Dallas Morning News, Texas
29 November 1918
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PRIVATE CLEWIS OF DALLAS DIES IN FRANCE OF WOUNDS.
Private Jessie B. Clewis, Company F, 141st Infantry, has died in France of wounds received in battle, according to messages received by members of his family in Dallas. Private Clewis formerly resided at 2517 Holmes street. His wife is now in Rockport, Texas, his mother, Mrs. W. M. Olson, residing here. Mrs. Olson said yesterday that letters had recently been received from her son, saying that he had been wounded, but was recovering and that he expected to be home by Christmas.
23 June 2010
This was Up North: A Mob in Michigan Lynch a Man for Rape (1893)
The Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday Morning May 25, 1893
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THIS WAS UP NORTH
A Mob in Michigan Lynch a Man for Rape
THEN THRUST KNIVES IN HIS BODY
Afterward They Drag the Corpse Through the Streets
"SUICIDE" IS THE CORONER'S VERDICT
Corunna, Mich, May 24 -- William Sullivan the farm hand who so brutally murdered his employer, Layton Leech, and murderously assaulted the latter's wife, paid the penalty of his crime last night. He was taken from the jail and lynched at 9:40 o'clock p.m.
The mob consisted of over 800 men, who shouted themselves hoarse as the body dangled at the end of a rope. Just before he was taken from the cell, Sullivan attempted to commit suicide with a knife which he had in some manner concealed about his person.
By means of sledges the jail was soon broken open by the mob. A noose was placed around his neck and the crowd dragged him through the jail corridors to the big jail yard and to a low, marshy square of ground about 200 feet to the rear of the jail building under an oak. Men fought,
struggled and cursed for the privilege of helping to tug at the rope, which was thrown over the limb, and with a sudden jerk Sullivan, who had been lying motionless and apparently unconscious on the ground, was raised to a sitting posture. Another pull and his head and shoulders were
visible above the black mass of those that surrounded the spot.
A terrible scene followed. The body was pushed from hand to hand and several drew pocket knives and lunged at the swinging corpse. Others began to tear the clothing and in a few moments only the shreds of his shirt remained hanging to his shoulders. When the body was lowered to the
ground, portions of the mob which had been unable to get close enough to take a hand in the actual hanging, seized upon the rope and dragged the lifeless body through the mire.
Afterward the crowd dragged him about the streets and around the courthouse square.
This Was a Hot Jury.
The coroner's jury held an inquest today in the case of William Sullivan, who was lynched last night. The verdict was that he came to his death by suicide. No mention whatever was made in the verdict of lynching.
Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday Morning May 25, 1893
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THIS WAS UP NORTH
A Mob in Michigan Lynch a Man for Rape
THEN THRUST KNIVES IN HIS BODY
Afterward They Drag the Corpse Through the Streets
"SUICIDE" IS THE CORONER'S VERDICT
Corunna, Mich, May 24 -- William Sullivan the farm hand who so brutally murdered his employer, Layton Leech, and murderously assaulted the latter's wife, paid the penalty of his crime last night. He was taken from the jail and lynched at 9:40 o'clock p.m.
The mob consisted of over 800 men, who shouted themselves hoarse as the body dangled at the end of a rope. Just before he was taken from the cell, Sullivan attempted to commit suicide with a knife which he had in some manner concealed about his person.
By means of sledges the jail was soon broken open by the mob. A noose was placed around his neck and the crowd dragged him through the jail corridors to the big jail yard and to a low, marshy square of ground about 200 feet to the rear of the jail building under an oak. Men fought,
struggled and cursed for the privilege of helping to tug at the rope, which was thrown over the limb, and with a sudden jerk Sullivan, who had been lying motionless and apparently unconscious on the ground, was raised to a sitting posture. Another pull and his head and shoulders were
visible above the black mass of those that surrounded the spot.
A terrible scene followed. The body was pushed from hand to hand and several drew pocket knives and lunged at the swinging corpse. Others began to tear the clothing and in a few moments only the shreds of his shirt remained hanging to his shoulders. When the body was lowered to the
ground, portions of the mob which had been unable to get close enough to take a hand in the actual hanging, seized upon the rope and dragged the lifeless body through the mire.
Afterward the crowd dragged him about the streets and around the courthouse square.
This Was a Hot Jury.
The coroner's jury held an inquest today in the case of William Sullivan, who was lynched last night. The verdict was that he came to his death by suicide. No mention whatever was made in the verdict of lynching.
19 June 2010
Prominent Physician Dead (1905)
Macon Telegraph, Georgia
2 February 1905
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PROMINENT PHYSICIAN DEAD
Dr. Hollis S. Kezar, a noted physician in Houston and adjoining counties, died Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock after a lingering illness of about one year's duration. Dr. Kezar had practiced medicine in Houston county for the past half century. He was also a wealthy and successful planter, being probably the largest land owner in Houston county. He is survived by a wife and several children who are prominently identified with Houston county's social and business affairs.
His remains will be carried from his late home in Elko to the family burial lot at Henderson, Ga, where the funeral services and interment will occur this morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. J. Hyman of Arabi, his former pastor, will conduct the funeral services.
2 February 1905
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PROMINENT PHYSICIAN DEAD
Dr. Hollis S. Kezar, a noted physician in Houston and adjoining counties, died Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock after a lingering illness of about one year's duration. Dr. Kezar had practiced medicine in Houston county for the past half century. He was also a wealthy and successful planter, being probably the largest land owner in Houston county. He is survived by a wife and several children who are prominently identified with Houston county's social and business affairs.
His remains will be carried from his late home in Elko to the family burial lot at Henderson, Ga, where the funeral services and interment will occur this morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. J. Hyman of Arabi, his former pastor, will conduct the funeral services.
16 June 2010
Deaths and Funerals: Lavonia Seals (1963)
[Originally published at Your Peachy Past blog.]
A random obituary leads to some Georgia history.
After transcribing the successful search result for an obituary for a second cousin, twice removed, I casually read the beginning of the next entry on the newspaper page. (I have an obituary collection, so this is not an uncommon thing for me to do.) Here's what I found:
Augusta Chronicle, Georgia
25 December 1963
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A further search of the newspapers at GenealogyBank produced this great addition to the history of Miss Seals and the state of Georgia:
A random obituary leads to some Georgia history.
After transcribing the successful search result for an obituary for a second cousin, twice removed, I casually read the beginning of the next entry on the newspaper page. (I have an obituary collection, so this is not an uncommon thing for me to do.) Here's what I found:
Augusta Chronicle, Georgia
25 December 1963
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Deaths and Funerals: Miss Lavonia SealsAccording to a transcription of the Wrens City Cemetery in Jefferson County, GA by Vicie Robinson in 1979, Lavonia Seals was born 5 May 1876.
Miss Lavonia Seals, an unsuccessful candidate for governor of Georgia, died Tuesday in a local hospital after an extended illness.
A graduate of Bessie Tift College and a retired school teacher, Miss Seals was an unsuccessful candidate for the governor's chair during World War I.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hal and Mary Thompson Seals, she was born in Gibson, Ga., and was a member of the Morningside Baptist Church of Savannah...
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Platt's Chapel with the Rev. Jack Corry officiating. Burial will be in the Wrens, Ga. Cemetery.
A further search of the newspapers at GenealogyBank produced this great addition to the history of Miss Seals and the state of Georgia:
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07 June 2010
Dr. Coleman's Death (1899)
Macon Telegraph, Georgia
23 March 1899
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DR. COLEMAN'S DEATH
It Occurred at His Home in Henderson Tuesday.
ELKO, Ga, March 22 -- Dr. J. T. Coleman, Sr, of Henderson, breathed his last yesterday morning. Dr. Coleman was 78 years old and had for some time suffered from cancer in the mouth. He was an eminent physician and commanded a wide and extensive practice. He was a member of the Methodist church, and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves two sons, Dr. J. T. Coleman, Jr., who practiced with him, and Mr. John Coleman and Mrs. J. W. Hodge and his dear good wife to survive him. Interment at cemetery at Henderson this morning.
23 March 1899
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DR. COLEMAN'S DEATH
It Occurred at His Home in Henderson Tuesday.
ELKO, Ga, March 22 -- Dr. J. T. Coleman, Sr, of Henderson, breathed his last yesterday morning. Dr. Coleman was 78 years old and had for some time suffered from cancer in the mouth. He was an eminent physician and commanded a wide and extensive practice. He was a member of the Methodist church, and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves two sons, Dr. J. T. Coleman, Jr., who practiced with him, and Mr. John Coleman and Mrs. J. W. Hodge and his dear good wife to survive him. Interment at cemetery at Henderson this morning.
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05 June 2010
In Memoriam: The Death of Mr. Charles H. Rogers (1889)
Macon Telegraph (Georgia)
14 January 1889, Pg. 5
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IN MEMORIAM.
The Death of Mr. Charles H. Rogers Yesterday Morning at His Home in Vineville.
Departed this life at his residence in Vineville yesterday morning, the 13th inst, Mr. Charles H. Rogers, an old and respected citizen of Macon, Ga. He was born in Darien, McIntosh county, Jan. 20, 1831, and had he survived a week longer, would have completed his 58th year. The cause of his death was pneumonia.
Mr. Rogers was the son of an honored sire, Geo. P. Rogers, one of the old mercantile landmarks of this city, who died some years ago leaving many fragrant memories of his charitable deeds and usefulness behind. The subject of this sketch in early life was a sea-faring man, and always retained the bluff manners and frank demeanor of the sailor. He came to Macon, however, in 1843, and for thirty-five years has been engaged in business here. During this period he made many warm personal friends, and his worst enemy could not charge him with the slightest crookedness or the least deviation from the strictest integrity in all his numerous mercantile transactions. He was emphatically an honest man, "the noblest work of God."
Previous to the late war Mr. Rogers was an officer in the Macon Volunteers, and went to the front with them in Virginia. He did his whole duty as a patriot and soldier in the Second Georgia battalion.
In 1853 Mr. Rogers married Miss Laura A. Richards of this city, who bore him eleven children, four only of whom, three daughters and one son, survive.
At the early age of twenty-two years he was chosen an alderman of the city and served for two terms.
The funeral will take place from his late residence today.
[Note: Mr. Charles H. Rogers rests in Riverside Cemetery.]
14 January 1889, Pg. 5
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IN MEMORIAM.
The Death of Mr. Charles H. Rogers Yesterday Morning at His Home in Vineville.
Departed this life at his residence in Vineville yesterday morning, the 13th inst, Mr. Charles H. Rogers, an old and respected citizen of Macon, Ga. He was born in Darien, McIntosh county, Jan. 20, 1831, and had he survived a week longer, would have completed his 58th year. The cause of his death was pneumonia.
Mr. Rogers was the son of an honored sire, Geo. P. Rogers, one of the old mercantile landmarks of this city, who died some years ago leaving many fragrant memories of his charitable deeds and usefulness behind. The subject of this sketch in early life was a sea-faring man, and always retained the bluff manners and frank demeanor of the sailor. He came to Macon, however, in 1843, and for thirty-five years has been engaged in business here. During this period he made many warm personal friends, and his worst enemy could not charge him with the slightest crookedness or the least deviation from the strictest integrity in all his numerous mercantile transactions. He was emphatically an honest man, "the noblest work of God."
Previous to the late war Mr. Rogers was an officer in the Macon Volunteers, and went to the front with them in Virginia. He did his whole duty as a patriot and soldier in the Second Georgia battalion.
In 1853 Mr. Rogers married Miss Laura A. Richards of this city, who bore him eleven children, four only of whom, three daughters and one son, survive.
At the early age of twenty-two years he was chosen an alderman of the city and served for two terms.
The funeral will take place from his late residence today.
[Note: Mr. Charles H. Rogers rests in Riverside Cemetery.]
02 June 2010
Killed By Train At Grand Bay (1913)
Daily Herald, Mississippi
24 February 1913
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KILLED BY TRAIN AT GRAND BAY
William Westbrook, Station Agent, Frightfully Mutilated Under Box Car.
Mobile, February 24
In attempting to catch the caboose of a northbound freight train as it was leaving the station at Grand Bay, shortly before 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, William Westbrook, station agent for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company at Grand Bay, missed his footing and fell beneath the wheels of a freight car attached to the rear of the train, sustaining injuries from which he died a short time afterward.
He was picked up and given temporary medical attention until a special train could be gotten ready. He was placed aboard and rushed toward Mobile, but died before the train arrived here. Both arms and one leg were cut off and he sustained other injuries.
The man's body was turned over to Roche and Burke Undertaking Company here to be prepared for burial. At 2:30 o'clock Sunday night the body was shipped to Ocean Springs, Miss., where Westbrook lived.
Westbrook was about 27 years of age and married. His father, mother and several brothers live at Ocean Springs. His wife, it is said, was in Ocean Springs at the time of the accident.
William Westbrook was a brother of Fred Westbrook, day operator at the Biloxi Station.
24 February 1913
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KILLED BY TRAIN AT GRAND BAY
William Westbrook, Station Agent, Frightfully Mutilated Under Box Car.
Mobile, February 24
In attempting to catch the caboose of a northbound freight train as it was leaving the station at Grand Bay, shortly before 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, William Westbrook, station agent for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company at Grand Bay, missed his footing and fell beneath the wheels of a freight car attached to the rear of the train, sustaining injuries from which he died a short time afterward.
He was picked up and given temporary medical attention until a special train could be gotten ready. He was placed aboard and rushed toward Mobile, but died before the train arrived here. Both arms and one leg were cut off and he sustained other injuries.
The man's body was turned over to Roche and Burke Undertaking Company here to be prepared for burial. At 2:30 o'clock Sunday night the body was shipped to Ocean Springs, Miss., where Westbrook lived.
Westbrook was about 27 years of age and married. His father, mother and several brothers live at Ocean Springs. His wife, it is said, was in Ocean Springs at the time of the accident.
William Westbrook was a brother of Fred Westbrook, day operator at the Biloxi Station.
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