Ex-sheriff G. C. THOMAS was in town Monday.
A. L. AYRES of Gardner was in town Monday. 
We are pleased to see Mr. N. F. JONES able to be out. 
Mrs. Lee TAYLOR of Fulton is visiting Mrs R. G. MALONE.
Messrs. Sidney IRVINE and Jim GLASS returned from Knoxville 
        last week
Mr. Tom FITZGERALD is in town visiting his sister, Mrs. R. B.
         SCOTT.
Mr. John SOMERS, Jr. has returned home from the Vanderbilt
        University of Nashville.
Miss SOUTHERLAND, one of Union Cityís most accomplished
        belles is visiting Mrs. GARDNER.
Miss Calvenia ROGER, one of the prettiest young ladies in
        Obion county, is in town visiting Mrs. R. G. MALONE. 
Miss Mollie BOSTIC, of Palmersville, was in town visiting
        Mrs. Dr. ROGERS.
Charles REAVINS was bitten by a copperhead snake,but owing to
        the thickness of the skin on the bottom of the foot,
        the place where he was bitten, it did no injury.
Married at Fulton on the evening of the 30th, Dr. WATERFIELD
        of Union City to Mrs Ruth C. WATTS of Fulton.
Miss Sallie CASEY of Fulton has opened a millinery store here.

No. 1 The below was the first birth register under the new law: 
Born April 19, 1881, Cadis Finis ADAMS, male, white, 
Father James Jeptha ADAMS, Occupation farmer,
Mother  Mary Ella ADAMS, 
Nativity Weakley County, Tenn. in the 7th district, 
J. K. STEPHENS, attending physician. 

End of June 3, 1881
 

Friday, June 10, 1881    DRESDEN  DEMOCRAT

Mr. Jessie GIBBS is sick.
Mr. Lee TAYLOR of Fulton is in town Sunday.
John McGLOTHLIN paid Jackson a visit last Tuesday.
Mr. Jon THOMASON has returned home from Eureka Springs.
Mr. W. K. HALL and lady of Fulton, ate visiting the family of
        Mr. J. L. McGLOTHLIN.
W. J. ESTES of Sharon, sent us a cotton plant with two squares
        on it, can any one best this?
Mr. G. W. WINSTEAD passed through town Wednesday, en route for
        his home in Cashion. He has been attending college at
        Athens where he graduated with highest honors. 
Died at her home, two miles from this place Mrs Helen PARHAM,
         wife of Ed PARHAM.
The Glee Club gave social at home of Mr. J. W. MALONE.
Bob SCOTT opened a saloon in the rear of his store.
Alfred GARDNER gave a dance that was well attended despite 
        heavy rain. Dancing began at 10 o'clock and continued
        until the break of day. 
Miss Allie Belle HUNTER's entertainment for the benefit of the
        M. E. church, to be held on Tuesday, has been postponed.
School at Green Hill is flourishing under the direction of 
        Prof. GOLDSBY.
Magistrate T. M. TOMPKINS, has treated himself to a shave and
        new pair of boots.
Young John T. CAMPBELL has bought himself a new duster and is
        trying to grow a mustache.

Land Sale Chancery Court of Weakley County
T. M. THOMPKINS Adm. of Nancy H. McCAIN  vs T. P. McCAIN et als. 

Order of Publication 
   Mary S. WESTBROOKS and others vs Mary BYRAM and others

ENd of June 10, 1881

Friday, June 17, 1881 DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Sidney IRVINE is at Jackson visiting friends.
Oscar GIBBS has returned home from school in McKenzie.
Miss Mattie EZZELL of Greenfield has returned home from
        school in Jackson.
Messrs. Dick and George BRAGG returned home from Knoxville
        last Saturday.
W. H. BROWN and children of Lebanon with his niece, Mrs F. S.
        FARRIS are visiting his sister Mrs. E. T. HART.
Harrison JONES , an old and respected citizen of the 6th
        district, died at his residence last Sunday.
Russell ROSS, son of  H. A. ROSS, was drowned at Michigan City,
        Mississippi last Tuesday, his body was brought home for interment.
Mr. VINCENT brought his little babe from Texas a few days ago.
        Itís mother died a few weeks since, and it was brought
        to relatives in this county. 
The funeral sermon of Mr. Alphus HIGGS will be preached at
        Liberty on the 4th Sabbath in this month by Rev. E. T.
        HART. He was born June 12, 1850 and died May 3, 1881.
        There will be masonic ceremonies at the grave at 9:30
        oíclock A. M.
Mr. W. DOWD, formerly a resident here, but now of Trenton, was
        in town last week visiting old friends.
Mr. C. W. OLDHAM, while out driving with Miss Ada DENT, last
        Saturday afternoon, had the misfortune of having their
        buggy upset twice. The inmates escaped without injury
        but the buggy was pretty badly torn up. 
Em BELL informs us that he has between 65 and 75 acres of cotton.
Uncle Jimmy CLARK has been ill.
Dr.Will ANDERSON talks of leaving town soon for greener pastures.

12th District
The funeral of Mrs Fanny CREWS, wife of old Uncle Jimmy CREWS
        was preached by Rev. NELSON at Pleasant Valley yesterday,
        many of the residents of Gleeson were present but I
        donít think Robert PARKER was there.
Miss Hattie JOHNSON who has been attending the Dresden High
        School for the last fifteen months, left for  Alamo,
        last Saturday.

Closing Exercises at Prof. HUEYís school at Gleason
Large attendance. Mr. R.W. BANDY receives medal as best
         orator.
Dr. WATERFIELD of Union City addresses subject of Education.
Essays read by: Minnie ELLIOTT, Idella WATERS, Hattie HEATH.
Premiumís awarded:  Miss Iona ALEXANDER & Mattie VALINES,
        as best actresses of the girls; and James VALINES as
        best actor of the boys.

Closing Exercises of the Dresden High School
Three dramas presented. Actors were James SOMERS, Emerson 
        JENKINS, and Robert HARRIS.
Poetry Readings and Speeches:  Misses Mamie TANSIL, Sadie TANSIL,
      Rachel CASE, Girtie THOMASON, Farrar SCOTT, Mary ROGERS;
      John ROGERS and Berry GIBBS.
Songs performed:  Miss Mollie BAYLISS and Miss Mattie SCOTT;
        Mr. J.E. EDWARDS, Miss Lizzie mcGLOTHLIN and 3 year old
        Ida ORAN.

Disolution Notice
 Mr Henry EZZELL has retired from the firm of Connel,Caudle
         and Co.

Order of Pulication 
 Sarah RALSTON    vs    Freeman W. JORDAN et al

End of June 17, 1881

Friday, July 1, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Hon. Em ESTERIDGE has returned from Michigan.
Mr. Vernon BRASFIELD has received his new buggy.
Clarence IRVINE and Joe SWAIM took in Greenfield last Sunday.
Mr. Tom FITZGERALD who has been spending the last three weeks
        in this place was suddenly called to Grand Junction
        last Friday to take a position as operator.
Mr. Thos SOMERS, a cadet of the University of Tenn., and who
        has been attending Tate Springs for the past two weeks,
        returned home on last Tuesday night.
Miss Susie LOCKRIDGE, who has been visiting friends here, has
        returned home on last Tuesday night.
E. H. AYERS and family, with his brother Will L. AYERS and
        family leave Dresden for Virginia next Monday. They
        will be absent one month. R. D. HART of Waverly will
        take charge of the depot in the absence of Mr. AYERS.
A large congregation met in the Grove near Mr. Caleb BRASFIELDís
        to witness the funeral obseqies of Alphus J. HIGGS, who
        was born June 12, 1850 and died May 3, 1881. We tender
        to his heart stricken wife and little boy our sincere sympathies.

Martin 
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. LADD died very suddenly Sunday
        morning.
Express agent Mr. J. M. MYATT has secured a run on the N. O. St.
        L & C railroad. Mr Walter PARHAM succeeds him.
We are pleased to note the return of Miss Genie RIDGEWAY 
        accompanied by her friend Miss Ella THACKER of
        Palmersville.
Sally MATHEL of of Trenton, Tenn., is visiting Miss Douglas
        DIBRELL. Mrs. MURPHY and Mrs. BOYD left Sunday for
        Eureka Springs.

End of July 1, 1881

Friday, July 8, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Locust Home
The funeral of old Uncle Moton TUCK took place today (July 3,
        1881) near Wilkens NEWTONís; it was very largely
         attended.
Miss Addie RAWLS is spending a week at W. L. TUCKís.
Miss Estelle EWING has returned from a visit to Jackson.
Miss Corinne BOYD, daughter of Capt. A. M. BOYYD is a guest of
        Col. EWING. 
Mr. Alfred GARDNER felt for Louisville on Monday to visit her
        daughter. Mrs TURNER who is dangerously ill.
Capt. TOMASON has returned from Henderson. His son-in-law Mr.
        Robert L. CARMAN is much better.
Miss Ida BAXTER, daughter of Dr. BAXTER called on us. We are
        expecting Misses Louese AYERS and Loucele ROGERS,
        and Mr. Willie G. WINSTON.
Mrs. Emma MORAN, daughter of Emerson ETHERIDGE now resides
        in Detroit Michigan.
Tommie MALONE, little son of our friend Andrew MALONE died
        on Saturday July the 2nd.

Gleason
S. A. WHITWORTH, Polk ALEXANDER, John SMITH, George LASATER and
        Prof. J. W. HUEY are a committee to negotiate for 
        building materials for a college.

End of July 8, 1881

Friday, July 15, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Miss Georgie HILL and the two Miss BROOKS of Jackson are
         visiting Miss Mattie EZZELL of Greenfield at present.
Little Willie HART, son of John HART of Dresden died on Monday
        morning.
Miss Ada DENT was serenaded at the Academy on Friday.
Misses Georgia HOUGH of Nashville, Mollie HOLT of Bowling Green 
        and Josie GARDENER of Gardener's Station are visiting
        Mrs. Jessie GIBBS.

Distressing  Casualty
On Sunday morning, Mrs. PURTLE of the 10th District led a mule
        to water and her little boy was permitted to ride it.
        When about to return to the house, one of the little 
        girls was put on the mule behind her little brother.
        While passing by the trunk of a dead tree, which was
        about thirty feet high, it fell and instantly killed
        both the children, but did not hurt the mother nor the
        mule.

Shooting
On Monday morning, July 11, Mr PATE and son living near McKenzie
        in the 12th District while hauling oats were shot by a
        man by the name of Bob OSBURN and his son. Circumstances
        about as follows: About 11 oíclock, as they were going 
        through a lane for a load of oats, OSBURN and son withimplements in
their hands, appeared before them and 
        started firing on them with pistols loaded with buckshot.
        Though they were badly wounded, their physicians think
        they will recover.PATE and OSBURN are brothers in law
        and live on adjoining farms. 

Chancery Court Land Sale
   J. W. MYRICK, Adm of W. A. MYRICK deceased vs Emily MYRICK

End of July 15,1881

July  29, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Tribute to wonderful character of Mrs. Laura McKEAN, deceased.
        The following ladies are mentioned as members of a club
        or church group attesting to tribute   Mrs. Mary ALLNUT,
        Mrs. Mary SCOTT, Mrs. D.C. JOHNSON, Mrs. Lucy CARDWELL,
        Miss Metta GARDNER, Miss Addie CARDWELL, Mrs. C.W.
        COTTRELL, Mrs. J.W. MORAN, Mrs. S.P. SCOTT, mrs. Annie
        GARDNER, Mrs. J.G. PARKER, mrs. John GLASS, Miss Mary
        BAXTER,  and Mrs. J.G. THOMASSON.

Keevie Ann PATTERSON, living one and one-half miles S.E. of 
        Dresden, known keeper of house of ill fame for several
        years, has again defied a warrant and was brought before
        T.E. LOYD, Esq.  She and her husband Jerry EVER could
        not post bond of $250. and were sent to jail to await
        trial in October court.
H.C. COWARDIN, Constable of the 3rd Dist, was shot by a negro
        named Joe THOMPSON, while being arrested in Martin,
        Saturday night. Mr. COWARDIN is improving, but the man
        who shot him, is still at large.
Mrs. Ann GLASGOW was buried at Hickory Grove last Tuesday.
John C. TODD and son, and Dr. TAYLOR, made a flying visit to
        the Sulphur Well beyond Paris.  Their observations were,
        it is very dry and inferior crops can be seen. The hotel
        and camp houses were crowded.  All in all, it is a fine
        place for sport and all kinds of games for the young and
        old. The people sing, pray, dance, play cards, play
        croquet.  A rather wicked little place, but no whiskey
        drinking.
At the funeral today of old Aunt Tidy SMITH, while Uncle Joe
        FOWLER was making his closing remarks, two of Coleman
        FOWLERís boys were outside playing with gun powder. The
        powder ignited and one boy badly burned in face.
We are happy to welcome to our office the reliable printer
        and true gentleman, C. Z. HARRIS.
Joseph C. BUTCHER, one of the 18th District one of our oldest
        and best citizens died Monday evening 27th inst.
There was a grand social hop at the home of our young friend
        E. E. BALL, Tuesday night.
Robert OSBORNE who shot Frank PATE a few days ago has given
        himself up to the authorities.
Through the persistent efforts of Capt. EWING and a few other
        of our citizens, the great pest of Dresden is today 
        peeping through the bars of our county jail.
Mrs. Mary E. EDWARDS, wife of Dr. Thos. EDWARDS, died Saurday
        morning at 8 oíclock a.m. She was a good woman and
        greatly loved. Dr. EDWARDS and Dr. PARKER, her brother,
        and family have our sympathies.
John JOHNSON, who lives in the 13th District of Weakley County
        is now nearly 79 years old, has made 71 crops and has
        been keeping house about 60 years, has raised ten
        children, all of whom lived to be married, and there has
        never been a corpse in his house. Some of his children,
        have died since they left him. He is still plowing and
        his wife is still churning.
Henry BEACHAN of Greenfield tried to commit suicide by tking an
        overdose of laudanum but hrough the  persistent efforts
        of Drs. D. W. SCATES and J. J. EDWARDS, his life was
        saved. 

W. S. WHITWORTH 
We regret to record the death of this true and noble man. Last
week while passing one of his horses, he was kicked in the
bowels. After suffering a few days most intensly, on Saturday
the 25 inst., he died at his home in Gleason. He was one of the
best citizens of the county; an energetic, reliable business man,
and a worthy member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He 
leaves a wife, several children, and a large number of friends
to mourn his loss.

Mrs. Ann GLASGOW was buried at Hickory Grove last Tuesday week.

Locust Home  July 2, 1881 
We attended the funeral of old Aunt Tidy SMITH today.
Miss Lula HARLSON from Union City has been spending the week
        with friends.

Legal Notices
 W. P. BALDRIDGE, Adm. of estate   vs   Jane BALDRIDGE

Insolvent Notice
 Estate of Josiah BALDRIDGE, W. T. BALDRIDGE, Adm. 

End of July 29, 1881

August 12, 1881   DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Some time since, we published the shooting affray between
Messrs OSBORNE and son and PATE and son, Last Friday evening,
as OSBORNE and son were returning home from McKenzie in a 
buggy, they were both killed by unknown parties, the son having
23 buckshot in him and the father 16. Both had pistols in their
hands.

Miss Carrie and Lucy HART returned home on Wednesday. 
Miss Lizzie McGLOTHLIN has retuned home.
Mr James HIGGS was thrown by his mule last Sunday and severly
        hurt.
The new and beautiful residence of R. N. IRVINE is rapidly
        approaching completion. It will be finished by the time
        Miss Mattie Lee is 18. 
Mr ETHERIDGE and Mr. ARCHIE raised a fine lot of watermelons.

Mrs Mary B. PARKER, wife of D. Thomas EDWARDS, of Dresden was
born in Trenton July 19, 1838 and died July 28, 1881 aged 46
years and 8 days. She was a member of the Methodist Church in
Dresden. As a step-mother she had few equal and no superiors.
Her sickness was long and severe.   E. T. HART

We sympathize with our friend, Mr A. E. DUKE, and wife, who
        lost their little boy Jesse on last Monday morning.

We sympathize with Mr. Calaway ESTILL, who frequently visits
        this city, in the death of his brother, Wallace ESTELL,
        formerly the secretary of Gov. Marks.

End of August 12, 1881

August 26, 1881 DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Dr B. D. BLAKEMORE has been quite sick this week. 
H. M. SAUNDERS, editor of the Fulton Index paid our town a
        visit Thursday.
We regret to hear of the death of Mr Thos. PARKS of the 10th
        District.
Mr. S. M. CRAVINS is tearing down two old shells on the north
        side of the square, and will build a nice framed house
        in their stead.
W. W. SHANNON, of Sharon, is selling churns, a great help to
        housewife.
Our sheriff, and two deputies, J. P. GIBBS and J. J. GIBBS,
        went to arrest Berry SMITH Monday. He escaped when his
        brother went to the door with a gun. No shots fired.
Mrs. WILKES returns after several months at Eureka Springs.
Mrs. J. M. visited Mrs. HESTER last week. 
Miss Carrie ROGERS is visiting friends and relatives here this
        week, as does Miss Dora CREEDLE of Fulton.
Tom FREEMAN was badly, but not fatally hurt last week at the
        stave factory.
Martin
Mr. Tom FREEMAN was badly hurt at the stave factory last week.

Order of Publicaton  The Chancery Court of Weakley County, 
        John W. JETER, Adm of George BRASFIELD, decíd 
        vs   Willie NAILING, Sarah BRASFIELD, Kate BRASFIELD,
        Vernon G. BRASFIELD, George BRASFIELD, Maggie BRASFIELD,
        Jodie BRASFIELD, John Coke BRASFIELD, and Temesia
        Caroline BASWELL of Summerfield, Alabama. 

End of August 26, 1881

September 2, 1881 THE DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

J. G. MOORE is on the sick list.
Rev. O. B. WHITTEN is recovering from fever. 
L. SESSIONS has been laid very low.
Prof. J.W. HUEY of Gleason paid our town a visit Monday.
Col. M. D. CARDWELL is quite sick at his residence.
J. B. HARRISON, one of the most enterprising farmers of the 8th
        district was in town Wednesday.
W. S. JETER has sold his interest in the flour mill at
        Greenfield to his partner W. K. YOUNG.
We had a little row in our office between Wm. KELLISON and
        Whitfield SMITH. No damage done.
Mr. B. L. SIMMONS of the 6th was severly hurt last week by his
        team running away with his wagon.
Mr. A. D. FULLER of the 10th district was married to Miss Emma
        HERRELL of the 15th at Meridian Church Sunday Aug 28th.

A Sad Affair
Early Tuesday morning August the 17th ult., the residence of
Esquire ALDERDICE of Boydsville was consumed by fire and an old
man named Chas. DEAN, who was stopping at the house for the
night was burned to death. Mr. ALDERDICE and wife awakened about
2 am by the smoke in their room and on examination found it came
from he room occupied by DEAN, which was over the kitchen. When
they broke down the door, the whole inside was a sheet of fire.
The building was soon consumed. 
Mr Alderdice lost all his household goods and some $1,500 in
cash. He and his son were slightly burned. DEAN was 97 years old
and was a soldier in the War of 1812. His head and legs were 
entirely burned off his body. Esq ALDERDICE is one of Weakley
counties most enterprising sons and has been an efficient member
of our county court for several years and we regret that the
news did not reach us soon enough for publication last week.

Mr. J. A. C. FULLER who lived west of Dresden had his house
        and contents burned last Thursday night. He also had 
        about 1800 lbs of cotton burned.

The nuisance of Dresden has been released from jail and is once
more parading the streets according to agreement, she will, we
suppose, take her departure for other grounds to ruin and 
corrupt their morality. 

Communicated  Martin
Aug 30, 1881 On the morning of the 25th inst.and almost
simultaneously, occurred the death of two very estimable
ladies, Mrs EARLE, wife of Mr. J. E. EARLE, druggist
and Miss Bettie HALL, daughter of Mr. Ab AKERS, both of 
consumption. Upon the same day, died the infant of Dr.
SEBASTIAN.

A number of new dwellings are in construction by Dr. LAWLER,
        M. P. MARTIN, Wm. GIBBS, J. R. LOVELACE, R. M. JOHNSON,
        Dr. SEBASTIAN, and Wallace HULL.
Miss Minnie GRIFFIN of Fulton visited friends here this week.

Order of Publication Chancery Court of Weakley County
W. T. BALDRIDGE adm. of Josiah BALDRIDGE, deceased
  vs  Jane BALDRIDGE et al and J. J. C. BOUDERANT

Land Sales
 Moses AMBERG   vs   Martha DAVIS et al 
 Robert E. BRADBURY et al    vs   Zora TAYLOR et al

Insolvent Notices
Estate of John BAKER deceased, J. HARRISON Adm. 
Estate of J. R.  QUARLES  deceased,  William ELLIOTT, Adm., 
Estate of J. C. LEVENTER, deceased, G. W. WASH, Adm. 

End of September 2, 1881

September 9, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

On last Monday, two little sons of Green STOKER were playing
in the yard and one of them remarked that he wanted some water,
and went to the well to get it. The well is twenty-three feet
deep in water. By some means one of the little boys fell in the
well; but in falling carried a piece of plank with him. His
brother raised the alarm, which brought their mother to the
well. When she arrived at the well, she let down the bucket and
the little boy caught hold of the rope and she drew him up, but
when he had neared the top of the well his hold gave way and he
fell back into the well. His mother then procured another rope
the fastened it  and went down in the well some ten feet, when
her baby who was near the top of the well began to cry, she got
out to quiet it, and she sent her oldest son to Mr. Jettís, who
lives near by; there being no one at home at Mr. JETTís but his
son Fayette, who is about 17 years old, he went to assist them.
Arriving at the well, he fastened the bucket to the rope and
Mrs. STOKER let him down to the water, and he caught hold of the
little boy and brought him out. Fortunately for the little boy,
the piece of plank that fell with him was large enough to float
him, thus saving him from a watery grave. The little boy was not
seriously injured. 

G. R. McWHERTER has returned home from Texas.
J. S. IRVINE left this week to attend school at McKenzie.
Robert, little son of J. B. PRESTWOOD is quite sick.
B. J. ROBERTS of Gardner was in our town last Monday.
W. B. BLAKEMORE and J. L. BROOKS took in our town Monday.
One of J. H. STIGLERís little sons was thrown from a colt last
        Sunday and broke his leg.
The sheriff has employed G. W. MONTGOMERY to attend to the jail
        while he can hunt a few more boarders.
Jethro McGEHEE, who lives near Gleason, had his dwelling
        destroyed by fire last week. It is thought to be the
        work of an incendiary.
C. O. GATEWOOD of Pamersville was in our town Monday, mixing
        with his many friends.

Communicated  from the 11th District
The college at Gleason is being erected under the supervision
        of Prof. J. W. HUEY.
Our young friend Mr. A. C. THOMAS of Mississippi arrived on the
        2nd inst. 

End of September 9, 1881

Friday, September 16, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Friday, September 16, 1881      The Dresden Democrat

R. J. WHITWORTH of Gleason was in our town, Wednesday.
Miss Mattie EZZELL, of Greenfield, has gone to Jackson to school.
J.C. CARLTON of the 9th District, was in our town Manday.
We regret to announce that J. A. WHITE, Jr. of the 10th Dist.
        is quite sick with typhoid pneumonia. 
We regret that we did not receive Mr. Mr. H. C. ROBERTSí card
        in time for publication last week.
The residence of Col. M. D. CARDWELL came very near to being 
        burned last Saturday. The train set fire to his fence.

Communicated  Local Grove Sept 11, 1881
W. S. STEWART has been quite ill for several days but is
        gradually improving.
Miss Nora BURR of Kentucky who is visiting the family of J. C.
        TODD is a sufferer of tonsillitis.
Miss M. J. FOWLER has for the last two weeks been suffering
        from a sore mouth.

End of September 16, 1881

Friday, October 14, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT
 

A.M. CLEMONS, of Martin, paid our office a visit this week. 
Miss Sallie CASEY has new fall millinery. 
Merchant J. M. MEADOWS has rented the storhouse formerly 
        occupied by J. W. MORAN, and is moving his large
        inventory.
Hon. W. P. CARDWELL of Gardner, Stacker TAYLOR and Gen. L. M.
        THORPE, of the Paris bar, are attending our court this
        week.
Greenfield is afflicted with an epidemic of malarial fever now.
        Dr. D. W. SCATES, W. E. CAUDLE, S. E. Mc ADAMS and
        H. L. BARTON are all confined to their beds with the
        fever. 
Elmore BRAGG had 18 acres of wheat eaten by cotton worms.
J. G. THOMASON, E. H. AYERS and C. J. AKINSON have ordered a
        saw mill from Cincinnati. The mill will be placed
        between Dresden and Gleason.

Land Sale Chancery Court
Francis HAYS  vs   Jane WOODROUGH et als
John W. COSTEN et al   vs   J. A. KING et als

Order of Publication   Chancery Court, Dresden, Weakley County, 
The State of Tennessee for use of George S. BOYD and others
        vs W. C. SCOTT and others 
Mrs. M. L. MILNER   vs   P. M. MILNER et als.

Insolvent Notice 
Estate of S. B. AYERS decíd, B. D. IRVINE, Adm.

End of October 14, 1881
 

Friday October 21, 1881     DRESDEN DEMOCRAT
 
Obituary
Frances CASHON, wife of A. J. CASHON, died at the residence of
her husband, on the 8th inst. For near half a century she had 
been the wife of Mr. A. J. CASHON, and was the mother of Drs.
P.A. and J. F. CASHON, of this county. She had long been a
consistent and devoted member of the C. P. Church. She was a
christian lady in every sense of the word, and was for many
years a shining light among her aquaintances, setting many
pious examples of christian fortitude and charity before those
who knew her. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand to the
afflicted and needy. She reared a family of dutiful sons and
daughters who were very devoted to her, and by her christian
examples and motherly kindness, she learned them in early life
to love and respect her, and they were more than ordinarily
devoted to her. Surrounded by her aged husband and her children,
she passed away. She paid the debt that all must sooner or later
pay. In early life she turned to her Maker and she and trusted
in him, and he has carried her safely over that dark river to
join friends who had left her in the sweet long ago to praises
to Him in whom she trusted, through ages to come. To her aged
husband who has lost his all, we can offer but one consolation
that his loss will be her gain, and after he has finished his
sojourn here he will join her in that clime where sickness and
death are no more, and where sorrow and despair do not enter.

COURT CLIPPINGS
The State  vs  Wm KING, for murder, nol pros. by the defendent
The State  vs  W. T. DAVIS for bigamy nol pros by the defendent
        securing cost
The State   vs   Henry ALGEE, wearing arms nol pros by defendent 
securing cost
James CAPPS, col., fined $5. col., selling whiskey illegally 
Monroe FORD, fined $50. for wearing arms
Wm BURNS sentenced to penitentiary three yrs for obstructing
        railroad
Cricket STEWART, col., pen. one year for stealing
John MONTGOMERY, fined  $5. for tippling without license
Bob WILLIAMS, col., pen one year for stealing
Henry BRIDGEMAN, col., one year for stealing 
Jas. EDWARDS, fined $10. and costs for assault and battery
Thos. KELLEY, pen. three years grand larceny
Bill JOHNSON, pen. 1 year for stealing
Jonas PATE, pen. 1 year of petit larceny

Major Alford GARDNER is still very low.
B. F. ROSS, Esq. has returned from Union City.
Judge ADEN deserves credit for cleaning out our county jail.
Pres DUKE says another low-taxer has arrived at his house.
Wes WESTCOTT, aged 82 yearsand his wife Elizabeth, 81, have
        been married 60 years.
L. C. HILL, the public pest of Dresden, lodged in the jail
        Monday night for disorderly conduct on the streets. 
Capt. EWING and wife have returned from Nashville where they
        have been attending the burial of Mrs EWINGís brother,
        the Hon. R. L. CARUTHERS.
The Hon. Oscar TURNER, M. C. from Kentucky accompanied by his
        wife and daughter are present visiting the family of
        Major Alfred GARDNER of this vicinity.
W. B. DELBRIDGE, our popular photoghapher, has gone to Memphis.

Married on the 16th inst., at the residence of the brideís
        Grandfather, Capt. James SMYTH of Gleason, Tenn, by
        Dr. D. C. JOHNSON, Mr J. M.(Casey ?)to Miss Ada WATERS,
        all of Weakley. 

End of October 21, 1881

Friday, October 28, 1881 DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Friday, October 28, 1881  The Dresden Democrat

Capt. THOMASON has sold his interest in the saw mill to Mr.
        HART of Springfield.
Dabney GLASS has opened a first class livery stale at Martin.
Martin has a good school under the able management of W. E.
        BOWDEN.
Dr. W. H. NORTON, the able dentist, who has been located at
        Greenfield has located at Martin.
F. W. PREWETT, who has been in the employment of Young and
        Jeter flouring mill at Greenfield has secured a
        position as miller in chief of the large flouring
        miller in chief of the large flouring mill owned by
        J. R. MILLER at Chinton, Ky.
M. C. PATTERSON has opened a restaurant at Greenfield.
        Meals $ .35.

Insolvency Notice 
 I. C. I. A. BRASFIELD Adm. Estate of A. J. HIGGS, decíd.

Ens of October 28, 1881

November 4, 1881    DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Mr. W. B. DELBRIDGE, our polite and accomplished photographic
        artist has returned from Memphis with his bonny little
        bride, Miss Maggie WRIGHT, who is also, as he, a deaf
        mute.

Order of Publication   County Court 
Enoch HEATH, Exe. of Byers HOGGARD decíd vs Abina HOGGARD et al

Land Sale Chancery Court
        Gorden Brothers and Co. vs   E. J. HIGGS et al 
        John R. THOMASON vs Athey BELL et als
        O. P. FOSTER et als vs  John WOOD et als
        Moses AMBERG et als vs  Martha Davis et als
        Francis HAYS vs  Jesse WOODROUGH et als
        John W. COSTEN et als vs J. A. KING et als 
        Geo. R. BRASFIELD vs H. C. ROBERTS Adm., et als

End of November 4, 1881

Friday, November 18, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT
 

Friday, November 18, 1881  The Dresden Democrat

H. H. BARR is now sojourning in New York.
I. H. ADAMS, from the 10th District brought in a sweet potato
        which weighted 7 and 1/2 lbs.
Married - On the 7th inst., at the residence of Mrs. E. J. 
        (OURY ?) in Brownsville Tenn. by Esq. SIMS, Mr. W. T.
        (Mengum ?) of Dresden, Tennessee to Miss Fannie HALL of Mayfield, Ky.

Land Sale  Chancery Court
    White, Handley and Co. vs  House, Roberts and Graves et al 
 
End of November 18, 1881

Friday, December 16, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Mrs. W.H. GARDNER of Union City, visiting family of Major
        Alfred GARDNER.
Mrs. Gertie HAYS of Jackson, returned home Monday, after
        visiting the family of Major Alfred GARDNER.
Pastor W.D. JENKINS writes that his brother, ill with typhoid
        fever has died.
Dr. JOHNSON reports a newborn son, while visiting Mr. P. McCLAIN.
J.D. BALDRIDGE has opened a confectionery and restaurant at
        Martin.  He will furnish meals at all hours of the day
        and nite.
Miss Nora BURR, spending several months in this county with
        friends and relatives, has returned to Ky.  Mrs. 
        YOUNGER and Miss TODD will accompany her.
Miss Jennie DOWD left to visit frieds and relatives at Martin
        Station.
Died at Greenfield, Dec XX, 1881  Mrs Callie THORNTON, wife
        of M. L. THORNTON.
Mrs Elizabeth HORNBRCK, wife of E. D. HORNBECK died last week.
Miss Cynthia DOZIER, of  St. Louis, is visiting Miss Metta
        GARDNER this week.
B. L. MOSS has purchased the Climax Salon in Greenfield.
Rev. E. T. HART has returned from Texas where his son has been
        quite ill but is now convalescent.

Land Sales  Chancery Court 
  H. H. MOORE et al   vs   Sarah M. WAGGON et al
  I. M. HUDSON Adm. of Chas. J. ROGERS vs John BAXTER et al

Insolvent Notice
        Estate of R. T. OSBOURNE, decíd  by  Mary A. OSBOURNE

Notice from J.W. JETER, Adm.
  All persons owing the estate of George R. BRASFIELD, deceased,
  please come and settle at once, or the accounts will
  go to an officer for collection.

End of December 16, 1881

Friday, December 30, 1881    DRESDEN DEMOCRAT
Married   At the residence of the brideís father, Mr. F. N. TUCK
on the 28th inst., by Rev. W. M. HICKS, Mr J. N.CREWS and
Miss M. B. TUCK, all of Weakley County.

Cricket STEWART, col., pen. one year for stealing
John MONTGOMERY, fined  $5. for tippling without license
Bob WILLIAMS, col., pen one year for stealing
Henry BRIDGEMAN, col., one year for stealing
Jas. EDWARDS, fined $10. and costs for assault and battery
Thos. KELLEY, pen. three years grand larceny
Bill JOHNSON, pen. 1 year for stealing
Jonas PATE, pen. 1 year of petit larceny

Major Alford GARDNER is still very low.
B. F. ROSS, Esq. has returned from Union City.
Judge ADEN deserves credit for cleaning out our county jail.
Pres DUKE says another low taxer has arrived at his house.
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