Hi everybody.... Been looking through some more old newspapers on the National Archives. I sent some old tidbits once before, but I have either lost or deleted what I had sent. If any of these are repeats just ignore them. I just wanted to share a few with all of you. Enjoy! TEXAS NEWSPAPERS Abilene Reporter News | Abilene, Texas | Sunday, December 12, 1943 | Page 10 FREEMAN FUNERAL HELD AT COLEMAN COLEMAN, DEC. 11 - Funeral was held from the Pioneer Funeral Home yesterday for Jordan Rucker freeman, 49, 1404 South Colorado St., local insurance salesman. Foy E. Wallace of the local church of Christ officiated. Burial was made in the Olney cemetery. Mr. Freeman died at the local hospital following an illness of long duration. He was born Oct. 22, 1804 in Izard County, Ark. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. J.R. Freeman; his mother, Mrs. W.N. Freeman; one son, Jerry Russell Freeman, all of Coleman; two daughters, Mrs. Norris Green, Sweetwater, and Miss Dorothy Lee Freeman, Coleman; four brothers, Chester L. Freeman, Las Vegas, Nev., W.O. Freeman and J.D. Freeman, both of Fort Worth, and Joe L. Freeman of Sweetwater; two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Edwards of Sweetwater, and Mrs. J.P. Simpson of Houston; and two grandchildren. San Antonio Express | San Antonio, Texas | Tuesday, May 21, 1935 | Page 6 FORMER MINISTER TO URUGUAY DIES Arkansas Politician Succumbs After Stroke NEWPORT, ARK., May 20 - R.E. Jeffery, former United States minister to Uruguay, died at his home here tonight. He has been bedridden since September of last year as the result of a stroke of paralysis. Jeffery was an outstanding figure in state and national politics since 1901. He was mentioned for a diplomatic assignment under the present administration when stricken last year. The son of Mrs. And Mrs. Robert Emmett Jeffery, Sr., he was born at Mt. Olive, Ark., Jan. 20, 1875. His parents were pioneer residents of Izard county, Ark. After serving one term in the Arkansas House of Representatives in 1901, Jeffery moved here in 1903 to open law offices. He was elected prosecuting attorney for the Third Judicial District and served two terms before his election to the circuit judgeship in 1909. He served on the bench until 1915, and then resigned to accept President Wilson's appointment as minister to Uruguay. He resigned from the service in 1921. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Robert Emmett Jeffery III, and Jerry Jeffery. Robert Jeffery reached his father's bedside last night from St. Louis, where he is connected with the Federal Land Bank. Big Spring Daily Herald | Big Spring, Texas | Wednesday, September 14, 1938 | Page 6 FARMER CRUSHED BATESVILLE, Ark., Sept.. 14 -- G. W. Smith, 55-year-old Izard county farmer, died yesterday from injuries suffered Saturday when a truck in which he was riding overturned four miles northwest of here. Laredo Times | Laredo, Texas | Wednesday, June 18, 1924 | Page 6 FLOODED BY CLOUDBURST. Little Rock, Ark., June 18 - Meager reports received today from Diaz said that a large area of land in Izard county was reported flooded as the result of a cloudburst last night. Telephone and telegraph wires were torn down and several miles of track on the White River division of the Missouri Pacific railroad were washed out. OKLAHOMA PAPERS Star Gazette | Sallisaw, Oklahoma | Friday, April 12, 1912 | Page 1 Daniel E. Castleman, of Gore, and Mrs. Alley Castleman, of Izard County, Ark., were married in this city Monday. This couple, whose ages are given as 49 and 38 respectively, were united in matrimony more than twenty years ago, eight children having been born to them, six of whom are now living. The couple separated and were divorced, but recently a reconciliation was effected, the marriage last Monday being the logical result thereof. Four of their children witnessed this ceremony. It is not often that children witness the marriage of their parents. Our Brother in Red | Muskogee, Oklahoma | Thursday, December 10, 1891 | Page 5 Mr. Willie Staggs arrived in the city from Izard County, Ark., yesterday evening. Indian Journal | Eufaula, Oklahoma | Thursday, February 21, 1935 | Page 1 Local Citizens Attend Celebration for Grisso A group of Eufaula citizens attended a celebration for Dr. W. E. Grisso, present highway commissioner, at Seminole Wednesday evening. Nearly 800 Oklahomans, representing by actual count 36 cities from all parts of the state, gathered in a Seminole theatre to pay tribute to Dr. Grisso, "first citizen" of Seminole, who today took office on the highway board of the state. The citizens of Seminole presented Doctor Grisso with a beautiful smoking set. Doctor Grisso came from Izard County, Ark., as a young physician. Seminole was merely a small farm town then. The doctor practiced extensively over a large territory and became interested in land. After the oil boom, the doctor with others of his sort began to build a city. Seminole as one of the finest cities in Oklahoma, is evidence of how well the doctor wrought. Lawton Constitution | Lawton, Oklahoma | Tuesday, September 09, 1947 | Page 12 ARKANSAS RITES SET FOR SOLDIER The body of T-5 Floyd J. Couch, 32, Fort Sill soldier who was killed in a plane crash Sunday morning, was sent at noon today to Calico Rock, Ark., for services and burial. Corporal Couch's nearest relative, a sister, Mrs. Bessie Blankenship, lives at Forty-Four, also in Izard County, Ark. T-Sgt. Galen L. Martin, a member of the crash victim's unit, is serving as military escort. Corporal couch, supply clerk in Headquarters Detachment, 53 Transportation Truck Battalion, was en route to Fort Sill in a PT-17 piloted by Marcus Burke, Oklahoma City civilian, when the crash occurred four miles west of Amber in Grady County. Burke was also killed instantly. Becker Funeral Home directed local arrangements. Indian Journal | Muskogee, Oklahoma | Wednesday, October 09, 1878 | Page 2 CRIMES AND CASUALTIES. A raid on illicit distillers in sharp, Baxter, and Izard counties, Ark., recently resulted in the capture of ten moonshiners and the destruction of several stills. The prisoners were taken to Little Rock. Muskogee Democrat | Muskogee, Oklahoma | Tuesday, December 26, 1905 | Page 2 Cut in Twain by a Revolving: Saw at Mill Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 26 - Arthur Farris, proprietor of a sawmill near Franklin, Izard County, was instantly killed by making a misstep and falling on a circular saw which was revolving. His body was cut in twain.

Never mind. Taken care of. Thanks. -----Original Message----- >From: Roger Harvell <[email protected]> >Sent: Aug 7, 2012 1:55 PM >To: ARIZARD LIST <[email protected]> >Subject: [ARIZARD] Census lookup > >Could I trouble you good folks for another census lookup? >Interested 1910-1930 probably Giles County, Tennessee > >Charles/Charlie Harwell born circa 1904 > >Trying to find who his parents were, thanks. > >Roger > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Could I trouble you good folks for another census lookup? Interested 1910-1930 probably Giles County, Tennessee Charles/Charlie Harwell born circa 1904 Trying to find who his parents were, thanks. Roger

Thanks Roger. I put this with Raymond and Nina's Obit. Wonder if he will be put away there? June -----Original Message----- From: Roger Harvell Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 12:17 PM To: ARIZARD LIST Subject: [ARIZARD] Marvin Hamlisch MARVIN HAMLISCH Mr. Hamlisch's Izard County connection - his wife is Teresa"Terre" Marie Blair, the daughter Billy Davis Blair (Mrs Jean Blankenship's brother) and Lucy Marie Mitchell. Terre's 2nd great-grandparents were William Mitchell and Mariah Harvell, my great-grandfather's sister. 7 Aug 2012 - New York Times: Marvin Hamlisch, the singularly productive and sensationally decorated composer of musicals like “A Chorus Line” and songs like “The Way We Were,” has died, his family said Tuesday through a representative. He was 68. A statement said that Mr. Hamlisch collapsed after a brief illness and died on Monday in Los Angeles but did not provide additional details. In a career that spanned film, television, theater and recorded music, Mr. Hamlisch won seemingly every award available in each medium. He was a 12-time Academy Award nominee, for his score and song contributions to films as varied as “The Spy Who Loved Me” and “Sophie’s Choice” and a three-time Oscar winner for the score of “The Sting” as well as the score from “The Way We Were” and its title song (with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman). He won four Emmy Awards, four Grammy Awards and a Tony Award for his score to the musical “A Chorus Line.” That musical, which blended bouncy, brassy songs like “One” and “Dance: Ten; Looks: Three” with melancholy numbers like “At the Ballet,” also won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1976. As recently as last month, Mr. Hamlisch was working on a musical adaptation of the Jerry Lewis comedy “The Nutty Professor,” for which he wrote the score. His press representatives said he was also working on a new Broadway musical called “Gotta Dance,” and had written the score for a coming HBO movie, “Behind the Candelabra,” about the life of Liberace. According to his biography at his official Web site, Mr. Hamlisch held the title of principal pops conductor for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Pasadena Symphony and Pops, the Seattle Symphony and the San Diego Symphony. In an interview in July, Mr. Hamlisch discussed the emotional investment he put into each piece of music he composed. "I’m not one of those people who says, ‘I never read reviews,’ because I don’t believe those people," Mr. Hamlisch said. "I think they read ‘em. These songs are my babies. And I always say, it’s like having a baby in a hospital, taking a Polaroid and going up to someone and saying, ‘What do you think?’ And he goes, ‘I give you a 3.’ That’s what criticism is like. You’ve worked on this thing forever — ‘I give you a 3.’ And it’s part of you. That’s the bargain you’ve made." ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

MARVIN HAMLISCH Mr. Hamlisch's Izard County connection - his wife is Teresa"Terre" Marie Blair, the daughter Billy Davis Blair (Mrs Jean Blankenship's brother) and Lucy Marie Mitchell. Terre's 2nd great-grandparents were William Mitchell and Mariah Harvell, my great-grandfather's sister. 7 Aug 2012 - New York Times: Marvin Hamlisch, the singularly productive and sensationally decorated composer of musicals like “A Chorus Line” and songs like “The Way We Were,” has died, his family said Tuesday through a representative. He was 68. A statement said that Mr. Hamlisch collapsed after a brief illness and died on Monday in Los Angeles but did not provide additional details. In a career that spanned film, television, theater and recorded music, Mr. Hamlisch won seemingly every award available in each medium. He was a 12-time Academy Award nominee, for his score and song contributions to films as varied as “The Spy Who Loved Me” and “Sophie’s Choice” and a three-time Oscar winner for the score of “The Sting” as well as the score from “The Way We Were” and its title song (with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman). He won four Emmy Awards, four Grammy Awards and a Tony Award for his score to the musical “A Chorus Line.” That musical, which blended bouncy, brassy songs like “One” and “Dance: Ten; Looks: Three” with melancholy numbers like “At the Ballet,” also won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1976. As recently as last month, Mr. Hamlisch was working on a musical adaptation of the Jerry Lewis comedy “The Nutty Professor,” for which he wrote the score. His press representatives said he was also working on a new Broadway musical called “Gotta Dance,” and had written the score for a coming HBO movie, “Behind the Candelabra,” about the life of Liberace. According to his biography at his official Web site, Mr. Hamlisch held the title of principal pops conductor for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Pasadena Symphony and Pops, the Seattle Symphony and the San Diego Symphony. In an interview in July, Mr. Hamlisch discussed the emotional investment he put into each piece of music he composed. "I’m not one of those people who says, ‘I never read reviews,’ because I don’t believe those people," Mr. Hamlisch said. "I think they read ‘em. These songs are my babies. And I always say, it’s like having a baby in a hospital, taking a Polaroid and going up to someone and saying, ‘What do you think?’ And he goes, ‘I give you a 3.’ That’s what criticism is like. You’ve worked on this thing forever — ‘I give you a 3.’ And it’s part of you. That’s the bargain you’ve made."

Vera, You never cease to amaze  me with all the stuff you find.   This was a goldmine.  I really enjoyed reading it, especially about relatives.  Thanks.  Glenna Goodwin --- On Mon, 8/6/12, Philles Van Horn <[email protected]> wrote: From: Philles Van Horn <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [ARIZARD] "old" Melbourne newspaper To: [email protected] Date: Monday, August 6, 2012, 10:30 AM Thank you Vera.  It had a marriage for one of my family.  It was interesting to read these articles.  Thanks again. Philles -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 12:26 PM To: Vera Reeves; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ARIZARD] "old" Melbourne newspaper Thank You Vera!  As is true of so many of your postings,  I found three family members and loved reading every one of the items...................Margaret Quoting Vera Reeves <[email protected]>: > Since I didn't get this message, I sent earlier this morning,  I'm sending > it again. > I hope there is something here someone can use. > ===================== > The information used here was taken from the Izard County, Arkansas > newspapers available on film bought from the Arkansas History Commission. > Over the years the newspapers had different names. A lot of years are > missing and several issues of one year may be missing. Some of the issues > were either to light or to dark to read and in places there were holes in > the middle of an article, making it hard to tell just what was written. > In some cases I added information I found on the person mentioned in the > obituary. > > I tried to copy the articles word for word. In some places some small word > might have been miss spelled and was corrected. I apologize for all > mistakes, Vera Reeves > > The Clipper > > Apr 19, 1877 - Marriage license issued for the week > E. M. Hodges to Mary Walker > R. A. Hager to Nannie Staggs > > Apr 26, 1877 - Marriage license issued for the week > A. Lingo to Mrs. Sarah Bigham > > Apr 28, 1877 - Married: > At the residence of James Thompson of Izard County on Wednesday the 25th > inst., by J. B. Freeman, Esqr.,  Mr. Alex A. Lingo to Mrs. Sarah E. Bigham, > all of Izard County, AR > (Her maiden name was Thompson.) > > May 5, 1877 > Marriage licenses issued for the week May 3, 1877 > W. G. Brooks to Lydia Pugh > > Funeral Notice > The friends and acquaintances of Judge R. H. Powell are respectfully invited > to attend services, in memory of his late wife, to be held at Philadelphia > church, 11 A. M. on the 2nd Sunday in May, Rev. E. A. Garrison, officiating. > > (Added note: Jane T. Powell is buried in the Old Philadelphia Cemetery. b. > 18 Jan 1830 d. 5 Jul 1870.) > (Note added in cemetery book shows, husband as Richard H. Powell and parents > D. T. and Mary Temple) > > Died: in Izard County, on May 1st, 1877 Charles, infant son of Judge R. H. > Powell, aged 7 months. > > Died: Mr. Thomas Elkin, an old and respected citizen of this county died, > the first of this week, of cancer. > > May 12, 1877 > Marriage licenses issued for the week ending May 10th. W. Forester to Miss. > Louisa T. Murry > > Dr. Culp informs us that Mat Vail was made happy on the 7th last by a > present of a son. > > On the 9th, Pet Tucker went into the ecstasies; his happiness was also a > boy – a 12 pounder. > > May 19, 1877 > Dr. Culp informs us that his kinsman, Chas. Benbrook on White River, is > happier than anybody---- twins. > > Jun 2, 1877 > Applicants for marriage license: James E. Brown to Margaret Jane Hill. > > Funeral Notice - The funeral sermon of Mrs. Mary E. Bishop, deceased, will > be preached at Philadelphia on the 2nd Sabbath in June. Rev. B. F. Hall, > officiating. > > Jun 9, 1877 > Mrs. Mary Martin, wife of Judge Martin of Stone County, died at Mountain > View on Sunday the 3rd inst. > > June 23, 1877-----Obituary Notice > Died at her residence, near La Crosse, Ark., on the 13th of May 1877, Mrs. > Elizabeth Burns, after a painful illness which she bore with patience and > resignation. Sister Burns was the daughter of James Tiller and was born May > 23rd, 1816. In 1824 she professed religion and joined the church, and in > 1840 she was united in matrimony with John F. Burns, with whom she lived a > happy and useful life until his death, which accrued in 1850. At the death > of her husband, the care of training and providing for six children, > revolved entirely on sister Burns, which arduous duty she discharged with > the energy and patience which Christian mothers alone can summon. Eleven > years before her death she was stricken with blindness, yet she bore this, > the saddest of bodily afflictions with Christian fortitude and patience, > always exhibiting in an eminent degree, that meekness and resignation which > are characteristic of deep ____ of heart. Sister Burns became a member of > the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at La Crosse, at the organization of that > congregation, in the communion of which she lived, discharging her Christian > duties as well as her affliction would admit, until her death. Sister burns > died at the age of 61 years and 43 years of her life were spent in the > service of God. It is no exaggeration to say that she was truly pious—an > earnest, consecrated Christian—her life proved her such. She never shrunk > from the discharge of any known duty, but always had a word of encouragement > for the desponding and tears of sympathy for the suffering. She was ever > ready to throw the mantle of charity over the shortcomings of her fellow > Christians. She was an affectionate wife, a tender and loving mother, and an > ornament to the church and society, and loved by all who knew her. She died > as she lived in the strong assurance of a living faith and in the hope of > the blessed immortality. Three of her children preceded her to the “better > land” while three are left behind. To these we would say, follow in the > footsteps of your now sainted mot > her. “Weep not as those who have no hope,” for “While your silent steps > are > straying lonely through night’s deepening shade, Glory’s > brightest beams are > playing ‘round thy happy mother’s head.”        D. G. Griffith > > Jun 30, 1877 - Married > At the residence of Squire Buercklin the bride’s father, in Melbourne, on > the 24th inst., by Squire G. B. Moon, Mr. Allen Franks to Miss. Lizzy Ann > Buercklin, all of Izard County. > The Clipper office was honored with an elegant cake on that occasion, for > which we return our thanks. We tender the young folks our congratulations > and best wishes. May their united life be a happy one with many joys and few > sorrows. > > Also at the residence of Joseph S. Robinson, near Melbourne on the 28th > inst., by Squire J. B. Freeman, Wm. N. Warlick to Miss. Mary N. Martin all > of Izard. > > Marriage Licenses granted > Wm.  N. Warlick to Martha Ann Martin  (one above has Mary not Martha ?) > > Allen Franks to Lizzy Ann Buercklin > > Jun 30, 1877 - School Picnic: > The picnic given at La Crosse, in connection with the closing exercises of > the school on last Friday, by the Trustees and friends of La Crosse Academy > was successful in every particular. Ample preparation was made, and of the > best possible variety and all enjoyed the occasion in the fullest sense. The > attendance was large,--something near fifteen hundred persons present. Capt. > R. C. Mathews, was Marshal of the day and discharged the duties of the > position with entire satisfaction to all. Teachers, pupils and visitors were > formed into procession and marched to the tables, in the best of order, > where all were feasted to satiety. > > The addresses were timely and in good taste. The exercises in the evening > are said to have been of the finest order, characterized with a degree of > ability not usually manifested on such occasions, and all bearing the > impress of the masterly hand that guides that institution. Every pupil came > up to the full expectation of teachers and patrons. Prizes were awarded as > follows: James Watkins in Declamation, Gertie Hall in Reading, John Watkins > in Penmanship. > > For highest standing in spelling: > 1st class Miss Annie Lindley--Principal contestant, Miss Ida Fortenberry. > 2nd class Miss Athie Reese--Principal contestant, Miss Belle Montelle. > 3rd class Miss Mary Stroud—Principal contestant Miss Alice Raney. > > Jul 14, 1877 > Died - On the 8th inst., at Melbourne, Arkansas, Claudia J., infant daughter > of Frank A. and Hattie E. Mason aged 1 year, 7 months and 22 days. > And thus little flower has faded on earth, to bloom in the Paradise of God. > Yes the darling loved one has fallen asleep to awake to immortality on the > shining shore of the river of life,--has plumed her wings and gone up to the > Eternal City, and after a while father, and mother, and little brother, if > faithful will meet the darling little one on the glorified plains of > immortality, to part no more forever.          J. > > Jul 14, 1877 - Marriage Licenses issued > James G. Stafford to Mrs. Sallie Browning > L. L. Bailey to Charlotte Benbrook > Samuel Yates to Martha Blair > > Aug 4, 1877 > Died—at his residence in Fulton County, Richard Sanders on the 30th day of > Jul 1877 > > Aug 11, 1877 - Marriage License Granted > W. D. Ragsdale to Rena Ruby > > Sep 15, 1877 - Licenses Issued: > Zack R. Bishop to Angeline Byrd > J. M. Stroud to S. F. Sears > John C. Calhoun Goodwin to Mary Elizabeth Ann Harvel > > Aug 7, 1877 – Deaths in Izard County > Rufus son of Joseph and Sarah Durham aged 1 year and 7 months. > > Aug 12, 1877 - Deaths in Izard County > Emma Jane, daughter of A. S. and Sarah Culp aged 2 years lacking 5 days. > > On the 6th inst., Johnny Brook (or Brock) stepson of Henry Ingle, aged about > eight years. > > NOTICE > Is hereby given, that my wife, Sarah J. Blankenship, has left me, without a > just cause and that I will not be responsible for any debt contract or > promise she may make from this date, henceforth, this September 13th, 1877. > Signed Elijah Blankenship. > > End of 1877 > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in > the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Here is Doc Baxter's description (years later) of Rutch Smith's wounds suffered on October 21, 1864, at the battle of the Little Blue River during Price's Raid into Missouri: EVIDENCE OF PHYSICIAN STATE OF ARKANSAS, County of Izard I, E A Baxter a duly registered and practicing physician in Melbourne Izard County, Arkansas, do hereby certify that I am personally well acquainted with S R Smith of Lunenburg Ark (Izard Co) Arkansas, who is an applicant for a pension under the Statutes of Arkansas. That at his request I have made an examination of his physicial condition and find: State description and character of wound The left leg is off 5 inches below the Knee, and he was shot through the left hip glancing the head of femur was shot through right Knee ball exiting at under side of patella coming out in popliteal space. Physical condition and to what cause is his incapacity for manual labor attributable Due mainly to the above mentioned wounds, and to debility natural to his age. and that said disability is not result of his own vicious habits still presisted in Not due to vicious habits. Extene of disability Totally disabled It is amazing that Rutch survived.

I have a copy of a land grant issued to "Solomon R. Smith" dated July 1, 1859. I took that as conclusive proof his name was Solomon. He was called Rutch, or Uncle Rutch. Roger, I think you are right about his name being confused with his son Samuel Rutch Smith, born to his second wife Mary Grills. Lynette In a message dated 8/6/2012 1:12:26 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Vera: I have Hanna's in my family, lots of women who lived in that era, with no known death dates. If anyone knows who this Hanna is, I'd like to have the information. Thank you so much for posting these articles, you are appreciated. BettyC ________________________________ From: Vera Reeves <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, August 6, 2012 11:20:45 AM Subject: [ARIZARD] "old" Melbourne newspaper Some more articles copied from film on file at the Calico Rock library. Izard County Register a newspaper of Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas These weren't on the roll of film I found later. Mar 10, 1898 A “wee” girl arrived at Walter Hardaway’s in Franklin, Tuesday night. Mar 10, 1898 Died: In Lunenburg, Monday, March 7th 1898, Mrs. Hanna ___ aged ___. (DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO THIS IS?) Died: Near Mt. View, Sunday March 6th 1898 Mrs. India Jeffery, wife of Ambrose Jeffery, Sr. aged 56 years. Died: Near Newburg, Sunday evening at 5 o’clock, Mar 6th, 1898, Mrs. Mollie wife of John W. Cone aged about 40 years. The remains were buried at New Liberty, Violet Hill Township, Monday a very large concourse of people being present. Elder Henley conducted the funeral services. End 1898 Jun 4th, 1908 - Tribute of Respect In memory of Sovereign Drew Reynolds, who was made a Woodman of the World at Mt. Olive, Ark. Sept. 21, 1907 and who was called to the Grand Camp above Apr. 24, 1908. Dear Sovereigns of Mt. Olive Camp, No 570 – for the first time in the history of this Camp, Grim Death has visited us and claimed for its victim Sov. Drew Reynolds. Sov. Reynolds was an exemplary, energetic, industrious young man; just blooming into vigorous young manhood and his death was a severe shock to the entire community in which he lived. We as mortal beings, cannot understand why God, in His goodness and mercy plucks from amongst us the sweetest flowers and most precious jewels: but some day we will understand why it is thus. The death of Sov. Reynolds reminds us that we will be called upon to answer the summons, “Come up higher,” and may it admonish us to live, that when it does come, we will be prepared to meet “Him who gave his life, that we, though His name might have life eternal.” Be it therefore. -------That we bow in humble submission, to the will of “Him who doeth all things well.” That woodcraft has lost a faithful exponent. That we set apart a page in our Record Book to the memory of Sovereign Reynolds, and that these Resolutions be spread at length upon same; and a copy be sent his bereaved and sorrowing mother and a copy to each of our county papers for publication. Respectfully submitted: Knox Hayden, Chas. E. Jeffery, Jeffery Dixon Jun 4th , 1908 - Family Reunion >From the Batesville Guard, 29th’ult an interesting family reunion was held in this city last Saturday, consisting of the Hunt, Holmes, Kennard and the Trevathan families. They met on the hill just below Lock 1 and spent the afternoon picnicking, a splendid supper including the outing. The following persons were present all of them being related by blood or marriage. Mrs. Kennard, mother of J. A. Kennard: Mrs. Hunt, mother of Mrs. J. A. Kennard, J. A. Kennard and wife, Blanch, Hugh and Shelby Kennard; Mrs. J. A. Holmes, Ed, Clarence and Ruth Holmes; Lucian Crutchfield and wife and Freece and Clyde Crutchfield of Izard County: T. D. Hunt and wife and Lois Hunt of Mammoth Spring; J. F. Hunt and wife and son of Mammoth Spring; O. T. Hunt and Clarice and Lucile Hunt, Jeffery Dixon and wife and Blanche, Joe, Carroll and Nellie Dixon; Mrs. H. L. Miller, Miss Emma Hunt and Geo. H. Trevathan and wife and Jared, Mary, John, Nellie and George Trevathan. The occasion was made more pleasant on account, the day was the birthday of Mrs. J. A. Holmes. A delightful time was had. Jun 4th, 1908 - In Memoriam Millard Cecil son of Dr. E. A. and Mrs. Maggie Baxter, at an early age of 8 years, 7 months and 13 days departed this life May 31, 1908. His last illness of three weeks duration was painfully severe, but he bore it patiently. We have every evidence of his happy transition to that better land where pain is no more. His stainless spirit winged its flight back to its native sphere, the bosom of its God, on a bright beautiful, Sabbath morn, and is now realizing the bliss of eternal glory. Cecil was a remarkable child—always cheerful and happy, ever having a smile and pleasant greeting for all. Fourteen months ago he told his parents he wanted to join the Methodist Church, and with their consent he did so the first opportunity. He came calmly forward of his own accord and gave his little hand for membership and was received into full fellowship by his pastor, S. L. Cochran. It seemed he had a bright future here but God saw best to call him away to a brighter future in glory. He is gone! His voice will no more be heard here, but in heaven it is attuned to divine harmony. Where it will forever, with the---angels, sing eternal praises around the throne of God. Cecil was young but lives are not measured by the length of years. Though so young, his life has left a gentle impress upon the hearts of all who knew him; and though he is dead may his good influence live and shine on in the lives of the friends he has left behind. His bereaved parents and relatives have the deep sympathy of the whole town and a wide circle of friends elsewhere. The funeral services were held Monday at 10 o’clock a. m. June 1, at the Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor. The church was most beautifully decorated with white flowers by the young ladies of Melbourne, and filled to its up most capacity with a large concourse of friends, who followed the remains to the cemetery, where Cecil will rest until the resurrection morning. “Darling Cecil has crossed the river, ‘Round his new made grave we stand, And there comes the silent whisper >From the happy spirit land: ‘Father, mother, sisters, brothers, classmates. Friends and kindred, weep no more, Grieve not o’er my sleeping body, Meet me on the other shore.” F. C. Jun 4, 1908 - Obituary In loving memory of Maggie May, little daughter of T. B. and Emma Williams, aged 2 years 3 months and 13 days. On Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, 1907, the sad news came that little May is dead. Her cold and lifeless body was found in Strawberry River, one half mile from home. How little did loved ones think while listening to her sweet baby words at breakfast time that when the family came together at noon that baby would be lying cold in death. It is supposed that little May followed her papa to the barn. She called to him two or three times but he did not answer, thinking she would go back to mama. Oh! How he regrets not answering her last call, but God knows best. She has only paid the debt we all have to pay. Dear parents, your hearts are almost broken but weep not; you precious babe has gone to live with Jesus and the many loved ones gone before, where she will know no heartaches, pain or sorrow. It is so hard to give her up, for she was the joy and light of the home. You miss her morning, noon and night, her sweet kisses and fond good night. Me thinks I can hear her calling from the beautiful---------(rest is missing)----- (cemetery book shows she's buried in the Hills Chapel Cemetery) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Does anyone have any information on these two Sarah C. Denton & Gideon B. Fraser married 31 Jul 1883 in Independence County, AR?

Yes, Vera, he is listed as Samuel Rutledge Smith in the cemetery records. All other records say Solomon Rutledge Smith. He had a son Samuel whom I think somebody confused him with. If anybody knows another reason for him being listed as Samuel, I would like to know it. His first wife was Jane Walker, a sister of my grandfather Christopher Greenleaf Walker. -----Original Message----- >From: Vera Reeves <[email protected]> >Sent: Aug 6, 2012 3:00 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: [ARIZARD] "old" Melbourne newspaper > > >Izard County Newspaper Articles > >This roll of film is a mixture of several of the Melbourne Newspapers 1899-1920. > >The dates are mixed up and sometimes only parts of the paper were filmed. > > > >A few of the earlier dates below. > > > >Jun 21, 1901 – Judge Ashley has received the following letter. > > He has found no one who knows the woman, and requested us to publish the letter. > > > >Little Rock, Ark - June 10, 1901 - Hon. T. J. Ashley, Melbourne, Ark. > > Dear Sir: -- Martha Bowers, an inmate of the Asylum admitted from Izard County on May 16th, 1888, died today and her remains will be buried in the Asylum cemetery tomorrow. Respectfully, P. O. Hooper, Supt. > > > >Jun 21, 1901 - Lunenburg Squibs > > Aunt Jane Sims aged about 57 years was buried here Sunday evening. She died of dropsy. > >(Didn’t find her listed in the cemetery book) > > > >Jun 21, 1901 - Smith > > Uncle Rutch Smith walked to Lunenburg from his home the other day. He said it worried his wooden leg considerably. > > > >(Is this Samuel Rutledge Smith died 1924 is buried in the Lunenburg Cemetery?) > >He was wounded in the Civil War) > > > >May 30, 1902 - Confederate Reunion > > The Izard County Ex-Confederate Reunion will be held at Melbourne, Jul 25th, 26th and 27th, 1912. > >The following committees have been appointed: > >Committee on program--- F. M. Hanley, P. A. Billingsley, J. E. Felts and J. H. Roten. > >Committee on Arrangements---R. D. Harris, Ed. Billingsley, M. F. Hill, W. A. Wilson, Hanley Powell and R. J. Estes. > >Committee on Music--- F. R. Staggs, J. G. Jennings and Dr. Steve Jones. > >Committee on invitations of Speakers---W. P. Campbell, R. M. Hanley and R. D. Harris. > >Committee on Finances--- J. I. Couch and W. W. Copeland. > > We hope to get out a good program in the near future and give general publicity of the time and entertainment to be offered. We hope to have the Izard County Singing Convention to meet with us on the first day at ten o’clock, a.m. and to sing for us at such other times as may be designated by the committee on arrangements. We respectful as the hearty co-operation of all the people of Izard County in making this the most pleasant and entertaining reunion ever held in this county. - J. H. Roten, Commander, J. B. Baker, Com. of Sons, Attest. R. D. Harris, Sec > > > >Sep 4, 1902 - Obituary > > This Tuesday June 24, 1902, little Ollie Finley departed this life to enter that sweet happy home above where parting is no more. She was a beautiful bud plucked from her papa , mama, two sisters and five brothers who all loved her dearly and grieve her loss very much, but God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to take her from earth to heaven where she will be a shinning flower in the beautiful Garden of Eden. > > Little Ollie was only 12 years old yet our Lord knoweth all things well and she finished her work given her to do on earth, and He took her to her reward in heaven. To her parents and brothers and sisters we would say, weep not for your darling is in heaven. Only trust your troubles to the Lord. We know that Ollie is in heaven and her trials and troubles are over. Only a few short years and father, mother, brothers and sisters will join with her in the paradise of God where we'll all shout and sing together in the sweet bye and bye. > > Kindred and friends toll on and weary not; be faithful and all will be well in the end. And to her friends and school mates think of little Ollie only as a shining angel in heaven and if not already prepare your self to meet her and your many other relatives and friends in the paradise of God though your are but little children. Even as Ollie was you may be called to go at an unexpected time. It is even as Christ said "Suffer little children ---------------unto Me, for as such is the --------------. Little Children, praise the Savior, He regards you from above: Praise Him for his great salvation, > > Praise Him for his wondrous love > > When He left His throne in glory, > > When He lived with mortals here > > Little children sang his praises > > And it Please His gracious ear > > Little children praise the Savior > > Praise Him, your undying friend; > > Praise Him till in heaven you meet Him > > There to praise Him without end. > >Didn’t find her in the cemetery book. >Did find parents Henry C. Finley & Sarah T. Muncy > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Izard County Newspaper Articles This roll of film is a mixture of several of the Melbourne Newspapers 1899-1920. The dates are mixed up and sometimes only parts of the paper were filmed. A few of the earlier dates below. Jun 21, 1901 – Judge Ashley has received the following letter. He has found no one who knows the woman, and requested us to publish the letter. Little Rock, Ark - June 10, 1901 - Hon. T. J. Ashley, Melbourne, Ark. Dear Sir: -- Martha Bowers, an inmate of the Asylum admitted from Izard County on May 16th, 1888, died today and her remains will be buried in the Asylum cemetery tomorrow. Respectfully, P. O. Hooper, Supt. Jun 21, 1901 - Lunenburg Squibs Aunt Jane Sims aged about 57 years was buried here Sunday evening. She died of dropsy. (Didn’t find her listed in the cemetery book) Jun 21, 1901 - Smith Uncle Rutch Smith walked to Lunenburg from his home the other day. He said it worried his wooden leg considerably. (Is this Samuel Rutledge Smith died 1924 is buried in the Lunenburg Cemetery?) He was wounded in the Civil War) May 30, 1902 - Confederate Reunion The Izard County Ex-Confederate Reunion will be held at Melbourne, Jul 25th, 26th and 27th, 1912. The following committees have been appointed: Committee on program--- F. M. Hanley, P. A. Billingsley, J. E. Felts and J. H. Roten. Committee on Arrangements---R. D. Harris, Ed. Billingsley, M. F. Hill, W. A. Wilson, Hanley Powell and R. J. Estes. Committee on Music--- F. R. Staggs, J. G. Jennings and Dr. Steve Jones. Committee on invitations of Speakers---W. P. Campbell, R. M. Hanley and R. D. Harris. Committee on Finances--- J. I. Couch and W. W. Copeland. We hope to get out a good program in the near future and give general publicity of the time and entertainment to be offered. We hope to have the Izard County Singing Convention to meet with us on the first day at ten o’clock, a.m. and to sing for us at such other times as may be designated by the committee on arrangements. We respectful as the hearty co-operation of all the people of Izard County in making this the most pleasant and entertaining reunion ever held in this county. - J. H. Roten, Commander, J. B. Baker, Com. of Sons, Attest. R. D. Harris, Sec Sep 4, 1902 - Obituary This Tuesday June 24, 1902, little Ollie Finley departed this life to enter that sweet happy home above where parting is no more. She was a beautiful bud plucked from her papa , mama, two sisters and five brothers who all loved her dearly and grieve her loss very much, but God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to take her from earth to heaven where she will be a shinning flower in the beautiful Garden of Eden. Little Ollie was only 12 years old yet our Lord knoweth all things well and she finished her work given her to do on earth, and He took her to her reward in heaven. To her parents and brothers and sisters we would say, weep not for your darling is in heaven. Only trust your troubles to the Lord. We know that Ollie is in heaven and her trials and troubles are over. Only a few short years and father, mother, brothers and sisters will join with her in the paradise of God where we'll all shout and sing together in the sweet bye and bye. Kindred and friends toll on and weary not; be faithful and all will be well in the end. And to her friends and school mates think of little Ollie only as a shining angel in heaven and if not already prepare your self to meet her and your many other relatives and friends in the paradise of God though your are but little children. Even as Ollie was you may be called to go at an unexpected time. It is even as Christ said "Suffer little children ---------------unto Me, for as such is the --------------. Little Children, praise the Savior, He regards you from above: Praise Him for his great salvation, Praise Him for his wondrous love When He left His throne in glory, When He lived with mortals here Little children sang his praises And it Please His gracious ear Little children praise the Savior Praise Him, your undying friend; Praise Him till in heaven you meet Him There to praise Him without end. Didn’t find her in the cemetery book. Did find parents Henry C. Finley & Sarah T. Muncy

Betty - yes, hot over in Menifee, CA, too. Any mention of Harris, Hanks, or Crownover in the DVD's. We had Langston neighbors in Calico Rock when I lived there 1941-45. Pauline Harris Schwarz

Sorry, the name should be Solomon Samuel Rutledge Smith. BettyC ________________________________ From: Betty Cavner <[email protected]> To: Roger Harvell <[email protected]>; [email protected] Sent: Mon, August 6, 2012 3:27:52 PM Subject: Re: [ARIZARD] (no subject) Roger/Vera: On Ancestry.com listed as filiaho123 with Family Tree Smith/Theriac Family Tree - they have a picture and have the name as Samuel Solomon Rutledge Smith b1834, d1924. Will send a copy of info if needed. BettyC ________________________________ From: Roger Harvell <[email protected]> To: Vera Reeves <[email protected]>; [email protected] Sent: Mon, August 6, 2012 3:11:25 PM Subject: Re: [ARIZARD] (no subject) Yes, Vera, he is listed as Samuel Rutledge Smith in the cemetery records.  All other records say Solomon Rutledge Smith.  He had a son Samuel whom I think somebody confused him with.  If anybody knows another reason for him being listed as Samuel, I would like to know it.  His first wife was Jane Walker, a sister of my grandfather Christopher Greenleaf Walker. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Roger/Vera: On Ancestry.com listed as filiaho123 with Family Tree Smith/Theriac Family Tree - they have a picture and have the name as Samuel Solomon Rutledge Smith b1834, d1924. Will send a copy of info if needed. BettyC ________________________________ From: Roger Harvell <[email protected]> To: Vera Reeves <[email protected]>; [email protected] Sent: Mon, August 6, 2012 3:11:25 PM Subject: Re: [ARIZARD] (no subject) Yes, Vera, he is listed as Samuel Rutledge Smith in the cemetery records.  All other records say Solomon Rutledge Smith.  He had a son Samuel whom I think somebody confused him with.  If anybody knows another reason for him being listed as Samuel, I would like to know it.  His first wife was Jane Walker, a sister of my grandfather Christopher Greenleaf Walker.

Vera: I have Hanna's in my family, lots of women who lived in that era, with no known death dates. If anyone knows who this Hanna is, I'd like to have the information. Thank you so much for posting these articles, you are appreciated. BettyC ________________________________ From: Vera Reeves <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, August 6, 2012 11:20:45 AM Subject: [ARIZARD] "old" Melbourne newspaper Some more articles copied from film on file at the Calico Rock library. Izard County Register a newspaper of Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas These weren't on the roll of film I found later. Mar 10, 1898 A “wee” girl arrived at Walter Hardaway’s in Franklin, Tuesday night. Mar 10, 1898 Died: In Lunenburg, Monday, March 7th 1898, Mrs. Hanna ___ aged ___. (DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO THIS IS?) Died: Near Mt. View, Sunday March 6th 1898 Mrs. India Jeffery, wife of Ambrose Jeffery, Sr. aged 56 years. Died: Near Newburg, Sunday evening at 5 o’clock, Mar 6th, 1898, Mrs. Mollie wife of John W. Cone aged about 40 years. The remains were buried at New Liberty, Violet Hill Township, Monday a very large concourse of people being present. Elder Henley conducted the funeral services. End 1898 Jun 4th, 1908 - Tribute of Respect In memory of Sovereign Drew Reynolds, who was made a Woodman of the World at Mt. Olive, Ark. Sept. 21, 1907 and who was called to the Grand Camp above Apr. 24, 1908. Dear Sovereigns of Mt. Olive Camp, No 570 – for the first time in the history of this Camp, Grim Death has visited us and claimed for its victim Sov. Drew Reynolds. Sov. Reynolds was an exemplary, energetic, industrious young man; just blooming into vigorous young manhood and his death was a severe shock to the entire community in which he lived. We as mortal beings, cannot understand why God, in His goodness and mercy plucks from amongst us the sweetest flowers and most precious jewels: but some day we will understand why it is thus. The death of Sov. Reynolds reminds us that we will be called upon to answer the summons, “Come up higher,” and may it admonish us to live, that when it does come, we will be prepared to meet “Him who gave his life, that we, though His name might have life eternal.” Be it therefore. -------That we bow in humble submission, to the will of “Him who doeth all things well.” That woodcraft has lost a faithful exponent. That we set apart a page in our Record Book to the memory of Sovereign Reynolds, and that these Resolutions be spread at length upon same; and a copy be sent his bereaved and sorrowing mother and a copy to each of our county papers for publication. Respectfully submitted: Knox Hayden, Chas. E. Jeffery, Jeffery Dixon Jun 4th , 1908 - Family Reunion From the Batesville Guard, 29th’ult an interesting family reunion was held in this city last Saturday, consisting of the Hunt, Holmes, Kennard and the Trevathan families. They met on the hill just below Lock 1 and spent the afternoon picnicking, a splendid supper including the outing. The following persons were present all of them being related by blood or marriage. Mrs. Kennard, mother of J. A. Kennard: Mrs. Hunt, mother of Mrs. J. A. Kennard, J. A. Kennard and wife, Blanch, Hugh and Shelby Kennard; Mrs. J. A. Holmes, Ed, Clarence and Ruth Holmes; Lucian Crutchfield and wife and Freece and Clyde Crutchfield of Izard County: T. D. Hunt and wife and Lois Hunt of Mammoth Spring; J. F. Hunt and wife and son of Mammoth Spring; O. T. Hunt and Clarice and Lucile Hunt, Jeffery Dixon and wife and Blanche, Joe, Carroll and Nellie Dixon; Mrs. H. L. Miller, Miss Emma Hunt and Geo. H. Trevathan  and wife and Jared, Mary, John, Nellie and George Trevathan. The occasion was made more pleasant on account, the day was the birthday of Mrs. J. A. Holmes. A delightful time was had. Jun 4th, 1908 - In Memoriam Millard Cecil son of Dr. E. A. and Mrs. Maggie Baxter, at an early age of 8 years, 7 months and 13 days departed this life May 31, 1908.     His last illness of three weeks duration was painfully severe, but he bore it patiently. We have every evidence of his happy transition to that better land where pain is no more. His stainless spirit winged its flight back to its native sphere, the bosom of its God, on a bright beautiful, Sabbath morn, and is now realizing the bliss of eternal glory.     Cecil was a remarkable child—always cheerful and happy, ever having a smile and pleasant greeting for all. Fourteen months ago he told his parents he wanted to join the Methodist Church, and with their consent he did so the first opportunity. He came calmly forward of his own accord and gave his little hand for membership and was received into full fellowship by his pastor, S. L. Cochran. It seemed he had a bright future here but God saw best to call him away to a brighter future in glory.  He is gone! His voice will no more be heard here, but in heaven it is attuned to divine harmony. Where it will forever, with the---angels, sing eternal praises around the throne of God.     Cecil was young but lives are not measured by the length of years. Though so young, his life has left a gentle impress upon the hearts of all who knew him; and though he is dead may his good influence live and shine on in the lives of the friends he has left behind.     His bereaved parents and relatives have the deep sympathy of the whole town and a wide circle of friends elsewhere.     The funeral services were held Monday at 10 o’clock a. m. June 1, at the Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor. The church was most beautifully decorated with white flowers by the young ladies of Melbourne, and filled to its up most capacity with a large concourse of friends, who followed the remains to the cemetery, where Cecil will rest until the resurrection morning. “Darling Cecil has crossed the river, ‘Round his new made grave we stand, And there comes the silent whisper From the happy spirit land: ‘Father, mother, sisters, brothers, classmates. Friends and kindred, weep no more, Grieve not o’er my sleeping body, Meet me on the other shore.”  F. C. Jun 4, 1908 - Obituary In loving memory of Maggie May, little daughter of T. B. and Emma Williams, aged 2 years 3 months and 13 days. On Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, 1907, the sad news came that little May is dead. Her cold and lifeless body was found in Strawberry River, one half mile from home. How little did loved ones think while listening to her sweet baby words at breakfast time that when the family came together at noon that baby would be lying cold in death. It is supposed that little May followed her papa to the barn. She called to him two or three times but he did not answer, thinking she would go back to mama. Oh! How he regrets not answering her last call, but God knows best. She has only paid the debt we all have to pay. Dear parents, your hearts are almost broken but weep not; you precious babe has gone to live with Jesus and the many loved ones gone before, where she will know no heartaches, pain or sorrow. It is so hard to give her up, for she was the joy and light of the home. You miss her morning, noon and night, her sweet kisses and fond good night. Me thinks I can hear her calling from the beautiful---------(rest is missing)-----  (cemetery book shows she's buried in the Hills Chapel Cemetery) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am in the process of reading the Langston family Dvds from the start of the society and what a goldmine of information.  I'm still in the first disk and have learned about the starting up, seeing that my aunt Elizabeth Stone was part of the original genealogy board, and information from my Aunt Mae my mom Hattie's oldest sister.  Wow and Wow. It's been hot here in Thousand Oaks, CA. More fans please. Have a blessed day everyone   Betty Hutson

Some more articles copied from film on file at the Calico Rock library. Izard County Register a newspaper of Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas These weren't on the roll of film I found later. Mar 10, 1898 A “wee” girl arrived at Walter Hardaway’s in Franklin, Tuesday night. Mar 10, 1898 Died: In Lunenburg, Monday, March 7th 1898, Mrs. Hanna ___ aged ___. (DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO THIS IS?) Died: Near Mt. View, Sunday March 6th 1898 Mrs. India Jeffery, wife of Ambrose Jeffery, Sr. aged 56 years. Died: Near Newburg, Sunday evening at 5 o’clock, Mar 6th, 1898, Mrs. Mollie wife of John W. Cone aged about 40 years. The remains were buried at New Liberty, Violet Hill Township, Monday a very large concourse of people being present. Elder Henley conducted the funeral services. End 1898 Jun 4th, 1908 - Tribute of Respect In memory of Sovereign Drew Reynolds, who was made a Woodman of the World at Mt. Olive, Ark. Sept. 21, 1907 and who was called to the Grand Camp above Apr. 24, 1908. Dear Sovereigns of Mt. Olive Camp, No 570 – for the first time in the history of this Camp, Grim Death has visited us and claimed for its victim Sov. Drew Reynolds. Sov. Reynolds was an exemplary, energetic, industrious young man; just blooming into vigorous young manhood and his death was a severe shock to the entire community in which he lived. We as mortal beings, cannot understand why God, in His goodness and mercy plucks from amongst us the sweetest flowers and most precious jewels: but some day we will understand why it is thus. The death of Sov. Reynolds reminds us that we will be called upon to answer the summons, “Come up higher,” and may it admonish us to live, that when it does come, we will be prepared to meet “Him who gave his life, that we, though His name might have life eternal.” Be it therefore. -------That we bow in humble submission, to the will of “Him who doeth all things well.” That woodcraft has lost a faithful exponent. That we set apart a page in our Record Book to the memory of Sovereign Reynolds, and that these Resolutions be spread at length upon same; and a copy be sent his bereaved and sorrowing mother and a copy to each of our county papers for publication. Respectfully submitted: Knox Hayden, Chas. E. Jeffery, Jeffery Dixon Jun 4th , 1908 - Family Reunion >From the Batesville Guard, 29th’ult an interesting family reunion was held in this city last Saturday, consisting of the Hunt, Holmes, Kennard and the Trevathan families. They met on the hill just below Lock 1 and spent the afternoon picnicking, a splendid supper including the outing. The following persons were present all of them being related by blood or marriage. Mrs. Kennard, mother of J. A. Kennard: Mrs. Hunt, mother of Mrs. J. A. Kennard, J. A. Kennard and wife, Blanch, Hugh and Shelby Kennard; Mrs. J. A. Holmes, Ed, Clarence and Ruth Holmes; Lucian Crutchfield and wife and Freece and Clyde Crutchfield of Izard County: T. D. Hunt and wife and Lois Hunt of Mammoth Spring; J. F. Hunt and wife and son of Mammoth Spring; O. T. Hunt and Clarice and Lucile Hunt, Jeffery Dixon and wife and Blanche, Joe, Carroll and Nellie Dixon; Mrs. H. L. Miller, Miss Emma Hunt and Geo. H. Trevathan and wife and Jared, Mary, John, Nellie and George Trevathan. The occasion was made more pleasant on account, the day was the birthday of Mrs. J. A. Holmes. A delightful time was had. Jun 4th, 1908 - In Memoriam Millard Cecil son of Dr. E. A. and Mrs. Maggie Baxter, at an early age of 8 years, 7 months and 13 days departed this life May 31, 1908. His last illness of three weeks duration was painfully severe, but he bore it patiently. We have every evidence of his happy transition to that better land where pain is no more. His stainless spirit winged its flight back to its native sphere, the bosom of its God, on a bright beautiful, Sabbath morn, and is now realizing the bliss of eternal glory. Cecil was a remarkable child—always cheerful and happy, ever having a smile and pleasant greeting for all. Fourteen months ago he told his parents he wanted to join the Methodist Church, and with their consent he did so the first opportunity. He came calmly forward of his own accord and gave his little hand for membership and was received into full fellowship by his pastor, S. L. Cochran. It seemed he had a bright future here but God saw best to call him away to a brighter future in glory. He is gone! His voice will no more be heard here, but in heaven it is attuned to divine harmony. Where it will forever, with the---angels, sing eternal praises around the throne of God. Cecil was young but lives are not measured by the length of years. Though so young, his life has left a gentle impress upon the hearts of all who knew him; and though he is dead may his good influence live and shine on in the lives of the friends he has left behind. His bereaved parents and relatives have the deep sympathy of the whole town and a wide circle of friends elsewhere. The funeral services were held Monday at 10 o’clock a. m. June 1, at the Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor. The church was most beautifully decorated with white flowers by the young ladies of Melbourne, and filled to its up most capacity with a large concourse of friends, who followed the remains to the cemetery, where Cecil will rest until the resurrection morning. “Darling Cecil has crossed the river, ‘Round his new made grave we stand, And there comes the silent whisper >From the happy spirit land: ‘Father, mother, sisters, brothers, classmates. Friends and kindred, weep no more, Grieve not o’er my sleeping body, Meet me on the other shore.” F. C. Jun 4, 1908 - Obituary In loving memory of Maggie May, little daughter of T. B. and Emma Williams, aged 2 years 3 months and 13 days. On Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, 1907, the sad news came that little May is dead. Her cold and lifeless body was found in Strawberry River, one half mile from home. How little did loved ones think while listening to her sweet baby words at breakfast time that when the family came together at noon that baby would be lying cold in death. It is supposed that little May followed her papa to the barn. She called to him two or three times but he did not answer, thinking she would go back to mama. Oh! How he regrets not answering her last call, but God knows best. She has only paid the debt we all have to pay. Dear parents, your hearts are almost broken but weep not; you precious babe has gone to live with Jesus and the many loved ones gone before, where she will know no heartaches, pain or sorrow. It is so hard to give her up, for she was the joy and light of the home. You miss her morning, noon and night, her sweet kisses and fond good night. Me thinks I can hear her calling from the beautiful---------(rest is missing)----- (cemetery book shows she's buried in the Hills Chapel Cemetery)

Thank you Vera. It had a marriage for one of my family. It was interesting to read these articles. Thanks again. Philles -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 12:26 PM To: Vera Reeves; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ARIZARD] "old" Melbourne newspaper Thank You Vera! As is true of so many of your postings, I found three family members and loved reading every one of the items...................Margaret Quoting Vera Reeves <[email protected]>: > Since I didn't get this message, I sent earlier this morning, I'm sending > it again. > I hope there is something here someone can use. > ===================== > The information used here was taken from the Izard County, Arkansas > newspapers available on film bought from the Arkansas History Commission. > Over the years the newspapers had different names. A lot of years are > missing and several issues of one year may be missing. Some of the issues > were either to light or to dark to read and in places there were holes in > the middle of an article, making it hard to tell just what was written. > In some cases I added information I found on the person mentioned in the > obituary. > > I tried to copy the articles word for word. In some places some small word > might have been miss spelled and was corrected. I apologize for all > mistakes, Vera Reeves > > The Clipper > > Apr 19, 1877 - Marriage license issued for the week > E. M. Hodges to Mary Walker > R. A. Hager to Nannie Staggs > > Apr 26, 1877 - Marriage license issued for the week > A. Lingo to Mrs. Sarah Bigham > > Apr 28, 1877 - Married: > At the residence of James Thompson of Izard County on Wednesday the 25th > inst., by J. B. Freeman, Esqr., Mr. Alex A. Lingo to Mrs. Sarah E. Bigham, > all of Izard County, AR > (Her maiden name was Thompson.) > > May 5, 1877 > Marriage licenses issued for the week May 3, 1877 > W. G. Brooks to Lydia Pugh > > Funeral Notice > The friends and acquaintances of Judge R. H. Powell are respectfully invited > to attend services, in memory of his late wife, to be held at Philadelphia > church, 11 A. M. on the 2nd Sunday in May, Rev. E. A. Garrison, officiating. > > (Added note: Jane T. Powell is buried in the Old Philadelphia Cemetery. b. > 18 Jan 1830 d. 5 Jul 1870.) > (Note added in cemetery book shows, husband as Richard H. Powell and parents > D. T. and Mary Temple) > > Died: in Izard County, on May 1st, 1877 Charles, infant son of Judge R. H. > Powell, aged 7 months. > > Died: Mr. Thomas Elkin, an old and respected citizen of this county died, > the first of this week, of cancer. > > May 12, 1877 > Marriage licenses issued for the week ending May 10th. W. Forester to Miss. > Louisa T. Murry > > Dr. Culp informs us that Mat Vail was made happy on the 7th last by a > present of a son. > > On the 9th, Pet Tucker went into the ecstasies; his happiness was also a > boy – a 12 pounder. > > May 19, 1877 > Dr. Culp informs us that his kinsman, Chas. Benbrook on White River, is > happier than anybody---- twins. > > Jun 2, 1877 > Applicants for marriage license: James E. Brown to Margaret Jane Hill. > > Funeral Notice - The funeral sermon of Mrs. Mary E. Bishop, deceased, will > be preached at Philadelphia on the 2nd Sabbath in June. Rev. B. F. Hall, > officiating. > > Jun 9, 1877 > Mrs. Mary Martin, wife of Judge Martin of Stone County, died at Mountain > View on Sunday the 3rd inst. > > June 23, 1877-----Obituary Notice > Died at her residence, near La Crosse, Ark., on the 13th of May 1877, Mrs. > Elizabeth Burns, after a painful illness which she bore with patience and > resignation. Sister Burns was the daughter of James Tiller and was born May > 23rd, 1816. In 1824 she professed religion and joined the church, and in > 1840 she was united in matrimony with John F. Burns, with whom she lived a > happy and useful life until his death, which accrued in 1850. At the death > of her husband, the care of training and providing for six children, > revolved entirely on sister Burns, which arduous duty she discharged with > the energy and patience which Christian mothers alone can summon. Eleven > years before her death she was stricken with blindness, yet she bore this, > the saddest of bodily afflictions with Christian fortitude and patience, > always exhibiting in an eminent degree, that meekness and resignation which > are characteristic of deep ____ of heart. Sister Burns became a member of > the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at La Crosse, at the organization of that > congregation, in the communion of which she lived, discharging her Christian > duties as well as her affliction would admit, until her death. Sister burns > died at the age of 61 years and 43 years of her life were spent in the > service of God. It is no exaggeration to say that she was truly pious—an > earnest, consecrated Christian—her life proved her such. She never shrunk > from the discharge of any known duty, but always had a word of encouragement > for the desponding and tears of sympathy for the suffering. She was ever > ready to throw the mantle of charity over the shortcomings of her fellow > Christians. She was an affectionate wife, a tender and loving mother, and an > ornament to the church and society, and loved by all who knew her. She died > as she lived in the strong assurance of a living faith and in the hope of > the blessed immortality. Three of her children preceded her to the “better > land” while three are left behind. To these we would say, follow in the > footsteps of your now sainted mot > her. “Weep not as those who have no hope,” for “While your silent steps > are > straying lonely through night’s deepening shade, Glory’s > brightest beams are > playing ‘round thy happy mother’s head.” D. G. Griffith > > Jun 30, 1877 - Married > At the residence of Squire Buercklin the bride’s father, in Melbourne, on > the 24th inst., by Squire G. B. Moon, Mr. Allen Franks to Miss. Lizzy Ann > Buercklin, all of Izard County. > The Clipper office was honored with an elegant cake on that occasion, for > which we return our thanks. We tender the young folks our congratulations > and best wishes. May their united life be a happy one with many joys and few > sorrows. > > Also at the residence of Joseph S. Robinson, near Melbourne on the 28th > inst., by Squire J. B. Freeman, Wm. N. Warlick to Miss. Mary N. Martin all > of Izard. > > Marriage Licenses granted > Wm. N. Warlick to Martha Ann Martin (one above has Mary not Martha ?) > > Allen Franks to Lizzy Ann Buercklin > > Jun 30, 1877 - School Picnic: > The picnic given at La Crosse, in connection with the closing exercises of > the school on last Friday, by the Trustees and friends of La Crosse Academy > was successful in every particular. Ample preparation was made, and of the > best possible variety and all enjoyed the occasion in the fullest sense. The > attendance was large,--something near fifteen hundred persons present. Capt. > R. C. Mathews, was Marshal of the day and discharged the duties of the > position with entire satisfaction to all. Teachers, pupils and visitors were > formed into procession and marched to the tables, in the best of order, > where all were feasted to satiety. > > The addresses were timely and in good taste. The exercises in the evening > are said to have been of the finest order, characterized with a degree of > ability not usually manifested on such occasions, and all bearing the > impress of the masterly hand that guides that institution. Every pupil came > up to the full expectation of teachers and patrons. Prizes were awarded as > follows: James Watkins in Declamation, Gertie Hall in Reading, John Watkins > in Penmanship. > > For highest standing in spelling: > 1st class Miss Annie Lindley--Principal contestant, Miss Ida Fortenberry. > 2nd class Miss Athie Reese--Principal contestant, Miss Belle Montelle. > 3rd class Miss Mary Stroud—Principal contestant Miss Alice Raney. > > Jul 14, 1877 > Died - On the 8th inst., at Melbourne, Arkansas, Claudia J., infant daughter > of Frank A. and Hattie E. Mason aged 1 year, 7 months and 22 days. > And thus little flower has faded on earth, to bloom in the Paradise of God. > Yes the darling loved one has fallen asleep to awake to immortality on the > shining shore of the river of life,--has plumed her wings and gone up to the > Eternal City, and after a while father, and mother, and little brother, if > faithful will meet the darling little one on the glorified plains of > immortality, to part no more forever. J. > > Jul 14, 1877 - Marriage Licenses issued > James G. Stafford to Mrs. Sallie Browning > L. L. Bailey to Charlotte Benbrook > Samuel Yates to Martha Blair > > Aug 4, 1877 > Died—at his residence in Fulton County, Richard Sanders on the 30th day of > Jul 1877 > > Aug 11, 1877 - Marriage License Granted > W. D. Ragsdale to Rena Ruby > > Sep 15, 1877 - Licenses Issued: > Zack R. Bishop to Angeline Byrd > J. M. Stroud to S. F. Sears > John C. Calhoun Goodwin to Mary Elizabeth Ann Harvel > > Aug 7, 1877 – Deaths in Izard County > Rufus son of Joseph and Sarah Durham aged 1 year and 7 months. > > Aug 12, 1877 - Deaths in Izard County > Emma Jane, daughter of A. S. and Sarah Culp aged 2 years lacking 5 days. > > On the 6th inst., Johnny Brook (or Brock) stepson of Henry Ingle, aged about > eight years. > > NOTICE > Is hereby given, that my wife, Sarah J. Blankenship, has left me, without a > just cause and that I will not be responsible for any debt contract or > promise she may make from this date, henceforth, this September 13th, 1877. > Signed Elijah Blankenship. > > End of 1877 > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in > the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Welcome for I know I was anxious to read mine. They are always good and know several of then is what makes it even better. Betty sure does a good job , and I know that is bound to be a really hard job to get all that info together. But also the Historian has some really good stories in it too. We are lucky that some one keeps up the good works. My hats off to them all, and can't thank them enough. Love June -----Original Message----- From: Catherine Grills Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 4:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ARIZARD] Evening. Thank you, June. I didn't know #10 was out yet. Catherine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Junebug" <[email protected]> To: "Arizard" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 3:50 PM Subject: [ARIZARD] Evening. > Hope every one is doing ok and not melted. > > By the way if you all haven’t gotten “Down Memory Lane # 10 by Betty > McCollum you are missing a good one. Know several that is in it. > > > Also the last Izard Co Historian Vol 37 July 2012 # 3 has some really > good stories too .All about the Singings and etc. of Brockwell. > > Take care ,and God Bless June > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you, June. I didn't know #10 was out yet. Catherine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Junebug" <[email protected]> To: "Arizard" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 3:50 PM Subject: [ARIZARD] Evening. > Hope every one is doing ok and not melted. > > By the way if you all haven’t gotten “Down Memory Lane # 10 by Betty > McCollum you are missing a good one. Know several that is in it. > > > Also the last Izard Co Historian Vol 37 July 2012 # 3 has some really > good stories too .All about the Singings and etc. of Brockwell. > > Take care ,and God Bless June > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >