorrowing children may, while living here, make it their chief aim to meet Mamma and the three children in the sweet by and by. As a teacher in our Sabbath School here she will be missed greatly.

Resolved: That we, members of the Sabbath School here, endeavor to follow her precepts and example and strive more earnestly than ever before to live so that we shall meet her again where parting is no more

Resolved; That these resolutions be published in the Courier and a copy be sent to the bereaved family, here

Mrs. R. L. RICHARDS,

Mrs. J. W. SHIELDS, Committee [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), February 6, 1896]

SIBLEY, San W., Obituary

FOUGHT A DUEL WITH SHOTGUNS
Birmingham, Sept. 12 - Details of a bloody duel between two prominent Sumter county planters come from Livingston. An old feud it is said, growing out of a dispute over location of a division fence line, has existed for years has existed for years between H. C. Dooley and San W. Sibley, whose plantations adjoin. Yesterday they met by accident near a pond on Dooley's farm, where each had gone armed with a shotgun to shoot doves. A quarrel begun by Dooley ordering Sibley to leave his land, threatening to have him arrested on a charge of trespass. An impromptu duel followed. Sibley it is aid, fired first. Sibley was shot through the heart and killed instantly, and Dooley so badly wounded that he will die. Relatives of two me it is said, have taken the matter up, and further trouble is feared. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 17, 1896]

SMITH, Josh, Obituary

Mr. JOSH SMITH, of Fayette, while out riding Sunday evening was thrown from his horse and received injuries from which he died that night. Mr. SMITH was about 23 years old. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), November 12, 1896]

SMITH, W. A., Obituary

Died: On Tuesday evening four miles west of town, Mr. W. A. SMITH of fever. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), February 27, 1896]

STANFORD, Mrs. E. J., Obituary

Mrs. E. J. STANFORD died at her home two miles east of Crews on last Wednesday. She was 73 years old and had been very sick for some time and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. STANFORD and her husband, JAMES STANFORD were early settlers in that community, coming there when only a few other people had made their home. So passes away the people who helped build up our country. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 4, 1896]

STONE, Mrs. Till, Obituary

Mrs. STONE wife of Dr. TILL STONE of Guin, died yesterday morning Mrs. STONE had been quite sick for several days and her death was not wholly unexpected. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), November 12, 1896]

TAYLOR, Jesse, Obituary

The death of "Uncle JESSE TAYLOR" at the home of his son STEVEN TAYLOR last Saturday removes a family figure from our midst. He was one of the early settlers of the county and when the town of Vernon was located he moved from his farm seven miles west of town and resided here a number of years. He moved twice to Arkansas and back which consumed his property. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), February 6, 1896]

THOMPSON, Infant, Obituary

Capt. J. D. MCCLUSKEY received a letter Monday conveying the sad news of the death of his granddaughter, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. THOMPSON, which occurred Sunday at their home, Smithville, Miss [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 9, 1896]

TRAWICK, Child, Obituary

TROTTER, W. T., Obituary

Mr. W. T. TROTTER, a citizen of Sulligent was killed by a train there Friday night. No one saw the accident and it is not known how it occurred. He had just returned from Birmingham and, it is supposed, had started home walking near the track when he was struck by a passing train. His head was badly mashed and one arm entirely cut off. The accident was not discovered until some three hours later when the leadlight of the next train revealed the body lying by the road. Mr. TROTTER was a widower and leaves four small children and an aged mother who were dependent upon him. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), November 12, 1896]

TURNER, Mr. W. A., Obituary

A SHOCKING ACCIDENT
On last Friday evening about 4 o'clock a team of mules ran away with Mr. W. A. TURNER at his home four miles west of here and Mr. TURNER received injuries from which he died in less than one hour. He was recovering his dwelling and had been hauling shingles and the scaffold was full and about two hundred remained in the font part of the wagon body. The work man began to run short of lathing and he drove up to his son-in-law, JAMES BAKERS, home to get some lathes when turning near the lumber pile a little granddaughter who was playing near says that a wheel struck a stump and jolted her grandpa out on the tongue and double tree. The mules began to run and as they came around by the front gate his daughter Mrs. BAKER saw him and says about forty feet from the front gate is a small post oak about 8 inches in diameter. The end of the tongue struck this on the side and the breast chains broke one mule going on one side and one the other and Mr. TURNER came on and was pinioned between the tree and the bed. The collision was with such force that his body was terribly crushed. Severe injuries were on his face and arms. Mrs. Baker soon unhitched the mules and got him down on a blanket. He rolled upon the blanket but never uttered a word. Unfortunately the workman in taking off the roof of the house had for fear of breaking the wire unfastened them from his telephone and wrapped them around a post in the yard. Under the awful shock it was of course almost impossible for those present to make connection and a messenger brought the first news of the injury in town.

But few realized how big and good a man he was until he was dead and the regrets of his sudden demise was universal utterances. He was a man of positive character, conscientious and honest to the utmost degree. His convictions were always openly expressed. He was in his 66th year and had served his church and state with a devotion and zeal that makes his life worthy of imputation by every young man.

"An old comrade said "I didn't expect to see him go that way, a man who has gone through a hundred battles and carries lead from the battle field in his body. I had pictured would not die a violent death; but I will tell you I have tried him in peace and war, and if he don't go to heaven, I don't know man who need try." His lip quivered and a tear trickled down his cheek, and one could see that great emotions filled his breast. He belonged to Co F 26 Ala Reg in the late war and was the bravest of the brave. He has been more than 20 years a member of the quarterly conference of the Vernon circuit, and rarely failed to attend. A move is on foot to place some memorial in his church keeping his life before his people as a worthy example. It is a memorial window many men who are not churchmen will ask a privilege to contribute to perpetrate his memory.

He was laid to rest by loving hands in the family burying ground on Saturday last according to the ritual of the church the Rev. D. W. WARD of Sulligent conducting the service.

Dear Courier......
I received a telephone message last evening that W. A. TURNER is dead. Also summoning me to his old home to lay this servant of God, and preacher's friend in the old family burying ground to wait the resurrection morn. Such a privilege and such a service to such a grand old man is denied me. I am confined to my bed this morning and have suffered for the last three weeks from intermittent fever and an acute attack of spinal irritation. I am too sick to write, but I want to lay a flower on the coffin lid before he is put out of sight. I knew him intimately. He was a good man. He was one of the best friends I ever had. I loved him as a brother. He was a man of strong convictions. He loved his church and his preacher. He walked with God. His trials were great; his afflictions were many. As the storms gathered he got closer to God, as the darkness enveloped him he walked by faith as he looked tombward his hope anchored his soul within the vail. I have seen him on the mountain top and in the vallies low. I knew him up and down inside and outside as no other man knew him. He was a kind husband affectionate father, true friend sincere Christian. May his mantle fall on his son JOHN, my son in the gospel. I had always expected to preach his funeral, had my text selected and all I can do now is to give my text. "Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel." 2nd Samuel 3: 38 He was a son of a king, his religion made him great, he has fallen. My wife and all my children join me in this last tribute of respect.
Affectionately, H. B. Ralls [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), September 10, 1896]

VAIL, J. H.
J. H. VAIL, an aged and prominent citizen of Vails beat died last Friday. He had been Justice of the peace in that precinct for forty years. He was 82 years old at the time of his death, and stood erect as a man of thirty at the time of his death. He was of great native ability and true to his friends. He will be greatly missed in his community. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), March 12, 1896]

WATSON, George W., Obituary

Difficulty About A Negro Tenant
George W. Watson Slain and George Gray Fatally Wounded
Opelika, Ala., May 17 - Last night George Gray and Geo. W. Watson, two very prominent citizens of this county, became involved in a difficulty about a negro tenant. Gray shot Watson twice with a rifle, who in return fired two loads of shot into Gray Watson died in ten minutes. Gray's wounds will probably prove fatal. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 21, 1896]

WILLIAMS, Mrs. John G., Obituary

Mrs. JOHN G. WILLIAMS died six miles south of town last Saturday of pneumonia. She had been severely ill for days. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), January 23, 1896]

WILLIAMS, Redden, Obituary

Was Swung by a Mob for Heinous Crime
Eutaw, Ala., May 9 - Redden Williams, a white man living in Mantua, this county was found dead swinging to a limb yesterday morning near his residence. He was committed to jail Thursday evening by Justice Lyon, of that beat for assaulting his daughter. He was taken from the officers last night and swung to a limb by unknown parties, with the result as above stated. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), May 14, 1896]

WOOD, Jesse, Obituary

Mr. JESSE WOOD, of Fern Bank died at his home Tuesday afternoon of paralysis. He was about 74 years old and was a good man. He was buried with Masonic ceremonies in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

A MEMORIAL

To the Worshipful Master Warden and brethren of John Payne Lodge No 245 of A F & A M

We the committee appointed to draft suitable memorial and resolutions on the death of our brother JESSE B. WOODS, beg leave to submit the following.

Brother WOODS was born in Pickens county Alabama July 19, 1827; joined the M. E. church at an early age, and lived a consistent member up to the day of his death which occurred at his residence on the second day of June 1896. Brother WOODS had also committed himself with the Masonic fraternity, November 19, AD 1864 of which he was a member in good standing with the John Payne Lodge at the time of his death - His Masonic age being 32 years.

Resolved 1 - That while sorrowing at this fresh summon of death we bow submissively to the will and pleasure of the Grand Master of the universe.

Resolved 2 - That it has left us to treasure a brother's name in our memories and record his manly virtue, and brotherly kindness in our hearts.

Resolved 3 - That the members of this Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days and with sorrowful hearts we direct this tribute to our esteemed brother's memory spread upon our minutes; a copy furnished the editor of our county paper for publication, and a copy transmitted to widow and children, with assurance of our sympathy and affections in this dark hour of our bereavement, trusting it may draw our hearts to Him who is our only refuge.

JOHN M. AYERS
JAMES H. CASH
WM. A MCGEE, Committee [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 4, 1896]

WOODS, Daniel, Obituary

DANIEL, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. C. WOODS died last Thursday evening of typhoid fever. Daniel was a bright boy - loving, gentleman and kind and much loved by all who knew him. He was a tender youth of only fourteen summers. His remains were followed to the last resting place by a number of sorrowing relatives and a host of mourning friends Friday.

DANIEL WOODS was born Sept. 20th 1882 and died July 16, 1896. He was the only son of Rev. and Mrs. W. C. WOODS. He was the hope of his father, the pride of his mother and sisters and a favorite of all who knew him. Faithful to every duty, obedient to parents and teacher, and a great lover of the Sunday school. His intellect was prematurely developed, and showed promise of considerable culture. As his teacher for three years, I found him mastering subjects right along with student several years his seniors. He was fond of music and delighted very much to play and sing the songs of Zion. No doubt his voice is today trained to higher praise, and to richer melodies than he ever sing in this life. May we all bow in submission to the Divine will in this hour of sore bereavement. I join in the grief of the sorrowing family.

J. A. J. BROCK [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), July 23 & August 13, 1896]

WOODS, Phillip, Obituary

"Uncle" PHILLIP WOODS died at the home of his grandson, Mr. J. W. WOODS, 5 miles east of town Saturday night. He was 81 years old and had lived at the place where he died for forty-nine years. He leaves a large number of relatives and a host of friends to mourn his death. His remains were laid to rest in the Fellowship cemetery Sunday. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), June 11, 1896]

WOODS, Phillip M., Obituary

Mr. PHILLIP M. WOODS died at his home last Friday morning at 4 o'clock. He had been sick about six days though not seriously was the opinion of friends. The ultimate cause was pneumonia. He was apprised of his approaching demise and assured his friends that he was prepared to go. That he had lived for years looking for the event to come. He was county treasurer from 1888 to 1892 and came within three votes of the nomination for the same office last spring. He was a man of strictest integrity and so esteemed by all. The community where he lived has sustained a great loss and his example will long remain in the memory of those who knew him. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), December 3, 1896]

WOTEN, John, Obituary

Rev. JOHN WOTEN died at his home in Vails beat last Friday. The ultimate cause was measles. He was well and favorably known having been a minister in the Missionary Baptist church for years. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), April 9, 1896]

YOUNG, Lucien Grafton, Obituary

LUCIAN GRAFTON YOUNG, son of Mrs. and Mrs. J. P. YOUNG, died at their home on Sunday, the 18th day of October 1896, at 12:30 p.m. He was stricken with typhoid fever on the 1st day of September last and strong hopes were entertained for his recovery until a few days before his death. He was born on the 24th of January 1881. Professed relation and joined the church at New Hope in September 1892. He was so cheerful and bright during his long illness and never complained of suffering that strong hopes were entertained for his recovery up to Saturday morning before his death. At 3 a.m. on Saturday he began to sink and at daylight telephone messages were sent to his brothers at Vernon, Columbus and Aberdeen of his alarming condition. They remained in constant communication with the family at home for some hours when he rallied somewhat and they each began to start for his bedside. He gradually faded away without a struggle surrounded by all the family save Mr. R. J. YOUNG, of Opelika, who was too far away to reach his bedside. Grafton was the youngest child whose splendid mind and gentle qualities made him the center of the fondest hopes of his relatives. In his death has fallen what was expected to be the strong support of an affectionate father and mother in their declining years; and withered the hope of his friends for a career of usefulness to his country and his fellow man. On Monday he was laid to rest in the New Hope cemetery and the mound that marks his resting place was strewn by kind hands with rarest flowers. The Rev. J. T. BLACK held a solemn service and on that lovely October day we left all that was mortal that had contained so gentle and lovely spirit. In their severe affliction there came the comfort, help and sympathy of so many friends for whose kindness words are inadequate to express the feelings of gratitude of the entire family. When inevitable sorrow comes to them may life friends surround, comfort and cheer them. [Vernon Courier, (Vernon, Ala.), October 22, 1896]

The Vernon Courier, Obituaries, 1896Vernon, Lamar County Alabama