GRAHAM, Annie (29 Mar 1914)

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Obituary Annie Graham

God in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to call from this world of sin and suffering one whom we all loved, Mrs. Annie Graham.

She was born on March 25, 1895 at Saulsbury, Tenn., and departed this life March 29, 1914, at her home near Moscow. On Jun 29, 1913, she was united in marriage to Mr. Wm. Graham, who with a loving father, mother sister and two brothers survive. She professed faith in Christ in 1907, uniting with the Baptist Church at Saulsbury, living a Christian life until she was called home.

Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dilliard, of Moscow. She told her mother so often that she had prayed that God might take her home, where there was no more suffering. Always loving, kind and sympathetic, willing to help those who were in trouble, her place is one that can never be filled. Look up, dear loved ones and strive to say, “Thy will be done,” and may we all so live that when we are done with life we may go to meet dear Annie in heaven.

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

MOORE, Martha (23 Dec 1913)

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Obituary Martha Moore

Our dear Heavenly Father in His wise providence has seen fit to remove from Ruth Chapter Order of Eastern Star No. 37 of Saulsbury, Tenn., our dear and beloved sister, Miss Martha Moore. She was dear to our hearts. Her seat is vacant in our chapter, for she was a faithful member, always ready to do what she could for the good of our chapter and for the advancement of God’s cause. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church. She departed this life Dec. 23rd, 1913. Funeral services were conducted in her home by her former pastor, Rev. A. S. Wells, assisted by Rev. E. H. Stewart, pastor M. E. Church, attended by her relatives and a large host of friends, after which the Eastern Star Fraternity with becoming reverence paid the last sad tribute of respect to the memory of their dearly beloved sister. As a tree is fertilized by its own broken branches and falling leaves, so our souls are ripened out of broken hopes and blighted affections. The nightingale is said to sing more sweetly when resting against a thorn; so too the touch of sorrow brings out the minor chords and fashions anew the music of our lives into more perfect consonance with the choir invisible. We see there is a lesson to be learned when we are called upon to give up some object around which our affection clings. It is in order that Christ might reign supreme in our hearts. Therefore, be it resolved:

1st, That in her death we have lost one of our honored and esteemed members, the father and mother a dutiful daughter, the brother and sister a kind affectionate sister, the church a zealous member, living in the Christian hope and whose religious qualities commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew her. Though we deeply deplore her death, our hearts are comforted in the belief that she rejoices in hopes realized.

2nd, That we condole with the family of our departed sister in their bereavements whose broken circle can only be reunited in the undiscovered country from whose borne no traveler ever returns.

3rd, That we ever cherish her memory in our hearts and strive to imitate her virtues that we too may hear the glad welcome: “Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of the Lord.”

4th, That the chapter room be draped in mourning for thirty days; that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of Ruth Chapter No. 37, also published in the county papers and a copy furnished the family of the deceased sister.

J. W. Wright

Bettie Press

Lizzie Sauls

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

BARRETT, W. L.

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Obituary W. L. Barrett

ASHLAND, Miss., Sept. 9 – W. L. Barrett, 77, died at his home in the Moran hotel here, after a long illness. He was a Confederate veteran and is survived by three daughters – Mrs. Kate Casey of Tupelo; one living here and one in Texas; and one son, W. L. Barrett, of Texas.

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SAULS, D. C. (31 May 1913)

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Obituary D. C. Sauls

D. C. Sauls, Sr., aged 68 years, died Saturday morning at his home in Saulsbury. Mr. Sauls was born and reared in Saulsbury, where his entire life was spent. He followed agricultural pursuits and was one of the most substantial and highly respected citizens of our county. He entered the army when a young man, serving gallantly in Company E, Twenty Second Tennessee Regiment. The surviving relatives are his widow, two daughters and four sons. The remains were interred in Sauls cemetery Sunday afternoon

(b: 7 Apr 1845, d: 31 May 1913)

 

Resolution

We, your committee, appointed to draft suitable resolutions of respect on the death of our friend and brother, D. C. Sauls, respectfully submit the following preamble and resolutions:

Brother D. C. Sauls died after a lingering illness at his home near Saulsbury, Tennessee.

Brother D. C. Sauls was 68 years of age and had lived in this community all his life. He was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, South, from early manhood and had served the church as steward for many years, also had served as Sunday School Superintendent for about forty years.

In July, 186, at the age of 17, he enlisted in Richardson’s Company, 22nd Tennessee regiment serving through the battle of Shiloh. Was discharged on account being under 18 years of age, after which he joined the Cavalry and later the 7th Tennessee Cavalry, Gen. Forrest’s old regiment, Col. Kelly Commander.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. H. Stewart, Pastor of the M. E. Church, South, amid a large crowd of relatives and friends, after which the Masonic Fraternity with becoming reverence paid the last sad tribute of respect to the memory of their departed friend and brother.

Therefore, death having again invaded our ranks and called from labor to refreshments our dear beloved friend and brother, D. C. Sauls, be it resolved –

First, That in his death this lodge has sustained a great loss.

Second, That we earnestly strive to emulate his virtues, especially his devotion to his fraternity and church.

Third, That while we keenly feel our loss and mourn his untimely death, we meekly bow in humble submission to the Grand Master above who rules and worketh for the good of all.

Fourth, That we extend to the sorrowing family of our deceased brother our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of sad bereavement.

Fifth, That the usual badge of mourning be worn by the members and used in the lodge room for 30 days.

Sixth, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the lodge, a copy furnished the county papers for publication and a copy sent to the family.

Done by order of Berlin Lodge 170, F. & A. M., Saulsbury, Tenn. This 7th day of June, 1913

A. Godsey

L. Goddard, M. D.

H. Floyd

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FINGER, Sue (10 May 1911)

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Obituary Sue Finger

Mrs. Sue Finger died Wednesday evening, after an illness of several months, at the residence of Hon. H. E. Carter, in Bolivar. Deceased was about 65 years of age, and was the daughter of the late Rev. W. H. Crofford. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. E. Carter and Miss Effie L. Finger, and by three brothers, J. M., J. A., and Walter Crofford. She was a woman of culture and refinement and a devout Christian. The remains were laid to rest in Spring Hill Cemetery, near Saulsbury.

(dated May 10, 1911)

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NEWBERN, T. D.

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Obituary T. D. Newbern

A telegram received (missing text) Saturday morning by relatives announcing the death of T. D. Newbern, which occurred in Conway, Ark., on the above mentioned date was a shock to this community.

Mr. Newbern was apparently in good health, and had not complained until the morning of his death. He went to the store, in which he was employed to perform his duties, but soon afterwards his sufferings increased, and he decided to go to a near-by drug store for medicine. While on the way, he sank in the street and expired instantly of heart failure.

Deceased was a member of a family of sixteen children, born to the late Dr. D. J. Newbern and to Mrs. C. L Newbern, who with eight children survive. His life of 51 years was spent here until about a year ago, when he moved to Conway, Ark. He leaves a widow, the daughter of Captain W. J. Redd, and one daughter, Miss Mary.

The remains were brought here and laid to rest in the family square in Union Cemetery. The funeral services were held from the Methodist church, of which he was a member and a steward for a number of years before his departure, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. M. Griffin, assisted by Rev. S. L. Jewell. An immense throng was present, both at the church and at the grave, many friends from the country attending. Out of respect to his memory, the public school, a trustee of which he once was, adjourned and attended the funeral in a body. The floral offerings were beautiful and numerous.

He was held in the highest esteem by our people. He served as Mayor of Bolivar and as Justice of the Peace for a number of years.

Noble, generous-hearted, genial Tom Newbern has answered the last call. He had a pleasant work and a smile for everybody. Not only was he popular with the older people, but the children loved him, and he had many friends among the Negroes, some of whom were present at the funeral.

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

HUDSON, Hugh Falls (23 Feb 1910)

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Obituary Hugh Falls Hudson

Entered into Paradise at Pontotoc, Miss., Feb. 23rd, 1910 Mrs. Hugh Falls Hudson, wife of Wm. P. Hudson, aged 45 years and 8 days. She was a faithful Christian and a member of the M. E. Church South at Pontotoc. A gloom was cast over the entire community when the sudden death of Mrs. Hudson was announced. With the going out of this life many hearts were filled with sorrow and pain. We in our blindness look upon death as an enemy, when if we could only see it so, it is the loving hand of the Father who quiets our vain struggling, drives away the pain and leads us into realms of everlasting peace. She leaves a faithful husband and three devoted children; Kathleen, Falls and Sue Reaves, two sisters, Mrs. J. R. Reaves, of Bolivar, Tenn., and Mrs. J. W. Clark, of Dallas, Texas, and two brothers, J. S. and L. L. Falls, of Middleton, Tenn. An infant daughter preceded her to her Heavenly home just five weeks. Oh! What a happy union. The funeral was conducted in the M. E. church by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Lockart, assisted by Rev. Mr. Cooper of the Baptist church in the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends. Death is bitter even when it takes from life those to whom there is so little to live, for when such a woman as she is taken, consolation fails of its office.

We can but bow to the stroke trusting in the all em-bracing wisdom and goodness of One who doeth all things well.

Her Niece

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LANIER, Mattie

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Obituary Mattie Lanier

Mrs. Mattie Lanier, near Saulsbury, died January 4, 1910. She was the mother of ten children, four of whom are still living. She has four sisters living and four dead. She was 60 years of age, and leaves and aged husband. She professed faith in Christ when quite young and joined the Missionary Baptist church and has been a faithful worker for the Lord, and the church has lost a faithful member, as well as the family. She was a good mother, but the Lord knew best and has taken her to bloom in the paradise of God.

Alma West

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

ARNETT, Emma (24 Jul 1910)

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Obituary Emma Arnett

Mrs. Emma Arnett, wife of J. W. Arnett, died near Saulsbury, July 24th, 1910, aged 35 years. Deceased was a daughter of the late R. N. Bryant. She is survived by her husband and two girls, aged 13 and 4 years, also her mother, Mrs. Bettie Bryant, and two brothers and one sister. The remains were laid to rest in Union cemetery, Bolivar, Monday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted from the Presbyterian Church by Rev. F. M. Wells, of Jackson. Mrs. Arnett had been a resident of Bolivar for the past three years and by her lovely life and genial nature had made many friends. She joined the church when twelve years of age and was always active in church work. Her illness, which was of several months duration, was borne with patience and fortitude of a noble Christian woman. The bereaved have the deepest sympathy of our people.

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

WARREN, George M. (01 Jun 1910)

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Obituary George M. Warren

After a long illness, Geo. M. Warren died at his residence in Bolivar, Tenn., June 1, 1910. For several years past, deceased had been in declining health, and sought the climates of Texas and Mexico, only to gain temporary relief.

George M. Warren was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Warren, and was 52 years of age. In 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss Mattie A. McDaniel, the result of the union being one son, Charles.

George Warren was a man of high sense honor, kind, sympathetic, charitable and a good citizen. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Independent Order Odd Fellows, Endowment Rank Knights of Pythias.

The funeral services were held at his late residence, conducted by Revs. R. B. Swift and T. E. P. Woods, and the remains were laid to rest in Union Cemetery in the presence of many friends.

The aged parents, devoted wife and son and his brothers and sisters have the tender sympathies of our people.

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

 

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