The following news items regarding 1905 senior citizens were extracted verbatim from the North Arkansas Star, Berryville's weekly newspaper by Larry Gage, Houston, Texas.

At Rest"

"Lizzie Mattie Wineland was born in Iowa October 7, 1869; grew to womanhood in Bates County, Mo., where she was married to William Aarick on December 21, 1892, and departed this life June 24, 1906, at her home in Berryville, Ark. She was severely ill but a few days although she had been suffering from consumption for some time.

"She professed religion when but a little girl and was a member of the United Brethren Church. She leaves a sorrowing husband and three little children, an only brother and her mother and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. "Funeral Services were held at the residence by Rev. J. H. Spurlin on Monday afternoon after which she was laid to rest in the Odd Fellow's cemetery. "L. M. S." July 6, 1906

"Isaac Felton, an old time citizen of Berryville, who has been living at Springfield, Mo., for several years, visited friends and relatives here this week."

"Uncle Archie Gosnell, 78 years of age, died at his home six miles south of Berryville on the firs inst. He had been in very feeble health for several months. Mr. Gosnell was an ex-Confederate soldier. His remains were laid to rest in the Farmer grave yard." July 13, 1906.

Pension Applicants

"The Confederate Pension Board of Carroll County met at the courthouse on Monday and passed favorably on the following new applications:
"R. A. Farmer, A. Moulding, D. P. E. Nash, A. J. Dawson, Robert Crow, Jerry A. Patty, John L. Bishop, T. A. Stone, James Goforth, Jacob Ash, James Reed, Houston Sisco, Susan C. James." July 13, 1906

Obituary
"Died, July 9th, 1906, after an illness of thirteen days at her home on Kings River, Mrs. Lewis Harp, wife of J. L. Harp, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Berryville, Ark. Mrs. Harp was born on October 14, 1876, within calling distance of where she died...She was still Janie to everyone ....married Lewis Harp at the early age of 16. Seven children have been born to this union, the oldest a boy of 13 years, the youngest a baby girl of 13 days." July 20, 1906.

"James Masters, one of the county's most respected citizens, died at his home two miles north of town Friday evening of last week." Green Forest Items, July 20, 1906

"Mrs. Nellie Allred of Piney township, aged 70 years, died on last Sunday morning of dropsy and was buried on Monday at Liberty grave yard. Mrs. Allred was the mother of Mrs. A. J. Bunch who lives five miles west of Berryville." July 20, 1906

"S. R. and A. L. Hanby and Mrs. Alice Stacy went to Carrollton to attend the funeral of there mother Mrs. J. R. Hanby who died Sunday evening. Mrs. Hanby had a host of friends in the vicinity, Mr. Hanby having once been engaged in the saw mill business and lived in Omega township. A good wife and a kind and loving mother has finished her work and gone to reap her reward. The family and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement." Omega News, June 15, 1906

In Memory
"Our darling mother is no more,
"Her precious voice is stilled.
"Her place is vacant in our home
"And never can be filled.
"Mrs. Virginia Hanby, wife of J. R. Hanby, now a resident of Carrollton, departed this life on the 11th day of June, 1906, between 12 and 1 o'clock.

"Her death was sudden and unexpected by her most intimate friends, though she had not been well for several days. She had been bedfast for only about two weeks. She had a stomach trouble. She leaves friends who will miss her comforting words and neighbors who sincerely mourn her absence, but most of all that miss her is her grief stricken husband and afflicted daughter Rosa who deeply mourn their loss...

"She leaves five children, four of who are married. Only one little grand child of their family has been taken till Mrs. Hanby...

"She was a Methodist by belief, always contributed her part and loved to go to church and Sunday School...

"She was born May 6, 1852, married March 26, 1871. Her body was laid to rest in a place set aside for the family grave yard on private grounds just opposite the Carrollton Cemetery...
"A Friend." June 22, 1906

"C. S. Hawn, aged 62 years, died yesterday at the residence of his son-in-law Ollie Lewis at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Hawn had been sick about three years with a complication of diseases. He was an ex-Confederate solder. His remains were shipped on yesterday to Springdale for burial, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis." June 15, 1906

"After many years as an invalid and for more than six months entirely helpless, Kimsey Hulsey, one of the landmarks of Carroll County, died at his home in Green Forest" Sunday July 14, 1906

"The many friends of J. M. Bailey will regret to learn of his death, which occurred at his home in Trimble, Tenn., the 28th of last month. Mr. Bailey was a citizen of Green Forest for several years and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the people here." Green Forest Items, Aug. 17, 1906

"J. D. Pullman, father-in-law of E. B. Hinchman, four miles northwest of town, accidentally fell on Wednesday morning and broke one of his knee caps. He is getting very old and feeble and it is feared the hurt will go very hard on him." Aug. 31, 1906

"Mrs. Lucretta Gage is visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. Meskimen. Mrs. Gage is the mother of T. D. , William, and John Gage and Mrs. Stephen Howard. She is 88 years old and still able to walk a mile. She has been in this country since the earliest settling and her conversations are quite interesting to those who like to hear stories of olden time." Omega News, Sept. 7, 1906

Reverend I. S. (Sam) Wood dead
"Rev. I. S. "Sam" Wood died on Wednesday morning at 20 minutes after 2 o'clock at his home three miles south of Berryville, after a sickness of three weeks. He was taken with congestion on Sunday, August 19 shortly after he had preached a sermon at the Farmer Church. After church he went home through the rain and got wet which was supposed to be the cause of his sickness. The loving and careful attention of family and neighbors and the constant efforts of the doctors could not stray the hand of death..
"Rev. Wood was 54 years of age and was born and reared near where he died being a son of Enoch Wood.
"He was married to Sarah Turner and to them were born eleven children, ten of whom are living --eight boys and two girls. He was one of the county's best citizens and was held in much esteem by all who knew him for his high moral worth. He was a minister of the gospel in the United Baptist Church and for many years has wielded a great influence for church and morality.
"No man will be missed more in his neighborhood by his many friends than Mr. Wood. To his bereaved wife and children we give our sympathy. The remains were laid to rest in the Farmer grave yard at 4 o'clock on Wednesday in the presence of a very large assemblage of friends and relatives. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. W. R. Miller and J. H. P. Jones, after which the burial ceremonies were conducted by the Odd Fellows." Sept. 7, 1906

"Dave Wood, Will Wood, Rufus Wood, and Sam Wood, sons of Rev. Sam Wood, came in from the West Saturday in response to telegrams announcing the sickness of their father." City Items, Sept. 7, 1906

"Mrs. Lucretta Gage who has been visiting at Charles Meskimens for two weeks will visit on Cedar Branch a few days before going home." Omega News, Sept. 21, 1906

"Rev. T. L. Dean sold his farm and some other things to S. R. Hanby for &550. Mrs. & Mrs. Dean will remove to Kentucky in a short time to make that their future home. Mr. Dean has been in this country for over 30 years, being a former resident of Shellsburg, Iowa. He at an early age procured a good education which he has continued to cultivate since boyhood never allowing a chance to pass by of getting a good book. He has collected one of the best home libraries in the country. In high degree knowledge of the scripture he stands almost without an equal in the entire community and his advice is sought from all who know him on the subject and taken as good." Omega News, Oct. 5, 1906

"John Burris (better known as "Shorty") died Sunday at his home in Omega township." Nov. 16, 1906.

"John "Shorty" Burris died Sunday night at the home of his father-in-law, John Armstrong, after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Burris was well known over the country, as an hones good hearted fellow. Everyone was his friend and neighbor. The remains were laid to rest in Piney Bluff cemetery grounds Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. R. Keene. He leaves a wife and one child and one brother in this country, besides some other relatives in the West, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement." Omega News, Nov. 23, 1906

"In a personal letter from Clifford Kirtley, of Hubbard City, Texas, we learn that his father R. H. Kirtley is dead. Mr. Kirtley and family moved to Berryville from Clarksville 26 years ago and conducted a harness shop here up to three years ago. Becoming old and feeble he sold his property here and moved to Eureka Springs were his wife died. At her death Clifford came and his father returned to Texas with him." Nov. 30, 1906

"Notice of the death of Mrs. Jessie Harrold, daughter of J. W. Freeman. She died at her home in Channing, Texas, last Sunday. Remains sent by train to Berryville for burial. Survivors: Husband; father; brothers, Carl and Frank Freeman; Miss Daisy Freeman; Hugh and Hallie Seitz, Mrs. Harrold's children by a former marriage. Funeral at the Baptist Church, Rev. J. H. Spurlin; 2 p.m. Wednesday; burial I. O. O. F. Cemetery. Nov. 30, 1906 Tribute to Mrs. Jessie Harrold by the Mystic Circle; noted that she lived in Berryville nearly all her life and died Nov. 25, 1906 Dec. 14, 1906

In Memoriam
"James E. Kenner, died at his home three miles southeast of Berryville on the 24th day of Nov. 1906. He was born at the old homestead on Osage, Carroll County, Ark., on the 5th day of May, 1856, hence was fifty years and six months of age at the time of his death. The old homestead was settled by his grandfather Co. Escradge Kenner, and upon which J. W. Kenner lived and died on the 5th day of March 1896, and where his mother Mrs. Margaret Kenner now resides.
"He left surviving him, his wife Mrs. Lou Kenner, five children, two brother, Joh F. and Rulus (cq) Kenner, and two sisters, Mrs. Bettie Meliken of Springfield, MO., and Mrs. Dorcas Chambliss of Kanoma, Mo., and a host of relatives and friends.
"James Kenner belonged to one of the oldest and best families of Carroll County, and North Ark. He so lived as never to disgrace, and always commanded the love and respect of the survivors of his family, relatives, friends and acquaintances.... "J. Polk Fancher." Dec. 14, 1906

"Uncle Hamp Norris left Monday evening for Tennessee to visit relatives. He will likely be gone all winter." Green Forest Items, Dec. 14, 1906

"Mrs. Lee Hammonds died at her home near Metalton Friday evening. Her death was not unexpected. She had been a sufferer from cancer for a long time. Her condition for the past few months being considered very serious. Mrs. Hammonds was a daughter of Uncle Alex Wilson who lives in Piney township... The remains were laid to rest in Piney cemetery Sunday. Funeral services being conducted by Rev. T. R. Keens." Omega News, Dec. 14, 1906

"Maxfield K. Barber, of Eureka Springs celebrated his 100th birthday last Tuesday. He was born in Canada, Dec. 18, 1906. Mr. Barber has never used tobacco, but for the last 80 years has been a moderate user of whiskey; he has never used spectacles. The old gentleman was disappointed in love in early manhood and did not marry till he was 74 years old; his wife is a great comfort to him in his old age. His wealth is estimated at $50,000 or more." Dec. 20, 1906

"Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Norris of Berryville were called here Tuesday on account of the death of Mrs. Andrew Norris" Green Forest Items, Dec. 28, 1906

"Death came last Tuesday afternoon to relieve the suffering of Mrs. Joseph Ewing whose life had been despaired of so many times in the past few years, she having been a helpless invalid for a long time. The remains were taken to Eureka Springs on Tuesday afternoon's train, where interment was made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Mrs. Ewing leaves a husband and several grown children." Green Forest Items, Dec. 28, 1906

"Monroe Hull, an old and respected citizen of Winona township, died on Monday at 1 o'clock. He had been sick for several days with a complication of diseases. Mr. Hull was one of the pioneer citizens of Carroll County and was 78 years old. The remains were buried on Tuesday at Shady Grove, four miles west of town." Oct. 6, 1906

A Forgiving Reader
While some newspaper readers who believe an article is particularly and personally upsetting might contact a lawyer and begin legal proceedings, others are more forgiving. In the latter category falls Mrs. George Ackles, who moved from Berryville to Oregon sometime before 1907. She not only forgave the editor of Berryville's North Arkansas Star for a grave error, but sent him a dollar for a subscription to the paper.
The following two items from separate issues of the North Arkansas Star tells the story.
"Many of our readers will remember Mrs. Maggie Camp who removed from here several years ago and located at La Grande, Oregon and later married there. We are informed that a message was received here conveying the news that she was dead." March 22, 1907

"Mrs. Maggie Camp Not Dead,
"La Grande, Ore., April 8, '07
"Ed. Star:

I notice that it has been published in your paper that it had been reported to you that Mrs. George Ackles, nee Mrs. George Camp, was dead. Trusting I still have friends there that would rather think of me as alive, I write to correct the error. I hope to live to visit the place of happy by-gone days in the near future.
"I enclose $1. for the Star to be sent me.
"Respectfully, Mrs. George Ackles (nee Camp)" April 19, 1907.