Tuesday, April 4, 1899; Columbus Daily Enquirer (Columbus, GA); Page: 5
Mr. Fred Norman Died Sunday. After a Lingering Illness, This Well Known Gentleman Expires in Atlanta.
~The funeral of Mr. Fred Norman, whose death occurred Sunday in Atlanta, took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of Mr. R.A. Carson and was largely attended.
~Mr. Norman had been in failing health for the past few months, and six weeks ago, when to Atlanta for the benefit of his health. His death occurred at a private sanitarium in that city at 12:30 o'clock Sunday. Mr. Norman's death had been expected momentarily for the past week. Sunday afternoon a telegram was received, bringing the sad news of his death. His wife and his brother, Mr. J.D. Norman, of Union Springs, Ala., were with him when he died.
~The remains were brought to Columbus on the Southern train Sunday night and were met at the depot by a large party of his friends.
~Mr. Norman was 36 years of age. He was born in Union Springs, Ala., from which place he removed to Clayton, Ala., where he engaged in the drug business for many years. He moved to Columbus five years ago from Clayton, and since then he has been a resident of this city. Mr. Norman was married in Columbus twelve years ago to Miss Maggie Brannon, daughter of Mr. A.M. Brannon. He is survived by a wife and little daughter, and also by his mother, two brothers: J.D. Norman of Union Springs, Ala., and T.J. Norman of New Orleans, and two sisters, Mr. J.A. Reid of this city and Miss Mollie Norman of Union Springs, Ala. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian church and was also a Mason. He was a man of genial qualities and happy, sunny disposition, and was held in the highest esteem by numerous friends. Mr. Norman was a man of splendid intelligence. He was finely read and exceptionally well informed. He was entertaining in conversation and attractive in personality. Mr. Norman was very popular with every one on account of his warm heartedness and cordiality. He was know and esteemed as a man of great integrity, and as one of his friends remarked on yesterday, "He was as conscientious and particular in all matters of business as it is possible for a man to be."
~On their arrival Sunday night the remains were carried to the home of Mrs. Norman's sister, Mrs. R.A. Carson on upper Second avenue.
~The funeral services occurred yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and were quite largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Carter, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and Rev. J.H. Scruggs, pastor of St. Luke Methodist church. There was an unusual number of exquisite floral tributes. The casket was borne by Mr. E.M. Wheat, Charles M. Morgan, Herman Reviere, Harry Hall, Will Williams, Dr. W.L. DesPortes, Perry N. Hill and F.M. Sommerkamp.
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Mr. Fred Norman Died Sunday. After a Lingering Illness, This Well Known Gentleman Expires in Atlanta.
~The funeral of Mr. Fred Norman, whose death occurred Sunday in Atlanta, took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of Mr. R.A. Carson and was largely attended.
~Mr. Norman had been in failing health for the past few months, and six weeks ago, when to Atlanta for the benefit of his health. His death occurred at a private sanitarium in that city at 12:30 o'clock Sunday. Mr. Norman's death had been expected momentarily for the past week. Sunday afternoon a telegram was received, bringing the sad news of his death. His wife and his brother, Mr. J.D. Norman, of Union Springs, Ala., were with him when he died.
~The remains were brought to Columbus on the Southern train Sunday night and were met at the depot by a large party of his friends.
~Mr. Norman was 36 years of age. He was born in Union Springs, Ala., from which place he removed to Clayton, Ala., where he engaged in the drug business for many years. He moved to Columbus five years ago from Clayton, and since then he has been a resident of this city. Mr. Norman was married in Columbus twelve years ago to Miss Maggie Brannon, daughter of Mr. A.M. Brannon. He is survived by a wife and little daughter, and also by his mother, two brothers: J.D. Norman of Union Springs, Ala., and T.J. Norman of New Orleans, and two sisters, Mr. J.A. Reid of this city and Miss Mollie Norman of Union Springs, Ala. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian church and was also a Mason. He was a man of genial qualities and happy, sunny disposition, and was held in the highest esteem by numerous friends. Mr. Norman was a man of splendid intelligence. He was finely read and exceptionally well informed. He was entertaining in conversation and attractive in personality. Mr. Norman was very popular with every one on account of his warm heartedness and cordiality. He was know and esteemed as a man of great integrity, and as one of his friends remarked on yesterday, "He was as conscientious and particular in all matters of business as it is possible for a man to be."
~On their arrival Sunday night the remains were carried to the home of Mrs. Norman's sister, Mrs. R.A. Carson on upper Second avenue.
~The funeral services occurred yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and were quite largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Carter, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and Rev. J.H. Scruggs, pastor of St. Luke Methodist church. There was an unusual number of exquisite floral tributes. The casket was borne by Mr. E.M. Wheat, Charles M. Morgan, Herman Reviere, Harry Hall, Will Williams, Dr. W.L. DesPortes, Perry N. Hill and F.M. Sommerkamp.
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Tuesday, April 4, 1899; Columbus Daily Enquirer (Columbus, GA); Page: 5
Mr. Fred Norman Died Sunday. After a Lingering Illness, This Well Known Gentleman Expires in Atlanta.
~The funeral of Mr. Fred Norman, whose death occurred Sunday in Atlanta, took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of Mr. R.A. Carson and was largely attended.
~Mr. Norman had been in failing health for the past few months, and six weeks ago, when to Atlanta for the benefit of his health. His death occurred at a private sanitarium in that city at 12:30 o'clock Sunday. Mr. Norman's death had been expected momentarily for the past week. Sunday afternoon a telegram was received, bringing the sad news of his death. His wife and his brother, Mr. J.D. Norman, of Union Springs, Ala., were with him when he died.
~The remains were brought to Columbus on the Southern train Sunday night and were met at the depot by a large party of his friends.
~Mr. Norman was 36 years of age. He was born in Union Springs, Ala., from which place he removed to Clayton, Ala., where he engaged in the drug business for many years. He moved to Columbus five years ago from Clayton, and since then he has been a resident of this city. Mr. Norman was married in Columbus twelve years ago to Miss Maggie Brannon, daughter of Mr. A.M. Brannon. He is survived by a wife and little daughter, and also by his mother, two brothers: J.D. Norman of Union Springs, Ala., and T.J. Norman of New Orleans, and two sisters, Mr. J.A. Reid of this city and Miss Mollie Norman of Union Springs, Ala. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian church and was also a Mason. He was a man of genial qualities and happy, sunny disposition, and was held in the highest esteem by numerous friends. Mr. Norman was a man of splendid intelligence. He was finely read and exceptionally well informed. He was entertaining in conversation and attractive in personality. Mr. Norman was very popular with every one on account of his warm heartedness and cordiality. He was know and esteemed as a man of great integrity, and as one of his friends remarked on yesterday, "He was as conscientious and particular in all matters of business as it is possible for a man to be."
~On their arrival Sunday night the remains were carried to the home of Mrs. Norman's sister, Mrs. R.A. Carson on upper Second avenue.
~The funeral services occurred yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and were quite largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Carter, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and Rev. J.H. Scruggs, pastor of St. Luke Methodist church. There was an unusual number of exquisite floral tributes. The casket was borne by Mr. E.M. Wheat, Charles M. Morgan, Herman Reviere, Harry Hall, Will Williams, Dr. W.L. DesPortes, Perry N. Hill and F.M. Sommerkamp.
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Mr. Fred Norman Died Sunday. After a Lingering Illness, This Well Known Gentleman Expires in Atlanta.
~The funeral of Mr. Fred Norman, whose death occurred Sunday in Atlanta, took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of Mr. R.A. Carson and was largely attended.
~Mr. Norman had been in failing health for the past few months, and six weeks ago, when to Atlanta for the benefit of his health. His death occurred at a private sanitarium in that city at 12:30 o'clock Sunday. Mr. Norman's death had been expected momentarily for the past week. Sunday afternoon a telegram was received, bringing the sad news of his death. His wife and his brother, Mr. J.D. Norman, of Union Springs, Ala., were with him when he died.
~The remains were brought to Columbus on the Southern train Sunday night and were met at the depot by a large party of his friends.
~Mr. Norman was 36 years of age. He was born in Union Springs, Ala., from which place he removed to Clayton, Ala., where he engaged in the drug business for many years. He moved to Columbus five years ago from Clayton, and since then he has been a resident of this city. Mr. Norman was married in Columbus twelve years ago to Miss Maggie Brannon, daughter of Mr. A.M. Brannon. He is survived by a wife and little daughter, and also by his mother, two brothers: J.D. Norman of Union Springs, Ala., and T.J. Norman of New Orleans, and two sisters, Mr. J.A. Reid of this city and Miss Mollie Norman of Union Springs, Ala. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian church and was also a Mason. He was a man of genial qualities and happy, sunny disposition, and was held in the highest esteem by numerous friends. Mr. Norman was a man of splendid intelligence. He was finely read and exceptionally well informed. He was entertaining in conversation and attractive in personality. Mr. Norman was very popular with every one on account of his warm heartedness and cordiality. He was know and esteemed as a man of great integrity, and as one of his friends remarked on yesterday, "He was as conscientious and particular in all matters of business as it is possible for a man to be."
~On their arrival Sunday night the remains were carried to the home of Mrs. Norman's sister, Mrs. R.A. Carson on upper Second avenue.
~The funeral services occurred yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and were quite largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Carter, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and Rev. J.H. Scruggs, pastor of St. Luke Methodist church. There was an unusual number of exquisite floral tributes. The casket was borne by Mr. E.M. Wheat, Charles M. Morgan, Herman Reviere, Harry Hall, Will Williams, Dr. W.L. DesPortes, Perry N. Hill and F.M. Sommerkamp.
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"In Memory of Frederick Norman. Born June 17, 1862. Died April 2, 1899."
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