November 25, 1899, at Hammond, La., of paralysis, A. H. Davis, in the 56th year of his age.
Son of Elder Lewis A. Davis, he was born in Shelby Co., Ohio, afterward living at Welton, Iowa, North Loup, Neb., Beauregard, Miss., and for the past seven or eight years at Hammond. Professing religion in early life, he was a worthy member of the Hammond Seventh-day Baptist church at the time of his death. He served his country during the Civil War, and belonged to a musical family, had been the leader of two cornet bands, church and Sabbath-school choirs. He leaves a widow, two sons, three daughters and a brother to mourn. His funeral was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors. Sermon by his pastor from Jer. 12: 5. G. M. C.
