Mt. Echo Newspaper Dec 2, 1887 Issue: Valley Springs Last week we were called on to mourn the death of Mr. B. F. ALEXANDER. He died at his home near Rally Hill. He was one of the most advanced students of Valley Springs Academy. Within one hour after the announcement of his death, the academy was draped in mourning, and each teacher and student was wearing a badge in token of bereavement.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Dec 9, 1887 Issue: Messrs. George and Oscar LAYTON, of Oakland, and Mrs. HART, of Baxter county, failed to arrive in time to see their mother, Mrs. Ellen LAYTON, before she died. Word was sent to them of the serious illness of their mother, and they made all haste to get here, but alas, they were too late. Our sincerest sympathy is with them all.
Mt. Echo Newspaper Dec 9,1 887 Issue: On Tuesday evening last, Mr. I. G. FLETCHER, who lived in the Fielding house above town, died of pneumonia. He was about 60 years old, and was a hard working old man. He leaves a wife with a young babe, and several other small children, who are, we learn in destitute circumstances and are left on the cold charities of the world. They should not be neglected.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Dec 9, 1887 issue: The Boone Banner of the 1st Inst. says: "Old man KENDALL, who lived near Bear Creek Springs, was killed by his son, R. H. KENDALL, last Thursday night. The old man had been crazy, and that night grew violent, so it is said, and threw a stick of wood at his son, whereupon the son threw a stone at his father, which struck him on the head and killed him. A neighboring J.P., instead of sending for the coroner, held an inquest, and the jury rendered the verdict that Kendall came to his death as stated. The young man has not been arrested
Mt Echo Newspaper, Dec 9, 1887 Issue: DIED. On Sunday Morning the sad news of the death of Mrs. Ellen S. LAYTON was whispered from one to another. "Grandma LAYTON is dead." These words carried sadness and sorrow with them and many eyes were dimmed by the tears by the sad intelligence they bore. She died at the residence of her son, Mr. A. S. LAYTON, ten minutes before 8 o'clock on Saturday night, December 3rd, 1887, in her 72nd year. She had been sick with pneumonia about two weeks. Mrs. LAYTON was a true Christian woman and a kind and loving mother. She had lived here many years and was loved by all who knew her. On Monday morning her remains were followed by the grief stricken relatives and a large concourse of friends to the Tutt Graveyard, and after burial service by Rev. J. H. Bradford, all that was mortal of Grandma LAYTON was tenderly and sorrowfully laid to rest beside the grave of her husband who had preceded her. She leaves six children, a number of grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss. None but those who have sustained the loss of a mother - the best and truest friend on earth - can realize the deep sorrow and bare anguish now realized by the bereaved family. Sure, the love of a mother can never be told, for it lasts till her heart is silent and cold. An appropriate obituary will appear next week.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Dec 16, 887 Issue: Mr. S. L. WIGGINS dead. Mr. Sebran L. WIGGINS died at his residence on last Saturday, December 10, 1887, at about 12:30 p.m. and was buried on Sunday evening at the Tutt graveyard. He was at work at the zinc mine when he was first taken sick, and was brought home. His sickness, it is supposed, was caused by exposure while at the mines. Dr. Wilson, who attended him, pronounced his disease typhoid-pneumonia. Mr. WIGGINS was about 58 years of age. He came from Georgia to this state many years ago and was well known all over the county. He was of a lively social disposition and made many friends who will regret to learn of his death. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his death.
Mt. Echo Newspaper Dec 16, 887 issue: HARRISON HASH [Times 10th. Inst.] Cul GARRETT and Grant WAGONER were the two men killed in the Carroll county ruckus last week.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Dec 23, 1887 Issue: The results of whisky. A young man by the name of Billy SMITH, whose parents live in the Cowan barrens, was found dead at the residence of Lafayette Humphries, who lives in Buffalo township, on last Tuesday morning about 4 o'clock. Young Smith and some companions had been drinking pretty freely Monday, and SMITH, not being accustomed to drinking, became intoxicated. He laid down on the floor in Mr. Humphries' home and went to sleep. The other inmates of the house retired, leaving young SMITH undisturbed on the floor. About 4 o'clock next morning it was discovered that the young man was dead. It is supposed that his death was caused by the whiskey as he drank quite freely and was unused to drinking.
The Mt. Echo Newspaper, Jan 6, 1888 Issue: James MELTCHER, a young man about 23 years of age, committed suicide in a hotel at Melbourne, Izard county, on the third inst., by shooting himself with a shotgun. The young man's father lives in St. Louis.
The Mt. Echo Newspaper, Jan 6, 1888 issue: The Rev. Dr. A. R. WINFIELD, editor of the Arkansas Methodist, died at his home in Little Rock, on December 27th, of pneumonia. Dr. WINFIELD was one of the pioneer preachers of Arkansas, and was an eloquent and earnest divine. He has held many high positions in his church and his place will be hard to fill. He was 65 years of age and came to this state 42 years ago. He was born in Haywood county, Tenn.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Jan 6, 1888 issue: The little girl of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. P. SIMS, who live about four miles south of town, died Monday night, aged about two years.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Jan 6, 1888 issue: Mrs. Sally KEETER, aged about 65 years, died at her home, about five miles southwest of town, on Tuesday evening.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Jan 20, 1888 issue: An obituary of Mr. Samuel BROOKSHER, who died on the 16th inst., at the residence of his son, Mr. W. R. BROOKSHER, Sr., of Blythe township will be found in another column. He was in his 87th year. OBITUARY Samuel BROOKSHER was born in Spartenburg District, South Carolina, August 25, 1800, and died in Marion county, Arkansas, January 16, 1888. He was married to Nancy WILSON (date unknown); was the father of six children, two sons and four daughters. Moved with his family to Georgia in 1845, where he lived until 1882, when, having been bereft of his companion, he came to Arkansas and found a home with his son, W. R. BROOKSHER, until called to his home above. Brother BROOKSHER was converted in early life and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for over 50 years has been a faithful soldier of the cross. He loved his Master and loved his church. Many of the preachers in the Arkansas conference remember Grandpa BROOKSHER. Everything that loving hearts and kind hands could do was done for him in his last hours, and when the writer visited him and saw how tenderly his son lifted him and how careful he was to attend his every want, I thought of the first commandment with promise, so often quoted by me to children: "Honor thy father that it may be well with thee and thou mayest live long on the earth." There is a vacant chair in the home, but thank God his sufferings are ended and Heaven is richer. His influences as a father, a Christian, a neighbor still lives. His five living children and many of his grandchildren are members of the church. May the Lord grant them a happy reunion in our Father's house above. "Servant of God well done, Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy." J. H. Bradford
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Jan 20, 1888 issue: Grayson, the 16-year old son of Mr. R. H. CALLAHAN, died at his father's residence two and a half miles south of town on last Monday evening. He was first taken with typho-malarial fever, which developed into pneumonia. The family have our sincere sympathy.
Marion County, AR - Obituaries