Deaths and Marriages listed in 1893 Vernon Courier
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DEATHS IN 1893 VERNON COURIER
1. ENIS, Daughter of W. R.
Vernon Courier, Jan. 5, 1893
BURNED TO DEATH - A special to the Age-Herald of Dec. 29, from Fayette C. H. Says: A most lamentable accident occurred here last night.The little 2-year-old girl of our sheriff, W. R. ENIS, was burned to death.The little child is standing near the fire, and its clothes were caught by the flames, and the body of the child was burned almost to a crisp.It lived only a few hours.
2.BOLIN, Mrs. R. D.
Vernon Courier, Jan. 12, 1893
DIED VERY SUDDENLY - Mrs. BOLIN, wife of Rev. R. D. BOLIN, of Crews, died very suddenly on the evening of the 6th.She had not been the least unwell, and was generally very healthy.She was doing her usual housework when stricken, and fell, expiring in a few moments.
3.SMITH, L. R.
Vernon Courier, Jan. 12, 1893
A GOOD MAN GONE - Mr. L. R. SMITH, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Military Springs beat, died of consumption at his home near Bedford on the 5th inst.
Mr. SMITH had lived in the community for many years and no man had more or firmer friends.The writer knew him, from our childhood to the day of his death, and a more upright and better man we never knew.
His remains was laid to rest in the family lot in the cemetery at Friendship Church on last Friday in the presence of a large number of friends.
A loving husband and father has gone from the family circle, and the community has lost one of its most valued members.
4.ALLEN, Mrs. W. Y.
Vernon Courier, Jan. 12, 1893
Mrs. ALLEN, wife of Mr. W. Y. ALLEN died at his home a few miles north of town, on the 5th inst.She had been a sufferer from rheumatism for quite a while.Her death was due to heart failure.
5.HALL, LIGE
Vernon Courier, January 26, 1893
LIGE HALL, a colored section hand, was killed by a freight train at Crews, on the Memphis & Birmingham road last Thursday.
It seems that the man did not get away from the track far enough, as he was not struck by the front of the engine, but by some part of the engine after the front had passed by him.His back was broken.
The man was from Nettleton, Miss.
6.DUKE, MOSE
Vernon Courier, January 26, 1893
DIED FROM HIS WOUND - Mr. MOSE DUKE died at his home a few miles east from town, on Tuesday morning.His death was due to wounds from a pistol ball, received in a difficulty which occurred just before Christmas between himself and JIM FLINN.
In the difficulty Mr. DUKE received a pistol shot in the groin.At the time it was not thought that he would prove fatal, although it was quite serious.The wound was treated, but Mr. DUKE did not recover, as expected, the wound proving more serious than it was at first thought to be.
7.PARSONS, BUCK
Vernon Courier, Feb. 2, 1893
Little BUCK, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. PARSONS, died on the 28th inst, after an illness of only two days.He was buried in the City Cemetery Monday. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends in the hour of bereavement.
8.COLVIN, C. T.
Vernon Courier, Feb. 2, 1893
A GOOD MAN GONE - Mr. C. T. COLVIN, a well-known and highly esteemed citizen of Trulls beat, died of pneumonia on Saturday the 21st inst.He was sick only a few days.His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Asbury Church.He was an active member of and an elder in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.He leaves a young wife and a number of relatives to mourn his loss.
Mr. COLVIN was one of the leading young men in this community and his death will be felt by all. - A FRIEND.
9. YOUNG, JAMES G.
Vernon Courier, Feb. 9, 1893
Mr. JAMES G. YOUNG, a well-known citizen of Pine Springs beat departed this life last week.Mr. YOUNG had long been a citizen of the county and his death will be keenly felt by a host of friends.
10. SAGELEY, JAMES C.
Vernon Courier, Feb. 9, 1893
Mr. JAS. C. SAGELEY, a well known citizen of Military Springs beat, died on the 3rd inst, of consumption.Rm. SAGELEY had been afflicted with the dread disease for quite a while and the call of the Angel of Death was not unexpected.His remains were laid to rest on the 4th inst in the family burying ground near Bedford.He left a wife and several children, who, in this hour of affliction have the sympathy of a host of friends.
11.KIRK, THOMAS T.
Vernon Courier, Lamar County AL, Feb. 16, 1893
SHOOTING AT GUIN - Mr. THOMAS T. KIRK, a well-known and highly esteemed young man, and who was postmaster at Guin, was shot, and fatally wounded, late Saturday evening in Guin by DOCK SIDES and some others.DOCK and CHRIS SIDES, brothers, and LEE SIDES, a relative, were all in the party that attacked KIRK, and are all reported to have taken a hand in the shooting.Mr. KIRK received four wounds, all of them through the body, but lived until 7 o’clock Sunday morning.
The cause of the shooting seems to have been an old grudge.Mr. KIRK was a Republican and politics is thought to have figured in the case.
KIRK was met on the streets, about sundown, Saturday evening, as he was going home, by DOCK, CHRIS and LEE SIDES.DOCK SIDES began to abuse KIRK, and KIRK, seeing that his life was really in danger drew his pistol and two shots were fired almost simultaneously, witnesses not being able to tell who fired the first shot. This was a signal for a general fusillade from the rest of the SIDES party.KIRK’S pistol refused to revolve after ht first shot and he was at the mercy of his assailants, who shot him twice and he fell in the street mortally wounded.
DOCK SIDES, seeing that KIRK was still breathing, told the other boys to shoot him in the head that he was not dead yet.
When KIRK realized his helpless condition and that his assailants were determined to finish him he scrambled to his feet and started down the street, in a fusillade of shots at short range, two of which took effect in his back, but managed, in his desperately wounded condition to elude his assailants, who were following him up.KIRK ran into a residence near by and fell.A physician was sent for, who said there was not possible chance for him.
Dr. COLLINS hearing the shooting had come to the front of his store, and received a stray bullet in the thigh.His wound is painful though not serious.
Other parties are reported to have received pretty close calls from stray bullets, though no one else was hurt. Bystanders say that fifteen or twenty shots were fired in the battle.
KIRK’S one shot seems to have taken effect, as DOCK SIDES is reported to have received a pretty serious wound in the abdominal region.
After the shooting DOCK SIDES went to the PRATT Hotel and sent for a doctor, and had his wound dressed. When the officers went to the hotel to arrest him he had disappeared and had not been captured at last report.
CHRIS and LEE SIDES were captured and carried to jail at Hamilton.They escaped at the time but were captured soon afterward.
Mr. THOMAS T. KIRK, the murdered man, was born and reared in Lamar county and was highly esteemed by the good people who knew him.He has many relatives in this county and his sudden taking off was a great shock to them.
The SIDES are young men who recently came to Guin from Mississippi, and went into the saloon business.
The day of the shooting, a trial took place, in Guin, in which a man by the name of EVANS was tried on the charge of shooting DOCK SIDES, which occurred about Christmas, and KIRK was a witness in the case, which is thought to have had something to do with bringing on the attack.
The above facts were obtained by inquiry of parties who live near Guin, and are given as the best report of the difficulty obtainable.
12.VICE, CLAUDE
Vernon Courier, March 23, 1893
Master CLAUDE VICE, little son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. VICE of this place, died March 14, about 10:30 a.m.Little CLAUDE has been sick only a few days with congestion of the stomach and bowels, when the Master called his spirit to the God that gave it, and it will only be for a short season, at best, when we will be called to follow. Grieve not fond parent, for little CLAUDE is now happy.Burial will take place today at the Day cemetery.
M., Days Gap, March 15, 1893
13.EASTMAN, GEORGE
Vernon Courier, April 27, 1893
Mr. GEORGE EASTMAN was killed by a falling tree while at work in his field last Thursday near Crews Depot.The deceased was an Englishman by birth and was a good and worthy citizen of Alabama at this death.
14.HOOTS, MRS. LAWRENCE
Vernon Courier, May 11, 1893
DIED QUITE SUDDENLY - MRS. HOOTS, wife of Mr. LAWRENCE HOOTS died quite suddenly on the 2nd inst, at his home in Ridge Beat.Her death was due to some disease of the heart.
15.PALMER, GEORGE
Vernon Courier, May 11, 1893
A WRECK NEAR SULLIGENT - A freight train was ditched four miles west of Sulligent last Saturday and GEORGE PALMER, colored, one of the brakemen, was caught in the wreck and killed.
The train was making good time on good track in a level country, when the wheels of a car about the middle of the train jumped the track. The car kept on the tract for about four hundred years, when it struck a switch and was ditched, and five cars and the caboose that followed were strewn along the road.
The trainman, as they discovered the accident, tried to leave the train, and were all successful except GEORGE PALMER.All the wrecked cars were empty except one, which was loaded with coal.
16. ALDRIDGE, CELIA
Vernon Courier, May 18, 1893
A NONAGENARIAN - MRS. CELIA ALDRIDGE, an aged lady who resided near Bedford, died on the 7th inst., while visiting her son, P. W. ALDRIDGE, near Crews. Her remains were carried home and interred in the family plot in the cemetery at New Hope Church.She lived a devout Christian life, being a life-long member of the Methodist Church. She had been in feeble health for some time before her death.
It was not known exactly how old she was, the record of her age having been destroyed when she was a child. But she could remember being told that she was born in the old hundred, or before the year 1800, which would make her more than 94 years old at the time of her death.
17.BARNES, LOUISA
Vernon Courier, May 25, 1893
FELL DEAD WHILE SHOUTING
Mrs. LOUISA BARNES, an aged lady fell dead while shouting during a religious service at Blooming Grove Church, eight miles northeast of Vernon on the 14th inst.Mrs. BARNES was about 80 years of age and was the widow of JETRHO BARNES.
The Rev. BILLESBASUS, a converted Jew, was conducting a revival meeting a the church at the time, and there was considerable religious excitement existing among the people.
18.CLARK, WESLEY J.
Vernon Courier, May 25, 1893
A Washington dispatch of the 20th says: WESLEY J. CLARK, of the clerical force of the Sixth Auditor’s office, who was appointed to the Weather Bureau from Alabama four years ago, died in this city Thursday.He was ill five weeks with grip and measles.
Mr. WESLEY J. CLARK was a Marion county boy, and was a very estimable young man. His untimely death will be a great shock to his relatives and friends.
19.FALKNER, Mrs. B. L.
Vernon Courier, June 8, 1893
The wife of Hon. B. L. FALKNER died at their home on Monday last, after a painful illness of several days. She was buried in the family burying ground on Tuesday.The bereaved husband and children have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
20. MORTON, DR. MARTIN W.
Vernon Courier, June 8, 1893
Dr. MARTIN W. MORTON died on Monday morning last, and was interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery at 1 o’clock Tuesday.
The primary cause of his death was consumption.In January 1891, Doctor MORTON was taken with a severe attack of grippe, and despite his serious illness he continued to visit his patients, who were afflicted with the same dread disease, for several days before he took to his bed. From this attack he never fully recovered.
A few weeks ago he left his office and visited relatives at Nettleton, Beaverton, and Sulligent, and at the latter place his death occurred. On Tuesday, the 30th of May he stopped in to take dinner with an old friend, Mr. G. W. RUSH, and was suddenly taken ill and rapidly grew weaker until his death.
He was buried with Masonic and Odd Fellows rites, and the largest procession ever seen on such an occasion in Vernon plainly showed in what esteem he was held by his neighbors.IN his death the medical profession of the county has lost one of its brightest lights.It can be well said that he had but few equals in Alabama.A man of powerful intellect, naturally studious, benevolent far beyond his means, genial and companionable, of the most sympathetic nature, no one can tell what the community has lost by his – to us seemsuntimely death;for his three score and ten was not near attained. The most familiar figure that walked the streets of Vernon will be seen no more. What a sad reminder of our own frailty.Himself a great physician, the profession heaping upon him all the prescriptions at their command for his malady, but to no avail.
A widow and twelve children mourn his death.Six of the children being of tender years.The benevolent spirit of the father still vies and will come again by the hand of others to comfort his own. To the ashes of a character of such splendid intelligence, graceful manners, entertaining conversation, so eminent in his profession, and so true to a friend we can but say “rest in peace.”
21. MOLLOY, PROF. W. J.
Vernon Courier, June 8, 1893
Prof. W. J. MOLLOY died at his home on Tuesday evening last, and was buried in the family burying ground at Mt. Nebo Church yesterday. The deceased was a victim of that dread disease consumption.He was county superintendent of education for the term preceding the present, and was a prominent teacher in the county.He was a man of sterling integrity and bright intellect.His death was not altogether unexpected as he had been a great sufferer for several years.He was a man of pure and blameless life, a consistent Christian, and his death is a great loss to the community in which he lived.His disposition was sincere and true, and there will be many sad hearts on account of his death.He leaves a wife and four children.Death could not have found a more shining mark.
22. PENNINGTON, MARTIN
Vernon Courier, June 8, 1893
AN OCTOGENARIAN - MARTIN PENNINGTON died on May the 27 at this home four miles from Vernon in his 81st year.
He was married in 1839 to MARTHA TACKET, and they lived for 56 years on the old homestead where he died. His wife survives him. Seventeen children blessed their union, thirteen of whom are living.He left 79 grand-children and 10 great-grand-children.
He was a member of the Baptist Church for a number of years, and was a good and useful citizen.His remains were laid to rest in Friendship burying ground on the 28th of May, in presence of a large number of relatives and friends.
23. PHILLIPS, DR. J. R.
Vernon Courier, June 8, 1893
A FATAL SHOOTING AT MILLPORT - An awful tragedy was enacted at Millport last Saturday in the killing of Dr. J. R. PHILLIPS by his brother-in-law, WILLIAM MUSTIN.An old family feud blazed up with the above fatal result.Various reports have reached here as to how the difficulty occurred and as to the facts of the killing.It seems that the shooting took place during a personal encounter.MUSTIN shot PHILLIPS twice.The fatal shot taking effect in the abdomen. At last accounts MUSTIN had not been arrested.The deceased was a physician of good standing in the county, a fearless and dangerous man.Al the parties were from Pickens county.Dr. Phillips having resided in Millport for four or five years.
MUSTIN WAS DISCHARGED - WILLIAM MUSTIN, the slayer of DR. J. B. PHILLIPS had a preliminary trial last week before Justice WINSTON and ATKINS of Millport, MORTON of Kennedy, and VAILS of Vails beat, and was discharged. The evidence showed that MUSTIN had avoided meeting PHILLIPS as long as he could, and that when they did meet PHILIPS attacked him with a chair and struck him twice before he fired a shot.MUSTIN first shot towards PHILLIPS as though trying to cause him to stop, but PHILLIPS kept up the attack and MUSTIN then shot him in the leg and again through the body, the latter shot proving fatal.Public opinion seems to agree with the verdict.(Vernon Courier, (Lamar County, AL), June 15, 1893 –
24.HOPPER, Mr. J. D.
Vernon Courier, July 20, 1893
Mr. J. D. HOPPER died very suddenly last Saturday at his home, near Molloy.The immediate cause of his death was heart failure.Mr. Hopper was one of the substantial and leading me n of his community, and had many friends through the county who will learn of his death with sadness.
25MOORE, THOMAS B.
Vernon Courier, July 27, 1893
CRUSHED TO DEATH - Mr. THOMAS B. MOORE, who lived three miles west of Vernon, met with an accident last Friday receiving injuries which resulted in his death on Monday night.
His remains were laid to rest in cemetery in town Tuesday evening in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.
Last Friday morning Mr. MOORE was engaged in digging brick from the foundations of the old Iron Furnace one and a half miles west of Vernon.He was working in a trench about six feet deep and on one side the bank rose eight or ten feet higher and overhung the trench in which he was working.He had straightened up to rest a few moments and while standing the bank from above slid in upon him, burying him to the top of his head.His little son and another small boy were near by and run to him and scratched the dirt away so that he could breathe. Some men who were near by were quickly summoned, and they proceeded to dig him out.Mr. MOORE said they would never get over it, that he was killed.Dr. W. A. BURNS was summoned and did what could be done for the injured man.Mr. MOORE received no external injuries and gave evidence of improving for a couple of days and his friends began to hope for his recovery.
Mr. MOORE was an upright man, industrious farmer and a good citizen, and his death will be a great shock to his many friends
Mr. MOORE was middle aged man and leaves a wife and several children.
26.BOMAN, W. LUMPKIN
Vernon Courier, August 3, 1893
A GOOD MAN PASSES AWAY - Mr. W. L. BOMAN departed this life on the 27th ult after an illness of several weeks.He was at first afflicted with erysipelas, and then blood poison set in, which caused his death.
In the death of Mr. LUMPKIN BOMAN the county as well as the community lost one of its best citizens.His influence was always on the right side, and his example will be pointed to as that of a model man.He left an interesting family, which in this hour of bereavement have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
27. BREWER, FRANKLIN
Vernon Courier, August 17, 1893
Mr. FRANKLIN BREWER died on Monday July 31, at his home in Trulls beat.His remains were laid to rest in Asbury cemetery on the day following. A severe stomach trouble was the primary cause of his death.
When informed that death was inevitable he called his family around him and gave that advice that none but a father can give.After which while in the full possession of his mental faculties he fell into that sleep form which no mortal can awake.
In the death of Mr. Brewer we have lost one of our best citizens. He was genial and companionable a gifted conversationalist and benevolent beyond his means.If every one to whom he has shown a kindness were to place a flower on his grave he would sleep beneath a mountain of flowers.He was a man of great physique and a few days since tred the earth as a giant.What a sad reminder of human frailty.
A widow and seven children, three being of tender years, mourning his loss.No one can tell what we have lost in the death of Mr. Brewer and we can but say to the honored remains, “rest in peace.”
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28.MACE, ETHEL G.
Vernon Courier, August 17, 1893
PROVED FATAL - Mr. ETHEL G. MACE died on the 16th inst at his home in Nettleton, Miss from a wound caused by the accidental discharge of a pistol.
His remains were brought here for interment and laid to rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery at 12 m last Friday.
Mr. ETHEL G. MACE was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. MACE of this place and had reached his 23rd year.Three years ago he was married to a daughter of Circuit Clerk R. E. BRADLEY.About eight months ago he located at Nettleton, Miss to engage in his profession – jeweler - and had the brightest prospects when the fatal accident snapped the brittle thread of life.The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in this hour of affliction.
HOW IT OCCURRED
The accident that caused Mr. MACE’S death was of that peculiar kind which no man can understand and none explain.
A gentleman friend brought him a 32-calibre revolver to repair.He did the work and put the pistol back together.To test it he put the cartridges in the chambers and it failing to work satisfactorily he took them all out but one and was turning the cylinder to se where the trouble lay, and in some way the pistol was discharged. The ball struck him in the abdomen and passed through his body.The best medical talent that could be had was soon at this bedside, but his wound was mortal and he sunk gradually until death occurred.
One noticeable fact about the accident was that the wounded man did not know that he was hit until told by his friend who saw the blood.He had asked his friend where the ball struck, saying he did not hear it hit the floor.
29.COLEMAN, CHARLES
Vernon Courier, August 31, 1893
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT - Hall of John Payne Lodge No 245 of A. F. and A. M. - Fernbank, Ala., August 19, 1893
The committee appointed to prepare suitable memorial of our late deceased brother, CHARLES COLEMAN, beg leave to submit the following report
Bro. CHARLES COLEMAN was born in Perry county, Alabama, January 4, 1844, and died at this residence in Lamar county on the 4th day of August 1893, and was buried with Masonic honor in the Ebenezer cemetery on the 6th of August.
The funeral sermon was delivered by the Rev. A. J. CHAPPELL, pastor of Ebenezer Church, of which our deceased brother had been a member in good standing since 1886.
And Whereas, It has pleased the Great Master of the universe to call form labor below to refreshment above, our worthy brother, who was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in this lodge on the 17th day of November 1883.
And Whereas, He demonstrated during his life as a mason, such great love for the Mystic brotherhood, therefore be it resolved, 1st, that while we bow with humble submission to this dispensation of an all wise Providence we deplore the loss of our brother, 2nd that we sympathize deeply with the family and relatives in this, their sad bereavement and assure them that we will ever cherish the memory of their loved one.3rd that the members of this lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, as a token of their regard and affection.4th that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the lodge and a copy with the seal of the lodge attached be furnished the family of the deceased, and also a copy of same be sent to the editor of our county paper for publication.JEPTHA T. SEAY, ALLEN S. FIELDS, GEORGE G. WIER – Committee
30.RICHARDS, MRS. MARGARET
Vernon Courier, Sept. 7, 1893
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT - Fernbank, Ala., Sept. 3 – Editor Courier; please allow space in your columns for the following:
RICHARDS – MRS. MARGARET RICHARDS, wife of W. G. RICHARDS, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WILLIS DAVIS, was born in Tuscaloosa county, Alabama, March 11, 1835, and died of consumption in Fernbank, Ala, Sept. 1, 1893.She was married to Capt. “BILLIE” RICHARDS Dec. 22, 1854.She was the mother of six children, five sons and a daughter.The husband and sons survive but the daughter preceded the mother to the spirit world some ten years ago.Methinks the mother and daughter are still shaking hands and talking over the events of their ten years separation.
Mrs. RICHARDS joined the church in her seventeenth year, living a devoted Christian life, and dying in the full triumph of a living faith in Christ.During the last few minutes of her life, she called to her bedside her husband, children and friends and requested each one to meet her in Heaven.May her children and friends comply with her last request by following her worthy examples.May her sorrowing husband, children and friends meet her where parting is no more.
MRS. S. M. SEAY, MRS. M. E. KING, MRS. JULIA FIELDS, Miss M. F. SIMS.
Fayette papers will please copy.
31.FLINN, MRS. A. J.
Vernon Courier, September 21, 1893
DEATHS - On the 12th, Mrs. A. J. FLINN, Near Moscow
32.STRAWBRIDGE, ROBERT
Vernon Courier, September 21, 1893
Death - On the 13th, Mr. ROBERT STRAWBRIDGE, near Sulligent.
33.GRESHAM, MRS.
Vernon Courier, September 21, 1893
Death - On the 13th, Mrs. GRESHAM, near Sulligent
34.LUCUS, MRS. LOUEZA
Vernon Courier, September 21, 1893
MRS. LOUEZA CATHERINE LUCUS, daughter of WM. And S. M. DRAPER, was born Dec. 29th, 1843, and married D. M. LUCUS July 24th, 1867.She proved to be a true and faithful companion until her death, which occurred August 28, 1893.She professed religion and joined the Baptist Church in 1858, in which church she lived a devoted Christian until God called her to the church triumphant. She lay 37 days stricken with typhoid fever. She was patient in all her suffering never murmuring, for she trusted in the Savior, whom she knew would make her afflictions work for her own spiritual good.She leaves an aged mother, brothers and sisters, a husband and four children to mourn their loss. She often spoke of death as being an end to her troubles.She will be missed at home, at the church and in the community where she lived, but our loss will be her gain.May the grace of God enable the bereaved husband, children and relatives to wade through the severe afflictions that they are now going through, and save us all in heaven at last.
J. W. DRAPER
35.REEVES, J. C.
Vernon Courier, September 28, 1893
We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. J. C. REEVES, who died at his residence near Bedford on the 19th inst.
36.PAGE, W. M.
Vernon Courier, September 28, 1893
Died at his residence in Beaverton on September 23rd Mr. W. M. PAGE.Mr. PAGE was sick but a few days, his suffering was extremely severe during his short illness.He leaves a wife, eight little children, and a number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.Mr. PAGE, only a few hours before the Angel of Death visited him, had the Rev. I. B. SARGENT called to his bedside and requested him to pray, after an earnest prayer he was received into the Methodist Church. - Friend
37.MARLER, MRS. JAKE
Vernon Courier, October 12, 1893
MRS. JAKE MARLER died at her home, five miles west of town, last Friday.She had been sick quite a while and her death was not unexpected.
38.HILL, GEORGE
Vernon Courier, Oct. 19, 1893
A rumor is in circulation to the effect that Mr. GEORGE HILL late of his county was killed by the soldiers at the opening of the Cherokee Strip.The rumor is that his horse became frightened and ran over the line.
39.OGDEN, JACK
Vernon Courier, November 2, 1893
JACK OGDEN, Col who lived near Millport was killed one day last week by his mules running with him.He was sitting on the fore axel driving when the mules became frightened and ran away throwing him off and killing him.
40. STRAWBRIDGE, D. W.
Vernon Courier, November 9, 1893
WAS IT SUICIDE - On last Thursday evening Justice A. U HOLLIS was called on to hold an inquest over the body of Mr. D. W. STRAWBRIDGE, who lived about 3miles south west of Sulligent, he had either committed suicide of had accidentally shot himself.On that evening one of his little boys had been out hunting and when the returned his father asked him for the gun. Mrs. STRAWBRIDGE tried to prevent the boys’ giving his father the gun saying that he was vexed about something and might hurt himself. He took the gun and left the house when he had gone abut 200 yards a report was heard.When the family reached him he was dead.The full charge had entered his abdomen and ranged upward, possibly reaching the heart.The evidence before the coroner’s jury seemed to show that he had committed suicide by placing the butt of the gun on the ground and then took a forked stick to spring the trigger. No good reason as to why he should have killed himself, but the jury decided that it was a case of suicide.
41. PENNINGTON, MINNIE
Vernon Courier, December 7, 1893
DIED: Little MINNIE, 4 year old child of Mr. AND Mrs. JERRY PENNINGTON, on the 30th of Nov. of pneumonia.
MARRIAGES OF 1893 VERNON COURIER
1.HAYS - HUBBERT
Vernon Courier, Jan. 5, 1893
MARRIED: Mr. A. J. HAYS, JR. and Miss EULA HUBBERT were married on the 1st inst, at the home of the bride’s father, Mr. R. J. HUBBERT, in Trulls beat, Rev. A. J. CHAPPELL performing the ceremony.
2.METCALFE - CANTRELL
Vernon Courier, Jan. 5, 1893
JOHN B. METCALFE and MARY CANTRELL were married at the court house Tuesday by Judge YOUNG.JOHN is a leading colored teacher of the county.
3.WOODS – WOODS
Vernon Courier, Jan. 5, 1893
A Lovely Marriage at Twelve Corners - At the home of Mr. P. M. WOODS, at Twelve Corners, a lovely marriage took place at 3:30 p..m. on December 28, when his lovely and accomplished daughter, Miss VERGIE was joined to Mr. WALTER G. WOODS in the holy bonds of matrimony.
Rev. WILLIAM C. WOODS performing the marriage rites.
The attendants were Mr. FELIX ARMSTRONG and Miss EFFIE WOODS; Mr. A. L. HILL and Miss ALICE WOODS.
The bride was attired in an exquisite toilet, and was bewitchingly lovely, and the manly bridegroom was handsome in regulation dress.
A large number of friends and relatives were present to witness the union, and after the ceremony was aid which bound the loving hearts together, the guests repaired to the dining room where a feast of good things was spread.
On the following day an elegant reception and dinner was given Mr. WOODS and his bride at the home of his father, Mr. T. M. WOODS, near Moscow.
The bride is a daughter of Ex-County Treasurer P. M. WOODS, and by her sweet disposition and loveliness of character wins the friendship and admiration of everyone. The bridegroom is one of Lamar county’s best young men and the happy couple has the best wishes of a host of friends.
While Mr. WOODS and his bride bore the same name they were not related to each other.
4.GUIN - TOWNLEY
Vernon Courier, Jan. 26, 1893
Mr. WILL R. GUIN, a well known young man of this place, was united in marriage to Miss FANNIE TOWNLEY, at the Baptist Church at Townley, Ala on the 22nd inst.
The bride is well known here, having spent some time with friends in this place, and has many friends here who will gladly welcome her to the social circles of our little city.Mr. GUIN and his fair bride arrived here Tuesday afternoon, and will reside in Vernon.
The Courier wafts congratulations to friend WILL and best wishes to his fair bride, joining their many friends in wishing them a long, successful and happy life.
5. RICHARDS - BYRD
Vernon Courier, Feb. 23, 1893
Married: Mr. R. J. RICHARDS and Miss DELLA BYRD were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Probate Office, Monday morning by his Honor, Judge YOUNG.
6. SMITH - MCDANIEL
Vernon Courier, Feb. 23, 1893
Mr. GOSA SMITH and Miss ABBIE MCDANIEL were married on Sunday the 19th inst, at the residence of Mr. D. W. HOLLIS, four miles north west of Vernon.Mr. SMITH was formerly a citizen of Lamar but has resided for a number of years in Texas, and came back to Lamar to claim him a bride.
7.YOUNG – WOODS
Vernon Courier, Feb. 23, 1893
Mr. ROBERT J. YOUNG and Miss EFFIE WOODS were married yesterday at the residence of the bride’s father by Judge W. A. YOUNG.The contracting parties enjoy a wide circle of friends, many of whom were present to “Kiss the Bride” and grasp the hand of a manly fellow in warm congratulations upon the Smile that Dame Fortune had bestowed upon him.Promptly at two o’clock the couple appeared, attended by MR. T. J. YOUNG and Miss ALICE WOODS, Mr. JOHN GUTHRIE and Miss LILIAN YOUNG, and in less time than it takes to tell it Miss EFFIE WOODS became Mrs. ROBT. J. YOUNG.The Bride is the only daughter of Mr. T. M. WOODS.She posses not only the charm of a winsome face, but the highest and more enduring charms of intellect and heart.Mr. YOUNG has been for several years the editor of The Courier. Those who know “BOB” YOUNG intimately esteem him highest; there is no truer test of manhood than such a fact.His substitute at the end of the quill this morning, and a host of friends extend to his Bride their warmest congratulations and will divide with her that post in their hearts, which is always warm for him.
Life is what we make it.May yours be always as bright as a summer morning, is The Courier’s wish for its Editor and his Bride.
8.HENDERSON - HOLDER
Vernon Courier, Mar. 2, 1893
Mr. PINK HENDERSON, a substantial farmer of Military beat, was married last week to Miss JOHNNIE HOLDER, one of Pickens county’s fairest daughters.The Courier wafts congratulation to the happy couple.
9. COWART - HAYS
Vernon Courier, Mar. 2, 1893
Married – Mr. H. P. COWART and Miss MATTIE HAYS were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, at the residence of the late Mrs. SALLIE HAYS, in Betts beat, on the 23rd inst., Esq. E. L. BOYD performing the ceremony.
10.RICHARDS - SEAY
Vernon Courier, Mar. 2, 1893
A somewhat romantic marriage is reported from Fern Bank, in which two well-known young people were the chief actors.Mr. JAMES RICHARDS and Miss MATTIE SEAY decided that there was no happiness for them away from each others, so they quietly went across the line, into Mississippi, and were made one.Mr. JAMES RICHARDS is a son of Capt. W. G. RICHARS of Fern bank, and his fair bride is the eldest daughter of Dr. J. T. SEAY of Fern Bank.The young people are both very young which was the cause of their going to another state to get married.
11.OWEN - BANKHEAD
Vernon Courier, April 6, 1893
The mail was a freighted one evening last week with a number of delicately perfumed envelopes, each enclosing a card upon which was the following: “Mr. and Mrs. J. H. BANKHEAD invite you to be present at the marriage of their daughter MARIE, to Mr. THOMAS MCADORY OWEN, of Bessemer, Wednesday afternoon, the twelfth of April, 1893.Methodist Episcopal Church, Fayette, Ala”
12.SHEPHERD - FOSTER
Vernon Courier, April 13, 1893
Married: Mr. W. ALONZO SHEPHERD and Miss DONIA FOSTER were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, on the 6th inst, at the Probate office, Judge W. A. YOUNG performing the ceremony.The young people met with parental objection to the fulfillment of Love’s young dream and they proceeded to the court house and were made one.
13.HENSON - BARNES
Vernon Courier, April 27, 1893
At the hour of midnight on Sunday last, Mr. D. E. HENSON and Miss NANCY BARNES were married at the residence of Judge YOUNG.Objections on part of Miss NANCY’S parents caused the young couple to leave home, near Beaverton, and come to town to get married.After the ceremony the couple started on their return in the bright moonlight.
14.CLARK - POPE
Vernon Courier, April 27, 1893
Mr. R. O. CLARK, of Marion county, and Miss BETTIE POPE, the eldest daughter of Judge JOHN A POPE, were married at Judge YOUNG’S residence, yesterday afternoon.Objections on part of the bride’s parents caused the young people to come to the court house to procure the necessary license for marriage.They returned to Mr. CLARK’S home five miles south of Hamilton yesterday.
15. JOHNSON - PENNINGTON
Vernon Courier, May 4, 1893
Mr. JAS. A. JOHNSON and Miss ARMITA PENNINGTON, STEPHEN CAUDLE and Mrs. LUISA F. NELSON were license to wed Monday.
16.CAUDLE - NELSON
Vernon Courier, May 4, 1893
Mr. STEPHEN CAUDLE and Mrs. LOUISA NELSON were united in the hold bonds of matrimony on the 1st inst, in Lawrence beat. The smiling groom can recall 84 winters and the blushing bride perhaps has not witnessed the advent of half so many springs.Mr. CAUDLE resides at Guin, Ala.
17.MORTON - JONES
Vernon Courier, June 22, 1893
Before our readers peruse this item the event mentioned herein will have taken place.The marriage of Mr. VIRGIL E. MORTON and Miss IDA JONES, two well known young people of this place, has been anno0ucned to take place at 8:30 p.m. June 21 at the Wimberley House.
Vernon Courier, June 29, 1893
AN ELEGANT WEDDING – MORTON – JONES
The marriage of Mr. VIRGIL E. MORTON and Miss IDA JONES, which took place at the Wimberley House on the evening of the 21st was one of the prettiest home weddings ever seen in Vernon.
The bride was arrayed in an exquisite toilet, and the handsome groom in regulation dress.
The ceremony was performed by Judge W. A. YOUNG.
The attendants were Mr. J. J. GUYTON and Miss DEZZIE MONTGOMERY; Mr. D. C. MORTON and Miss MINNIE SUMMERS.
A large crowd of relatives and friends were present to witness the union of those two popular young people.
The lovely and accomplished bride is a granddaughter of Rev. L. M. WIMBERLEY.The groom is a son of the late Dr. M. W. MORTON.
The Courier joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life.
18.HICKS - PRICE
Vernon Courier, June 22, 1893
At 3 o’clock a.m. last Friday Judge Young’s slumbers were disturbed by a knock at his door.He answered the knock and found a couple desiring to be married.He invited them into the room where several such marriages have taken place soon made them one and sent them on their way rejoicing. The contracting parties were Mr. LUM HICKS and Miss MARY PRICE, both of Lawrence beat
19.HAYES - SAYLORS
Vernon Courier, June 29, 1893
Mr. H. B. HAYES and Miss MOLLIE SAYLORS were licensed to wed Saturday
20.REDD - WALLACE
Vernon Courier, July 27, 1893
Mr. JOHN REDD and Miss ORA WALLACE were married in the court room Thursday afternoon by Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD.The young people thought to save trouble they would come to the court house to be married.
21.PERKINS - MIXON
Vernon Courier, July 27, 1893
Mr. JAMES M. PERKINS and Miss MARY M. MIXON were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Tuesday morning at the court house by Judge YOUNG.The young people were accompanied by the bride’s father, Rev. Mr. MIXON of Lawrence beat.The marriage took place about 7:30 in the morning and the happy pair went on their way rejoicing.
22.BROCK - MCGILL
Vernon Courier, August 24, 1893
At the residence of Mr. MCGILL, in Military Springs beat, on last Sunday evening at 3 o’clock, Mr. H. A. BROCK of Lawrence beat and Miss NANNIE MCGILL were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The Courier extends congratulations.
23. STEPP - JOHNSON
Vernon Courier, October 12, 1893
[Crews News] - We had something like a runaway marriage here Sunday or rather one of the parties got on the train here.Miss MITTIE JOHNSON and her mother came to town that morning to spend the day with friends.Near train time Miss MITTE said hat she must go to the depot to meet the west bound train as there would be some ladies on it whom she wished sot see.When the train pulled up to the station she walked up close to it and a gentleman stepped off and assisted her on the train., and they rolled out from some point in Miss, where they could be made one.The gentleman proved to be Mr. STEPP, he was section foreman on the Sulligent section last winter and while there formed Miss JOHNSON’S acquaintance.Miss JOHNSON’S parents objected to the match, hence the elopement.
24. MOORE - GRESHAM
Vernon Courier, October 26, 1893
A marriage license was issued to SIDNEYHAM J. MOORE and Miss FRANCIS GRESHAM.
25.MEDLEY - STEWART
Vernon Courier, November 9, 1893
One marriage license have been issued this week, to JORDAN MEDLEY and JULIA STEWART, colored.
26.DAVIS - NICHOLS
Vernon Courier, November 16, 1893
TIMOTHY ARTHUR DAVIS and Miss OSETTA NICHOLS, white, and NATHAN LAMPKINS and MARTHA COCKRAN colored, have been licensed to wed.
27. LAMPKINS - COCKRAN
Vernon Courier, November 16, 1893
TIMOTHY ARTHUR DAVIS and Miss OSETTA NICHOLS, white, and NATHAN LAMPKINS and MARTHA COCKRAN colored, have been licensed to wed.
28.WEATHERS - TOMLIN
Vernon Courier, November 23, 1893
The Usual Way - After Squire J. E. TOMLIN had forsaken his bed on the morning of the 17th and built him a good fire and according to his usual custom he called his daughter CORA to get up and help get breakfast, he was doubtless surprised that he could get no answer. The truth is there was no pretty CORA TOMLIN anymore, for at the hour of 1 a.m. she had stood up in the parlor at Judge YOUNG’S residence and by common custom her name became Mrs. CORA WEATHERS.The groom Mr. OSCAR WEATHERS fearing that the Squire would say no, should he ask for his daughter’s hand persuaded Miss CORA to join him in a moonlight ride to Vernon there to assert the privilege allowance by the law to girls over 18 to marry whom they please.The Squire was not altogether in the dark as to what was going on and kept a vigilant watch in the day time and of Sundays; but when he saw Miss CORA at work after supper fitting her new dress he went to sleep little dreaming that the dress was already finished. A lively party of friends came with the bride and groom. The Courier extends to the happy couple its best wishes.
29. FORD – OAKS
Vernon Courier, November 30, 1893
Married: At the residence of Judge YOUNG at 12 m Wednesday Mr. WILL FORD and Miss MARGARET OAKS.Her father objected to the match so while he gone to market they took matters into their own hands with the above result.
30.COKE - CLINE
31.GREEN – WEIT
32.BURNS – HARBIN
33.PRATER – JOHNSON
Vernon Courier, November 30, 1893
Marriage licenses have been issued to GEORGE S. COKE and HER CLINE; REUBEN T. GREEN and MARY E. WEIR; SAMUEL W. BURNS and Mrs. SARAH HARBIN; WALTER PRATER and NANCY I. JOHNSON; WM. W. FORD and MARGARET OAKS.
34.COOK - COX
Vernon Courier, Dec 14, 1893
Mr. JOHN COOK and Miss IDA COX, a good looking couple were married Monday in the Probate office
35.RICHARDSON – SHELTON
36.GUIN – GILLIAM
37.MCADAMS – COLEMAN
38.MILLICAN – DONNER
39.SPANN – NELSON
40.ALLEN – RICKMAN
41.MARTIN – CLICK
42.DARNEL – SYKES
43.BRAYLES - BANKHEAD
Vernon Courier, Dec. 14, 1893
Marriage licenses have been issued since last report of the following:
JOHN ROBERT RICHARDSON and MAY SHELTON; JOHN A. GUIN and M. ABIGAIL GILLIAM; WM. SAMUEL MCADAMS and LEONA VIRGINIA COLEMAN; HENRY LOVEY MILLICAN and VANDY BELLE DONNER; WM. PARKER SPANN and NANNIE A. NELSON; WALTER E. ALLEN and ALICE I. RICKMAN; JOHN COOK and IDA L. COX, all white, and JASPER MARTIN and SUSAN CLICK, JERRIE DARNEL and RENA SYKES, JOHN I. W. BRAYLES and ETTA BANKHEAD, Colored.
44.MARLER - NIX
Vernon Courier, December 28, 1893
Mr. JAKE MARLER and MRS. JANIE NIX were married at the residence of the bride’s father Sunday evening. May their life be long and happy.
45.BROCK – BYRD
46.ALLEN – BROCK
47.YARBROUGH - EDWARDS
48.ALLEN - ROWLAND
Vernon Courier, December 28, 1893
ALFRED NEWS - Editor Courier:As I have seen nothing from Alfred in your paper I will give you a few dots.
I started out on Sunday the 17th to fill my appointment to preach at 11 o’clock.After doing so I rode six miles to the residence of Mr. E. D. BYRD, where I performed the marriage ceremony between Mr. THOMAS J. BROCK and Miss M. J. BYRD.After the ceremony an excellent dinner was served to a large crowd.
On Monday, the 18th I was called on to go to Mr. JOHN W. BROCK’S where I found a large crowd waiting and I performed the ceremony which made M. E. ALLEN and Miss S. H. BROCK one for life, an excellent dinner was set before those present to which they did ample justice.
Again on Wednesday I went to the home of Mr. P. A. EDWARDS where I said the ceremony which made Mr. W. D. YARBROUGH and Miss LOUISA. EDWARDS partners for life, and again we were invited to partake of a sumptuous dinner.
It seems that our friend were not all married still, so on Thursday we were called once more and had the pleasure of joining in wedlock Mr. JAMES. M. ALLEN and Miss ELLA ROWLAND, and once more we were invited to a table spread with good things to eat and one that was no less appreciated than the others.May God bless the four couples and may they be happy families.
M. M. BROCK
46. BARHAM – SHELTON
Vernon Courier, December 28, 1893
An elegant wedding occurred at Mr. ELI SHELTON’S on Sunday evening last when Mr. WM. L. BARHAM and Miss ELSIE SHELTON entered into solemn compact for life.Judge YOUNG went out and said the ceremony. A large crowd of friends assembled for the occasion. The bride, who is out of Lamar’s best lady teachers was tastefully and elegantly dressed and has been the subject of many nice and complementary sayings.
47.SPANN – MORTON
48.BURROW - MILES
Vernon Courier, December 28, 1893
A double wedding occurred at the home of MILTON R. MORTON on Sunday last.Mr. CROCKETT SPANN and Miss LIFFIE MORTON, Mr. RAIFORD A. BURROW to Miss DOLLIE MILES. The last couple were from Texas and Fayette county respectively and met at that place by previous arrangements. The young ladies’ parents not being pleased with the marriage.
49.
Vernon Courier, December 20, 1893
The following parties have been licensed to wed during the past fifteen days to wit:
MILFORD E. ALLEN and SAMANTHA H. BROCK;
THOMAS J. BROCK and MISSOURIE BOYD
JAMES E. STRAWBRIDGE and HATTIE L. HARRISON
WILLIAM D. YARBROUGH and F. LOUISA EDWARDS
JAMES M. ALLEN and ETTA F. ROWLAND
GEORGE D. FLINN and ICY GORDON
GEORGE C. SPANN and LIFFIE MORTON
HOSEA P. HAYS and CARRIE O. WELLS
E. CLAYTON LACY and JOSIE BARKER
NEWTON G. FALKNER and SARAH M. DRAPER
JACOB H. MARLER and Mrs. JANIE NIX
FIELDING P. WILLIAMS and TELY WEST
WM. L. BARHAM and ELSIE SHELTON
RAIFORD A. BURROW and DOLLIE MILES
BURWELL H. FALKNER and L. ANN VARNOR
JOHN CUTTS and MARY L. KIRK,
All white and
SAMEUL THOMPSON and Mrs. CAROLINE PORTER
JAMES ROSSUM and LIZZIE BROCK
GEORGE W. LACY and CATHERINE BROCK
HENRY WEIR and MRS. FANNY MARK
JAMES KENNEDY and MALISSA HOLLIS, colored