The Winfield Enterprise, Obituaries, 1899
Winfield, Marion County Alabama
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1899 Obituaries from the Winfield Enterprise, in Winfield, Marion County, Alabama.
ASTON, Mrs. Minerva, Obituary
Mrs. Minerva Aston died Monday evening at 1:45 p.m. Mrs. Aston was one of our oldest citizens. Her husband was killed in the civil war and she has remained true to his memory and never married again.
She has raised a family who are all good citizens and Christians. If there is any such thing as true Christianity in this work, Aunt Minerva was a true Christian in the full sense of the term. Let us hope that she is now united with the husband of her youth where they will spend eternity together welcoming those left behind as they are called home, one by one. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), April 27, 1899]
AYCOCK, Mr., Obituary
Aycock Brothers left here the first of the week for Tutwyler Miss where it was reported that their brother had been shot and seriously wounded. We did not learn the full details but just before going to press we learn that the young man is dead. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), July 13, 1899]
BAGWELL, Mrs. W. D., Obituary
We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. W. D. Bagwell, which occurred at 4:165 pm Sunday evening. Mrs. Bagwell has been sick for several months. The relatives and friends have our warmest sympathy in their bereavement. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), January 12, 1899]
BENTON, Henry, Obituary
Mr. Henry Benton one of our good and honorable citizens died Saturday morning and was buried at Zion Sunday evening. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), April 27, 1899]
BOSTICK, Mrs. Toliver, Obituary
We are sorry to note the death of Mrs. Toliver Bostick, which occurred last Saturday at 1 o'clock pm. Her death caused much sorrow among her relatives and friends. She leaves a husband and a goodly number of children and grandchildren to miss her loving care.
The writer stood by her bedside a few hours before she departed and heard her weeping husband ask his beloved companion these words; "Mother you have to leave us, and where are you going?" She exclaimed in a low tone, but fairly understood: "Going to Heaven'
She was confined to her room near four weeks but bore it all with patient and Christian fortitude. When the last moment came she leaned upon the Savior and passed through the valley fearing no evil. She lived well, died well and leaves a true example for her stricken husband and bereaved children to follow.
To the bereaved family we tender our sincerest sympathies and earnestly pray that the Holy comforter in all his Fullness may abide with them ever.
W. M. Aston - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), June 8, 1899]
BOWLAN, Henry Nelson, Obituary
To the Worshipful Master Wardens and Brethern of Guin Lodge NO 478 A. F. & A. M
Your committee to report resolutions expressing the sense of the lodge as to the death of our late brother, Henry Nelson Bowlan, beg leave to submit the following:
Whereas, on the 29th day of December 1898 the grand architect of the universe sounded the unseen gavel and Brother Bowlan was called from labor in the terrestrial lodge, as we firmly hope and believe, to refreshment and rest in that celestial lodge not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Brother Bowlan was born March 3, 1825 in Tennessee and came to this country in early manhood. He was made a Mason at a time whereof the memory of most of us runneth not to the contrary, and we are without data as to what lodge he learned the mysterious of the craft in. He was a charter member and for several years treasurer of our lodge. He died leaving three daughters, a host of grandchildren and several great grand children to mourn the irreparable loss that they, the church, the craft and community at large sustained in his death; and inasmuch as he was known to us, but his zealous efforts to do much for the good of the craft, his family, his church and his country thereby assuring the fact that the was a mason in deed and in truth; be it
Resolved: That the death of Brother Bowlan has caused to the craft, his descendants, his church and many friends, a void not soon to be filled.
Resolved: That we tender our sympathy to his relatives and that copy of these resolutions be furnished his surviving daughters and that a copy he sent to the Marion county News and the Winfield Enterprise, with request to publish. Fraternally submitted;
S. J. Baird,
J. T. White
J. H. Riley, Committee, Feb 18, 1899 - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), March 2, 1899]
CROW, John, Obituary
Sorry to say our friend John Crow died the 5th. He had dropsy, has been feeble for months. His age was near 78. It is reported that his companion is quite feeble. His relatives have our sympathy in their bereavement.
Mr. John D. Crow, one of Fayette County's most relatively citizens died at his home three miles south of Glen Allen last Saturday morning. Mr. Crow was 76 years old and had been a member of the primitive Baptist Church ever since his early manhood days. We know no language adequate to express the praise which he deserved for living such a grand a noble life. The people who knew him realize that death has robbed them of a good citizen. The bereaved have our warmest sympathy. Success to the Enterprise and is many readers. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), May 18, 1899]
HAMILTON, Mrs. Mary, Obituary
We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Mary Hamilton who died at her home in Hamilton. Her husband and five children survive her. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), June 29, 1899]
HANSELL, Infant, Obituary
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hansell have our sympathy in the loss of their infant - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), May 18, 1899]
HENRY, Joe, Obituary
Mr. Joe Henry, one of Fayette county's oldest and most relative citizens was killed a few days ago by a falling tree.
We learn that our old friend, Joe Henry, who lived five miles from Fayette was instantly killed by being struck by a limb of a falling tree which was cut by a boy, while out on the farm together a few days ago. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), January 26, 1899]
HOUSE, James, Obituary
We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. James House, which occurred near hear Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved husband and children. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), February 16, 1899]
JOHNSON, Mrs. Columbus, Obituary
We sympathize very much with our friend, Columbus Johnson. He lost his wife, the 26th inst. She died quite suddenly, leaving her husband and two little children, the baby one, three months old. She had slow fever and heart trouble. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), May 4, 1899]
JOHNSON, Mrs. Henry, Obituary
Mr. Henry Johnson lost his wife quite suddenly a few days ago. She was apparently as well as ever up to a short while before she died. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), May 4, 1899]
LOGAN, John, Obituary
Mr. JOHN LOGAN a worthy promising young man, a grand son on Mr. M. C. Bowling, died at the home of Mr. M. C. Bowling Sunday. Mr. Logan had been sick for some time with consumption - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), March 30, 1899]
MAY, Child, Obituary
The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Harve May died Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness. The parents have our heart felt sympathy in their bereavement - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), October 19, 1899]
McCRORY, Elmer, Obituary
[Wayside] - About 10 o'clock Wednesday the 19th death darkened the home of Mr. R. C. McCrory, taking his son Elmer, age about 17 after a very serious illness. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), May 4, 1899]
McWHORTER, J. H., Obituary
Our friend, Mr. S. G. McWhorter, formerly agent at Guin but now at Sulligent has our deepest sympathy in the loss of his brother, J. H. McWhorter who died at Blue Springs Miss Feb 2nd. The deceased was Civil Engineer for the I. C. R. R. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), February 16, 1899]
MILLS, James, Obituary
We are sorry to note the death of Mr. James Mills, who died last Saturday morning. He was the son of Mr. Rufus Mills, and his life was a very promising one, and a career of usefulness and prosperity stretched temptingly before him, but it seems that the brightest and rarest flowers are always the first to be called, and that the things we love most are taken from us to bring us nearer to him, who create them. No earthly power can comfort the grief stricken family. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), May 25, 1899]
MOLLOY, Ed L., Obituary
Sulligent, Oct 23 - E. L. Molloy, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Molloy, died at 7 o'clock Friday morning at the residence of his father. He had been ill for eight or ten months with consumption but a hemorrhage brought death. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr. Woolford at the Methodist Church. Mr. Molloy was about 25 years of age and had many friends - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), October 26, 1899]
NORTHCUTT, Infant, Obituary
We regret that the infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Northcutt is no better, but at this writing is dangerously sick. We can only hope that the baby will soon be all right again.
Since writing the above we learn that the infant died Monday evening.
We extend to you, our dear friends our heart felt sympathy and wish it was so we could be with you in your great trial. The little babe is spared many, many trials of this life, and is at rest. "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." This thought lightens our burdens and makes us more resigned to the will of One who said: suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven." Our constant endeavor should be, to keep our faith as pure and perfect as that of a little child, so that when our time comes to cross over the river of death, we can trust God with child like faith and meet our loved ones in Heaven. May the Great Comforter come, and soothe your chine hearts - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), February 16, 1899]
NORTHCUTT, Minnie, Obituary
God in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to remove from the home of Gid Northcutt the precious wife and mother aged 30. Minnie was a daughter of Robert E and Mary J Bradley. He professed religion and joined the church at the age of 12 years, and ere she saw eighteen summers she became the bride of Gid Northcutt. In a few years they moved west where they remained until Sept 1899. While out west Minnie's health failed. Physicians were called to the rescue and their skill tested, but none could be found able to rescue her from the monster disease. She realized that her stay on earth would be brief and she longed to meet once more her loved ones among "The Alabama Hills" - home of her girlhood. All her childhood days ere spent with loved ones among the beautiful hills where peace and happiness reigned and though hundreds of miles lay between her and thee delightful places of past pleasures and she lay prostrate and almost within the odor of heath she still longed and prayed to once more behold the faces of loved ones, her husband realizing her great anxiety prepared the family and started with but little hope of ever reaching Alabama with a living wife. They arrived at Winfield Sept 20, 1899.
Her loved ones were soon administering to her wants and trying to prolong her stay but alas, the reaper stood near the sickle and out starched hand. She called the family and relatives to her bedside and talked to them as long as her strength would permit, she bade her little boys continue their study of the Bile as she had taught them and asked them all to pray that the lord would not prolong her stay here and when she did go, to rejoice and not grieve for her for she would be forever at rest.
Loved ones weep not for the precious one, she has only gone before. May her presence there attract her husband and children to that home of wondrous beauty of fadeless joys. May our heavenly Father sanctify this affiliation to their good and give them that comfort which the earth cannot give nor take away. May the Comforter abide with the aged and grief stricken father who is nearing the chilly waters and who by sickness was deprived of seeing her. May God's grace prove sufficient for the fond mother and loving brother and sisters who strove so earnestly to satisfy her every wish and may they be led by this sad dispensation of God's providence to a better and higher life and may then realize that "earth hath no sorry that heaven can not heal." M. L. H. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), October 12, 1899]
PARKER, Infant, Obituary
[Brilliant] An infant child of Mr. Parker's died here since our last communication - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), August 24, 1899]
PERRY, Rose Bud, Obituary
The Reapers has again visited the home of Mr. Lee Perry, gathering Rose Bud for his own glory. You and your family, Mr. Perry have our sympathy in the loss of your infant daughter - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), May 11, 1899]
PHILLIPS, Mrs., Obituary
Mrs. Phillips of this place died Saturday from indigestion we hear. She was buried Sunday evening - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), August 24, 1899]
RAHN, Louie, Obituary
The following was copied from the Red Wood Falls (Minn) Reveille, and handed to us by Mrs. W. M. Lewis requesting its publication:
The body of Louie Rahn, who was killed while superintending the construction of a railroad bridge near West Petersburg, West Virginia, arrived here Monday afternoon over the Northwestern railroad. It was met at the depot by the hearse and pall bearers and taken to the residence of C. Rahn, father of the deceased, where the Lutheran services were conducted by Rev. H. Kosh at the conclusion of the ceremony the body was taken to the Red Wood Falls cemetery and interred.
The young man who has just arrived at the age of 30 met his death by falling from a trestle, which was being built under his supervision. It appeared that Mr. Rahn who was known to be an energetic worker became impatient at the delay of a workman in removing a timber, and going to his assistance lent his strength to the pole used to pry up beams too heavy to lift by hand, then putting such force on the instrument that it broke, precipitating to the ground below, a distance of 19 feet. Both the men unfortunately fell on their head son a plank which lay beneath the structure. Each of the victims sustained severe skull injuries. As soon as the railroad company were informed of the accident that had befallen Mr. Rahn they hurriedly dispatched a special train to the scene of the accident, and took both the injured men to Petersburg, where they were placed in a hospital. Mr. Rahn expired the fourth day. While going to press we learn that the other man is dead.
Louie Rahn was an exceedingly popular young man and claimed many as his friends in this city where he was widely known for the past six years. He had been much away from home and for the last three and one-half years he had devoted his time entirely to bridge construction in which he had become very proficient - rising rapidly in his chosen work often having under his supervision a hundred men. At the time of this death he was engaged with the Chas. McConnell Bridge Co., Petersburg, by whom he was held in high esteem. Mrs. McConnell furnished floral decorations for the casket and a wreath of roses was placed by her on the coffin box. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), December 22, 1899]
RIGGAN, Sheriff, Obituary
We were pained to learn of the death of Sheriff Riggan which occurred at his home at Hamilton on Saturday last. He had been puny for some time but no one expected his death. The family have our heartfelt sympathy - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), December 1, 1899]
SMITH, Mrs. Frances, Obituary
Mrs. Frances Smith, nee Morton, was born in Coosa county, Alabama on November 1854 and died on Sept 8, 1899 at her home near Winfield, Ala. When she was budding into beautiful womanhood she was married to Mr. J. W. Smith in 1872. Mrs. Smith possessed a very retiring disposition and lived with the thought that this life was the primary school, the little kindergarten in which to prepare for a higher life. We sympathize with the bereaved ones in this sad hour of affliction and may they gain comfort looking unto Him who is the only comforter - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), September 14, 1899]
SMITH, G. D., Obituary
Mr. G. D. Smith died suddenly at his home near here Sunday evening of heart failure. Mr. Smith was a good citizen, husband and father and will be sadly missed by all. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), March 30, 1899]
STEWARD, Joe, Obituary
Mr. Joe Steward, one of Fayette County's oldest citizens died at his home a few miles south of town last Monday - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), July 27, 1899]
TALLY, Mrs., Obituary
We are very sorry to chronicle the death of our neighbor, Mrs. Tally which occurred the 2nd inst. Her husband and four boys have our sincere sympathy in their bereavement - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), August 10, 1899]
TAYLOR, Mr. Jonathan, Obituary
We were exceedingly sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Jonathan Taylor, which occurred last Saturday evening. Mr. Taylor fought with the Union side during the civil war and has drawn a pension for years. He has raised a large family and has been a good citizen and will be sadly missed by all of us. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), January 26, 1899]
WARD, Margie, Obituary
On last Tuesday evening Mr. Guy Ward received a telegram from his father at Gurley stating that little Margie Ward was sinking fast and to come at once. Guy left on the first train for home, and this morning just before going to press a telegram came to Mrs. J. W. Young from her father bearing the sad tidings that Margie died at 3 o'clock and would be buried this evening.
After 22 days illness Margie Ward fell asleep in Jesus July 27th at the home of her parent, Rev. D. W. Ward, Gurly Ala. Margie was in her 12th year when stricken with Typhoid fever and nothing that could be done stopped the messenger that had come to call her spirit home. The remains were taken to New Market Ala and interred in the cemetery by the side of her mother who was buried there six year ago. Margie was the light of the home at ways merry and happy. She scattered sunshine everywhere she went. She was a faithful little Christian and during her last illness expressed a desire to go to her home in Heaven. Now she is there and has seen Jesus and shines in the light of God. The dear little redeemed one is spared all the roughness of the way, and she is better with Him at once and forever waiting for us to come home - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), July 27 & Aug. 3, 1899]
WEBB, Lem, Obituary
[Brilliant] - Our little city was all excitement Friday morning. Five of our miners were burned by powder explosion. Two white men and three colored. The two white men sons of Mr. Nath Webb were so seriously burned that one of them Mr. Lem died Sunday morning at six o'clock. The other one is resting very well at this writing. One of the negroes was seriously burned. The accident was due to carelessness in handling the powder. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), November 24, 1899]
WEEKS, Jim, Obituary
Mr. Jim Weeks died at his home about 4 miles south of town Tuesday night. He was stricken with paralysis a few weeks ago and the disease continued to grow on him until death resulted. We extend our sympathy to the bereft family - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), October 26, 1899]
WIGINTON, Wm. F., Obituary
[Hamilton] Wm F Wiginton who lived two miles north of town died yesterday after a lingering illness with fever. - [Winfield Enterprise, (Winfield, Ala.), November 2, 1899]