Grand Rapids Press (Michigan)
25 March 1913
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WHITE CLOUD MAN IS KILLED BY MEXICANS
Hal David Patterson, Trying to Save Brother-in-Law, is Shot at Langtry, Tex.
VICTIM OF A REBEL RAID
Disorder existing in Mexico near the border caused its effect to be felt here by friends of Hal David Patterson, who was killed March 8 at Langtry, Tex., in a heroic effort to save his brother-in-law, George O'Hara, formerly in the shoe business here at Crescent street and Monroe avenue N.W.
Information received by friends is somewhat meager, but the word is emphatic that Patterson sacrificed his life for the relative's sake. Mr. O'Hara is said to have escaped uninjured in the raid which was made by rebels in his resort hotel. The insurrecios [sic] attempted to rob the place and Mr. O'Hara was endeavoring to protect his property when Patterson interceded in O'Hara's behalf and received the fatal bullet wound.
Mr. Patterson formerly resided at White Cloud. His father, David Patterson, Sr., was engaged in the lumber business there for many years. The son recently went south in search of health. He was thirty-four years old and was popular in this city as well as in White Cloud, where he had many friends. The body probably will be sent to White Cloud for burial.
It is said the murderer of Patterson was captured and that he now is in jail at Del Rio, Tex., awaiting trial.
13 May 2011
12 May 2011
Death of the Hon. James C. Terrell (1835)
Macon Weekly Telegraph (Georgia)
17 December 1835
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Death of the Hon. James C. Terrell.
The Athens Southern Banner, of the 10th inst. contains the following melancholy intelligence:
17 December 1835
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Death of the Hon. James C. Terrell.
The Athens Southern Banner, of the 10th inst. contains the following melancholy intelligence:
"Carnesville, Dec 2, 1835.
GENTLEMEN -- It is with feelings of unbounded sorrow that I announce to you the death of Col. James C. Terrell, who died at his residence in this place, at fifteen minutes before 10 o'clock last night. He died of consumption."
11 May 2011
Died Suddenly in Decatur (1847)
[Originally posted at the Southern Graves blog.]
DIED.
Suddenly in Decatur, DeKalb county, Georgia, on Friday, the 26th of February, and in the 58th year of his age, Dr. THOMAS W. ALEXANDER, of Gwinnett.
The deceased was born in South Carolina, and there lived till 1825, when he removed to this State. He was the son of pious parents, members of the Presbyterian Church, and by them was trained up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. When about twenty years of age he made a public profession of Faith in Christ, and at an early period after his connection with the Church he was chosen, and set apart to the office of ruling elder, and continued to discharge the duties of this office with great efficiency and acceptance until the day of his death. On the morning of that fatal day, he was returning from Atlanta, whither he had been on business, and was driving in a light buggy a strong and spirited young horse of his own training, and by him considered to be safe. But just as he entered the public square, in the village of Decatur, his horse took fright, ran violently across the square, stove the buggy with great force against a tree in the Court yard and dashed him with great violence upon his head and right shoulder against the ground. He was immediately taken up, and carried into an adjacent house, a Physician was called to him and he received every possible attention. In a short time he recovered from the shock and for the space of two hours was perfectly conscious and rational, and it was hoped, both by himself and his Physicians, that he was not so seriously injured as they had been led to fear from the violence of the fall he had received. But about 11 o'clock in the day a change took place and symptoms of an alarming character began to be exhibited. His breathing became "labored" and he fell into a stupor, from which he could never be effectively aroused, and which continued till about 9 o'clock at night, when he expired. Thus by one sudden stroke he was called away. By his death a devoted wife has been bereft of a kind and faithful husband; six sons and an only daughter have lost a most excellent father; his numerous family connections, and esteemed and worthy relative; his servants a good master; the poor a liberal benefactor; the community one of its most useful members, and the Church one of its most active, intelligent and efficient rulers. This heavy stroke could scarcely have fallen upon any individual around him, the loss of whom would be more extensively, more severely or more sensibly felt, for there was scarcely any one whose prolonged existence on earth seemed to be so essential to the best interests, civil, social and spiritual of those around him. But, alas! he is gone; yet, while we mourn our great loss, we would not deplore him. We must not, we do not, we will not sorrow as those who are without hope. He is gone! His body to the grave, it's quiet, it's long, but not eternal resting place; and his soul, complete in holiness, has passed into glory. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." J. C. P. ["Died," Augusta Chronicle (Georgia), March 10, 1847, http://www.genealogybank.com.]
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Suddenly in Decatur, DeKalb county, Georgia, on Friday, the 26th of February, and in the 58th year of his age, Dr. THOMAS W. ALEXANDER, of Gwinnett.
The deceased was born in South Carolina, and there lived till 1825, when he removed to this State. He was the son of pious parents, members of the Presbyterian Church, and by them was trained up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. When about twenty years of age he made a public profession of Faith in Christ, and at an early period after his connection with the Church he was chosen, and set apart to the office of ruling elder, and continued to discharge the duties of this office with great efficiency and acceptance until the day of his death. On the morning of that fatal day, he was returning from Atlanta, whither he had been on business, and was driving in a light buggy a strong and spirited young horse of his own training, and by him considered to be safe. But just as he entered the public square, in the village of Decatur, his horse took fright, ran violently across the square, stove the buggy with great force against a tree in the Court yard and dashed him with great violence upon his head and right shoulder against the ground. He was immediately taken up, and carried into an adjacent house, a Physician was called to him and he received every possible attention. In a short time he recovered from the shock and for the space of two hours was perfectly conscious and rational, and it was hoped, both by himself and his Physicians, that he was not so seriously injured as they had been led to fear from the violence of the fall he had received. But about 11 o'clock in the day a change took place and symptoms of an alarming character began to be exhibited. His breathing became "labored" and he fell into a stupor, from which he could never be effectively aroused, and which continued till about 9 o'clock at night, when he expired. Thus by one sudden stroke he was called away. By his death a devoted wife has been bereft of a kind and faithful husband; six sons and an only daughter have lost a most excellent father; his numerous family connections, and esteemed and worthy relative; his servants a good master; the poor a liberal benefactor; the community one of its most useful members, and the Church one of its most active, intelligent and efficient rulers. This heavy stroke could scarcely have fallen upon any individual around him, the loss of whom would be more extensively, more severely or more sensibly felt, for there was scarcely any one whose prolonged existence on earth seemed to be so essential to the best interests, civil, social and spiritual of those around him. But, alas! he is gone; yet, while we mourn our great loss, we would not deplore him. We must not, we do not, we will not sorrow as those who are without hope. He is gone! His body to the grave, it's quiet, it's long, but not eternal resting place; and his soul, complete in holiness, has passed into glory. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." J. C. P. ["Died," Augusta Chronicle (Georgia), March 10, 1847, http://www.genealogybank.com.]
09 May 2011
Watchman Killed at Post of Duty (1902)
Macon Telegraph (Georgia)
23 January 1902
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WATCHMAN KILLED AT POST OF DUTY
John Alexander, Watchman at Railway Crossing, Met Tragic Fate Near Atlanta
ATLANTA, Jan 23 -- John Alexander, a watchman employed at the Bwllwood crossing of the Southern railway, five miles from Atlanta, was killed yesterday afternoon while attending to his duties as watchman at the crossing, which position he had held for a long number of years. The accident was rather of a peculiar character. When killed he was trying to save one of the city teams from being struck and hurled from the track by an approaching engine. The engine, however, hit the cart with much force and hurled fragments of it in every direction. Some of these struck Alexander and he was knocked down, his injuries being such that he died soon after the accident occurred.
For fourteen years John Alexander had stood guard at the Bellwood avenue crossing and many times had his watchfulness and care saved human lives. He had become a familiar figure at the crossing and there were few who visited that part of the city but who knew him. He always had a cheerful word to say to those who went over the crossing where he was stationed. People coming into the city from the country had become accustomed to seeing him and hundreds of farmers were used to his greetings and kindly salutations.
More than half a century John Alexander had lived in Atlanta and was one of the landmarks of the city. Many of the older citizens have known him for a lifetime.
He was known to be one of the most careful men that ever looked after a dangerous railroad crossing, and yet he found death at the spot where he had so often rescued lives.
23 January 1902
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WATCHMAN KILLED AT POST OF DUTY
John Alexander, Watchman at Railway Crossing, Met Tragic Fate Near Atlanta
ATLANTA, Jan 23 -- John Alexander, a watchman employed at the Bwllwood crossing of the Southern railway, five miles from Atlanta, was killed yesterday afternoon while attending to his duties as watchman at the crossing, which position he had held for a long number of years. The accident was rather of a peculiar character. When killed he was trying to save one of the city teams from being struck and hurled from the track by an approaching engine. The engine, however, hit the cart with much force and hurled fragments of it in every direction. Some of these struck Alexander and he was knocked down, his injuries being such that he died soon after the accident occurred.
For fourteen years John Alexander had stood guard at the Bellwood avenue crossing and many times had his watchfulness and care saved human lives. He had become a familiar figure at the crossing and there were few who visited that part of the city but who knew him. He always had a cheerful word to say to those who went over the crossing where he was stationed. People coming into the city from the country had become accustomed to seeing him and hundreds of farmers were used to his greetings and kindly salutations.
More than half a century John Alexander had lived in Atlanta and was one of the landmarks of the city. Many of the older citizens have known him for a lifetime.
He was known to be one of the most careful men that ever looked after a dangerous railroad crossing, and yet he found death at the spot where he had so often rescued lives.
08 May 2011
Killed While Hunting (1895)
Columbus Daily Enquirer, Georgia
26 February 1895
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KILLED WHILE HUNTING
YOUNG ROBERT ADAIR, OF TALBOTTON, LOSES HIS LIFE.
TALBOTTON, February 25 - [Special] - Robert Adair, while hunting with a friend Saturday, accidentally shot himself in the knee, from the effect of which he died the same night. Hunting with his gun on his shoulder he stumbled, the gun fell behind him and exploded when it struck the ground. The rest was as above stated. The deceased is a son of Mrs. G. D. Adair, of this place, and was about eighteen years old, and a young man of much promise. The sad accident is very much regretted.
26 February 1895
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KILLED WHILE HUNTING
YOUNG ROBERT ADAIR, OF TALBOTTON, LOSES HIS LIFE.
TALBOTTON, February 25 - [Special] - Robert Adair, while hunting with a friend Saturday, accidentally shot himself in the knee, from the effect of which he died the same night. Hunting with his gun on his shoulder he stumbled, the gun fell behind him and exploded when it struck the ground. The rest was as above stated. The deceased is a son of Mrs. G. D. Adair, of this place, and was about eighteen years old, and a young man of much promise. The sad accident is very much regretted.
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