The following write-ups are taken from the Hickman Courier weekly newspaper of Fulton County, Ky. from the year 1900.
Abstracted by Andrew Stahr April 25, 2005

Hickman Courier January 5, 1900

   We learn with deep sorrow of the death of Mrs. Scott Mosier, who died at the family home in Obion, Sunday night last, of congestive chill. She was ill only about 30 hours. The deepest sympathy is extended the afflicted husband and relatives.

   Mr. Thomas Parks, late of Newburn, Tenn., and for many years a citizen of Hickman, died in Ft. Worth, Texas, and his remains were brought to Hickman for interment. He was an excellent business man, a good citizen, and had many friends wherever known.

   Jim Graham, of Fulton, was badly injured at Jackson, Tenn., last week, in attempting to board a train. He was carried to his home, and died on Tuesday from the injuries sustained. He formerly lived in Hickman, and was highly esteemed by those who knew him. Sincere sympathy is extended to his bereaved family.

Hickman Courier January 12, 1900
   We learn with sincere sorrow of the death of Mrs. S. E. Williams, who departed this life, Saturday night last, at her husband’s home in this county. She was a good and true woman, loved and respected by all her neighbors, and a most earnest and devoted member of the Methodist Church. She was buried Monday at 11 a.m. To her venerable husband who almost idolized her, the deepest sympathy is extended. May the God of all mercies comfort him and her mourning relatives. The large concourse of neighbors who attended her burial, attest how tenderly loved she was.

   Mrs. Kate Bondurant, wife of Mr. J. J. C. Bondurant, died, at the family home, Hickman, Saturday morning, 6th inst. Her death was a great sorrow to all who knew her, and entirely unexpected by our people. She was a noble-hearted Christian woman, a good wife and devoted mother. she leaves a husband, eight children, and many relatives to mourn her death. The deepest sympathy goes out to them in their sad affliction.

   Died at the family home in Hickman, Dec. 27th, of pneumonia, Mrs. Henrietta Mooney, wife of Mr. Thos. S. Mooney. She leaves a husband and 5 children to mourn her death. Mrs. Mooney was known to but few in Hickman her family only having recently moved here, but those who did know her in this life held her in the tenderest love for her many virtues and noble character. She as gone up into that shoreless, boundless eternity whither we are all going with unerring footsteps as the years come and go. There is a rustle among the leaves and a sound like a sob, as the ripe fruit falls upon the sod beneath the trees; the sun shines and the shadows fall, and the wind whistles among the silent tombs as we are pressing on. Oh God! Comfort the sad hearts of those weary, travel-stained pilgrims who are bereaved. By the presence of Thy Holy Spirit forbid that they should sorrow as those who have no hope.

   Death is always sad, but especially so when it takes from a devoted husband the one most precious—the very sunshine of his existence; such a sad incident is recorded in the death of Mrs. Ada B. Mosier, the beloved wife of Mr. Scott Mosier, who was called to her home Jan. 1, 1900. She was born July 7, 1872, near Melber, Ky. Three happy years of wedded life, had passed and with light hearts they looked forward to a still brighter future, plans had been made for the new year but before it dawned the beloved wife was stricken with congestion and all that loving hearts, tender hands and skilled physicians could do proved of no avail, and the pure soul passed on to the God who gave it. The remains were laid to rest in the Allcock graveyard near Melber, Ky. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Roes, of Paducah, at her mother’s home, on Wednesday 3rd inst. There is one sweet comfort to the husband and bereaved friends left behind in this sad house of affliction, and that was the noble Christian life she led. She became a Christian at an early age, but never joined any church, although her belief was toward the Methodist.
   All who knew her loved her for her purity of life, gentleness and loving kindness. How sadly she will be missed in the home she made so bright and community of which she was a beloved member, and may the worthy example of this good woman so touch the hearts of those loved ones left behind that they resolved to live as she lived and be worthy of a crown of everlasting life and a home where sorrow never comes. J.B.B.

Hickman Courier January 18, 1900
   Esq. Jerry J. Jones, one of the oldest citizens and most honorable men in the county, died yesterday. The Courier has no information of his illness – only the brief announcement of his death.

   Mr. J. M. Reid, after an illness of a year or more, died at his home in the nburbs of Hickman, Wednesday morning. For some time past his body was paralyzed and his mental powers yielded to the burden of physical afflictions. Up to a few years since the deceased had been one of the largest dealers of this section in the lumber and saw mills, and accumulated quite a fortune. In business he was active, energetic and ?, and in his friendships, likes and dislikes, deep and ?. He was a gallant ex-confederate soldier, and never ceased to hold the “lost cause” dear to his heart. He leaves a wife, one child, brother, sister and many friends to mourn his death.

   Esq. Taylor Bard, one of the oldest and best citizens of Fulton county, died, Thursday of last week, at his home in the Fulton precinct. He was for many years one of the magistrates of the county. He was a just honorable and upright man. He was 73 years old.

   There are broken hearts in our community today—hearts crushed by the hand of Providence that ended a bright, a noble life, for two weeks our beloved Katie V. Bondurant struggled in her bed of sickness for life but on last Saturday morning the 6th of January, at the early dawn of day the struggle was ended and the pure spirit left its diseased, racked tenement of clay and floated out into the infinity of peace and love. Death at all times is sad, but in this instance it seems doubly so where the fond mother is taken, the beloved wife and dutiful daughter. Mrs. Katie V. Bondurant was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Tams, was born April 5, 1859. She joined the Methodist Church at the age of sixteen and lived a consistent member until nine years ago when she united with the Christian Church to be with her husband. Ever kind and self sacrificing , she lived for the pleasure of those around her especially was her home made bright with her presence. The darling children she left behind her endured the greatest loss. [Long Obituary goes on]

   Mr. Jno. DeBow, brother of Miss Mattie DeBow, died, at Dixon, Tenn., Sunday last. The many Hickman friends of Miss DeBow extends sympathy in her bereavement.

Hickman Courier January 26, 1900
   Arlie Reeves, son of Mr. Alvie Reeves, near Union City, accidentally killed himself Saturday, whilst shooting pigeons.

   John Henshaw, a citizen of Missouri, opposite Hickman, who died of pneumonia, Saturday, was buried at the Brown grave yard, Sunday.

   The little child of Mr. Julian Choat died, last Saturday night, at his home in East Hickman, and the remains carried to wingo, Ky., for interment. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents.

   Mr. Jas. P. Creed, a most excellent and worthy citizen, honorable, upright, and exemplary, died Tuesday evening last, ast his home in this county, near Hickman. He was in Hickman Thursday, trading. He had some kind of fever jaundice.

   Mr. Jo. B. Lattus, a well-known citizen of this county, died, Wednesday morning of pneumonia. He was a dairy man, and well known to all the people of Hickman. A great big, healthy, vigorous, genial, warm-hearted man. He leaves a wife and children.

Hickman Courier February 2, 1900
   Mrs. Susie Newsom, wife of Rev. J. T. Newsom, of the Methodist church, died in Fulton last week.

   Mr. Frank Wilson died Sunday evening last at the home of his son in law, James Prewitt, near Woodland Mills. The deceased, who was 70 years of age, was a member of the Methodist Church, and had many friends. Interment took place Monday afternoon in the family burying ground.

   Seargent J. P. Hughey, a citizen of this county, and an ex-Federal soldier, died, on his place near Hickman Tuesday, of pneumonia. He had been a cripple and invalid for many years, was keeper of the Government light on the river, and also engaged somewhat in fishing and farming. He was an old Federal soldier, served as Sergeant throughout the civil war, and won a medal voted by Congress for gallantry on the field in the Virginia campaign. He was a genial, warm hearted old soldier. Honor to his memory and peace to his ashes.

   Mr. Urban Shelton, a well-known farmer, died, Friday night, the 26th, ult., the result of injuries received some 8 or 10 days previous from a fall. Mr. Shelton had recently built a new house on the Roach Farm and was moving from his previous home and had occasion to climb a tree to dislodge some turkeys they wanted to move, when he fell, breaking his leg about the hip joint. He lingered until Friday night last, inflammation having set in, when death came. He leaves a wife and three children.

   Guss Elks, a bright and intelligent young man, of Fulton county, Ky., was taken ill with pneumonia at his father’s residence, 4 miles south of Hickman on the 1?day of January, and lingered until the 22nd, when God, in His infinite wisdom, saw fit to call him from the walks of men to his home on the bright sun-lit hills of eternal glory. Bereaved father, mother, brothers, sisters, friends and relatives, don’t grieve for him—I know it is hard to part with our loved ones but the Lord knows best. He said “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” You have one good consolation, he cannot come back to you but you can go to him, and some day strike hands with him, and all your loved ones that have gone before, on that happy, golden shore. It was hard for his parents to say farewell to a loving son—one who was so kind and obedient. Brothers and sisters, you too had to say farewell to him, but not forever, God giveth and God taketh away, and He had use for him. M.B.W.

   Died in this city, on the evening of Jan. 20, 1900, Chester Clyde Choat, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Choat. This dear child will be sadly missed, not only by the members of his own home circle, but by all who knew him. He was of a sunny disposition, and had many friends for one so young. He and his little brother Delbert, whom he tenderly loved, were ill of pneumonia at the same time but God is ever merciful, and while He saw fit, in his infinite wisdom, to remove one of these sweet children to the fair garden of Heaven, He spared the other to the sorrowing parents. May the memory of little Clyde be as a star, guiding mother and father, brother and sisters to the home above, where parting is no more.
“Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.”

Hickman Courier February 9, 1900
   On the morning of Jan. 18th, 1900, the death angel visited our home and claimed our much loved father, J. J. Jones. He was 68 years, 4 mos, and 6 days old. There is a sweet thought that enters our troubled hearts as a balm of consolation, and that is his noble, Christian life.
Oh, how we will miss him, home is now so incomplete. How bright and cheerful he made our home, and may his worthy example teach our hearts and cause us to so live as he lived and be worth a crown of everlasting life in that City whose builder and make is God.
Death is always sad, but especially so when it takes from a devoted wife, the one most precious, the very sunshine of their children’s existence.
“It is so hard,” our white lids said
How we shall miss him, the beautiful dead.
The place is vacant of the precious one fled.
But God Knowesth best;
Farewell dear father, tis hard to give
You up, the one we love so dear
But God, the Father kneweth best;
‘Twas He that gave the call,
He Took the gentle soul to rest,
He careth for us all.    His Loving Daughter—Ada Watson

   Capt. Pink Philips, an aged farmer, of near Crutchfield, died last night of pneumonia. Mr. Philips was 72 years old and was a highly respected citizen, well liked by everyone. He had only been confined t his room six days. — Fulton Leader.

Hickman Courier February 16, 1900
   Fulton Guard: Mrs. Annie Mitchell, wife of A. T. Mitchell, aged 54, died at her suburban home in West Fulton, Friday morning at 4 o'clock, of heart failure. Mrs. Mitchell was a good woman, a devoted mother and a consecrated Christian. She leaves a husband, two daughters, and a number of relatives in this city, together with a host of relatives and friends at Mt. Sterling, Ky., her former home, to mourn their loss.

   Mr. W. T. Noonon, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Fulton County, died, at his home, this county, on Wednesday night at 11 o'clock. He had been for many years afflicted with consumption. He was in the 75th year. He will be buried at Rush Creek to-day at 11 o'clock. Our county did not have a more just and upright citizen.

   H. Grogan shot and killed Lewis DeMoutcourt, at the saw mill, about two miles from Cooter at 6:30 last night. The information came here by telephone from Tyler this morning and as yet the full details of the affair are not known. The trouble, as told the Democrat by wire from Tyler, occurred at the boarding house of will Cassidy, where DeMontcourt was stopping. DeMontcourt was at supper when Grogan came in , and seeing him there said: “Hello, old man! You here?” or something similar, drew his pistol and fired several shots, all taking effect.
   DeMontcourt fell out of the door on the ground, dead. Grogan reloaded his pistol, went out and put his foot on DeMontcourt and fired two more shots. The two men had formerly been partners in the sawmill business. They built the big mill where the tragedy took place. They disposed of the mill, however and Bob Howard runs it now. The two partners fell out over their settlement, and it is supposed that this led to the killing. DeMoutecourt is one of the partners in the firm of DeMontcourt & O’Hars, large lumber dealers at Cairo, Ill. Grogan had not been arrested this morning early. He was yet at the mill and evinced no desire to get away.
P.S. – He has been arrested and is held at Caruthersville, Mo.

   Mrs. Butler, wife of Tom Butler, died at her home north of Fulton, on Friday of last week, of pneumonia.

   Mr. E. P. Philips died at his home near Alexander on Feb. 1st of pneumonia. He was born in North Carolina on November 16, 1828. The burial took place at Rock Springs last Friday, after funeral services conducted by Elder K. M. Myatt. He was a good citizen and in his death the community in which he lived suffered a great loss – Clinton Democrat.

   Union City Commercial – Courier: Mrs. Nannie Berry died last night at 11 o'clock of pneumonia, and her remains will be interred to-morrow in East View Cemetery, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. W. H. Bruton. The deceased; a widow, leaves two daughters, and a sister at Hickman, Ky., a daughter in St. Louis and one, Miss Lizzie, who lived with her here.

   The angel of death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Eaker, Tuesday night, taking an infant child, one of the twins, from their home. Sincerer sympathy is extended.

   Willie L. Ringo, Secretary of State during Gov. Buckner’s term, died in Florida last week. He was formerly a citizen of Hickman county, a gallant Confederate soldier, and noble hearted gentleman.

   Mr. Louis DeMontcourt, a prominent citizen and lumber dealer of Cairo, Ill., and some years ago, a citizen of Hickman, was shot and killed, Thursday evening of last week, by Mr. H. Grogan. DeMontcourt and Grogan had been partners in the saw mill business and in the settlement of their business affairs, a difficulty arose, Grogan claiming that he had been greatly wronged. Meeting afterward at the boarding house where DeMontcourt was at supper our informant says, that Grogan opened fire on DeMontcourt, killing him,, and according to the report shot him twice after he was dead. Grogan is under arrest at Caruthersville, Mo.
The remains were brought to Hickman from Cairo, Monday, on the steamer Dick Fowler, escorted by the Masonic Fraternity of Cairo, among whom were a large number of Knights Templars, and interred in the Hickman Cemetery.

Hickman Courier February 23, 1900
   Lum King, a farmer who lived near Mayfield Junction, committed suicide one day last week by hanging himself with a rope. He had recently had a severe attack of sickness, and it is supposed that during a spell of mental aberration he ended his life.

   Mrs. Robt. Jones died at her home in East Fulton Friday morning of childbirth. The baby expired a few hours after the mother’s death. Both were buried at Walnut Grove graveyard on Saturday. The Guard extends sympathy to the bereaved. – Fulton Guard.

   Mr. Dick Needham, aged 56, died Wednesday morning of last week of pneumonia at Clinton. He was a native of Indiana and had resided in Hickman county for thirteen years, and was engaged in the timber business. He made money and died in good circumstances, leaving a wife and several children.

   Mr. J. W. Rosell, a fisherman, who lived about the mouth of Obion, died, on the 19th, of pneumonia. His son, Ed., aged about 25, preceded him in death on the previous Tuesday.

   Mr. Robt. Cobb, a well known farmer and clever citizen, died, Thursday morning of last week, on his Farm several miles above Hickman. He leaves a family to mourn his loss.

   The sad intelligence was received in Hickman yesterday morning of the death of Mrs. Mary Milner, the daughter of Dr. F. M. Usher, of Fulton. She was young, well educated, accomplished by the best graces and virtues of life, only married a year or so since, the idol of a devoted father, mother, and young husband, and the hearts of hosts of friends are bowed in grief over the affliction.

Hickman Courier March 2, 1900
   Master Jessie H. Lunsford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Lunsford, died at his father’s home, this county, Friday night last, of meningitis. He was about 17 years of age, was a promising young man in every respect. Deep sympathy is extended the family.

   Mrs. Angie Parks, relict of the late Thomas Parks, died in Newburn, Tennessee, Sunday night and was buried in Hickman, Monday evening last. The deceased was the daughter of the late James A. Overton, and the mother of Mrs. Ellison. Her death has been expected for several months past. She was a most excellent noble Christian woman, a member of the C. P. Church, and leaves several daughters and sons, relatives and many friends to mourn her loss.

Hickman Courier March 9, 1900
   Mrs. Wade Little died at Clinton, Saturday, and was buried at Fulton, Sunday. She was a sister of Mr. John Little, of Moscow.

   Clinton Democrat: Just at press time we learn of the death of the aged mother or Charley, Lee and John Morris, which occurred at Moscow, Tuesday morning. Mrs. Morris was, we understand, about 80 years old.

   About a year ago Mr. Clarence Hart, one of Union City’s policemen, one night went into the station house in the dark to screw on an electric light bulb. In the darkness he caught hold of a live wire and was electrocuted, his lifeless body being discovered the following morning. His widow brought suit against the corporation of Union City for $25,000 and a special term of Circuit Court will be held to try the case.

   Mrs. Josephine Hall died of pneumonia, Wednesday night, near Willingham bridge.

Hickman Courier March 16, 1900
   Lincoln’s Body Moved: Springfield, Ill., March 12 – After a lapse of 24 years, during which time they have lain hermetically sealed and buried beneath a half dozen feet of solid concrete, the remains of Abraham Lincoln were removed Saturday afternoon from the crypt of the Lincoln national monument and transferred to a temporary vault of the monument knoll.
[Detail article of the Re-Burial of President Lincoln’s body]

   The infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Jas. Baker died Friday last, at their home in Jonesboro, Ark. The friends and relatives of the bereaved family express deep sympathy for them in the loss of their little babe.

   Departed this life on Feb. 28th, 1900, after a short illness of pneumonia, Mrs. Julia J. Hall, wife of Mr. John G. Hall, aged 48 years and 11 months. She was the daughter of Dr. C. E. and Elenor E. Oates and was born in Duplin county, N. C. She was the mother of 9 children, all of whom with her husband survive her. She professed faith in Christ at the early age of 14 years and joined the Baptist Church oat Bryant’s Chapel, Brunswick county, N. C. and lived a consistent member until after her marriage to John G. Hall, Nov. 6th, 1867, when she removed her membership to the Methodist Episcopal Church South and became one of the earnest workers and members of Zion Church, at Town Creek, Brunswick county, N. C. She was a zealous working Christian during her membership until 10 years ago when she joined by letter the church at Ebenezer, Fulton county, Ky. Being a consistent member until her death, at all times full of faith, a constant worker, an exemplary consistent Christian never having departed from the faith professed at her early conversion. [More Details in paper].

Hickman Courier March 23, 1900
   Mr. Jerome Kelly died, at his home, in Tennessee, near Jordan, Monday, and was buried at Mt. Zion. He was 50 years old and a highly respectable citizen.

   Mr. G. W. Burton, an old citizen of Fulton, is dead.

Hickman Courier March 30, 1900
   Mr. H. M. Moss, a prominent citizen of Union City, died at Red Boiling Springs, last week.

   Mrs. Janie Belew, the wife of Newt Belew, who resides near Alexander, died very suddenly last Friday afternoon of something similar to pneumonia.

   Mr. W. A. Lawson, a former well-known citizen of Hickman, died, at the home of his son-in-law, near Luxora, Ark., Friday the 23rd of March, of pneumonia. The deceased was born and raised in Obion county, Tenn., and for a number of years was a citizen of Hickman. He was an energetic, industrious, brave man and in his days of prosperity was a useful and liberal citizen. A sincerer sympathy is extended to the bereaved children, many relatives and friends. His life was not all sunshine; but he is now at rest with Him who judges all His creatures with justice and right.

   Ollie Alberta, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Isbell, of St. Louis, died at the home of her grand mother, Mrs. E. C. Campbell, Monday last. The wounds of the Death Angel upon the hearts of the fond parents can only appeal for comfort to Him who said “Suffer little children to come unto Me for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” The first great sorrow to these loving young parents, and may God temper the grievous affliction to their eternal benefit.

   The community is bowed in sorrow because of the death of one of our most honored and beloved citizens, Mr. W. L. McCutchan, who died at his home in Hickman, Sunday evening last. He was truly a good man actuated in life by the best and noblest motives and always willing and active in those things best for his neighbors and fellow men. He was an old resident of Hickman, identified with our people in all their best interests, and his coming and going amongst us will be sadly missed by friends and by the whole people. God bless his memory; his kindly deeds will live after him, and serve as holy incense in the life to come. He was a devoted husband and parent, a true friend, an honest citizen, and as we believe, a sincere Christian man. Words cannot express the full meaning and feeling of those who loved and honored him.

Hickman Courier April 6, 1900
Eld. M. P. G. Baird, a well known and prominent Baptist minister, died, in Fulton, Tuesday.

   The wife of Mr. O. M. Spradlin, of Union City, died last week, aged 63 years.

   Mr. Hardy Little, a well known citizen of this county, died, of small pox, Sunday last. He contracted the disease in attending and dressing for burial Mr. John Dalton, who died of small pox, hear Crutchfield one day last week.

   Mrs. D. M. Heath, wife of Levi Heath, died, at her home in this county, Thursday, March 29th, of pneumonia. She was a kind noble Christian woman, loved by all her neighbors and acquaintance. The most sincere sympathy is extended to her aged and bereaved husband.

   Fulton Leader – Jas. L. West passed away at 4:10 o'clock Friday morning after an illness of eight days of pneumonia. Mr. West was a carpenter by trade and had many friends in Fulton. His remains will be taken to Hazel, Ky., for interment. Deceased was 55 years old, leaves a wife and seven children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father.

   A difficulty occurred Tuesday, near the line between Kentucky and Tennessee, on the Dyersburg road, but thought to be in Kentucky, between Mr. Sterling Morris and Jim Elgin, in which the latter was killed. Morris had rented Elgin some ground for which Elgin was to give his note for $30.00, and it was about this contract that the quarrel arose. Morris struck Elgin one lick which broke his arm, and the second lick on the head, which resulted in his death. It is claimed that Elgin was advancing on Morris with an open knife. Elgin is a young boy 19 or 20 years old. Morris on the next day, Wednesday,` took a boat at Hickman for some point down the river.

   Mr. Wm. H. (Buck) Curlin, one of the oldest citizens of Obion county, Tennessee, died at his home, near Woodland Mills, Tuesday, and was buried at Poplar Grove cemetery Wednesday, Dr. A. S. M. Dabney conducting the services. He was well known throughout this section, but for some years because of age and dropsical affliction, he seldom left his home. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his death.

    Mrs. Genia H. Lee died, at the family home near Wolf Island, Mo., on Friday, March 30th. She was the daughter of Mr. Hol. S. Henderson, sr., of Missouri, and had a large kinship and acquaintance in Kentucky in this county. She was well educated, a devoted, working member of the Methodist Church, a sincere Christian, and possessed of the qualities that make a true noble woman. God comfort the bereaved.

   Tribute of Respect: By the Hall of Kentucky Lodge, No. 340. K. of H. Hickman, Ky., March 30, 1900 -- Whereas: Our Heavenly Father has removed from us by death our beloved brother, Wm. L. McCutchen, who has been a member of our Lodge for a number of years and one whom we tenderly loved while with us and whose death we deplore Therefore be it: Resolved: that we deplore his death realizing that our Lodge has lost a worthy and earnest member. Resolved: The we extend to the bereaved family relations and friends our sympathy in this time of their sorrow – may the omnipotent God sustain them in their distress and be an ever present helper in every time of need.
Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of deceased and a copy be spread upon the records of the Lodge. T. T. Tyler; Tom Dillon, Sr, J. W. Cowgill

Hickman Courier April 13, 1900
   The little child of Mr. Ely Powell, living near Reelfoot Lake, died this week.

   Mr. Thomas Haile, of Hickman County, one of the oldest and best known citizens of this section, is dead, aged 86.

   Mr. Dow Davis, a leading and worthy farmer of the Rush Creek neighborhood, this county, died, Friday of last week, of typhoid fever.

   Mr. W. W. Epperson, a well known citizen of Union City, died Saturday night, of pneumonia. He was for many years on the police force of that city.

   Miss Mattie Belew, the 19 years old daughter of Mr. Newt Belew, of the Crutchfield neighborhood, this county, is another victim of the smallpox epidemic prevailing in that neighborhood. She was an excellent, Christian young lady, and had many friends.

   Mrs. Maggie Marr, formerly Mrs. John A. Lauderdale, died at her home near Westmoreland, Tenn., Sunday last. The deceased was raised in Hickman and as Miss Maggie Roulhac and as the wife and widow of the late mayor John A. Lauderdale will be well remembered by most of our older citizens. She was a brilliant and gifted woman, a devout member of the Roman catholic church, and had many devoted friends. Her life was not all sunshine. May the good of her be remembered.

   Zion Austin, a well known colored man, dropped dead, Tuesday on his way home from the Wagon Factory, where he was employed, supposed to have been caused from heart failure. He was a faithful industrious man. His wife died only a few weeks ago.

Hickman Courier April 20, 1900
   Mr. W. S. Crittendon, a prominent and well known grocery merchant, of Union City, dropped dead, of heart disease, in his store, Saturday last.

   Mrs. Al. Johnson died at her home at Woodland Mills, day before yesterday, of pneumonia, and her remains were interred in Salem cemetery last afternoon. She was a member of the Christian church, beloved and respected by all who knew her. She leaves beside her husband two little girls. – U. C. Courier.

   Alice Marie, infant, daughter of Sarah E. and Jas. T. Jackson, born Nov. 27, 1898, aged 1 year, 4 mos., and 17 days, died, April 14, 1900. The remains were buried at Oakwood Cemetery.

   Bakersville, Tenn., April 14,--Joe Stringer killed his wife by choking her to death, and then committed suicide. Stringer used a double-barreled shotgun on himself, his brains being blown into an adjoining room. The couple had been separated, and stringer had called on his wife seeking a reconciliation.

   Mrs. Margaret Heath, wife of L. T. Heath, died at her home near Hickman, March 29. She was in her 65th year. She committed herself to God in early life and became a member of the M. E. Church South in 1866, in which she lived a consistent member until the Master said “It is enough, come up higher” Many years ill health prevented attendance at church service and restricted social enjoyment to that afforded by her friends and neighbors. Her life was a blessing and a benediction to all who knew her. Uncle Levie, her husband, was survived. They were united in holy matrimony in 1863.

   Death crept into the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Johnson, last Friday morning and chose for its victim their little infant babe, little Rannell. His illness was as his little life, only for a few days did God see fit to let him be with them. Parents and friends did all they could for the precious little one but all in vain. God knew best and called him from this world to be home in the bright beyond. His life was as a dew drop. It came brightening for moment a cheerful home then was inhaled lie the sunbeam. Weep not dear papa and mama for little Rannel is now a little lamb in the Savior’s fold.
--One That Loved Him

Hickman Courier April 27, 1900
   Mr. Thomas D. Brown, a pioneer citizen of Fulton county, aged 70, died, at his home near Union Church, Friday last.

   Mrs. Mary Little, died at her home near Crutchfield, Saturday night last, of pneumonia. Her two sons died of small pox some three weeks ago.

   The death angel recently visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Crenshaw, near Woodland Mills, Tenn., and took from their bright home their daughter, Mrs. Al. Johnson. It is hard, so hard, to part with the one who love so well, but the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Weep not, dear mother and sister, for the Lord knoweth best.

Hickman Courier May 4, 1900
   Mr. Dee Reid, a well-known citizen and saw mill man, dropped dead, Wednesday morning about 6 o'clock when on his way from his boarding house, where he had eaten a hearty breakfast, to his store house near by. So far as is known he had been enjoying about as good health as usual, no complaints otherwise having been made or heard. The deceased was a warm-hearted, genial, clever man, and leaves a wife and five children to mourn his death. He was, comparatively, a poor man, but had recently had his life insured for $5,000.

   Obituary: William Jessie Lunsford was born Sept. 14th, 1880, and died Feb. 24th, 1900, aged 19 years, 5 months and 10 days. Jessie was a good boy, obedient to his parents, having a proper respect for his teachers and was well liked by his associates. Mysterious indeed is that providence that has taken from these loving parents this strong, vigorous young man just in the bloom of youth and almost ready to enter upon the active duties of life. The cup which has been put into their hands is one whose bitterness can be conceived only from sad experience. To see the loved one around whom our fondest hopes have clustered languish and died; to seek in vain for the happy face when the family group assembles around the fireside; to realize that he is gone never to return. This is hard to bear, and but for the comforts of our holy religion would be unsupportable. But we mourn not as those who have no hope. We find solace in the thought that God is wise and does all things well. He is love and cannot be unkind. In His wisdom He has seen fit to call Jessie from this earth to a fairer and brighter land where there are no sad parting to rend the heart and no trouble to furrow the brow. He can not come to us but we can go to Him. Let us live to meet Him.

Hickman Courier May 11, 1900
   Dr. Wm. T. Arrington, a prominent dental surgeon of Memphis, died last week. He lived at Hickman just after the close of the war and was born at Dresden.

Hickman Courier May 18, 1900
   An old and highly esteemed citizen, died, Monday morning, of pneumonia, aged 68 years. Mr. James T. Moore was a farmer, and for many years engaged in the fish business. He was genial, kind hearted and generally liked by all who knew him.

   Mrs. Mollie Hoehn, relict of the late C. F. Hoehn, died in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, the 13th inst. She had gone to Texas about a year since, in the vain hope of recovering her health, but the fell destroyer, consumption, had already too strong a hold, and with alternate improvements and back-sets, her life yielded on Sunday last. She was an excellent young woman, loved dearly by relatives and friends. She leaves two sweet little children, now bereft of both father and mother. She had every attention possible and her relatives are deeply grateful to friends in Texas and Kentucky for their loving sympathy and attention.

Hickman Courier May 25, 1900
   The community was grieved to learn of the death of Mr. C. J. Worth, at his home in Moscow, Sunday night last. He was proprietor of the Moscow Flour Mills, and extensively known throughout this section. He was considered an honorable, kind hearted, fair-minded business man. He leaves a widow and several children.

Hickman Courier June 1, 1900
  Last week at Dyersburg, Tenn., T. D. McAlister, a former citizen of Caruthersville, Mo., shot and killed his wife and then himself.

   Yesterday morning about 9 o'clock, this community was shocked by the announcement of the sudden death of Mr. M. B. Shaw, one of Hickman’s most worthy and prominent citizens. A few minutes before he was stricken down he had been attending to his customary duties about the store, was apparently in good health, having remarked to a friend that he was feeling unusually well. At the time of his death he was in the dining room upstairs and was engaged in conversation with a colored domestic when suddenly he reeled backward and fell to the floor, expiring in a few seconds.
The deceased was well and favorable known to nearly every one in this section of the county, having been in business in Hickman for many years, and his friends are numbered by the score. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his untimely end. He was 57 years old. The funeral services will be conducted at the residence to-day at 2:30 o'clock p.m. by Rev. J. H. Evans. Peace to his ashes.

   The little child of Mr. John Willis, aged 5 years, died on the 28th ult.

   Judge A. D. Kingman, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens and lawyers of this county and section, died, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. He had been in very feeble health and partially paralyzed for a year or more, and his death was not unexpected to those acquainted with his condition and advanced age. Perhaps no man was more thoroughly identified with the history of Fulton county and its public affairs that was Judge Kingman. He located in Hickman as a practicing lawyer in 1845, and has made this his home all the years since, and has held many public and official positions. In his younger days he was active and enterprising, was the President of and chief factor in the building of the Hickman and Obion railroad (our present railroad) and was always active in that which concerned the public welfare. In 1847 he was county school commissioner, and for about 20 years was so connected, and was sometimes called the father of public schools in Fulton county. He was born in Worthington, Mass., in 1823, and died in his 78th year. In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate army, and served with the rank of Major in Jackson’s artillery.
   He was a public spirited man and for 55 years a resident of this town and county and for all these years was identified with any and everything that affected the welfare of these people. Years ago he became a member of the M. E. Church and died a member thereof. One of the grand old land marks has been taken from our midst, but the stamp of his character will live after him. Peace, peace unto him and consolation to those who mourn.

   A tragedy occurred near Clinton late yesterday afternoon, in which Flem Bushart was shot and instantly killed by Chas. Kagle. The difficulty came up over an old grudge about a year ago. Bushart had Kagle arrested accusing him of stealing tobacco from his Farm. Kagle was tried and acquitted. Since then it is claimed that Bushart had threatened to whip him several times. Yesterday the latter came upon Kagle and began abusing him and attempted to strike him. The latter, who had a shotgun, fired on the former killing him instantly. Kagle immediately went to Clinton and surrendered to the sheriff. He was placed in jail, and to-day acquitted on the ground of self defense.

Hickman Courier June 8, 1900
   Cairo, Ill., June 4, -- Dr. A. F. Shrader who ran a trading boat from Louisville to points below Memphis, was murdered about 8 o'clock yesterday morning by a white boy called “Dutchey” whom the doctor had picked up about Elizabethtown a few days ago.
The doctor has a houseboat named the Herold of Memphis, which he has stocked with goods. He arrived here about noon yesterday, this morning he and the boy Dutchy had a quarrel and Shrader hit the boy over the head with an iron skillet. The boy took his clothes and left the boat, taking a shotgun with him. As he stepped off the boat he fired the gun and Shrader, who stood in the doorway, fell dead with the charge in his right breast. Dutchy fled and was captured twelve miles out in the country at noon and brought back to the city and lodged in jail.

   Dr. C. S. Chandler, of near Camden, died on the 24th, of congestion and was buried at Camden, Friday. He was an ex-citizen of this county. Mrs. John Barnes and Mrs. A. H. Briggs, of this city and Mr. A. I. And Dr. S. E. Chandler, of Minnick, attended the burial, which was conducted by the W.O.W. lodge.—Obion Democrat.

Hickman Courier June 15, 1900
   The community was deeply shocked and pained last Monday morning by the announcement of the death of Dr. White Faris, which occurred Sunday night at the residence of Dr. A. A. Faris after an illness of about two weeks, caused from the unknown disease which for several months past has been prevalent in our midst. Just one year ago he came to Hickman, a promising young physician, and formed a partnership with Dr. Alex Faris. He made friends fast, and no one ever called upon him professionally who did not want to him again. No young man ever started out on his career with brighter, happier prospects than he, but realizing a physician’s duty, he had gone unceasingly day and night, whenever called, until he fell a victim himself to the disease with which he had done all that he could to learn about t and relieve. Had he lived he would have been 26 years old Wednesday. Stricken down in the flower of his youth and the beginnings of his usefulness, the community has suffered a loss it will still feel in the years to come. Expressions of love and grief on all sides show how much he was beloved, for while his stay among us was brief, yet to know him was to love him. Gentle, refined, considerate – if he had a fault we do not know it – he was a fit companion for young men and boys, and to say that they loved him speaks volumes. The hearts of his relatives and friends here are bowed in deep sorrow over his untimely death, while of his home in Caruthersville, his father and mother, sister and brothers, of whom he was pride and idol, we cannot speak of them. Only those who have passed through a similar affliction can know the depth of their sorrow, the magnitude of their loss. May God help them to bear it, no one else can. It is a comfort to know that loving hearts and willing hands did all in their power for him during his illness. In our beautiful cemetery he lies at rest in his flower covered grave, safe from the inevitable heartache that comes sooner or later to all who linger on earth, while those who are borne down beneath its weight now can only bow in submission to the will of him who “doeth all things well” and look forward to the meeting in the Great Beyond.

   W. C. Faris, of Caruthersville, attended the funeral of his brother, Dr. J. W. Faris, Tuesday.

Hickman Courier June 22, 1900
   Judge S. A. D. Steel, the venerable and highly esteemed gentleman died in Meridian, Miss., last Sunday, very suddenly, so that his relatives could not reach him before he expired. He was formerly a resident of Fulton and a well known lawyer in this section.

   Mr. F. W. Keiser, of Union City, died, at Monteagle, Tenn., on Saturday last, of Bright’s disease. He was comparatively well up to Wednesday. He was an honorable upright good citizen, and a man of considerable wealth. He leaves a wife and 8 children. Many years ago he resided in Hickman.

Hickman Courier June 29, 1900
   The funeral of Esq. J. J. Jones will be preached at Davis’s Chapel, 1st Sunday in July by Eld. Adams

   Mrs. Haskins, mother of Mrs. A. F. Oliver, aged about 75 years, died at the residence of her daughter Tuesday night last. Her death was caused from something like pneumonia and old age as we are advised. The respect obtained that she died of small pox but appears not to be true.

   A telegram was received Saturday night by Mrs. Julia Pelham, from Mr. Elmore Pelham, of Tullahoma, Tenn., announcing that John Pelham was killed in the Philippine Islands, near Manilla, on the 13th, in a skirmish with the insurgents. Mr. Pelham belonged to the 40th U. S. Infantry, and his company was sent to the front, and on the way ambushed, when he and eight others were killed and a number wounded. Mr. Pelham was well known in Hickman and formerly lived in Fulton and Dyersburg.

Hickman Courier July 6, 1900
Uncle Felix Pierce, a prominent citizen of Obion, Tenn., died last week from a stroke of paralysis, aged 79 years.

   Winfrey V. McConnell, son of the late Sam McConnell, died at the home of his uncle, R. Y. McConnell, in Fulton County Sunday, July 1st, at 6:30 of obstruction of the bowels, aged 16 years. The interment took place at Mt. Zion Cemetery, funeral services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. C. Moore. Notwithstanding his youthful age, he has given his heart to God and was a devout member of the Methodist Church.

   Rev. J. T. C. Collins, aged about 75 years, one of the oldest and best loved Ministers of this section, is dead.

   Mr. Jasper Edwards, one the most honorable and highly respected citizens of Fulton County, died on his Farm on Dyersburg road Sunday last of that dreaded disease, consumption. It has been known by friends and acquaintances that he could not live but a short time, and therefore his death was no surprise. He was one of our best farmers, an honorable, upright citizen, a kind husband and loving father. God Help the bereaved.

   Mr. Korsie D. Dhandle whose home was in Huntington, Tenn., died in Hickman at the home of his brother-in-law, Elder Russell, pastor of the Baptist Church, Monday morning last. He died of the disease prevailing in this section, pronounced by most people to be small pox. In addition, he had weak lungs, had the consumption, and because of this was a more ready victim to the other disease. He had been visiting in Hickman three or four weeks and it is not known that he came in contact with anybody or anything by which the disease could be communicated. He had every attention that good physicians and good nurses could render. The young man was about 21, had just finished his course in school, was member of the Methodist Church, and enjoyed the love, honor and respect of the people amongst whom he lived. The deepest sympathy is extended his aged mother, who was constantly with him through this last dreadful illness, and to all his relatives in their said bereavement.

   Jasper Edwards was born in West Feliciana Parish, La., forty five years ago and there, when twenty five years old, married Miss Linda Riley. In 1883 he located in Fulton county, and has resided here since and has established a record for probity, enterprise and industry. He was a man of singularly quiet nature, but withal interested in the educational and social up building of this section and possessed in an eminent degree and rare and beautiful trait of unflinching loyalty to his =friends through good and evil report. One year ago he was stricken with the dread and remorseless disease, consumption. He bore his affliction for those long weary months with patience and fortitude. On Sunday, July 1st at 2 p.m. he entered into rest, and we believe his spirit is now in realms of perfect bliss.
For years he had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church. He leaves a stricken and almost heart broken wife and seven girls and two boys. Our prayer is that the Allwise may support, solace and comfort them in this hour of supreme bereavement. Truly the ways of Providence are beyond human ken, and happy are they who believe “He doesth all things well.”
   Our neighbor seemingly had a bright and prosperous future before him, but was taken in the flower of his manhood. Those who knew him best, loved him most, and will long lament his untimely death. But we shall not mourn as those who have no hope, for we think he had made his calling and election sure. Mr. Edwards was a devoted husband and a tender, loving father. His family and home were his idols. He was free of vices common to many men, and took a keen delight in his family and fireside. Peace unto his ashes.

Hickman Courier July 13, 1900
   Hughlette Reeves, the little six year old son of Mr. Ed Reeves was accidentally drowned, Saturday evening last, from off the log boom at the Handle Factory. The little fellow, with other boys, had gone on the boom, and had leaned over to get a bailing cup from a skiff along side when he lost his balance and fell in the river. He was never seen to rise again. His brother George, about 8 years old, wild with grief, rushed to plunge in the river to save him but was restrained by older ones from the useless danger. Little Hughlette, we learn had followed some older boys to the river where the older ones went in swimming, and the dear little fellow did not have the immediate observation of any older persons when the fatal accident occurred. The sorrowing parents, assisted by many friends made every effort to recover the body, but without success.

Hickman Courier July 20, 1900
   Mr. R. D. Watson, an old and well known citizen of the county died recently.

   Miss Dora McMurray, late of this county, died at the residence of her parents in Union City on the 15th inst. After a short illness. Miss McMurray was known for her pure Christian life. She was a member of the Methodist church, and a great League and Sabbath School worker.

   Miss Mattie Carpenter, wife of Mr. Will Carpenter, died in Carroll county, Tenn., at her mother’s, Mrs. ____ Calhoun, on Sunday, July15th, of consumption. She was a noble, kind hearted, Christian woman. For many years a resident of Hickman. She had many friends who loved her, and will shed tears over the announcement of her death.

Hickman Courier July 27, 1900
   Grogan, the murderer of Louis DeMontcourt, was given 99 years in the penitentiary by the jury at Caruthersville last week.

Hickman Courier August 3, 1900
   Capt. George Hoog, owner of the steamer Verona, and well known on the Mississippi, was shot and killed at Caruthersville on Monday.

   Died, in this county, on the 31st ult., Mrs. Nellie Higgs; also on the 31st Miss Pearl Bushart.

   Mr. Thomas Cravens, an old and respected citizen of this county, died, Saturday last and was buried in Hickman Cemetery Sunday. He was quite old, had been infirm, feeble and blind for some years. He was a member of the Roman catholic church, was consistent as such and much respected, by those who knew him.

   It will be remembered by readers of the Commercial Courier that about 18 months ago Junius Caldwell murdered a young man named Odie B. McClure, near Walnut Grove. The murder was a foul one, and the cause which led to it was a difficulty the day previous to the killing between the murdered man and the murderer’s son, Walter, in which it is understood the latter got the worst of it. On Sunday, the day following the scrap between the two young men, McClure with a number of other young people were at a neighbor’s house, having a jolly time in the yard, when Junius Caldwell and his son, Walter, come up and joined the throng. In a short while after making their appearance, the older Caldwell walked up to McClure and knocked him in the head with a single tree. It is said that after McClure was knocked down, young Caldwell started to cut him with his knife, but refrained or was prevented from doing so. McClure died that evening from the effects of his injuries. Father and son made their escape and the Governor offered a reward of $200 for their arrest. Sheriff Finch got on the track of them in Arkansas and sent a detailed description of them to many Arkansas’ sheriffs, from this description, Sheriff J. R. Young, of Pope county, located the men at Atkins, a little village some 12 miles from Russellville, the county seat, where they were living peaceably and apparently happy, under the name of Luton, the father bearing the given name of Henry, the son retaining his own name, Walter. They were arrested by Sheriff Young and lodged in the Russellville jail and Sheriff Finch notified, who with Deputy Josh Adams went after them, arriving here last night with their prisoners and safely landing them in jail. [Union City Commercial Courier].

Hickman Courier August 10, 1900
   Sad and painful news was received in Hickman yesterday morning that Mr. R. C. Alexander, a merchant of Ft. Worth, Texas, was found dead in the Planter’s Hotel, St. Louis, on Wednesday evening cause unknown. The deceased was born and raised in Fulton county and for many years was a merchant in Hickman. He was one of the most polite affable popular and gentlemanly young men ever known in this section, and there is not a man or woman in all this section who will not hear with deepest sorrow of his untimely death. Dick Alexander as he was popularly known was a favorite with all who knew him. He was a son of the late Wm. Alexander, of this county and married the daughter of the late Joe Amberg, of Hickman. For some years past he has head a large business house at Ft. Worth, Texas and we learn was quite prosperous. His remains will be brought to Hickman this morning and will be buried at the Hickman cemetery this evening.

   A fatal affray occurred at Tyler’s saw mill, (the old Dee Reid mill), 14 miles below Hickman, Wednesday night, in which J. E. Eskridge was shot and killed by a man by the name of Redden, and Redden, himself, so badly wounded that Dr. Faris, who was called to see him, thinks there is scarcely any hope for his recovery. We hear that both men were drinking, and that the trouble was about a hatchet that costs25 cents. Nobody was present except Eskridge and the two Reddens. Eskridge was badly shot up, both by pistol and shotgun wounds, and Redden only by pistol shots. Both Reddens are said to have been engaged in the affray. Thos. and Lafayette, we hear to be the giving names of the Reddens.

   Daniel Howard, a cousin of Berry Howard, and one of the wealthiest citizens of Bell county, was killed near Pineville by his son, George Howard. The father was drunk and had a gun drawn on his son when he was shot. – Courier –Journal. Aug. 6th.

   Pearl Bushart was born Cot. 23, 1885 and died July 31, 1900. -- Pearl was a sweet and loving little girl. To know her was to love her. She was sick only a short while therefore her suffering here was short. Pearl was just budding into womanhood, just ready to enter upon life’s duty but she was called to a better land and we do not know who thorny that her path might have been while now we know tis nothing but perfect bliss. I was never with little Pearl a time during her illness but they say she bore her afflictions with great fortitude. To the poor heart broken mother I must say my heart reaches out it utmost grief for you, but you and sisters and brothers have the blessed assurance of meeting little Pearl in the bright beyond. – Her Cousin.

Hickman Courier August 17, 1900
   Mrs. Martha Thompson, grand-mother of Ms. T. T. Swayne, died Wednesday morning, the 15th at 4 a.m., at the age of 84. A truer purer, nobler Christian woman never lived. She had lived in this community, and this immediate section all her life, and that long life was ever spotless and pure, devoted to the accomplishment of good in her sphere, and with an unswerving devotion and obedience to the Master’s will. For some years, hoping that her mission had been fulfilled she had prayed earnestly for the messenger of Death to relieve her age and infirmities, and that the Lord might permit His servant to depart in peace. Loving her as dearly as loved ones can and do, what a blessed comfort to see Death thus welcomed, and what a blessed assurance to those left does her bright hope and faith give us. Truly we can’t mourn over Death when it brings the certainty of eternal bliss and happiness.

   Mr. Jim Murphy Morris, a prominent Obion County farmer, living on a Farm, near Fulton, committed suicide by shooting himself with a double barrel shot gun. He was a brother of Dr. Nat Morris. He believed his baby dead and said they would both go together.

   Miss Mabel Claywell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Claywell, died of typhoid fever, Sunday night and was buried at the city cemetery, Monday evening. She was a beautiful young girl, between 16 and 17, and always wore a bright, joyous, happy expression, and her relations to others carried sunshine. The member of her Sunday School class attended her burial in body. God bless her bereaved parents and relatives.

Hickman Courier August 24, 1900
   Aunt Sallie Upshaw, colored, highly respected and esteemed by all our older citizens, white and black, died, Saturday last, and was buried Sunday. She was between 75 and 80 years old, was a member of a Baptist Church, and we believe a devoted Christian woman.

   Mrs. Julia A. Steele, mother of Mrs. Jno. Kistner, of this county, died at Metropolis, Ill., the 19th inst., of heart failure.

   Wm. D. Schult, editor of the Daily Press, Caruthersville, Mo., died very suddenly Saturday night of brain fever, caused by sunstroke. He was 36 years of age, and leaves a wife and two little girls.

   In Memoriam: Miss Mabel Claywell died Sunday night, August 12, of typhoid fever and was buried at the city cemetery.
She was born Sept. 17, 1884, and was a sweet, loving, young girl, just entering womanhood. How said to think that one we loved so well has gone from us, never to visit us more, never to brighten that home which her smiles and voice made happy. She had given her heart to God and we have the great consolation that if we live as she lived we shall see her in a better world where there is no sorrowing trials nor sickness. We can live and trust in His promise.

Hickman Courier August 31, 1900
   The Courier, in common with many friends in this county and Obion Co., Tenn., will learn with sorrow of the death of Mr. T. S. Williams, “Uncle Tom,” as he was familiarly known in this section, where he resided form more that 40 years of his life. Few men were better known. He died in Columbus, Tex., at the home of his son, Mr. H. S. Williams, on Aug. 16th, in his 74th year. He located in Obion County as early as 1850,k and was prominently known hereabouts for 40 years. He was a confederate soldier, and to his death was true to his convictions to the principles of the “Lost Cause” and was always an ardent, uncompromising, southern Democrat. He was for many years an earnest, devoted member of the Methodist Church, strong in the faith, and plain, outspoken in his religious as well as all other convictions. To and for his friends he was brave and true. The Courier sympathizes deeply with his bereaved relatives.

   In Memoriam – Mrs. Jane Thomas, the mother of Mrs. Sallie Parham, died at the home of her son, Willie Thomas at Sharon, Tenn., Aug. 23, 1900, aged 84 years. Aunt Jane had been feeble for three years or more. She leaves three sons and a daughter and many relatives and friends to mourn her death. “Tis hard to give up father and mother, but we hope to meet them in Heaven, on that happy golden shore at judgement day. There is a vacant chair at home in her corner, for grandma is resting peacefully beside her loving husband. C.E.P.

Hickman Courier September 7, 1900
   Charleston (Mo.) Enterprise Braden Knight, a wealthy citizen of Malden, has mysteriously disappeared. It is feared that he has been murdered. Three weeks ago Knight who owned a restaurant at Cairo, went to that place on business. He sold his restaurant and drew from a bank in Cairo a large sum of money. His disappearance dates from that day when he is supposed to have started for Malden. It is the belief that he was way laid, murdered and robbed.

Hickman Courier September 14, 1900
   The community was thrown into a high degree of sorrowful excitement on Monday morning by the announcement that Mrs. Fannie Alexander had probably succeeded in destroying her own life by drowning in the Mississippi river. It was well known that several weeks since she attempted suicide, and that her mind had been unbalanced since the death of her husband, R. C. Alexander, who was found dead in the Planters Hotel, that she had never recovered from the terrible shock and that she was possessed by a dangerous inclination to self destruction. And loving relatives and friends used every effort possible to minister to her afflictions to sooth and comfort, and to guard against her mania, but on Monday morning between 4 and 5 o'clock, with the noiseless secrecy frequently peculiar to distracted minds bent on self destruction, she made her exit or escape from her mothers room and house, and in her night apparel and bare feet made her way to the river, and probably unseen by any human eye plunged to her death beneath its turbid waters.
   Mrs. Alexander was a beautiful character, loving, innocent, confiding, tender and considerate, with apparently never a harmful thought towards any one or any living thing. Her mind was overthrown by the sudden death of her husband, and her deep devotion to him and to his memory was too strong for her mind to resist or overcome. The deep sympathy of the community for the aged mother and relatives of this dear sweet unfortunate young woman can not be expressed in words.
On Wednesday evening a telegram was received announcing the recovery of the body at New Madrid. Immediately the yacht Pearl, with casket, and some immediate friends of the family, were dispatched to bring the remains to Hickman, and they arrived here with their sacred charge about 4 p.m. yesterday. The burial occurred at the city cemetery at 5 p.m. the Revs. C. L. Price and J. H. Evans conducting the funeral service.

   Mr. Henry Metz, a well known and highly esteemed young man, who lived in the “bottoms” below Hickman, died in Hickman, Monday night and was buried Tuesday at Brown’s graveyard. We understand he had pneumonia.

   Mr. David E. Reeves, a most valuable and worthy citizen of Cayce, this county, died Sunday morning last, of typhoid fever and was buried Monday last. He was a worthy man, in the fullness of vigor of young manhood, in the very promise of a useful life, when stricken down with typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and some small children and large circle of friends, relatives and acquaintances to mourn his death.

Hickman Courier September 21, 1900
   Charles Young, a carpenter, and formerly a well known citizen of Fulton, died in Seattle Wash., Sunday last.

   Tom Browder, an old and highly esteemed citizen, died, Friday last, at his home, near Palestine church, this county, aged 66 years.

   Mrs. Margaret Labarreaire, an estimable lady resident at Fulton, died last week at age of eight six years. The burial took place near Water Valley.

   Obion Democrat: Mr. John Barnett, a prominent merchant of Hornbeak, was with a party of fifty going through Arkansas to buy lands, when taken sick at a club house of the party on Wednesday of last week and died Thursday morning, of congestion.

   Union City, Tenn., Sept 18. – A case of more than usual interest is now on trial in the Obion Circuit Court it being that of the State vs. Lee Patterson, for the killing of Esq. E. F. Askew about a year ago. One night after supper Mr. Askew, who was one of the most prominent citizens of the county was on his way to Martin, and being caught in a rain drove up to Patterson’s who was his particular friend, with the intention of spending the night. Patterson had that evening had a difficulty with a young man named Wagoner, and mistaking Askew for Wagoner, opened the door or fired through the glass on the side of the door, killing his friend. The weapon used was a shotgun.

   In Memoriam: -- On Sept. 10th, 1900, the death angel visited our midst and claimed as its victim our young friend, Henry Metts. It is so hard to give up our loved ones, but when we realize that they are freed from all the pain and sorrow “death seems but a dream” for Christ said, “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.” Henry was a kind upright boy, and leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss, but none like the sweet, lovable young lady who would have soon shared the joys and sorrows of this life, with him. Grieve not, Ada, as those who have no hope, for it is promised you shall meet him where heart aches never come. May this but draw you nearer to God and make us more devoted followers of Christ, for you know he expressed his willingness to go, having no fears.
“Tenderly lay him to rest, ‘neath the sod
Angels look tenderly down;
But its soul hath flown to its God –
Gone to receive a bright crown.
When this earthly life is ended,
Free from all toil and care
In heavenly mansions bright
We long to meet him there. V. F. –

Hickman Courier October 5, 1900
   Mr. John T. Blythe, a prominent citizen, and Gypsey Tindell, a horse dealer, were killed at Fulton, Wednesday, by a railroad train. They were crossing the track in a buggy.

   A negro name Williams, from Fulton, was hanged near Tiptonville, on Wednesday, for assaulting and robbing a peddler. He confessed to some robberies at Fulton.

   Three children of Mrs. Hall Rondeau, of Tiptonville, died within two hours of some throat affliction. Other children of that community have been similarly afflicted, and some died. Dr. Watson, of Union City, pronounces it diptheria, while local physicians are equally positive that it is not.

Hickman Courier October 12, 1900
   Miss Maud Smith, daughter of Mr. Charles Smith, the machinist, died, Tuesday night. She was about 17 years of age, just budding into womanhood, and until her late illness was a striking picture of health and personal beauty. Deep sympathy goes out to her bereaved parents.

   Reuben Overstreet, of Wickliffe, was run over by a train at Memphis, Saturday night, and got both legs cut off. He was carried to the railroad hospital, but died in a little while.

   Mr. Geo. Husba??, a prominent lawyer an old citizen of Clinton, died Friday night last.

   M. R. White, a saloon keeper at Wickliffe, shot and killed Henry Blackburn, another saloon man at that place Saturday morning. Bad blood is alleged to have existed between the two men for some time.

Hickman Courier October 19, 1900
   The following special from Union City appeared in Monday’s American:
Friday there died in the county jail at this place a man, who, according to public opinion, generally, should have been allowed to depart his life in the bosom of his family, who live in the lower part of the county near Wilsonville.
   About two months ago, according to the Sheriff’s statement, John Wagoner started to Obion to get a half gallon of whiskey. A man whose house he passed told him that he was sick and asked him to bring him a half gallon of whiskey, which was done and he paid Wagoner for it. Then this young man had Wagoner indicted for illegal selling of whiskey.
   Wagoner was arrested and lodged in jail, Yesterday he died of some kind of fever and Sheriff Finch rather than have the unfortunate man buried as a pauper, out of his own packet, purchased a coffin and had the remains carried to his family, which consists of his wife and three children. When the remains arrived at home Mrs. Wagoner was found acting the good Samaritan by sitting up with the corpse of a neighbor.
And thus another sad chapter of life is ended.

   Will Jordan, a negro, was shot and killed by John Patton, another negro, in Fulton, Sunday. Jordan was trying to break into Patton’s house. The Coroner’s jury held the killing justifiable.

   Dr. N. J. Paschall, a well known druggist, of Fulton, aged 60 years, died Friday night of heart disease, following a paralytic stroke. Dr. Paschall was one of the pioneer citizens of Fulton and quite well known in this section of the state.

   Mrs. C. T. Muse, widow of the late Lawrence Muse, died at her home in West Hickman, Wednesday. She had been ill a long time and had reached advanced age. Her children some years ago preceded her to the grave, and she has only several grandchildren, and a nephew left of her relatives. She was a member of the Methodist church and was highly esteemed.

  Mrs. Jeannette Walker, grandmother of Mrs. Rufus Fields, and mother of the late Mrs. Thomas McMahan, died at the family home in West Hickman, on Wednesday. She was about 85 years of age. She was a kindly old lady and many years ago well known to many of our people. May her soul rest in peace.

   The Greek Jew peddler, who was knocked in the head and robbed by a negro in Lake county, Tenn., some two weeks ago, and for which the negro was taken from the Tiptonville jail by a mob and hanged, died after about a week’s suffering and his remains were interred at Crockett, in Lake county. There was a tinge of sadness and an illustration of brotherly love surrounding the poor fellow’s misfortune. At the time he was waylaid and knocked in the head there were seven other peddlers in Lake county, and as soon as they learned of the matter they went to him, nursed him tenderly and rendered every assistance possible. The murdered man, who name as near as could be learned was Haefa, had a sister also peddling, but her whereabouts were unknown until the night following his burial, when she was found at Obion, perfectly ignorant of the accident that had befallen her only relative this side of far off Athens.

Hickman Courier October 26, 1900
   Last week while squirrel hunting near Wrather’s saw mill, four miles west of Clinton, Mr. Bud James sustained an injury in the region of the abdomen by the recoil of a gun fired off hand, from the effects of which peritonitis ensued, terminating his life Saturday. He was about 40 years old.

   Mayfield Messenger: the eight year old daughter of W. S. Aydelotte, living one and a half miles from Water Valley, was killed Sunday morning by a falling tree. The little girl in company with two companions were in a lot playing when a gale of wind came up and blew down a small tree, the branches of which struck the girl, inflicting injuries, from which she died in two hours. The girl’s body was badly bruised.

   Mrs. John Trautwein died at her home in Union City, Tenn., Saturday night last and her remains were brought to this city Monday for interment. The deceased was in her 89th year, and was for many years a resident of Hickman. Sincere sympathy is extended to her many relatives and friends in this community.

Hickman Courier November 2, 1900
   Union City Commercial – Courier: Madeline, the little five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Maddox, died at their home near Woodland Mills, Tuesday morning about 1 o'clock, and her remains were interred Wednesday morning in Poplar Grove Cemetery, after funeral services by Rev. Hill. Sincere sympathy is extended to the grief stricken parents.

Hickman Courier November 16, 1900
   Mr. Will Curlin died at his home a few miles from the city last Friday evening and was interred at 2 o'clock the evening following, in Shady Grove cemetery after funeral services by Rev. Weaver. Mr. Curlin was highly respected and had many friends. He lost his wife and baby about six weeks ago, and leaves no children. – Commercial Courier.

   The Courier announces with deep sorrow the death of Mr. J. W. Powell, which sad event occurred about three o'clock Monday morning. His death was not unexpected, as it was generally known that he had been in a precarious condition many months. He was one of the old landmarks of the county, being old of the oldest residents, one of the old “brush breakers” as he sometimes described himself. For many years he was one of the most prominent business men in Hickman, and for the greater ???life was pronouncedly ???, but in the latter years met with financial reverses. His motto was “strict honesty an integrity in business. He was a genial, warm hearted nature, and in the days of activity he was one of the best known and most popular men in the county. He was a member of the Methodist church and died in the full assurance of a happy hereafter. Peace to his memory, and God’s blessing’s upon his bereaved widow and orphan children. He was in his 75th years.

   Mr. W. H. Griffin, owner and editor of the Obion Democrat, died at his home in Union City, Nov. 8th. He was a pointed and logical writer,, a man of earnest conviction, had held many public places of distinction, was greatly admired by the public and loved by those who know him.

Hickman Courier November 23, 1900
   Mayfield Messenger: Sexton J. R. Byrn informs us that he found a petrified human body at the cemetery Saturday afternoon. He and several other gentlemen were engaged in removing the remains of W. D. Compton from the northern section of the cemetery to the new addition east, and claims to have found the body in a perfect state of preservation, naturally formed and as firm as stone. The body was found in about two feet of water, the grave being in the lowest part of the slope section of the north part of the cemetery.

   Mr. A. W. Lindsay, County Attorney, and a well known young lawyer and citizen, died at the Laclede Hotel, in Hickman, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. after an illness of 5 or 6 weeks, of typhoid fever. The deceased came to Hickman some ten years since from his native state, Virginia, and from the first grew in the favor and admiration of the people of this county. He was County Attorney and future popular favor seemed to be in store for him. He was a young man who had had a hard struggle in his boyhood, working to educate himself and to help others, and death seems double cruel to come when better condition is and positions seemed secured. He was generous and free hearted, true in his friendship , proud, exceeding sensitive, and his character abounded in many of the noblest qualities of human nature. He was a member of the Episcopal church, and professed faith in the Master from early boyhood. He was a bachelor his nearest relatives being sisters and brothers. May the Peace which s!
urpasseth all understanding be with his spirit through all eternity.

   William Wright, of Dawson, was killed near there last week, by an I. C. train. Deceased was a miner in the Crabtree mines.

Hickman Courier December 7, 1900
   Mr. Gus Zachary, a well known citizen died Saturday afternoon, of consumption, and was buried Sunday afternoon at City Cemetery. Funeral services by Rev. Hall of the Holiness church. Gus Zachary was one of the first converts in this section to the Holiness faith, and we understand, adhered to his convictions to death. Sympathy is expressed for the devoted mother and wife in their affliction.

   Mrs. Elizabeth Ramer, wife of John H. Ramer, of Moscow, died, Nov. 19th, about 60 years of age. Deep sympathy is expressed for the aged husband, and their children, in their sad bereavement.

Hickman Courier December 14, 1900
   Mr. Eli Reeves, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the county, died, at the family home, in Cayce, Monday, and was buried, Tuesday. He was 76 years old, born in New Jersey, and moved to this county in 1860. In early manhood he joined the Methodist church, and throughout his long life was ever known as an upright, honorable, moral, Christian man. We understand that he never swore on oath in his life, and all his characteristics were on this high grade. Always quiet, unobtrusive, even tempered, he never interfered with the rights, privileges, or business of others, and because of this equity of manner and conduct, all who knew him liked him. He leaves a venerable, noble Christian wife, and four honored sons, Andy, Eli, Ed. And Jess. Reeves to mourn his loss.

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