Deaths and Marriages in 1889, 1896, and 1897
DEATHS LISTED IN:
GUIN GAZETTE-APPEAL 1897
GUIN GAZETTE – 1897
GUIN DISPATCH – 1889
HAMILTON APPEAL - 1896
1.RILEY,MRS. ELIZA
Gazette-Appeal – Set 24, 1897 –
SUICIDE WAS THE VERDICT OF THE CORONER’S JURY
The sad and tragic death of Mrs. ELIZA RILEY which occurred in our town on last Saturday morning; was to many, the saddest and most touching incident ever witnessed.
The evidence at the inquest showed that she had been demented for several weeks, in fact she has had demented periods since her childhood.During the last few days she has several times attempted to take her life.Strychnine had been prescribed several months a go but she had taken only a very small part of the medicine.The family took every precaution to keep the poison from her, but she at last secured it and the result is told in the following verdict of the coroner’s jury: We the fury find the deceased came to her death by poisoning administered by her own hands. And thus ends the saddest chapters of a sad life.
2.BRADLEY, Infant son of W. R.
Gazette-Appeal, Oct. 1, 1897
Died – The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. BRADLEY on last Thursday morning.
3.GUIN, Mrs.
Gazette–Appeal, Oct. 29, 1897
Mrs. GUIN, who was recently appointed Post-mistress at Sulligent, died on the 24th inst.She leaves several children to mourn her departure.
4.CANTRELL, Mrs. RENA
Gazette–Appeal, Nov. 26, 1897
Mr. T. V. WEBB, a prominent farmer of Pharos vicinity, was in town Wednesday, getting burial outfit for Mrs. RENA CANTRELL, who died in that community Tuesday night.
5.AUTRY, LUTHER
Gazette–Appeal, Nov. 26, 1897
ITEMS FROM PEA RIDGE
The many friends of Mr. W. N. AUTRY will be grieved to learn of the death of his little three year old son LUTHER, who died last Friday evening.We tender the parents our sincere sympathy in this hour of their sad bereavement.
6.WARREN, WILLIAM
Gazette–Appeal, Dec. 24, 1897
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
To the Worshipful Master Warden and Brethren of Guin Lodge No. 478, A. F. & A. M.
Your committee to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the lodge as to the death of Brother WILLIAM WARREN respectfully report that he affiliated with our lodge from Pleasant Hill November 21, 1889 and on the 26th day of Aug. 1897 was called from labor in the lodge terrestrial to refreshment in the lodge celestial, having lived 3 years more than the time allotted to man in the flesh, and we are persuaded that ripe age was due to a close observance and constant practice of the lessons of the craft, and inasmuch as he had long and faithfully served the craft, the church and his fellowman, we recommend that it be by this lodge.
Resolved, that in the death of Brother WARREN the fraternity has lost a faithful brother, whose virtues we should ever remember and practice.
Resolved, that the lodge tender its sympathy to our brother’s relatives, and join with them in mourning the loss of one whose life was so much devoted to doing good.
Resolved, that these resolutions be spread on the record of the lodge, a copy sent to The Marion County News and Gazette-Appeal with request to publish, and a copy be delivered to the family of the deceased brother.Fraternally
R. A. BAIRD
J. W. INGLE
J. H. RILEY, Committee, Nov. 20, 1897
7.WHITE, Mrs.
Gazette–Appeal, Dec. 31, 1897
Mr. J. T. WHITE and family were called to Hamilton last Sunday by the death of Mr. WHITE’S mother, who had been sick with slow fever for some time.
8.EACS, Mrs.
Guin Gazette, April 2, 1897
GLEN ALLEN
Died – March 29 – Mrs. EACS Deceased was ----ry aged, and beloved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.We write for the entire community and extend our sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.
9.REED, Daughter of J. P.
Guin Gazette, April 2, 1897
GLEN ALLEN
Died – March 29 – Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. REED. The babe was aged one month one week and one day.We can only point the sorrowing parents to Him who doeth all things well.
10.SPRINGFIELD, Daughter of C. W.
Guin Gazette, April 9, 1897
Died – Infant daughter of C. W. and VIOLA SPRINGFIELD. The little one passed away soon Sunday morning the parents were not aware of anything out of the ordinary being the matter with their babe until it was called away. To the bereaved parents we extend our sympathy.
11.BARNES, JAMES
Guin Gazette, April 16, 1897
DIED – At his home near this place Mr. JAMES BARNES
12.WEBB, Son of B. H.
Guin Gazette, April 16, 1897
DIED – Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. WEBB, Tuesday Morning.
ALSO – SAME ISSUE
WEST GUIN
We are sorry to note the death of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. WEBB’S baby, which sad event occurred on the 13th inst. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family
ALSO – APRIL 23 ISSUE
OBITUARY
“The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.” On the 13th day of April 1897, the Angel of Death came down from Heaven and knelt at the bedside of the darling little son of Mr. and Mrs. BEN WEBB, and claimed him as the victim. This little flower had just budded into life; it was only fifteen months old, and no doubt a fairer of more beautiful flower than little VICTOR never bloomed in any home.
But now dear parents do not weep,
For your darling little son’
‘Though now your hearts are melted with grief
For the loss of the precious one.
But we know there is a God above,
Who sees our grief stained hearts
But when He calls them that we love,
‘Tis hard, yes hard to part.
For there is room in that City above
Where all the babies shall meet;
And now your baby’s voice is pleading
For you at Jesus feet.
His prattling voice no more you’ll hear,
His pleading face no more you’ll see’
But never, never will you forget
His beckon, “Come to me.”
His little head still reaches out,
Too draw you home to God;
To live with him in Heaven above,
Where all is peace and love.
And while the family chain is broken
And the brightest link is lost
Oh parents do not weep
For Jesus paid the cost
We know it was God’s command
That VICTOR should come home
And now will you be reconnected
To say “They will be done?”
We know that he is happy
Forever free from pain
And while your hearts are sad with grief
We pray you’ meet your babe again;
His little carriage now is vacant
His pace can ne’er be filled
But mother do not weep any more
It was God’s holy will.
His body was racked with pain,
His brilliant eyes with fever glossed.
The physician’s skill was all in vain
His hopes in it were forever lost.
And then he gave it up to God
And prayed one earnest prayer
That God would soothe the aching hearts
Of all its kindred dear
God claims those precious flowers
They are too fair for earth
With them He decorates His throne
And gives them angel birth
Lift up your hands lift you your hearts
Make all your troubles ----
To God who wipes all tears away
Now trust to Him alone.
He does not mean for us stay
Forever here below
And when He calls us one by one
Like VICTOR may we be ready to go.
-[EUGENIA HENDON]
13.VICKORY, WILLIAM
Guin Gazette, June 25, 1897
Died – Two and a half miles east of town. WILLIAM VICKORY. To the bereaves relatives and friends we extend our sympathy
14.GANN, Mrs. RACHEAL
Guin Gazette, July 2m 1897
LITTLE ROCK
Mrs. RACHEAL GANN, aged 71, died at the home of WM. SHAW on Sunday.
15.HOLLIS, MRS.
Guin Dispatch – Jan. 5, 1889
Mrs. HOLLIS, wife of Dr. HOLLIS, of Sulligent, was thrown from a wagon and killed on last week.Report is that the unfortunate lady was returning from a party given somewhere in the neighborhood and when hear home the wagon ran over a stump throwing her out and inflicting injuries from which she died in a few minutes.
16.CONNELLY, JAMES
Guin Gazette, Jan. 19, 1889
Mr. JAMES CONNELLY, an aged citizen of near Crews, died of consumption on Monday last.
17.GAST, JAMES L.
Guin Dispatch, Jan. 26, 1889
JAMES L. GAST
On Sunday January 15th inst. at 6 o’clock p.m. at the residence of his son-in-law Mr. HENRY HENSLER, at the Gast homestead eleven miles south of Russellville, Ala., in the arms of his daughter and without a struggle the spirit of JAMES L. GAST passed away.He had been suffering for some weeks from the effects of a severe cold, yet his death was as sudden and unexpected as it was painless, no one being present but Mr. HENSLER and the members of his family.
JAMES L. GAST was born in the north of Ireland, county of Cavin, about AD 1807, or poor but respectable parents.His early religious training was of the Episcopal faith. After obtaining a common school education he served an apprenticeship of seven years in his native land under an experienced millwright, becoming a skillful mechanic.
It was about the year 1830 that he secured passage on board a sailing vessel named the Josephine bound for America, and after an uneventful voyage landed at Castle garden, New York City, a total stranger without friends or relatives in what doubtless appeared to him a very strange land.
But confident of his ability as a mechanic, and being as he was possessed of an informitable will, he soon secured work in the Brooklyn navy yard, and afterward followed his trade in the states of Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania and finally drifted into the state of Ohio early in the forties.Here he plied his vocation until 1845 when his services were secured by the Hon. D. L. HUBBARD, then a member of Congress from Alabama, to superintend the rebuilding of what is now known as the Hubbard Old Mill in the southern portion of Lawrence County.After completing the mill at the solicitation of Maj. Hubbard he formed a co-partnership with him for the purpose of erecting a cotton mill on Bear Creek, at the present site of Allen’s Factory.
While in Ohio he formed the acquaintance of an estimable lady named MARGARET MCVOY, and early in 1846 he returned to Ohio, married Miss MCVOY, after which the happy pair returned to Alabama and moved into the residence now occupied by Mr. J. R. PHILLIPS when Mr. Gast began the erection of the proposed cotton mill.About the time the mill was completed a disagreement took place between the partners when Mr. Gast withdrew from the co-partnership, and in 1848 moved to the place where he has since resided.
James L. Gast was a kind and affectionate husband, a loving and indulgent parent, a true friend, a safe and judicious counselor, a thorough mechanic and an honest man.He believed in the infinite goodness of God and all his works; was an ardent lover of nature in all its various forms both animate and inanimate.He loved truth for truth’s sake and despised hypocrisy and cant; he was the friend of the oppressed of all nations, abhorred cruelty and looked with compassion and pity upon the unfortunate.He was a close student and comprehensive reader, a lover of poetry and history, and was happy in the society of books and newspapers.In forming his opinions he was never hasty but when given they were always guided by the torch of reason.He was unwilling to accept anything as an established fact unless demonstrated by the light of a reasonable solution.
On Tuesday, Jan. 18th, inst. at 1 p.m. after a eulogistic address, the readying of a chapter in the Bible, and an eloquent and touching prayer by his friend Mr. HARVEY SARGENT, his body was borne by the hands of his neighbors and friends to the family burying ground and there deposited beside the remains of his wife and three children who had preceded him to the spirit work.
And now he sleeps beneath the storm tossed branches of the stately oak near the trees and shrubbery planted cultured by his own hand where the balmy southern summer breeze will waft the fragrant perfume of the flowers, which in life he loved so well o’er his tomb.
F. A.
18.MAY, GEORGE
Guin Dispatch, Feb .23, 1889
Hamilton, Alabama, Feb. 23, 1889
We regret very much to have to head our locals this week with the death of a promising young man named GEORGE MAYS.Mr. Mays resided on Woods Creek, about five miles from town, and was admired and respected by all who knew him.He died of pneumonia, of which there is a great deal in the neighborhood.We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy as their loss is his eternal gain.
19.SUDDOTH, Mrs. MARY
Hamilton Appeal, Jan. 17, 1896
Mrs. MARY SUDDOTH died at her home four miles north of Hamilton on the 9th inst. after a protracted illness.We extend to the bereaved our sincere sympathy.
20.STEWART, ALEX
Hamilton Appeal, Jan. 17, 1896
FROM BEAR CREEK
There is some sickness, and death has visited some homes in the community latterly.Mr. ALEX STEWART died at his home one mile north of this place on the 6th inst, at the ripe age of 102 years.He has lived about thirty years in this county, and was an honored and respected citizen therefore.He died in a good old age, and old man and full of years, as Abraham of old.
21.HOWELL, Mr. S. T.
Hamilton Appeal, Jan. 24, 1896
The Appeal regrets to chronicle the death of Mr. S. T. HOWELL, which occurred at his home four miles east of Hamilton on last Tuesday morning, after a brief illness.He was an honest, upright Christian gentleman, admired and esteemed by all who knew him and in his death Marion loses one of her best citizens.A wife and several children are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and kind father.Peace to his memory.
22.DICKINSON, Mr. A. M.
Hamilton Appeal, Jan. 24, 1896
We regret to note the death of A. M. DICKINSON, which sad event took place at his home near Pine Spring, Lamar County one day last week.To the bereaved wife and children we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
23.WEBB, WILLIAM
Hamilton Appeal, Jan. 24, 1896
Died – At his home three miles southwest of Hamilton, on last Tuesday evening, Mr. WILLIAM WEBB, aged 77 years.He was taken ill quite suddenly while at work and lived only a few hours.He was a native of New Jersey, and when a young man led the life of a sailor, coming to Alabama before the war.
24.BOLIN, Mr. H. F.
Hamilton Appeal, Jan. 31, 1896
The Appeal regrets to learn of the death of Mr. H. F. BOLIN, which occurred at his home in the Indian Territory a few days ago.He was raised in this county and Lamar and had has many relatives and friends in both counties who will be grieved to hear of his death.
25.CAUDLE, Child of W. T.
Hamilton Appeal, Jan. 31, 1896
FROM GUIN
Mr. W. T. CAUDLE has the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of one of his children.
26. SANDERSON, Infant of HENDERSON
Hamilton Appeal, Feb. 28, 1896
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. HENDERSON SANDERSON died Wednesday morning.
27.HAMILTON, WILLIAM H.
Hamilton Appeal, March 13, 1896
It is with sincere regret that we chronicle the death of Mr. WILLIAM H. HAMILTON, which sad event occurred at his home nine miles west of Hamilton on last Monday morning at 9 o’clock, at the advanced age of seventy-five years.For some months he had been afflicted with dropsy and his suffering was great up to the final hour.“Uncle Billie” as he was commonly known, was an honorable, upright man, like and much respected by all who knew him.In his death the county loses one of its oldest and best citizens.A wife and six children are left to mourn his departure.The remains, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends, were taken to the old family burying ground where they will rest until the morn of the resurrection. May a gracious God mete out comfort to the bereaved wife and children.
28.HARDIN, Child of J. F.
Hamilton Appeal, March 13, 1896
PIKEVILLE NEWS
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. HARDIN died on Sunday and was buried on Monday at the grave year near Liberty church.The bereaved parents have the sympathy of our community in their affliction.
Like a little sunbeam on a cloudy day.
It brightened their home a little while
Was then rudely snatched way.
29.CRIBBS, F. W.
Hamilton Appeal, March 20, 1896
F. W. CRIBBS, a citizen of Sulligent, was killed at that place yesterday by a gravel train.
30.WINSETT, Daughter of Levi
Hamilton Appeal, March 27, 1896
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LEVI WINSETT died last Saturday.
31.GOGGANS, Mrs. DOCK
Hamilton Appeal, March 27, 1896
We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. DOCK GOGGANS, which occurred at her home near Barnesville on last Wednesday morning.
32.FREE, JOHN R.
Hamilton Appeal, March 27, 1896
PIKEVILLE NEWS
The community has been saddened by the death of an old and highly esteemed citizen, Mr. JOHN R. FREE, who died at his home on last Saturday afternoon and was buried at the Pikeville cemetery on Sunday. A bereaved widow, several children and other relatives and a host of friends sincerely mourn his demise.
33.BOZEMAN, Mrs. SAPHRONIA
Hamilton Appeal, March 27, 1896
FROM GUIN
Died – two miles south of Guin, Mrs. SAPHRONIA BOZEMAN.The friends and relatives have our sympathy
34.CLARK, TOM
Hamilton Appeal, April 3, 1896
TOM CLARK, a colored man, died at his home about two miles from town on Wednesday night.
35.GANN, Mrs. JAMES
36.GANN, Daughter of JAMES
Hamilton Appeal, April 10, 1896
FROM PIKEVILLE
The funerals of the wife and daughter of Mr. JAMES GANN, both of whom died last Sunday, will be preached at Liberty church on the first Sunday in June at 11 a.m. by Rev. MANLEY.
37.COCKRELL, ISAAC
Hamilton Appeal, April 17, 1896
ISAAC COCKRELL died at his home near Barnesville on Tuesday last and was buried at the cemetery at that place on Wednesday.A wife and four children are left to mourn his death.
FUNERAL NOTICE
The funeral of the late WM. J. MARTIN will be preached at Center Church on the first Sunday in May by Rev. D. W. WARD or Presiding Elder ANDERSON.The Masonic burial rites will also be administered.All his old friends are especially requested to attend. – April 13, 1896
38.GUIN, A. L.
Hamilton Appeal, April 17, 1896
A. L. GUIN KILLED
Sulligent, April 13 – Two weeks ago the firm of A. L. GUIN and A. Q. SMITH here dissolved.GUIN claimed SMITH wronged him of $200.Violent threats were made.Saturday SMITH was sitting in OGDEN’S store when GUIN came up and struck him with an ax handle, partially knocking him down.SMITH drew his pistol and fired three shots, two of which struck GUIN in the arm and the third passed entirely through his body from which he died at 2 o’clock Sunday morning.SMITH has not been arrested.
39.DAVIS, Infant of W. C
Hamilton Appeal, April 24, 1896
Died – On last Monday morning, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. DAVIS.The entire community sympathize with the bereaved parents in their loss.
40.FREDERICK, Mrs. W. W.
Hamilton Appeal, May 22, 1896
We regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. W. W. FREDERICK which occurred at her home at Hackleburg on last Saturday after a long illness of consumption.To the bereaved husband and six motherless children we extend our sincere sympathy
41.PEARCE, Mrs. D.
Hamilton Appeal, June 12, 1896
We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. D. PEARCE which occurred at her home at Texas on Tuesday last.The bereaved husband has our earnest sympathy.
42.TERRELL, Miss ANNIE
Hamilton appeal, June 12, 1896
We regret to chronicle the death of Miss ANNIE TERRLL which sad event occurred at the home of her father, Mr. R. N. TERRELL on yesterday morning.She had been ill with measles, which settled upon her lungs and produced pneumonia from which she could not rally.ANNIE was a good girl and the news of her death will send a pang of sorrow to the hearts of those who knew her, but we have the assurance that her pure young spirit is safe in the arms of her Savior.Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at this place yesterday evening.
43.GLENN, Mrs. MARY
Hamilton Appeal, June 19, 1896
Mrs. MARY GLENN, who has been ill for some time with dropsy, died at her home about eight miles north of town on last Monday night.We extend to the bereaved children our sincere sympathy.
44.WOOD, LYDIA
Hamilton Appeal, July 3, 1896
The grim monster death has again invaded our community and this time laid its icy hand upon Miss LYDIA, the beloved daughter of JOHN B. WOOD, our county treasurer.The sad event occurred on last Saturday morning after a brief but painful illness. The remains were interred in the cemetery at this place on Sunday in the presence of a large number of grief-stricken relatives and sorrowing friends.To the bereaved parents and relative we extend our heartfelt sympathy
45.GREEN,Miss BESSIE
Hamilton Appeal, July 17, 1896
BESSIE, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. GREEN, died at Pikeville on last Monday
46.WINDSOR, Son of A. R.
Hamilton Appeal, July 17, 1896
Died – One mile south of Hamilton on last Tuesday, the infant son of Mr. A. R. WINDSOR.Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents.
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MARRIAGESLISTED IN:
GUIN GAZETTE-APPEAL 1897
GUIN GAZETTE – 1897
GUIN DISPATCH – 1889
HAMILTON APPEAL - 1896
1.PERKINS - WILLIAMS
Gazette-Appeal, Nov. 26, 1897
ITEMS FROM PEA RIDGE
Mr. WILLIS PERKINS and Miss MATTIE WILLIAMS were married at the home of the brides’ parents last week. Success to the happy couple.
2.DILL - GANN
Guin Gazette, April 2, 1897
LITTLE ROCK.
At Port Gibson, Miss., BILLY DILL and Miss BETTY GANN were married last week.We wish them a long happy life.
3.GANN - PALMER
Guin Gazette, April 2, 1897
HAMILTON
J. T. GANN and Miss MEDDIE PALMER were married on the 17th inst.
4.SHAW - WIMBERLY
Guin Dispatch – Jan 5, 1889
MARRIED – At the residence of the bride’s father in Fayette County, on Dec. 24th, Mr. LEE SHAW and Miss MARY WIMBERLY.They are burdened with the best wishes of the Dispatch.
5.HUGHES - CASHION
Guin Dispatch – Jan 5, 1889
HAMILTON
Married at the residence of Mr. R. W. CASHION, Miss NORA CASHION, one of Hamilton’s accomplished young ladies, to Mr. WILLIAM HUGHES.
May they live a happy life,
And when from earth taken,
Be loving husband and wife,
And at last be saved in Heaven.
6.MARKHAM - AKERS
Guin Dispatch, Jan. 19, 1889
MARRIED: At the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. M. T. AKERS, on the 17th inst., Mr. J. W. MARKHAM to Miss ARA B. AKERS, Rev. L. A. HOMES officiating.
The Dispatch tosses the customary old shoe and wishes the happy couple a full measure of happiness and prosperity.
7.TURMAN - NOE
Guin Dispatch, Feb. 23, 1889
FROM DETROIT
We had a wedding here on St. Valentines Day.Mr. MILTON TURMAN to Miss ----- NOE, J. H. RAY officiating.The candidates each had a chew of “taffy” in their mouths and were made husband and wife ere they ceased to chew it or to remove it.May they continue to chew “taffy” together happily for many years.
8.STANFORD - JACKSON
Hamilton Appeal, Jan. 17, 1896
On last Tuesday Mr. E. M. STANFORD, of near Guin, paid Hamilton a flying visit.While here he visited the office of the Probate Judge and procured some very important papers and accompanied by B. R. FITE, Esq. hastened to the residence of MR. B. F. THOMPSON, near Detroit, where his fiancé was awaiting him.All things being ready he was happily married to Miss GEORGIA JACKSON, ‘Squire FITE performing the ceremony.They returned to Hamilton and spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with MR. W. R. WHITE, who is a relative of the groom, and will wait for the paternal storm to subside before visiting the home of the bride.The young couple are well and favorably known, and the Appeal joins with a host of friends in wishing them a long and prosperous voyage over the matrimonial sea.
9.YOUNG - HENSON
Hamilton Appeal, Feb. 21, 1896
Mr. T. JACKSON YOUNG and Miss JEDDIE HENSON were united in marriage at the home of the bride at Henson Springs on last Thursday.The groom is the talented young editor of the Vernon Courier and the bride is one of Lamar’s fairest flowers.The Appeal joins a host of friends in wishing them much happiness.
10.YOUNG - WARD
Hamilton Appeal, Feb. 21, 1896
Mr. JOE W. YOUNG, of the Fayette Sentinel, and Miss NAOMI WARD, an accomplished young lady of Sulligent, were married at the residence of the bride’s father, Rev. D. W. WARD, on Wednesday last.We extend congratulations and hope that their voyage over the matrimonial sea may be long and prosperous.
11.GLASSCOCK - ATKINS
Hamilton Appeal, Feb. 21, 1896
R. V. GLASSCOCK and Mrs. A. J. ATKINS were married on the 12th inst., at the home of J. F. HAMILTON.
12.SELF - PALMER
Hamilton Appeal, Feb. 28, 1896
GEORGE PALMER and wife, of near Pikeville, passed through town yesterday en route to his father’s a few miles north of here, to attend the marriage of GEORGE’S sister, Miss ANNIE, to Mr. BIRD SELF.
13.SIMMONS - TERRELL
Hamilton Appeal, Feb. 28, 1896
JOHN H. SIMMONS and Miss MILLIE TERRELL were married on last Tuesday at the residence of the bride’s mother, three miles south of Hamilton.The young couple are well and favorably known and the Appeal joins their many friends in wishing for them a long, prosperous and happy life
14.STIDHAM - CLAY
Hamilton Appeal, May 1, 1896
Judge FORD issued a marriage license to Mr. G. W. STIDHAM and Miss VICTORIA CLAY on last Monday.
15.TATE - STANFORD
Hamilton Appeal, June 12, 1896
Prof. A. W. TATE and Miss FLORENCE STANFORD were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s father, Mrs. JAMES P. STANFORD, near Guin, on last Saturday morning.The groom is the able assistant in our school, an educated Christian gentleman and admired and respected by all who knew him, while the happy bride is one of Marion’s most intelligent and accomplished young ladies.The Appeal extends congratulations and voices the sentiments of the entire community in wishing the happy couple a long and pleasant voyage on the matrimonial sea.