The Forrest City times., 1913-11-28
DEATH OF E. BONNER
Prominent Nanan Good Cities. Mind
Neighhar and True Friend tsone
Is His Reward

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in this city. Col. Bonner was enc Of
our most venerable an highly e.
teened citizens Death came 10 him
suddenly and was the result OF p2ral-
ysis O. the heart
Col Bonner was q rugged. and in
some respects, picturesque ch2rac-
ter Up 10 two years ago. lie Nas &C
tive and energetic in the business life
/ Of the community. About age months
ago he suffered stroke ef paralysis,
and the deceased gentlensu's suffer
ings weakened him. bat lis stroug
will and keen interest in public al
fair. kept him ap, and he made fre-
quent visits 10 the city. although It
was necessary 10 wheel him back and
forth from his home 70 the store il
an inyalid's chair.
At the time Of his death. deceased
was al the head Of the firm Of Z Bon.
ner Co, enc Of The most substan-
tial grocery and commission firms in
Eastern Arkans2a- He was q close
observer, widely read, and a man Of
courage and strong convictions.
Deceased was born on Novemb Der ).
ISL, in Spartanburg District, 5. c,
and died on Novemb Der 2nd. 1918. He
was q son Of Andrew and Louise Bon
ner- During the civil war. deceased
served as member OF Company 6.
Fifth South Carolina Regiment. and
participated 10 the first battle Of
Manansas. Deceased 5 mind was filed
with entertaining and thrilling rem
inescences Of the four years Of strife
and blood between the states. After
the war deceased removed 70 Forrest
City in ia and Immediately took
his place and began 70 build up the
reputation and character. which Aeen-
joyed as one Of thecoGnty's most pub
lie spirited and enterprising citizens.
/ He was q leader in those days AMI held
an important position IN all councils
Of the citizens looking TO the welfare
a4d growth Of the city and county.
He was postmaster in this city In tie
early SOS
Deceased was married in ls6a Ia
Mrs. Julia Harris, nee Miss Julia
Ray. This union was blessed with
three children-Messrs Edwatd and
Ray Bonner, and Mrs A. D. Chilner.
all of whom survive. Deceased is also
| survived by foster daughter, Miss
Julia kinton- Bonner who was greatly
, devoted TO him.
. Although Mr.. Bonner was very fee
| bic, and his demise was not unexpect.
I ed, his death came TO him suddenly,
and was distinct shock TO both his
family and friends, all of whom were
) panied and grieyed as the distressing
news spread over the city in the early
| morning hours Wednesday.
Col. Bonner spent the greater DOR.
tion OF the afternoon on Tuesday at
the store and appeared 10 be in a
, cheerful and laxative mood with all
, whom he met, and thus it was the
, next morning that the news of his
death was met with explanations of
! panied surprise and deep and sincere
| regret.
] Col Bonner'S home life was ideal
J and tender. He possessed heart Of
; gold and his many noble traits we're
a source Of admiration and ever pres
ent consolation for those who knew
and loved him best.
The benign ana fatLerly presence.
the wholesome influence Of his wise
guidance and council in which lie was
j ever faithful and sincere. has been
removed from the home where he was
reyered and deeply loved. MAY Ged
, comfort and bring solace,to the hearts
: OF his dear family in their time Of
. grief
Deceaseds funeral was solemized
, on Thanksgiving morning at ter
! o'clock in the presence of large con.
course OF relatives and friends in the
home, Rev.'F. W. Gee, of the Metho
dist Church, reading the beautiful rit.
ual ceremony, and paying the deceas,
. ed a beautiful tribute. The inter.
ment was in the Forrest City Gene.
terry and his remains were laid to rest
beside the grave Of his sainted wife
and mother, whose death occurred
twenty years ago.
The floral offerings were very beau.
tiful indeed, evidencing the high es-
TEEN in which he was held by many
friends, the newly made grave being
completely buried with exquisite bou.
quets and designs
Squire Bonner has ever been a good
friend of the editors Of The Times.
We esteemed him highly, and his
death is deeply regretted by Us We
shall miss his CHEEKY, bantering greet
ings, and the pleasant moments spent
with US, almost daily as he passed to
and from his home. He was alwavS