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F. P. Salter,
Jr
Trenton, Sept. 18 -
The body of F. P. Salter, Jr., aviator killed at Richfield,
Texas, arrived in Augusta at 2 o'clock Tuesday and was brought
throught he country in a motor hearse. The funeral was held at
5 o'clock at Ebenezer Church, conductged by the Rev. J. A.
Gaines of Greenwood. The draped casket was lowered into the
grave while a second Old Glory waved above telling the story
of the brave boy's life being given for his country. Men,
women and children from the whole county were present to show
their respect and do him honor. Mr. Salter was the first
Edgefield county boy to lose his life in the war. The floral
offerings were many and beautiful. Mr. Salter is survived by
his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Salter; three
sisters, Mrs. E. L. Bryan, Misses Ruth and Grace Salter; two
brothers, T. P. Salter, Jr., now in France, and Henry D.
Salter, a midshipman at Annapolis. (The State September 19,
1918) Martha C. Stevens
Died, in this District on the
13th of September, 1857, Mrs. Martha C. Stevens, in the
fiftieth year of her age. Mrs. Stevens had been from many
years confined to her bed, yet she submitted to the chastening
rod with cheerfulness, and bore her affliction with patience
to the end. She was not a member of the church, but had
professed faith in the the Lord Jesus, long before the close
of her earthly pilgrimage, and would have united with the
Baptist church but for physical inability to attend at the
Sanctuary of our Lord and Master. She was an affectionate and
doting mother; a good wife; and as a neighbor, was kind and
charitable; and her death was deeply deplored by all who knew
her. She leaves many relations and friends to mourn their
loss. (The Edgefield Advertiser, January 27, 1858)
Mrs. W. L. Seigler
Johnston, Jan. 22 - The remains
of Mrs. W. L. Seigler of Aiken were brought here on Wednesday
afternoon and the interment made in the Mount of Olives
cemetery. Dr. A. T. King conducting the services. For a number
of years, Dr. and Mrs. Seigler made this place their home
until about six years ago, moving to their farm near Aiken.
During her residence here Mrs. Seigler endeared herself to all
by her many beautiful and noble traits of character, and the
news of her death brought sadness. She identified herself with
the religious and other organizations that pertained to good,
and was a member of the Baptist church, of this place. Besides
her husband, three sons are left. (The State January 23,
1915)
The Charleston Mercury, May 3, 1858
Died...April 19th,
David,
son of Mr. D. R. and Mrs. Mary C.
Strother, of Edgefield District, aged 3 years, 11
months and 19 days.
WILLIAM M. RAUTON DIES AT RIDGE
SPRING
Special to the State - Ridge Spring, August 18 --- This
town and community was saddened by the
sudden death of
William M. Rauton, 50 years of agem prominent farmer and
country merchant near here, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
while he was in his field pulling fodder. Mr. Rauton's
health had been failing for some time and his physician had
warned him to avoid any strenuous labor, yet he
was able to
continue his activities apparantly and had attended a funeral
in the neighborhood during the forenoon.
Mr.
Rauton is survived by his widow, who was Miss Maggie Lybrand
before her marriage 20 years ago, and five children ranging in
age from 3 mo. to 19 years., and two brothers.
Funeral
services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. J. B. Harmon,
at Mt. Calvary Lutheran church where he had been a loyal and
faithful member during his life from early
manhood.
Interment was made in the church cemetery
immediately after the service at 5 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon
in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives,
after which many beautiful native flowers were placed on the
mound. His many friends and relatives are sadly grieved
at the
passing of this useful citizen, which occurred so
suddenly and unexpectedly. August 19, 1925 - THE
STATE
(Notes from contributer, Billie Jones - William
M. Rauton was my great grandmother's brother - Hulda Rauton
Coursey - QUESTION: I had placed location of death as
Aiken Co. hospital, Aiken, Aiken Co, SC. This seems to
indicate he died near his home. I don't have a death
certificate for him. Can anyone positively give me the
location of his death?
The State, July 24, 1917
Johnston, July 23 - Mrs. Anna Scurry Strother, widow of
the late David R. Strother, died on Tuesday evening at her
home there, at 7 o'clock, after a long and painful
illness. She was 63 years of age. For several
years she had been in failing health and for the past two
years or more had been confined to her bed. She was a
woman of great fortitude and bore her affliction with
patience. She was of a quiet and gentle demeanor, a good
friend, loving mother and a true Christian, being a member of
the Baptist church. During her suffering she was
surrounded by her six children. Mesdames J. W. Stimeus
of this place, D. B. Hollingsowrth of Edgefield, Clifford
Mitchell of Batesburg, David Howard of Ridge and two sons,
James and David Strother. A sister, Mrs. J. F. Browne of
Spartanburg, and a brother, John Scurry of Newberry, survive
her. The burial took place on Wednesday at 6 o'clock,
being conducted by the Rev. G. W. Hutchinson, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, in absence of her pastor, Dr.
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