Mrs. A.D. Holler
The Rock Hill Herald
of Friday, September 19, contained the following account of the death of Mrs.
A.D. Holler, who was so well known in Hickory:
Mrs. A.D. Holler, widow of the late Capt. A.D. Holler, died
last night at 10:30 o’clock at her residence on West Main Street. She had been
in bad health since the death of her husband last April. Martha Miller Holler
was the eldest daughter of Ephraim and Amy Isenhour Miller and was born
February 19, 1842, near Hickory, N.C., on the old Miller homestead in which her
father was born.
In 1865 Martha Miller was married to Adlai D. Holler and on
August 20, 1915, they celebrated their golden wedding. Capt. and Mrs. Holler came
to Rock Hill in January 1872, when it was a mere village and at the time of her
death Mrs. Holler was one of the oldest continuous residents of the city, and
was one of the best known and most beloved women in the community.
Mrs. Holler was a devoted member of St. John’s Methodist
Church for nearly 40 years, several years ago having transferred her membership
to the West Main Street Church, of which she was affectionately called the
mother. Captain Holler donated the lot and contributed considerable money to
the erection of the church edifice; and was a most arduous worker through out
the years she lived here. As a sympathetic friend to all classes she had no
superior. She was a great Bible student and one of the earliest missionary
workers in the community. Until her recent illness she was a consecrated
teacher in the Sunday school and was most active in the missionary societies of
her denomination in this state. Mrs. Holler believed devoutly in the family
altar and took time throughout her busy life to conduct Bible readings with her
children and hold prayer services as a part of the homelife.
Surviving are the following children: Mrs. J.G. Anderson,
Rock Hill; Rev. A.E. Holler, Laurens; Emory A. Holler, Rock Hill; Mrs. G.W.
Killian, Hickory, N.C.; Rev. John D. Holler, Greenville; Eugene M. Holler, Rock
Hill.
The funeral will be held from West Main Street Methodist
Church tomorrow morning at 10:30 o’clock, the services to be conducted by Rev.
L.P. McGee and Rev. Roy W. Wilkes. Interment will be in Laurelwood, the
pallbearers being Active—George Beach, J.B. Johnson, C.J. Henry, Boyd Roach,
Julius Sealey, J.B. Sykes; honorary—Dr. W.W. Fennell, T.L. Johnston, Dr. D.E.
Walker, Julius Friedham, W.B. Wilson Sr.
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Death of Young Lady
Miss Sallie E. Beach, 18-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
W.R. Beach, died Sunday morning at 9 o’clock at their home in West Hickory. The
funeral was held from West Hickory Baptist church today by Rev. L.P. Smith and interment
was in Houck’s chapel burial ground.
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Young Man Dies
Mr. Irl Stine, 232-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Stine
of Hildebran, died in Dr. Long’s Sanitorium at Statesville yesterday afternoon
following and operation last Monday for appendicitis. The young man was an
attendant at the state hospital at Morganton and was a splendid fellow. He
suffered his first attack two years ago. The remains were brought home last
night and the funeral was held at Mount Olive church.
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J.D. Nixon
Newton, Sept. 29—The remains of J.D. Nixon who died at his
home in Charlotte Friday night were brought to this place yesterday morning and
taken to Eastview cemetery where they were interred, the services being
conducted by the Masons. Mr. Nixon was for several years jailor and deputy
sheriff of Catawba county and made his home in Newton until about four years
ago when he moved to Charlotte. He made many friends during his residence here
who regret to learn of his death. He was about 65 years of age and is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. W.C. Caldwell of Charlotte; several brothers and sisters,
among them being Mrs. David A. Barkley of Charlotte, Mrs. Edward Howard of
Gastonia, Mrs. Charlie Kelly of Cornelius, T.I. Nixon of Mount Mourne, and J.W.
Nixon of Iredell county. The remains were accompanied to this place by quite a
number of his relatives and friends.
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Greek Killed When
Automobile Turns Over
Salisbury, Sept. 29—Alex Yantsois, a Greek restaurant
proprietor, was instantly killed and Dr. R.H. Ellington and William Wolfe, all
of Salisbury, were seriously injured about 10 o’clock last night when the
automobile which the Greek was driving turned over several times on the China
Grove Road five miles below Salisbury. Yantsois was very popular with Salisbury
people.
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From the Hickory Daily Record, Monday, Sept. 29,
1919. Last name was spelled Hensley on first reference and Hansley on second
reference. I don’t know which is correct.
Machinist Slain in
Weaverville Quarrel
Asheville, N.C., Sept. 29—Lee Buckner, a machinist about 35
years of age, was shot through the heart by Monroe Hensley yesterday morning at
Weaverville, near this city.
He ran out of his house and fell dead on the sidewalk. At
the coroner’s inquest no cause was given for the shooting except that Hansley
was in an intoxicated condition. Both men have large families.
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From The Daily Times, Wilson, N.C., Saturday,
Sept. 27, 1919. J.W. Brown's age was given as 7 in the article, which is obviously wrong, since he had a 25-year-old son.
Three Men Killed by
Yard Engine
Winston-Salem, Sept. 25—J.W. Brown, aged 7 (?), and his son,
C.W. Brown, aged 25, and Arch Stevens, aged 40, all of Walnut Cove, R.F.D. 3,
met instant death about 11:30 today when a Southern railway shifting engine
struck a Ford automobile in which they were riding. The bodies of the men were
literally ground to pieces under the engine, and the car was torn into
splinters. The engine was stopped about 200 feet from the crossing. The wrecked
car was under the tender, it having been struck by the rear of the engine.
Pieces of the bodies and splinters from the car were intermingled along the track
from the crossing to where the engine was stopped.
A colored man, an eye witness to the accident, says he did
not notice the driver of the automobile increase or slacken his speed as he
ascended the steep grade crossing at Fourteenth Street just north of the city.
The dead were all men with families and were well-to-do
farmers in the community where they lived. The bodies were sent to Walnut Cove
this afternoon. An inquest was held and the coroner’s jury returned a verdict
that “the men came to their death from an unavoidable accident.”
From the Brevard News, Sept. 26, 1919
Death of Mrs. Young
Mrs. R.T. Young died at her home in the Boilston section
Sunday morning at the age of 79 years, and was buried Wednesday at Mills River
Chapel. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A.J. Manley.
Mrs. Young had been a resident of Boilston for many years
and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was an aunt of Postmaster W.M.
Henry.
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Death Claims Son of
E.C. Neill
E.C. Neill Jr., the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Neill,
died Monday morning at 10 o’clock after a short illness. The dead boy was about
12 years of age. He was in the fifth grade in the city schools and a regular
attendant of the Baptist Sunday school.
The funeral was held in the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon
by Rev. C.E. Puett, and the remains were laid to rest in the Davidson River
cemetery. The deceased is survived by his parents, one sister and one brother,
in whose mourning a wide circle of friends join and to whom is extended the
sympathy of the entire community.
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From the Hickory Daily Record, Tuesday evening,
Sept. 23, 1919
Marvin Carr Dies at
His Home in New York
Durham, Sept. 23—A. Marvin Carr, first vice president and
sales manager for the Durham Hosiery mills, died Sunday afternoon at New York.
He had been in impaired health for about a year. He was the second son of Gen.
Julian S. Carr and his father and brother, Julian S. Carr Jr., were with him at
death. The remains have been placed temporarily in a receiving vault in New
York, where they will be held for funeral rites to be announced as soon as the
family in several sections of the country, can be assembled.
Mr. Carr is survived by his wife and two children; his
father, Gen. Julian S. Carr; two sisters, Mrs. H.C. Flower and Mrs. W.F. Patton
of Kansas City, and three brothers, J.S. Carr Jr., C.M. Carr and A. Carr.
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From The Review, High Point, N.C., Sept. 18,
1919
Died
Jessie Beodenheimer, age 67, died at his home on Elf Street
Friday afternoon following a long illness. He was a well-known and highly
respected citizen. The funeral services were conducted from the residence
Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Rev. Geo. R. Brown, after which the remains
were interred in Oakwood Cemetery.
Young Woman Dies in
Local Hospital
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, age 29, died at a local hospital
Thursday morning after a long illness.
The deceased is survived by her husband, E.C. Lewis; three
children and three brothers, J.G. Cranford, Arthur Cranford of Troy; and Edward
Cranford of Lillington.
Mrs. Lewis was a woman of high Christian character and was
exceedingly well regarded in the community.
The funeral services were held at the home on Tate Street
Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock, after which the remains were taken to Oakwood
Cemetery for interment.
Died
Sunday night Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, aged 58, died following
an illness of several weeks. Deceased is survived by her husband, three sons
and a host of friends. Interment was at Kannapolis, following funeral services
Monday morning at 11 o’clock, conducted by Rev. James. W. Rose.
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From The Daily Times, Wilson, N.C., Sept. 18,
1919
Negro Drops Dead
While on Trial
Greensboro, Sept. 16—The death of Claude Gilmer, a negro,
here this afternoon, was one of the most spectacular occurrences ever witnessed
in the State. Gilmer fell to the floor just as a witness testified against him
to the effect that he was implicated in a highway robbery. At the mention of
his name Gilmer groaned, gave a loud gurgle and fell to the floor, gasping for
breath. Officers and fellow prisoners quickly carried him into the hall, where
he died in just six minutes. Sheriff Stafford and Jailor Gaffey said that he
had been suffering from a leaking heart.
The incident created a tense situation in the court for a
while, though later the trial of Gilmer’s co-defendants was resumed. Judge
Bryson is holding the term in court.
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From The Daily Times, Wilson, N.C., Sept. 16,
1919
Mrs. M.E. Jones
Mrs. M.E. Jones, who resides on Pine street, passed away
yesterday morning about 9 o’clock. Her remains were shipped to Mount Olive for
interment this afternoon. The deceased leaves a husband an infant child. She
was a member of the Baptist church, 28 years old, and highly esteemed. Before
her marriage she was an employe of the telephone exchange and was very popular
among her circle of friends and acquaintances.
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From the Alamance Gleaner, Graham, N.C., Sept.
11, 1919
Rev. L.I. Cox of Elon
College Dead
Last Friday morning about 8 o’clock at his home at Elon
College Rev. L.I. Cox died almost suddenly. The news of his departure was
received with sincere regrets by all who knew him. He was a forceful preacher
of the Word and a man of sterling worth and character. He had a large circle of
friends and acquaintances and it was a privilege to have known and come in
contact with him. His life was work—work for the uplift and betterment of his
fellows. In his church he was trusted and honored. He was born in Randolph
county Nov. 20, 1868. His widow, six sons and five daughters survive him. A
great concourse of people attended the funeral in the college chapel at Elon
Sunday at 11 o’clock. The body was laid to rest in Elon cemetery.
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From The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C.,
Sept. 5, 1919
The Death of an Aged
and Interesting Woman
Mrs. Mary Ann Jenkins, age 78, died at her home on South
Road Street in this city Tuesday, September 2, following an illness of several
years. She had undergone two operations for cancer in a Norfolk hospital and
made a brave fight for life.
Mrs. Jenkins was an able, intelligent and interesting woman.
She was a native of Leeds, England. Her husband Thos. M. Jenkins, was a marine
engineer. They came to this country about 50 years ago, settling lower
Pasquotank. Later they moved to Elizabeth City. Thos. M. Jenkins died about 26
years ago, but is still remembered by many old residents who recall that he was
a master of the violin and could brew ale and beer that smacked of the finest
imported articles.
Mrs. Jenkins is survived by three children. They are Mrs.
J.D. Sykes, Mrs. Chas. Sanders and Victor M. Jenkins, all of this city.
Mrs. Jenkins was cheerful, brave and uncomplaining thru all
her sufferings. Dr. Payne, who operated on her in Norfolk, remarked her
wonderful fortitude and declared she was one of the most wonderful patients
ever under his observation.
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From The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C.,
Sept. 5, 1919
Wealthy Pasquotank
Man Died Suddenly Sunday
Charles L. Hinton, age 62, died suddenly at his home in
Newland township, this county, last Sunday. He was apparently in good health a
few hours before his sudden death. Mr. Hinton was a son of the late John Louis
Hinton and one of the owners of the large Main Street business block in this
city known as the Hinton Building, and other valuable property. He is survived
by a wife. The Hintons are said to have recently refused an offer of $350,000
for the Hinton building.
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Harvey Crawford
James Harvey Crawford, for many years a resident of this
city, died at Black Mountain in the North Carolina “Land of the Sky” last
Saturday. Mr. Crawford was connected with the Norfolk Southern Railroad offices
here several years ago and removed from here to New Bern, N.C., where he had
charge of the company’s freight business until illness compelled him to give
up. He is survived bya sister in this
city, Mrs. W.W. Woodley.
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From The Hickory Daily Record, Monday
evening, Sept. 1, 1919
Infant Burns to Death
Today in Home
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jones McFalls was burned to
death about 11:20 this morning when fire, originating from an oil stove, almost
completely destroyed their home just this side of the Brookford Mills store.
Mrs. McFalls was in the yard dressing a chicken when the stove exploded. She
rushed into the house for her baby, which was about six months old, but was
driven back by the flames.
The Hickory fire department was summoned, but the truck did
not attempt to leave until the horse truck was made ready and manned in case of
an alarm in the city. High Pressure at Brookford burst the hose in use there
and a second connection had to be made. Part of the household furnishings were
saved.
The whole community was shocked by the terrible death of the
baby at Brookford. The body was carried to Tipton’s undertaking establishment
for burial.
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Death of Mrs. Poovey
Mrs. Catharine Setzer Poovey, widow of the late Taylor
Poovey, died at her home in West Hickory early Sunday morning at the age of 74
years, four months and 14 days. The funeral was held today from Mt. Olive
Lutheran church. Mrs. Poovey is survived by several children, was a consistent
member of the Lutheran church and was an unusually good woman.
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