Mt. Echo Newspaper, Apr 3, 1891 Issue: G. T. ROBISON'S wife and baby of Fallen Ash died last Monday. Mr. ROBISON is one of our best citizens and his many friends sympathize with him in his great loss.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, April 3, 1891 issue: OBITUARY [This very short obituary cannot be read entirely, and can barely be made out that it is that of Catherine POYNTER, wife of W. H. POYTER, of Flippin. She was age 27, and the date of her death was March and looks like 29th 1891. but can't be certain about that. I transcribe what I can so that interested parties can try to find a better copy of this newspaper if they want it.]
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Apr 10, 1891 Issue: Mrs. J. G. ADAMS, wife of Dr. ADAMS, south of town, died very suddenly last Saturday. Heart disease was the cause. She was a very estimable lady and her sudden death was a shock to her many friends. The bereaved husband has the sincere sympathy of all in his great loss.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Apr 17, 1891 Issue: OBITUARY In memory of little Marvin A. COVINGTON, who departed this life Jan. 24th 1891. My baby slept - How calm his rest, As e're his handsome face a smile, Like that of Angel flitting, while, He lay so still upon they breast. My baby sleeps - a tiny mound, All covered o'er with infant flowers, Yet woos me in my walking hours, Down to the quiet burying ground. An when I sleep, I seem to be, With my baby in another land. I take his little baby hand, He smiles and sings sweet songs to me. Sleep on my baby while I keep, My vigils till this life be past, Then shall I, too, lie down at last And with my darling baby sleep. Mother
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Apr 17, 1891 Issue: OBITUARY Editor Echo. Please allow me space in your valuable paper to pay a tribute of respect to my much loved brother, W. L. WEAST, who departed this life March 4th, 1891 at Highland, Eratt Co., Tex. A loved one from our home is gone, A voice we loved so well is still. A chair is vacant in our home That never can be filled. Death has been here and bore away A brother from our side, Just in the morning of his life, As young as we, he died. Perhaps our time may too be short, Our days may fly as fast, O, Lord, impress this solemn thought, This day may be our last. We cannot tell who next may fall, Beneath the chastening rod, One may be first, but let us all Prepare to meet our God. Cuba C. Covington.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Apr 21, 1891 issue: OBITUARY ADAMS - Sister Permelia M. ADAMS, nee NEWTON, was born Jan. 6 1872, at southeast Mo. and died of heart disease at her home in Marion Co. Ark., April 4, 1891, at the early age of 19 years 2 months and 29 days. She was married to Dr. Joe ADAMS May 25, 1890 with whom she lived 10 months and 10 days. She was (or had been) a member of the Christian Church. Notwithstanding her oft repeated suffering from heart disease, she always wore a smile of true contentment. As a child she was obedient, as a wife and companion sweet spirited. Her friendship was true and sacrificing. As a Christian she.... [The rest of this is about 95 percent unreadable. It was very hard to read the above, but eulogistic prose seems to be what follows. The author of the obituary is cut off. The article is located on the front page of The Echo down in the bottom right corner.]
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Apr 21, 1891 Issue: Oscar TIPTON, son of Hon. H. C. TIPTON of Harrison, died at Fort Smith last week after several months of illness. Oscar was a bright young fellow and had the happy faculty of making friends of all who knew him. He was buried at Harrison
Mt. Echo Newspaper, May 22, 1891 Issue: Rev. J. H. Watts, of Wiley's Cove, attended his mother's funeral south of town. Same issue: DEATH NOTICE
WATTS: Nancy Watts, nee Ham, was born in Bolinger County, Mo. October 18th, 1834 and died at her home in Marion County, Ark. May 10th, 1801(sic) [this is no doubt a typographical error and should be 1891], aged 56 years six months and 22 days. She was married to Wm. C. Watts July 15, 1854. This union was blessed with six children, three of whom and her husband had preceded her to the spirit land. She professed religion when about 18 years old and joined the M.E. Church South in which, with a consistent Christian life, she "Adorned the doctrine of Christ" down to the day of her death. No one knows the intense suffering she endured, without a murmur, for several months during her last illness while the weary and well worn wheels of life are gradually slowing up for the last station just at the gates of Heaven. She met the last and solemn hour with a cloudless sky, exhorting her children and friends to be faithful and, rejoicing in God with exceeding great joy, she bade them adieu and falling asleep in Jesus her spirit sped away to the City of God. She leaves us a legacy to the church a daughter and two sons, one of whom is Rev. J. H. Watts of the Arkansas Conference. Hers was ever a pleasant home for the care worn preacher, and in her prayers and counsels he always found support. What she publicly professed, she _____ demonstrated in a practical way. The Lord bless and comfort the hearts of the bereaved. D. C. Ross.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Jun 12, 1891 Issue: Will STACY, of Flippin, lost his infant child last Saturday night. It lived only a short time after birth. Later in same issue under Flippin News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Stacy, a girl, but it was dead. Mrs. Stacy is doing well.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, June 26, 1891 Issue: Last Sunday evening several boys went to the Bonner landing on White river and went in swimming. Among them was Willie Bonner, a 14 year old son of J. B. Bonner of Beuk(sic) Mountain township. The river was muddy and young Bonner being unable to swim got into swift water over his head and drowned. The river continues muddy and although diligent and constant search has been made for the body, at last account it had not been recovered. - Baxter County Citizen.
Marion County, AR - Obituaries