Erminnie Belle Mize was the 8th of Robertson & Martha Amanda (Williamson) Mize's children.
Erminnie, known as Belle, was the youngest of her sisters who published the local Newtonia newspaper, The Newton County News. After she was married she gave up her career and began a new one as a happy housewife.
News about their wedding was published in Newtonia by her sisters, Fidelia and Eva, on September 1, 1892.
"Married - At the Baptist Church in Newtonia on Sunday August 28th, 1892, A.J. Hewlett and Miss E. Belle Mize – The Baptist church was full to overflowing last Sunday evening, August 28th, 1892, owing not exclusively to the excellent preaching of Elder T.L. Largen, although his sermons are always appreciated but partly owing to the dessert in the way of a marriage ceremony, which was served at the close of the sermon. The contracting parties were A.J. Hewlett and Miss E. Belle Mize. They were attended by J.W. Ruggles and C.C. Pearson and Misses Fidelia E. and Eva Mize, sisters of the bride. At 8:45 p.m., little Misses Grace Bowman and Milly Mize, nieces of the bride, carrying baskets of flowers, preceded the bridal party to the altar, while Mrs. J.W. West played a wedding march.
The impressive words were then said, the right hands joined and the two were one. The bridal party then passed out of the church, while a slow and beautiful wedding march was played. The bride is well known in Newton County, having been one of the publishers of The News since its existence and the great number of friends she has gained shows her popularity. She was attired in lace and ribbons with train and long bridal veil and natural flowers. The groom is one of Newton County's most promising young farmers and is a general favorite with his many friends. He wore the conventional black and looked well satisfied with Cupid's work.
A wedding repast was served at the residence of the bride's father, R. Mize, Sunday evening and a wedding banquet tendered them at the residence of the groom's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hewlett, on Monday. The newly wedded pair was prevented from taking their contemplated wedding trip owing to the serious illness of the groom's sister, Mrs. J.J. Prater. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly presents. The Newtonia Cornet Band serenaded the happy pair on Monday morning. The bride will discontinue the printing business and engage in the more quiet work of keeping house for two, her last job being her own wedding cards. The News joins the many friends of the newly wedded pair in wishing them a prosperous and happy life. May the bride make more acceptable pie than that made in a printing room, and may the composing rule be always on hands ready to adjust the little difficulties of life."
Belle gave birth to three children: Wagoner Harold, Virgil Mize, & Homer Jackson.
Around 1923 she had abdominal pain, which was determined to be from ulcers. This was later diagnosed as stomach cancer. She died at 5:30 p.m. on July 21, 1923. She had lived 59 years, 5 months, & 26 days. Her sons, Virgil & Homer, were the informants on her death record. She was buried on July 23.
"JULY 26, 1923
NEWTONIA WOMAN DIES
Mrs. A. J. Hewlett, formerly Miss Belle Mize, died Saturday, July 21, at her home near Newtonia, aged 59 years. She was one of the three Mize Sisters who published the Newtonia News for about 15 years. She leaves a husband and two sons, Virgil and Homer. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 22, at the Newtonia Baptist church, conducted by Rev. G. T. Kelly, pastor of the Second Baptist church of Neosho and Rev. E. C. Tichenor of Ritchey.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our wife, mother and sister. Also for the many beautiful flowers.
A. J. Hewlett
Virgil Hewlett
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hewlett
Eva Mize"
"NEWTONIA ITEMS
Mrs. Andrew Hewlett, after a lingering illness of several months, passed away Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hewlett's life can not be eulogized too highly. The greater part of her life was spent here, and besides her relatives she leaves school mates and many friends that did all they could for her. She was pleasant to wait on; never complaining, and always so grateful for flowers and tokens of friendship. She was one of the editors of the Newton county News, Miss Belle Mize. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Kelley and Rev. Tichenor. She leaves a most devoted husband, two sons, one sister and three brothers. She was buried in the old cemetery by the side of her oldest boy, Harold, who died in France, servicing his country."
Source: THE NEOSHO TIMES
AUG 9, 1923
"OBITUARY
Erminne Bell Mize was born January 25, 1864; died July 21, 1923. Aged 59 years, 5 months, and 26 days. She was married to A. J. Hewlett, August 28, 1892. To this union were born three sons, Harold, Virgil M. and Homer J. Harold died during the World War.
She was converted in 1882 and joined the Newtonia Baptist Church. She was a devoted and faithful Christian and has taught in the Sunday School all her life. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sons, one sister, and three brothers, one daughter-in-law besides a host of relatives and friends.
In her young womanhood she was one of Newton County's most successful school teachers. At the time of her marriage to A. J. Hewlett she, together with her three sisters, edited The Newton County News. This paper was one of Newtonia's greatest enterprises, and it gave its editors honored distinction throughout this section of the country as it had a wide circulation and was the one paper known to be published by women. The Mize sisters will ever be held in the highest esteem as they were cultured and refined, leaders in educational and religious work.
The highest aim of this noble mother was to make home happy. And it should be a great comfort to the husband and sons to have had the influence of her sweet, unselfish life so many years. The home is broken. Her place can never be filled. But we commend the broken-hearted husband and sons to the great comforter who doeth all things well.
Her funeral was conducted by Rev. W. C. Kelly and Rev. E. C. Tichenor at the Newtonia Baptist Church. The beautiful floral offerings and the large audience of her friends expressed the high esteem in which she was held by everyone.
A Friend."
Source: THE NEOSHO TIMES
Erminnie, known as Belle, was the youngest of her sisters who published the local Newtonia newspaper, The Newton County News. After she was married she gave up her career and began a new one as a happy housewife.
News about their wedding was published in Newtonia by her sisters, Fidelia and Eva, on September 1, 1892.
"Married - At the Baptist Church in Newtonia on Sunday August 28th, 1892, A.J. Hewlett and Miss E. Belle Mize – The Baptist church was full to overflowing last Sunday evening, August 28th, 1892, owing not exclusively to the excellent preaching of Elder T.L. Largen, although his sermons are always appreciated but partly owing to the dessert in the way of a marriage ceremony, which was served at the close of the sermon. The contracting parties were A.J. Hewlett and Miss E. Belle Mize. They were attended by J.W. Ruggles and C.C. Pearson and Misses Fidelia E. and Eva Mize, sisters of the bride. At 8:45 p.m., little Misses Grace Bowman and Milly Mize, nieces of the bride, carrying baskets of flowers, preceded the bridal party to the altar, while Mrs. J.W. West played a wedding march.
The impressive words were then said, the right hands joined and the two were one. The bridal party then passed out of the church, while a slow and beautiful wedding march was played. The bride is well known in Newton County, having been one of the publishers of The News since its existence and the great number of friends she has gained shows her popularity. She was attired in lace and ribbons with train and long bridal veil and natural flowers. The groom is one of Newton County's most promising young farmers and is a general favorite with his many friends. He wore the conventional black and looked well satisfied with Cupid's work.
A wedding repast was served at the residence of the bride's father, R. Mize, Sunday evening and a wedding banquet tendered them at the residence of the groom's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hewlett, on Monday. The newly wedded pair was prevented from taking their contemplated wedding trip owing to the serious illness of the groom's sister, Mrs. J.J. Prater. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly presents. The Newtonia Cornet Band serenaded the happy pair on Monday morning. The bride will discontinue the printing business and engage in the more quiet work of keeping house for two, her last job being her own wedding cards. The News joins the many friends of the newly wedded pair in wishing them a prosperous and happy life. May the bride make more acceptable pie than that made in a printing room, and may the composing rule be always on hands ready to adjust the little difficulties of life."
Belle gave birth to three children: Wagoner Harold, Virgil Mize, & Homer Jackson.
Around 1923 she had abdominal pain, which was determined to be from ulcers. This was later diagnosed as stomach cancer. She died at 5:30 p.m. on July 21, 1923. She had lived 59 years, 5 months, & 26 days. Her sons, Virgil & Homer, were the informants on her death record. She was buried on July 23.
"JULY 26, 1923
NEWTONIA WOMAN DIES
Mrs. A. J. Hewlett, formerly Miss Belle Mize, died Saturday, July 21, at her home near Newtonia, aged 59 years. She was one of the three Mize Sisters who published the Newtonia News for about 15 years. She leaves a husband and two sons, Virgil and Homer. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 22, at the Newtonia Baptist church, conducted by Rev. G. T. Kelly, pastor of the Second Baptist church of Neosho and Rev. E. C. Tichenor of Ritchey.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our wife, mother and sister. Also for the many beautiful flowers.
A. J. Hewlett
Virgil Hewlett
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hewlett
Eva Mize"
"NEWTONIA ITEMS
Mrs. Andrew Hewlett, after a lingering illness of several months, passed away Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hewlett's life can not be eulogized too highly. The greater part of her life was spent here, and besides her relatives she leaves school mates and many friends that did all they could for her. She was pleasant to wait on; never complaining, and always so grateful for flowers and tokens of friendship. She was one of the editors of the Newton county News, Miss Belle Mize. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Kelley and Rev. Tichenor. She leaves a most devoted husband, two sons, one sister and three brothers. She was buried in the old cemetery by the side of her oldest boy, Harold, who died in France, servicing his country."
Source: THE NEOSHO TIMES
AUG 9, 1923
"OBITUARY
Erminne Bell Mize was born January 25, 1864; died July 21, 1923. Aged 59 years, 5 months, and 26 days. She was married to A. J. Hewlett, August 28, 1892. To this union were born three sons, Harold, Virgil M. and Homer J. Harold died during the World War.
She was converted in 1882 and joined the Newtonia Baptist Church. She was a devoted and faithful Christian and has taught in the Sunday School all her life. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sons, one sister, and three brothers, one daughter-in-law besides a host of relatives and friends.
In her young womanhood she was one of Newton County's most successful school teachers. At the time of her marriage to A. J. Hewlett she, together with her three sisters, edited The Newton County News. This paper was one of Newtonia's greatest enterprises, and it gave its editors honored distinction throughout this section of the country as it had a wide circulation and was the one paper known to be published by women. The Mize sisters will ever be held in the highest esteem as they were cultured and refined, leaders in educational and religious work.
The highest aim of this noble mother was to make home happy. And it should be a great comfort to the husband and sons to have had the influence of her sweet, unselfish life so many years. The home is broken. Her place can never be filled. But we commend the broken-hearted husband and sons to the great comforter who doeth all things well.
Her funeral was conducted by Rev. W. C. Kelly and Rev. E. C. Tichenor at the Newtonia Baptist Church. The beautiful floral offerings and the large audience of her friends expressed the high esteem in which she was held by everyone.
A Friend."
Source: THE NEOSHO TIMES
Erminnie Belle Mize was the 8th of Robertson & Martha Amanda (Williamson) Mize's children.
Erminnie, known as Belle, was the youngest of her sisters who published the local Newtonia newspaper, The Newton County News. After she was married she gave up her career and began a new one as a happy housewife.
News about their wedding was published in Newtonia by her sisters, Fidelia and Eva, on September 1, 1892.
"Married - At the Baptist Church in Newtonia on Sunday August 28th, 1892, A.J. Hewlett and Miss E. Belle Mize – The Baptist church was full to overflowing last Sunday evening, August 28th, 1892, owing not exclusively to the excellent preaching of Elder T.L. Largen, although his sermons are always appreciated but partly owing to the dessert in the way of a marriage ceremony, which was served at the close of the sermon. The contracting parties were A.J. Hewlett and Miss E. Belle Mize. They were attended by J.W. Ruggles and C.C. Pearson and Misses Fidelia E. and Eva Mize, sisters of the bride. At 8:45 p.m., little Misses Grace Bowman and Milly Mize, nieces of the bride, carrying baskets of flowers, preceded the bridal party to the altar, while Mrs. J.W. West played a wedding march.
The impressive words were then said, the right hands joined and the two were one. The bridal party then passed out of the church, while a slow and beautiful wedding march was played. The bride is well known in Newton County, having been one of the publishers of The News since its existence and the great number of friends she has gained shows her popularity. She was attired in lace and ribbons with train and long bridal veil and natural flowers. The groom is one of Newton County's most promising young farmers and is a general favorite with his many friends. He wore the conventional black and looked well satisfied with Cupid's work.
A wedding repast was served at the residence of the bride's father, R. Mize, Sunday evening and a wedding banquet tendered them at the residence of the groom's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hewlett, on Monday. The newly wedded pair was prevented from taking their contemplated wedding trip owing to the serious illness of the groom's sister, Mrs. J.J. Prater. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly presents. The Newtonia Cornet Band serenaded the happy pair on Monday morning. The bride will discontinue the printing business and engage in the more quiet work of keeping house for two, her last job being her own wedding cards. The News joins the many friends of the newly wedded pair in wishing them a prosperous and happy life. May the bride make more acceptable pie than that made in a printing room, and may the composing rule be always on hands ready to adjust the little difficulties of life."
Belle gave birth to three children: Wagoner Harold, Virgil Mize, & Homer Jackson.
Around 1923 she had abdominal pain, which was determined to be from ulcers. This was later diagnosed as stomach cancer. She died at 5:30 p.m. on July 21, 1923. She had lived 59 years, 5 months, & 26 days. Her sons, Virgil & Homer, were the informants on her death record. She was buried on July 23.
"JULY 26, 1923
NEWTONIA WOMAN DIES
Mrs. A. J. Hewlett, formerly Miss Belle Mize, died Saturday, July 21, at her home near Newtonia, aged 59 years. She was one of the three Mize Sisters who published the Newtonia News for about 15 years. She leaves a husband and two sons, Virgil and Homer. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 22, at the Newtonia Baptist church, conducted by Rev. G. T. Kelly, pastor of the Second Baptist church of Neosho and Rev. E. C. Tichenor of Ritchey.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our wife, mother and sister. Also for the many beautiful flowers.
A. J. Hewlett
Virgil Hewlett
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hewlett
Eva Mize"
"NEWTONIA ITEMS
Mrs. Andrew Hewlett, after a lingering illness of several months, passed away Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hewlett's life can not be eulogized too highly. The greater part of her life was spent here, and besides her relatives she leaves school mates and many friends that did all they could for her. She was pleasant to wait on; never complaining, and always so grateful for flowers and tokens of friendship. She was one of the editors of the Newton county News, Miss Belle Mize. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Kelley and Rev. Tichenor. She leaves a most devoted husband, two sons, one sister and three brothers. She was buried in the old cemetery by the side of her oldest boy, Harold, who died in France, servicing his country."
Source: THE NEOSHO TIMES
AUG 9, 1923
"OBITUARY
Erminne Bell Mize was born January 25, 1864; died July 21, 1923. Aged 59 years, 5 months, and 26 days. She was married to A. J. Hewlett, August 28, 1892. To this union were born three sons, Harold, Virgil M. and Homer J. Harold died during the World War.
She was converted in 1882 and joined the Newtonia Baptist Church. She was a devoted and faithful Christian and has taught in the Sunday School all her life. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sons, one sister, and three brothers, one daughter-in-law besides a host of relatives and friends.
In her young womanhood she was one of Newton County's most successful school teachers. At the time of her marriage to A. J. Hewlett she, together with her three sisters, edited The Newton County News. This paper was one of Newtonia's greatest enterprises, and it gave its editors honored distinction throughout this section of the country as it had a wide circulation and was the one paper known to be published by women. The Mize sisters will ever be held in the highest esteem as they were cultured and refined, leaders in educational and religious work.
The highest aim of this noble mother was to make home happy. And it should be a great comfort to the husband and sons to have had the influence of her sweet, unselfish life so many years. The home is broken. Her place can never be filled. But we commend the broken-hearted husband and sons to the great comforter who doeth all things well.
Her funeral was conducted by Rev. W. C. Kelly and Rev. E. C. Tichenor at the Newtonia Baptist Church. The beautiful floral offerings and the large audience of her friends expressed the high esteem in which she was held by everyone.
A Friend."
Source: THE NEOSHO TIMES
Erminnie, known as Belle, was the youngest of her sisters who published the local Newtonia newspaper, The Newton County News. After she was married she gave up her career and began a new one as a happy housewife.
News about their wedding was published in Newtonia by her sisters, Fidelia and Eva, on September 1, 1892.
"Married - At the Baptist Church in Newtonia on Sunday August 28th, 1892, A.J. Hewlett and Miss E. Belle Mize – The Baptist church was full to overflowing last Sunday evening, August 28th, 1892, owing not exclusively to the excellent preaching of Elder T.L. Largen, although his sermons are always appreciated but partly owing to the dessert in the way of a marriage ceremony, which was served at the close of the sermon. The contracting parties were A.J. Hewlett and Miss E. Belle Mize. They were attended by J.W. Ruggles and C.C. Pearson and Misses Fidelia E. and Eva Mize, sisters of the bride. At 8:45 p.m., little Misses Grace Bowman and Milly Mize, nieces of the bride, carrying baskets of flowers, preceded the bridal party to the altar, while Mrs. J.W. West played a wedding march.
The impressive words were then said, the right hands joined and the two were one. The bridal party then passed out of the church, while a slow and beautiful wedding march was played. The bride is well known in Newton County, having been one of the publishers of The News since its existence and the great number of friends she has gained shows her popularity. She was attired in lace and ribbons with train and long bridal veil and natural flowers. The groom is one of Newton County's most promising young farmers and is a general favorite with his many friends. He wore the conventional black and looked well satisfied with Cupid's work.
A wedding repast was served at the residence of the bride's father, R. Mize, Sunday evening and a wedding banquet tendered them at the residence of the groom's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hewlett, on Monday. The newly wedded pair was prevented from taking their contemplated wedding trip owing to the serious illness of the groom's sister, Mrs. J.J. Prater. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly presents. The Newtonia Cornet Band serenaded the happy pair on Monday morning. The bride will discontinue the printing business and engage in the more quiet work of keeping house for two, her last job being her own wedding cards. The News joins the many friends of the newly wedded pair in wishing them a prosperous and happy life. May the bride make more acceptable pie than that made in a printing room, and may the composing rule be always on hands ready to adjust the little difficulties of life."
Belle gave birth to three children: Wagoner Harold, Virgil Mize, & Homer Jackson.
Around 1923 she had abdominal pain, which was determined to be from ulcers. This was later diagnosed as stomach cancer. She died at 5:30 p.m. on July 21, 1923. She had lived 59 years, 5 months, & 26 days. Her sons, Virgil & Homer, were the informants on her death record. She was buried on July 23.
"JULY 26, 1923
NEWTONIA WOMAN DIES
Mrs. A. J. Hewlett, formerly Miss Belle Mize, died Saturday, July 21, at her home near Newtonia, aged 59 years. She was one of the three Mize Sisters who published the Newtonia News for about 15 years. She leaves a husband and two sons, Virgil and Homer. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 22, at the Newtonia Baptist church, conducted by Rev. G. T. Kelly, pastor of the Second Baptist church of Neosho and Rev. E. C. Tichenor of Ritchey.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during the illness and death of our wife, mother and sister. Also for the many beautiful flowers.
A. J. Hewlett
Virgil Hewlett
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hewlett
Eva Mize"
"NEWTONIA ITEMS
Mrs. Andrew Hewlett, after a lingering illness of several months, passed away Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hewlett's life can not be eulogized too highly. The greater part of her life was spent here, and besides her relatives she leaves school mates and many friends that did all they could for her. She was pleasant to wait on; never complaining, and always so grateful for flowers and tokens of friendship. She was one of the editors of the Newton county News, Miss Belle Mize. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Kelley and Rev. Tichenor. She leaves a most devoted husband, two sons, one sister and three brothers. She was buried in the old cemetery by the side of her oldest boy, Harold, who died in France, servicing his country."
Source: THE NEOSHO TIMES
AUG 9, 1923
"OBITUARY
Erminne Bell Mize was born January 25, 1864; died July 21, 1923. Aged 59 years, 5 months, and 26 days. She was married to A. J. Hewlett, August 28, 1892. To this union were born three sons, Harold, Virgil M. and Homer J. Harold died during the World War.
She was converted in 1882 and joined the Newtonia Baptist Church. She was a devoted and faithful Christian and has taught in the Sunday School all her life. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sons, one sister, and three brothers, one daughter-in-law besides a host of relatives and friends.
In her young womanhood she was one of Newton County's most successful school teachers. At the time of her marriage to A. J. Hewlett she, together with her three sisters, edited The Newton County News. This paper was one of Newtonia's greatest enterprises, and it gave its editors honored distinction throughout this section of the country as it had a wide circulation and was the one paper known to be published by women. The Mize sisters will ever be held in the highest esteem as they were cultured and refined, leaders in educational and religious work.
The highest aim of this noble mother was to make home happy. And it should be a great comfort to the husband and sons to have had the influence of her sweet, unselfish life so many years. The home is broken. Her place can never be filled. But we commend the broken-hearted husband and sons to the great comforter who doeth all things well.
Her funeral was conducted by Rev. W. C. Kelly and Rev. E. C. Tichenor at the Newtonia Baptist Church. The beautiful floral offerings and the large audience of her friends expressed the high esteem in which she was held by everyone.
A Friend."
Source: THE NEOSHO TIMES
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