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Taylor County Obits
July 1894
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, July 3, 1894
Page Three
Trouble at Howard
A serious difficulty and one much to be regretted occurred at Howard about two
o’clock on Saturday evening last between Mr. O.T. Mathews and Mr. Joe Amos
in which the latter is seriously if not fatally wounded. We learn that Mr. Amos
had been in Howard most of the day and was considerably under the influence of
whisky, and that Mr. Mathews had frequently become very much annoyed by Mr.
Amos. Mr. Mathews who is a son of Mr. Freeman Mathews, is a clever, polite and
peaceable young gentleman and although the being very much annoyed by Mr. Amos,
showed him all the courtesy and kindness that was possible until “patience
ceased to be a virtue” when Mr. Mathews ordered Mr. Amos out of his store. At
this Mr. Amos became very much enraged and made at Mr. Mathews across the
counter with his knife. Still advancing and being in close quarters Mr. Mathews
in order to save his own life drew his pistol and shot Mr. Amos twice in the
right shoulder. One ball came out back of his neck and the other ranged
latest information is that Mr. Amos was still alive but little if any hope of
his recovery. Mr. Amos was shown every attention possible and the affair is
very much regretted. We give the above as told to us by those who witnessed the
trouble. Mr. Amos died at his home Monday night at ten o’clock ten miles north
of Butler.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, July 10, 1894
Page Three
Died
Mr. Joe Amos who died at his home ten miles north of Butler on Monday night the
2nd inst., was buried at Central campground near Geneva on Tuesday. The death
was very sad and greatly regretted.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, July 10, 1894
Page Three
Given Bond
Mr. Otis F. Mathews, of Howard accompanied by his father, Mr. F. Mathews, Judge
J.M. Mathews, of Talbotton, Dr. Arrington and Mr. Martin, of Howard, were in
town last Friday and wishing to comply with the requirements of the law, in the
killing of Mr. Amos, Mr. Otis Mathews placed himself in the hands of the law and
gave bond for his appearance in the next term of Taylor Superior Court. No one
regrets the unfortunate occurrence more than Mr. Mathews but eyewitnesses
testify that to save his own life it was unavoidable and everyone believes that
the grand jury will find for Mr. Mathews, who is one of the most peaceable and
accommodating young men in the county.
The Marion County Patriot, No. 27
July 6, 1894
Page One
A difficulty arose between O.T. Mathews and Joe Amos at Howard last Saturday in
which the latter was shot and died from the effects of the wound a few days
afterward. The account the Butler Herald gives of the affair exonerates
Mathews.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, July 10, 1894
Page Three
Died
A little daughter of Mr. John Amerson, of Panhandle district died
on Thursday last. She was a bright little girl two years old.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, July 17, 1894
Page Three
Death of Mr. J.P. Simpson
We are pained to record the death of Mr. J.P. Simpson, which sad event occurred
at his home in Talbotton on Sunday morning last. He had been in feeble health
for several months past from a throat and lung trouble, but was thought to be
improving at the time of his death. Mr. Simpson was formerly a citizen of
Marion County, living for many years near the line of Marion and Taylor
counties. He purchased a home and moved his family to Talbotton about two years
ago where he made many friends. Mr. Simpson was a useful citizen and a
Christian gentleman. His remains were interred in the cemetery in Talbotton
with Masonic honors on Monday afternoon. Mr. Simpson was about 45 years of
age and leaves a devoted wife and several children besides many friends to mourn
their loss.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, July 24, 1894
Page Three
Town and Country
The many friends of F.S. Rucker will be pained to learn of his death
which occurred in Gainesville last Monday the 16th inst. He was for many
years a resident of Taylor County and an honest, upright citizen and Christian
gentleman. He leaves a large family and many friends and relatives to
mourn their loss. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Thomaston.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 7, 1894
Page Three
On Saturday July 14th, occurred the death of a little babe of Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Williams, after a brief illness. It was a bright, beautiful
babe and the idol of two on parents’ hearts. They have our sympathy and their
sad
bereavement.
The Butler Herald
Tuesday, August 14, 1894
Page Three
In Memoriam
Little Francis Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Williams
was born Nov. 28th, 1891 and died July 14th, 1894. Like the closing of a
sensitive plant was the brief life of this precious child. Too delicate to
keep, too pure
to stay. God loaned her to earth and loved ones not quite three years, but she
made those years bright and joyous to her fond father and mother’s hearts, by
her sweet baby smiles and winsome ways. She was the light and life of the home now left in darkness and gloom. Her baby voice was lute-like in its
tones, and stole into the heart like music, filling the heart with joy. With
the tendrils of such love as hers, wound around the hearts of loved ones, we
know it was hard, oh, so hard to say, “Father thy will be done;” but even now a
rainbow is shining through their tears, for they know their jewel is safe in the
arms of Jesus, and with her little beckoning hands she is calling the dear ones
to heavenly lands. May our Father comfort the sorrowing ones and help them to
meet their darling on the shining shore is the prayer of their Pastor.
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