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