The Marion County Democrat, Obituaries, 1904
Hamilton, Marion County Alabama

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1904 Obituaries from the Marion County Democrat, in Hamilton, Marion County Alabama.

ADKINS, D. L., Obituary

The Democrat is pained to chronicle the death of Mr. D. L. Adkins, one of our neighbors and friends, which occurred at his home yesterday. He had been in feeble health for more than a year, and although his death was anticipated, it casts a gloom over the entire community. He leaves a wife and several children to whom we extend our sincere sympathy. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), March 17, 1904]

BULLOCK, Hon. W. I., Obituary

Russellville, Ala, Jan. 11 - Hon William I. Bullock, state senator from the Thirty First Senatorial district, died this morning in Memphis to which city he had gone for medical treatment.

Mr. Bullock was one of the most prominent men in public life in north Alabama. He was born in this county October 6, 1859, his ancestors being come from England to Greenville county, North Carolina, and thence to Franklin county, Alabama. His father, Frank Bullock, was killed at the Battle of Pineville, Ky , whole in the Confederate service.

Mr. Bullock was a lawyer by profession. He was first elected to the legislature as a member of the House of Representatives in 1884 and made a brilliant record. He was one of the few members of the Legislature at that time who voted to confer some power on the railroad commission. He was re-elected to the House and in 1900 was elected senator from the district composed of the counties of Franklin, Colbert, and Marion.

He served for eight years as member of the State Democratic executive committee, and after voluntarily retiring, at the last state primary was again chosen a member of the committee. When the Populists and Republicans had a large majority in the seventh Congressional district, Mr. Bullock not being a candidate for the nomination was named as the Democratic Standard-bearer and after a brilliant canvass of two months came within a few hundred votes of election to Congress. In the state Senate he made a splendid record, taking a leading part in all important legislation. He supported the elective railroad commission, the child labor law and the pensioning of Confederate veterans on a liberal scale.

In the campaign of 1902 he was chairman of the Democratic committee of Franklin county and under his leadership the Democrats redeemed the county which had been largely Populist for several years. Mr. Bullocks' ability as a lawyer was widely recognized and he figured in many important cases in this section. He was a widower and leaves five children. - [Marion Country Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), January 14, 1904]

CABANISS, Joel Obiediah, Obituary

Joel Obiediah Cabaniss, a young man of 18 years, died Wednesday night, Jan. 13 at about eight o'clock. He was a sufferer of a year or longer and through his afflictions he was a hero proving himself a soldier of the army of God. He leaves many friend and relatives to mourn his demise and to them we extend our heartfelt sympathy. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), January 14, 1904]

CLEMENTS, Mrs. Ella H., Obituary

Mrs. Ella H. Clements died at her home at Hamilton on last Friday March 25. Mrs. Clements was a daughter of the late Capt. Jas A. Hamilton, who during his lifetime contributed largely to the up-building of our county and state. Mrs. Clements had been in feeble health for some time but her death was not expected, and it was a shock to her many friends. She was a highly educated lady and was a valuable factor in the social circles of her community. She leaves one child, Miss Idabelle, two sisters and a brother, besides numbers of friends to mourn her death. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing ones. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), March 31, 1904]

GREEN, W. F., Obituary

Mr. W. F. Green, an old newspaper man, but who has in recent years been giving his attention to the public schools of our county, died at his home at Pikeville on last Thursday. He had been a sufferer of that dreadful disease - consumption - for some time, and though he made a strong effort to hold on to this world that he might not only be helpful to his family but to others as well, death was inevitable and his spirit was waltzed into the great beyond with that sweetness which characterized his life here on earth. Mr. Green was a member in high standing of several fraternal orders and was buried with Odd Fellows honors in the quiet cemetery at Pikeville on last Friday. He leaves a wife and six children to whom we extend our sympathy and point them to a Higher power who doeth all things well and is ever ready to be a husband to the widows and a father to the orphans. - (Marion County Democrat, Hamilton, Marion County, Ala., March 31, 1904]

HARRIS, Child, Obituary

A child of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Harris died yesterday, and was buried this morning. Its death was caused from pneumonia. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family and friends. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), March 10, 1904]

HILL, Walter, Obituary

Elmer Webb, a boy of 16 years, went to the saw mill of Weeks & Guyton, 8 miles northwest of Guin, on last Thursday and raised a row with a man by the name of White, who was employed at the Mill as fireman, and struck him a serious blow on the head. Walter Hill, White's father-in-law who also seemed to be employed at the mill ran in to assist White when Webb struck him a blow with a piece of timber which caused his death on the following day. Hill was a poor man and had a large family. Webb was still at large when last reported. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), February 18, 1904]

MCDONALD, Twins, Obituary

The twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. Joe McDonald were buried in the cemetery here Tuesday. We sympathize with the parents in the loss of their babies. Tho quite young when they did you had no doubt planned a great future for them there. Rejoice to know they have escaped the evils of this life and will grow up in another world pure and holy and now shine in this brightness, saved from all sin. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), April 21, 1904]

MORGAN, Joe, Obituary

We were very much grieved to hear of the death of Mr. Joe Morgan which occurred at his home in Fayette on March the 10th. Mr. Morgan was a man of high integrity and had a host of friends. Fayette has lost one of its best citizens, one that will be missed in all the highest walks of life. We sympathize with the bereaved ones. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), March 17, 1904]

MUSGROVE, Bob, Obituary

Bob Musgrove Killed - Two freight trains crashed together last Friday between Holly Springs and Potts Camp, running at a speed of about fifty miles an hour, which totally demolished the two engines and a number of cars and killed engineer Bob Musgrove with four other employees of the road.

The wreck is supposed to have been caused by the operator at Holley Springs taking an order for one of the trains after it had passed through.

The engineer and fireman on one of the engines jumped and saved their lives, but it is supposed that Mr. Musgrove did not see the other engine until it was right on him., as the wreck occurred on a curse. It is the opinion of some, however, that he did jump from the engine and was smothered to death as his body was found buried under some corn.

Mr. Musgrove has been running on this road for fourteen years and there was not a more poplar man on the road - he was admired by everybody. He was a member in good standing of a number of fraternal orders, among the number being the Order of Elks who took charge of his body and carried it to Memphis where it was prepared for internment and afterwards removed to their paroles and kept until it was sent to Winfield, his former home. The body arrived at Winfield Sunday morning at 2:14 accompanied by a dozen or more of friends. Sunday morning at 10 o'clock a special train arrived from Amory filled with sorrowing friends among the different secret organizations to which the deceased belonged, as well as his fellow railroad brethren., who came to do the last horror to him who has pulled his last throttle here on earth. The train from Brilliant brought the members of the Masonic Lodge at that place, who, with the members of Winfield Lodge, conducted a beautiful and impressive funeral ceremony at Piney Grove Cemetery four miles south of town.

It was the longest funeral procession that ever went out of Winfield and there was a larger crowd to witness the funeral ceremonies than has ever been known at a similar occasion in this section.

Some beautiful floral offerings were presented, one which is said to have cost $150.00. Taking all together shows in what high esteem the deceased was held by those who had occasion to know him.

To the aged father and mother and other near relatives and friends we extend our sincere sympathy. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), April 28, 1904]

PORTER, Francis, Obituary

Mr. Francis Porter, an aged citizen who resides a few miles west of town, died this morning. He will be greatly missed in his community. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), January 7, 1904]

SMITH, Mrs. J. L., Obituary

We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. J. L. Smith which occurred at Hackett yesterday morning. She was sick only a short time, but God in His wisdom has seen proper to remove her form earth to heaven and his will be done. She leaves a husband and three children besides scores of other relatives and friends to whom we extend our deepest sympathy in their hour of affliction. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), April 28, 1904]

SMITH, Tuck, Obituary

A few lines written in memory of our dear cousin, Tuck Smith, who departed this life on the 9th of this month. I was so sorry to hear of his death. He was not excelled as a father and husband. He was so kind to me during my stay with him, he will always live in my memory. He always filled his seat at church and was ready to do his duty in every respect.

I trust the Lord will bless the entire family and they will walk in the footsteps.

W. W. Smith, Winfield, Ala. [Marion County Democrat, (Hamilton, Ala.), January 21, 1904]