The obituaries below are extracted from historical newspapers; submissions are welcome.
ALVAREZ, Manuel - one of the proprietors of the Cafe Cantante, died at his residence in Ybor City Saturday morning after a short illness. The funeral was held yesterday morning at 8:30 under the auspices of the Centro Espanol and largely attended. [Source: Morning Tribute, 14 Dec 1897].
ARMSTRONG, Dr. Gaston – Death of Dr. Armstrong. It Occurred in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday Last. – Dr. Gaston ARMSTRONG, formerly of this city, a son of the late Gen. James W. ARMSTRONG, died in Tampa, Fla., where he has recently practiced medicine, Wednesday afternoon about 4:30 o’clock of la gripped. He was sick only a few days. Mrs. M.W. VILLEPIGUE, a sister of the deceased, received a telegram Tuesday afternoon saying that he was dangerously ill. She left immediately for his bedside, but arrived only a few moments after he had breathed his last. Dr. ARMSTRONG was about 45 years of age and unmarried. He leaves several brothers and sisters who deeply mourn his loss. The remains will arrive tonight and will be interred in Rose Hill cemetery. The funeral notice will appear in the TELEGRAPH tomorrow morning. [Source: Macon Telegraph (Georgia), January 8, 1892].
ATWOOD, Nat – An Unsuccessful Gambler Kills Himself at Tampa. Tampa, Fla., Feb. 1 – Nat ATWOOD committed suicide in a pawnshop this afternoon, shooting himself through the heart. Letters found on Atwood showed that he was under bond for cattle stealing in Texas. He has a brother in Belton, Tex., and anohter at Leader, Indian Territory. With the latter ATWOOD’s wife and three children were staying ATWOOD came here three children were staying ATWOOD came here two weeks ago with $3.00 in cash. He has been drinking heavily and gambling unsuccessfully. Last night he went broke, in a game and it is supposed this caused him to suicide. [Source: State newspaper of South Carolina, February 2, 1896].