MARTIN, Luna Galloway (09 Jun 1905)

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Obituary Luna Galloway Martin

God in his infinite wisdom has seen fit to call from this world of suffering and tears to one of endless sunshine, one who was beloved by all who knew her, Mrs. Luna Galloway Martin. She was born Oct., 5th, 1882 and died June, 9th 1905. She professed religion several years ago and united with the Baptist Church at Saulsbury, Tenn., where she remained a constant member until her death.

About 2 years ago, she was happily married to Mr. Wm. Joseph Martin and never was there a couple more attached to each other than was this one.

For a year, she has been in feeble health. Her sufferings were great, but never for an instant, was she known to murmur one word of complaint.

By her loving disposition and many sweet traits of character, she was beloved by all, and never was one known to turn from her with a request ungranted.

A mother, stepfather, brother, sister, grandmother and a devoted and loving husband remain to mourn her death. No doubt it is a comfort to her loved ones to know that during her illness, so far as within human reach, her every wish was ratified and everything was done for her comfort and pleasure, but not eve this could stay the dreadful disease that had sieved upon her body. No nobler young life has ever been laid down than was hers. But in laying aside this life, she has taken up a brighter one. To say that she was a devoted wife, loving daughter and affectionate sister, is a title worthily bestowed. But preeminently above this, stands the thought that she was a devout sacrificing follower of the glorious Christ.

Earth has lost one of her best and purest, but heaven has gained a jewel.

We cannot fathom divine wisdom always, nor understand why God allows sorrow to come to us; nor can we know why this short life was cut off as the rose, just as it is bursting into full bloom.

Thinking of it in one light, her loved ones cannot grieve as those who have no hope, while they must daily bear the loss of her presence and sorrowly miss her sweet influence and gentle voice, they are comforted with the thought that she has reached perfect happiness and peace, free from all pains, having entered into that joy which passeth all understanding and their loved ones, thus called up higher, will inspire them to live purer, nobler and better lives.

Think not of the grave where the body is lying, but of the eternal life, to which her pure spirit has flown, and know what ever is, is best for those that love the Lord. May God help us all to say, “It is God’s way, His will be done.” And may this death serve to remind each and every one of us that we too must give account of our lives to the great judge of all the earth and when death comes and knocks at the door, and the old and sullen river rolls at our feet, may we like Luna, look up and say: “All is well, I am going home. Farewell loved ones, meet me in Heaven.”

Two Who Loved Her

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ALDRIDGE, W. M. (25 Apr 1901)

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Obituary W. M. Aldridge

W. M. Aldridge died suddenly at his residence in Saulsbury, April 25th. Mr. Aldridge had been in declining health for several years. On the day of his death he expressed himself as feeling better than for some time. He attended to his usual business affairs and left the store of his brother, Mr. J. E. Aldridge, about 6 o’clock. He expired shortly after eating supper while sitting in a chair. Deceased was 42 years of age, and leaves a wife and two little daughters. He was a member of the Baptist church and belonged to the Knights of Honor, but which order his remains were buried in the Saulsbury cemetery Friday in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.

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HILLIARD, Capt. H. B.

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Obituary H. B. Hilliard

Capt. H. B. Hilliard, a popular traveling salesman, was killed at New Albany, Miss. Feb 1st, by falling from a bridge or being knocked off by a train.

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SMITH, Mrs. Warner

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Obituary Mrs. Warner Smith

Mrs. Warner Smith died Tuesday evening, after a lingering illness, at the residence of her father, Mr. J. V. Baker, in East Bolivar, aged 18 years. The remains were buried in Union Cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. M. Scott conducting the funeral service.

The editor of the BULLETIN

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GALLOWAY, W. D. (31 Dec 1900)

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Obituary W. D. Galloway

It having pleased God in His boundless wisdom, on the 31st of December last, to remove Mr. W. D. Galloway, our highly esteemed friend from our midst, we, your committee, desire to express the extent in which he was held and our sympathy with his bereaved family. Hardeman has lost one of her noblest citizens, the community one of its leading and most active men in every respect, in church, home and school – acting as director in the latter for a number of years, always discharging his duties honestly and faithfully.

His home is now deprived of a gentle and loving husband, a kind and affectionate father.

Strange that God would send his angels and pluck the fairest flowers, the ones that we need most; but let us bow in humble submission to the Father who doeth all things well.

Sister Galloway and other loved ones, you do not weep alone. To know Brother William was to love him. We feel our loss and mingle our tears with yours – but would comfort one another with these words: “Yet a little while and He that cometh shall come, and them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him, and so shall we ever be together with the Lord.”

Together! Then we will no more remember

The anguish of the parting hour,

But with love increasing, never ceasing

We’ll sing of Jesus’ power.

Over cruel death He is the victor,

Above the grave His flag shall wave;

And the glorious anthem of the ransomed

Shall be His power to save.

Resolved; That we will ever cherish a fond remembrance of him, imitating his example in faith, patience and love, praying that the family may bear their grief with patience and fortitude; that the summons may find us ready also.

Resolved; That a copy of this memorial be given the family of the deceased and a copy furnished each of the county papers with request for publication.

Respectfully,

Miss Mattie White

___ Kearney

Oscar Sparkman

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BRYANT, Charles Goddard (19 Dec 1912)

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Obituary Charles Goddard Bryant

The angel of death again brought general sorrow to this community when just before the noon hour on December 19th 1912, the soul of Charles Goddard Bryant passed from earthly cares to the life beyond the grave.

At an age when manhood was at its best, with a devoted wife, a sweet baby boy and holding the respect and confidence of all who knew him, causes us to wonder at the just and righteous will of God, who in his wisdom has seen best to cast this shadow upon the young wife, to take from the boy baby his precious father and to cast a dark cloud of sadness upon many near and dear relatives and friends.

The bereaved ones have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends and acquaintances here and elsewhere, and the prayers of the God-fearing will go up to the giver of all good for the peace, comfort, welfare and protection of the heart-broken young wife and the precious infant son.

May the angels guide him both to a better world, to a happier meeting with loved ones gone to the place where there is no sorrow, no parting.

The remains were interred at Saulsbury, Friday, Rev. A. S. Wells, of Bolivar, conducting the funeral service. Deceased was a member of Moscow Camp No. 57, W. O W.

Walter I. Jewell

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MANSON, Joseph A. (24 Jan 1901)

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Obituary J. A. Manson

Hon. J. A. Manson Dead

The announcement of the death of Hon. Joseph A. Manson, which occurred at his home in Saulsbury, Thursday, January 24, 1901, will be read with deep sorrow. He had been in declining health for several year, and the end was not unexpected by his immediate friends. His remains were buried in the Saulsbury Cemetery with Masonic honors. The stores of the town closed and an immense crowd was present to pay respect to his memory.

Mr. Manson was born July 28, 1842, in McDonough, Ga. He was educated at Emory College, Oxford, Ga., where he was at school when the war broke out. He entered Company A., Cobbs, Ga., as private. In 1863 he was promoted to rank lieutenant; November, 1863 he received a wound from the explosion of a hand grenade, at Knoxville and was disabled for a month. April, 1865, he was captured and imprisoned at Johnson’s Island, where he was held two months. After his release be resumed his studies at college, graduating in the year 1867. He taught school at Bolivar, LaGrange, Tenn., and Saulsbury until 1880. He was elected to represent Hardeman County in the legislature in 1876, and served with so much credit and distinction that he was chosen each succeeding term until 1884, serving on term as Speaker of the House. In 1893 he was appointed by President Cleveland United Stated Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, which position he held for several years and filled with signal success. He aspired to Congressional honors in 1900, but was defeated for the nomination. At the time of his death, he was one of the Trustees of the Western Hospital, having been appointed by Gov. McMillin. He leaves a wife and six children.

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McDOUGAL, R. W.

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Obituary R. W. McDougal

R. W. McDougal died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. L. Lightfort, in Bolivar, Saturday morning last. The remains were interred in Union Cemetery Sunday morning, Rev. E. R. Overby conducting the funeral services. Mr. McDougal was 64 years of age, a Mississippian by birth. For a number of years he was a resident of Hardeman County. The latter years of his life were spent in Cairo, Ill. He was a Confederate soldier, enlisting at the age of 16 and served gallantly until the end of the struggle, and was wounded at the battle of Perryville. He was twice married and is survived by six children.

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BOSTWICK, Dr. Robert M.

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Obituary Dr. Robert M. Bostwick

At 2 0’clock yesterday morning Dr. Robert Montrose Bostwick died at his residence, corner of Cooper and Herbert avenues. Dr. Bostwick was born in Charlotte, N. C., on January 21, 1834 and was directly descended from an ancestry of considerable revolutionary fame. He was graduated from the Louisville Medical College, and a short time after his graduation, he removed to Hardeman County, Tenn., and settled near Saulsbury. About twelve years ago he came to this city. He was married in June, 1869, to Miss Fannie Guy, who died several years ago. At the outbreak of the civil strife, Dr. Bostwick enlisted in the 154th Tennessee Regiment and was commissioned captain Sept. 16, 1863. During the course of the war he served on the staff of Gen A. J. Vaughan. On September 3, 1846, Dr. Bostwick received a wound, from the effects of which he never fully recovered. The death of Dr. Bostwick will be a sore blow to numerous friends and relatives. The immediate family of the deceased consists of Graham Bostwick and two daughters, Mary Lou Bostwick and Mrs. Lena Allen.  – Commercial Appeal

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DIXON, Dorothy Milstead (11 Dec 1913)

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Obituary Dorothy Milstead Dixon

The angel of death entered the home of Mr. G. L. Dixon, of Rogers’ Springs and took from him his beloved wife, Dorothy (nee Milstead) who was born in Tippah County, Miss., Oct. 10, 1872, died December 11, 1913. She professed faith in Christ at an early age, and was a consistent member of the M. E. Church. She was sick five months, and bore her affliction with Christian fortitude. She often spoke of death as “going home.” She called her loved ones around her and told them that heaven was not far away and for them to meet her there. She leaves a husband, one daughter, four sons, two brothers, two sisters, an aged father, several other near relatives and a host of friends to mourn for her. Weep not, bereaved one; Christ promises not to leave you comfortless, and may you be comforted by the blessed hope of meeting your loved on over in the bright beyond. May your tears as they fall on the new made grave be tears of grief and not without hope. Sister Dorothy was a devoted wife and mother, a kind and loving sister and a good neighbor. On the evening of December 12th, her remains were laid to rest in Ramer Cemetery in the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. H. Holland, assisted by Rev. E. H. Steward of Saulsbury, in a beautiful tribute in her Christian character. May her children ever cherish her memory in their hearts and strive to emulate her virtues until they too hear the sweet message, “come ye blessed of the Lord.”

Her sister

Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury

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