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