Mt. Echo Newspaper, Aug 22, 1890 Issue: A funeral sermon of Mrs. Rebecca A. BROOKS will be preached on the fifth Sunday at 11 o'clock at the Hamlet school house by Rev. D. C. Ross.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Aug 22, 1890 issue: Brother Jimmy WILLIAMS, on Thursday of last week, passed peacefully from this life into the life beyond. The resolution passed by the Quarterly Conference, which we publish this week, voices the sentiments of his countless friends. OBITUARY Whereas our brother and co-laborer in the cause of our blessed Redeemer, Rev. James B. WILLIAMS, has died, in faith and full hope of immortality, therefore, be it resolved that we the members of this Quarterly Conference, deeply regret the great loss which we feel the Church has sustained in the decease of one who was ever ready to every good word and work. And we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved widow and children, hoping and praying the Divine benediction to ever rest upon them and comfort them in their lonely hours of sorrow and distress. By order of the fourth Quarterly Conference at Friendship.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Aug 22, 1890 Issue: Obituary R. H. PIERCE departed this life August 24, 1890. He was born in Edgfield(sic) District, S.C. Oct. 12, 1812. Removed to Georgia when a young man and lived in that state about 35 years. About 20 years ago he came to Arkansas, lived in Marion county awhile, then removed to Pope county where he lived until last February, when his son, Dr. R. J. PIERCE, brought him back to this county and made his house his father's home. Mr. PIERCE was a consistent and lifelong Christian. He lived a life of usefulness and died just after telling his friends of his future hopes. He was buried in the Patton graveyard. Rev. R. T. Croy conducting the religious services. A large number of friends and relatives assembled to pay their last respects.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Aug 22, 1890 Issue: On Thursday night of last week, Tobe JOHNSON was shot and killed at Lead Hill. It is believed that Robert HOLLIS did the shooting. A daughter of HOLLIS seems to have been the cause of the tragedy. Two men, ETHERAGE and TROTTER, were with JOHNSON when he was shot, but they did not see the man who did the shooting. After JOHNSON was shot, another report was heard and a bullet grazed ETHERAGE'S throat and he and TROTTER ran off. Before JOHNSON died, he said HOLLIS did the shooting. HOLLIS at last account had not been found although a strong posse was in search of him. He is a dangerous man and it is not believed that he can be taken alive.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Sept 5, 1890 Issue: OBITUARY On Aug. 25th, grim death entered our vicinity and fastened his icy fetters upon the 14 year old daughter of W. R. Cowen. The sweet smile she wore while passing over the dark river was enough to convince bystanders that death had no terrors. It was hard to give her up, but we are consoled when we think that: Her fight is finished, her race is run. The toils of life is o're. Her joys and bliss have just begun On the bright eternal shore.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Sept 121890 issue: Jarrett Gregory, son of Gabe Gregory, died at his home in Yellville last Monday night. Mr. Gregory had taken the contract to carry the Oakland mail for one year, in a short time after he began the work he took sick and his sickness proved fatal. He leaves a wife and two children.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Sep 19, 1890 issue: Levi PEARSON, one of the oldest and best citizens of the county, died at his home near Oakland from injuries received on being thrown from a mule that was thought to be perfectly gentle and reliable.
Marion County, AR - Obituaries