The Monroe News-Star
Thursday, June 3, 1909
Page 6, column 2
Mrs. D. M. Campbell
Mrs. D.M. Campbell, a noble woman and mother, died at her home in Lower
Peach Tree, Alabama, on Thursday, May 20, 1909 at 4 o'clock a.m. Mrs.
Campbell was the mother of Mrs. G. A. Burnett of this city. She left
her husband, three sons, Dr. I(?) M. Campbell of Mobile, Ala. Mr. R.L.
Campbell of Lower Peach Tree and Mr. Sam Campbell of Memphis: two
daughters. Mrs. Kennedy of Lower Peach Tree and Mrs. Burnett of Monroe.
Although removed from our midst by the will of God, this noble
character is mourned by the family and a host of friends. She is in
that great home beyond, not built with mortal hands, where she awaits
the coming of her breaved family.

The Monroe News-Star
Friday, June 4, 1909
Page 10, column 4
Old Morehouse Citizen Dead
Mr. Malhom Jones, an old and respected citizen of Morehouse parish died
at his home in Bonita yesterday afternoon. Mr. Jones was eighty-five
years old and had resided in the parish for the past sixty years.

The Monroe News-Star
Friday, June 11, 1909
Page 2 , column 6
Mrs. Barkdull
Natchez, Miss., June 8.- A telegram from Fort Smith, Ark., conveys the
announcement of the death in that city yesterday morning of Mrs.
Barkdull, mother of J.K. Barkdull, local manager for the Pittsburg Coal
Company and one of the most prominent citizens of this city: Mrs.
Barkdull was 81 years of age. She died at the home of her son, L.P.
Barkdull, a leading cotton buyer at Fort Smith. Interment took place at
Fort Smith, Ark..
Referring to the above, we desire to say that Mrs. Barkdull was well
known in Monroe, where she was loved and esteemed for her many noble
qualities of heart and mind. She was the mother of Mrs. T.O. Brewer and
Mrs. Robert W. Faulk and the wife of Dr. L.P. Barkdull, who for several
years prior to and during the Civil War, was the physician in charge of
the asylum at Jackson.

The Monroe News-Star
Monday, June 14, 1909
Page 2, column 4
In Memory of George Crockett Phillips
I cannot say, and I will not say,
That he is dead-he's just away,
With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand,
He has wandered into an unknown land.
And left us dreaming how very fair,
It needs must be, since he lingers there.

George Crockett Phillips was born in Nashville, Tenn. on the 3rd day of
October, 1848, and died at Lonwa, near Monroe, on the 29th day of May,
1909. He was the son of captian C.W. Phillips, commission merchant and
planter and earnest Confederate, who with his company, served under the
immediate command of General Albert Sydney Johnson. His mother was Miss
Rebecca Jane Crockett, who was the daughter of George and Margaret
Crockett of Nashville, Tenn.
There survive him his aged mother, his sisters, Mrs. S.D. McEnery, Mrs.
Horace Frierson and Mrs. E.H. Hatcher and his brother, C.W. Phillips. A
brother, Frank, died during the Civil War, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret
McEwen, died nineteen years ago.
His home, presided over by his mother, was known for its hospitality:
and all the environments of culture and elegance. Young people were
attracted to it and there was no more pleasing sight than to see young
lady visitors gathered around the aged hostess, listening to her
brilliant conversation. Like her son, George, she was fond of books and
her conversation was accompanied by a most gracious manner and a sweet
and melodious voice.
Amid these scenes of social pleasure he was always present and always
ready to contribute by his wit and social graces.
The announcement of the sudden death of George Phillips created
profound sorrow in his home city, in his immediate neighborhood and in
distant parts of the State, where he had many friends. All recognized
his sterling worth, genial disposition and habitual courtesy and that a
true and good man and useful citizen had passed away.
He was educated on the island of Jersey in the English Channel, where
he became a thorough scholar, inspired by the loftiest ideas of civic
virtue characteristic of the Englishman. This inspiration never left
him and on all occasions he was pronounced in his condemnation of any
departure from or any lax performance of duty to the country, whether in
the courts, the jury box or in executive chambers or legislative halls.
When he returned to his home and found conditions existing such as
prevailed in the reconstruction period, he was among the first to answer
the call of duty and restore the State to its ancient dignity and
prestige. Every one in Ouachita and adjoining parishes knew of his
vigorous attack upon the common enemy.
It was only those who were intimate with him who know of his mental
equipment. His mind was vigorous and well furnished. His knowledge of
history, ancient and modern classics was extensive. He kept thoroughly
informed on current literature and events, political and social
problems. He spent laborious hours in the day looking after large
interests intrusted to him and at night he went to his books, magazines
and papers, which occupied his attention, with few exceptions, until
midnight and often towards morning. He never made ostentatious use of
his knowledge and it was only to congenial friends in moments of
intimacy that he would discuss matters beyond ordinary conversation.
His devotion to his aged mother was one of the most beautiful traits of
his character. It was his delight to be near her, to read to her and to
converse with her and in these moments his lovable disposition was in
its fullest play and he was happy, seemingly forgetting all the cares
and tribulations of the planter. In these moments of happy intercourse
between them there was a child-like simplicity between mother and son.
He was just to his employees, charitable to them and took care of them
in health and sickness. That they had a warm affection for him was
manifest in their sincere mourning when they looked upon him for the
last time and sorrowfully followed him to the grave.
He had no ambition for political honors, but never failed to perform
his civic duties. He took an active part in politics, and his conduct
in public matters was always on a high plane. He was a delegate often
to parish, district and State conventions and to the Democratic national
convention at Chicago on 1896, and at one time a member of the police
jury of this parish. He was a Democrat of the old school and had the
strongest conviction that his party should not in the least depart from
the teaching of its founder, Thomas Jefferson. He always brought to its
councils sound judgment and common sense. In his dealings with his
party associates, in fact, with all who came in contact with him, he was
pleasing and persuasive, accompanied by a dignity which permitted no
undue familiarity.
He was loved for his noble and generous character.
He was admired by those who recognized in him a brave and chivalrous
gentlemen, one who never imposed upon the weak nor feared the strong.
He was loyal to his friends and never forgot the most humble of his
acquaintances. Where can such another be found? His light has faded-
"Gone, gone is the noble eye
And the grasp of the genial hand,
But beyond the nights here breaks the light
On a soul in a better land."

The Monroe News-Star
Monday, June 28, 1909
Page 2, Column 3
Mrs. Norbone Clark Dead
The sad intelligence reached Monroe on yesterday by wire of the death
of Mrs. Norbone Clark at her home in Mobile, Ala., on Saturday evening
at 8:00 o'clock.
Her aunt, Mrs. E.T. Lamkin and Miss Marguerite Lamkin had been with her
for the past two weeks, since her condition became so critical. Mr.
E.T. Lamkin left Saturday night to join them.
At present no message has been received by relatives or friends as to
the funeral, whether it will be held here or in Mobile.
Mrs. Clark, as Miss Minnie Logan, will be remembered as one of the most
beautiful young ladies that Monroe ever claimed, which distinction was
also given her throughout Alabama after she became Mrs. Warborne Clark.
In the midst of love and happiness she was snatched away from an
idolizing husband and two devoted little ones.
It has been scarcely two months ago when Mrs. Clark with a party of
friends were the victims of an automobile accident, three of the party
being killed almost instantly. Mrs. Clark remaining almost entirely
unconcious up to her death.

The Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, June 29, 1909
Page 4, Column 4
Death of Mrs N.R. Clarke
No event of recent years caused so much sorrow and such profound
sympathy of relatives and friends as the death at 8:30 o'clock last
night of Mildred Logan Clarke, the beloved wife of Hon. Norborne R.
Clarke of this city. Endowed with youth, beauty and charm of manner,
Mrs. Clarke was a favorite with all who knew her. In her girlhood she
was the belle of any society, attracting admirers by her looks, her
modesty of demeanor, her vivacity and gentleness. It was all out of
harmony with so lovely a being that the end should have been so
distressful. While enjoying a spring golf meting near Pensacola on the
20th of April last, there was an accident to an automobile party,
occasioned by a collision between the automobile and an electric train;
Mrs. Gonzalez of Pensacola was killed and Mrs. J.M. Muldon of the same
city and Mrs. Clarke of Mobile were injured. As first reported, the
injuries received by Mrs. Clarke were considered serious, but not
necessarily fatal, consisting of a broken limb and a contusion upon the
head; but the dear lady never fully recovered consciousness, a sign of
deep-seated injury, nor did recovery mark the treatment of the broken
limb. For two sad months she lingered, growing weaker with time, and at
last her gentle spirit breathed its way from the scenes of earthly
suffering into the great Beyond.
In all this period of anxious waiting for signs of a restoration that
never came, there has been deepest concern shown by the whole community,
and every attention has been given. For the bereaved husband especially
fullest sympathy has been felt and expressed-all evidencing the great
love felt for him and for his life's companion so sorely stricken.
Mrs. Mildred Logan Clarke was the daughter of I.D.B and Mrs. Sallie
Wall Richardson Logan of Louisiana, both deceased. She was born in
Monroe, Louisiana, August 13, 1881, and became the wife of Judge Clake
January 16, 1901. She leaves her husband, two children, a sister, Mrs.
John Ewing Garner, whose home is near Nashville, Tenn. and an aunt, Mrs.
Lamkin of Monroe, La.
Mrs. Clarke was a devoted member of Christ Church congregation, and
from Christ Church the funeral will take place as announced elsewhere,
with interment in Pine Crest cemetery.-Mobile Register, Sunday.

Monroe News-Star
Tuesday, June 29, 1909
Page 5, Column 4
Death From Explosion
John E. Medlock, night watchman at the big mill at Rochelle, was
fatally injured by an explosion of gasoline Sunday night. He died from
his injuries yesterday and was buried near Chapel Hill, this parish,
today, the funeral services being in charge of the Masonic lodge, of
which he was a member. There is something suspicious about Medlock's
death. In the place of the oil can, where he filled his lantern every
night, some one placed a can of gasoline. In filling the lantern the
gasoline became ignited and the explosion followed.