Nine obituaries from the Newark Journal, Independence Co., AR, for 1910-1913 Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Susan Mosier ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************ J. Henry Wyatt Albert A. Barber John M. Magness baby Harper Gower child W. H. Coker Reeves child Maudie Laneer Nuckolls J. A. Greenshaw ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newark Journal, March 11, 1910 Uncle Henry Wyatt Dead J. H. Wyatt, one of the oldest and best citizens of Independence county, died at his home near Rosie early Saturday morning. Mr. Wyatt was 74 years of age and had been a resident of this county since 1852. He served in the Confederate army during the Civil War taking part in the Missouri raid. He was a member of the Methodist church since 1880. By his own request his body was laid to rest near his own door in the presence of a large number of friends and loved ones. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newark Journal, December 23, 1910 A.A. Barber Suicides Shot Himself Through Heart in Presence of Daughter Albert Barber committed suicide at his home a few miles north of Newark Thursday. So far as known there was not the slightest cause for the rash act. He was in the house conversing with his family seemingly as cheerfully as could be. Walking through another room, he picked up a shotgun. His little daughter asked him what he was going to do with the gun. He walked out on the porch, the little girl following him. His only answer was, "Watch and I'll show you." Immediately cocking the gun he hung the trigger on a nail in one of the porch posts, and stepping up with his breast immediately at the muzzle of the gun, pulled the trigger. He fell mortally wounded and died almost instantly. He made an attempt to commit suicide a short time ago by taking morphine, but told what he had done and Dr. A. L. McClard was summoned in time to save his life. After recovering he expressed his regrets over the unfortunate occurrence and nothing more was thought of it. He was the youngest son of Uncle Zibe Barber, one of the oldest residents of this section, and was a good citizen. He leaves a wife and four children. The remains were buried Friday at the Edwards graveyard. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newark Journal, April 29, 1910 John M. Magness Dead End Came Peacefully at His Home Near Town Tuesday John M. Magness died at his home a few miles north of town about noon Tuesday. While his death was not unexpected, it was nevertheless quite a shock to his many friends and cast a gloom over the entire community. Mr. Magness was stricken with a severe cold while out on the campaign during the latter part of February. But little was thought of it by his friends at the time, as the trouble was not expected to develop into anything of a serious nature. After a few days he began to improve and at one time was able to sit up a good deal for several days. Some time ago he grew worse, however, and gradually declined until death resulted Tuesday. John M. Magness was born June 20, 1867. He was marred to Miss Mary Barber March 13, 1889. Seven children were born unto them, four boys and three girls, all of whom survive him. He professed religion and joined the Methodist church in 1904, and his life was that of a consistent Christian. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newark Journal, March 24, 1911 Sketches From Salado Dolph and Myrtle Harper had a sad awakening Wednesday morning, when they found their three-months old babe dead. It died sometime in the after part of the night, unknown to them. This was their first and only child, and Wednesday was a sad day for them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newark Journal, May 12, 1911 Salado Sayings A small boy of Tom Gower, who lives at Rosie, died Friday and was buried Saturday at the Egner graveyard near here. W. H. Coker of our township, died a few days ago, after an illness of many months duration. He was a good citizen and had lived in this part of the county several years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newark Journal, November 22, 1912 Sketches From Salado The two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reeves died Monday and was buried Tuesday. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newark Journal, March 14, 1913 The Death of Little Maud "She took the cup of life to sip, Too bitter twas to drain, She put it meekly from her lip, And went to sleep again." On the 28th day of March 1901, there was born to I. C. and Sarah Nuckolls a beautiful little girl. The named her Maudie Laneer. She was a lovely child, but on the 11th day of February 1913, He who give her called her home. "It was not in cruelty, It was not in wrath, The Reaper came that day, But an Angel visited the earth And took this flower away." Litte Maud while only in her 12th year had many relatives and friends who followed her in sorrow to her litte grave in Hopewell cemetery, where we left her to rest in peace until the resurrection morn. "Out in the silent city, Where many loved ones sleep, Out where the moonbeams glitter, On stones by grassy heap, Where songbirds sing in gladness, From their cool and shady bowers. Where Southwinds sigh in sadness, And dark clouds weep in showers; There little Maud is sleeping, The sleep of the silent blest, Whilse God her soul is keeping, In the home of endless rest." Written by her uncle, J. L. Brown ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newark Journal, December 26, 1913 Very Sudden Death J. A. Greenshaw died very suddenly and unexpectedly this morning (Friday) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ida Porter. He had been enjoying his usual good health and went to bed Thursday apparently as well as he ever was in his life. About 5 o'clock this morning Mrs. Porter went into his room to build a fire for him but he told her not to build it but to go on about her work and he would get up and start a fire. About an hour later he was discovered in his bed, death having resulted from heart failure. He was 63 years old and is survived by five children. The remains will be shipped to his old home near Newport for burial. ------------------------------------------------------------------------