Friday, July 3, 1903 THE DRESDEN ENTERPRISE
Dresden, Tennessee

Letter to the Editor 
I noticed last week a letter from your Terrell Schoolhouse
correspondent concerning Mrs. DALBY. I reckon I was one of the
parties who inquired about her. I spent many of my school days
with the DALBY boys and loved them because they were confederate
soldiers. I have always endeavored to keep trace of the old
confederate soldiers, their widows and orphans. I would like to
see the pension laws amended to include the widows of the
exconfederate soldiers. The federal government is pensioning all
of their soldiers and widows of such, and we have no objections.
The brave like to honor the brave and we look upon the pension
roll as being the roll of honor. We would like to see men go to
the legislature who have the courage to attend to matters of
this kind. I believe that we have in our county a young man who,
if he would consent to allow the people of Weakley county to
elect him, would take this late consideration, as well as many
other good things. I speak of Mr. T. D. MAYO, a talented young
lawyer, whom I think a very suitable man. In the community where
he was reared, the people would feel very honored to have the
privilege of voting for Dalton for any kind of office he may 
want.                            W. A. THOMPSON

Hyndsver Hits Column 
We advise Sam TUCK to bring feed for his mule the next time he
        comes to Hyndsver, as the doctor will not feed it any
        more.
We hope to see three of our best men in the 20th district
        elected school directors the 6th of August, and we know
        of no man in the district who has more interest in the
        schools than Mr. W. L. LEE, who would perform the
        duties of this office without fear or favor.
Mr. JACKSON of Ralston was here Monday.
Mrs. Ross ROWLAND, of Martin, is spending a week with her sister,
        Mrs. Smith.
The remains of the 4 week old son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom JOLLEY, of 
        Fancy Farm, Ky., was brought here last Friday and buried
        in Oak Hill cemetery. Funeral services by Rev. LEE.
Mrs. R. W. MOSS, of Martin, visited relatives here the first of
        the week.

Ore Springs Siftings Column   
Little Ivy ALLMAN has been very sick, but is reported better at
        this writing.
The little one-year-old babe of Mr. Bob HEATHCOT, who lives at
        Fancy Farm, Ky., died last week and was brought back
        here and buried at West Union Saturday.
Miss Babe TAYLOR was taken a great deal worse last week and it
        is thought she canít live but a few days longer.
John BLACKNALL, Hurt TAYLOR and Bud CLEMENT and their families
        all visited Jack TAYLOR Sunday. Jack says he is glad
        they did not wait until the watermelons are ripe.
Coleman SMITH and family visited Como Sunday.
Mrs. Mattie TERRELL is on the sick list.

Greenfield Gatherings Column  
Prol. H. E. WATTERS attended the Peabody Normal, at Huntingdon,
        last week.
Prof. PHILLIPS, of Martin, was here one day last week in the
        interest of Hall Moody institute.
About twenty couples of our young people were entertained 
        by Mr. and Mrs. Harvy WARD. All enjoyed the games,
        the music and the refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. WARD
        enjoy the reputation of being clever entertainers.
The directors for the school at Brockís Chapel and employed 
        Prof. O. A. FEATHERSTON  as principal, and Miss Lottie
        WELLS, of Martin, as assistant.  Miss WELLS met the
        board and spent Sunday with Mr. Luther BROCKís family,
        and so did Miss Blanch BOARD, of Union City, who was 
        also an applicant as principal.
Prof. Bob SMITH, of Yorkville, spent Sunday here with his
        brother, Prof. Eph. SMITH. Mr. Smith has just returned 
        from a  business trip in Alabama. He will soon begin
        teaching a school near his home.
Mr. Cope BRASFIELD recently purchased the building now occupied
        by F. M. BLANKSí grocery store, from Thomas CAMPBELL.
        Mr. BRASFIELD intends going into the dry goods business
        soon, and has been making some needed improvements about
        the building, which add to itís convenience and beauty.
Mrs. R. A. BARRY is visiting her mother this week at Lexington.
Misses Ruth WARREN, Prescott, Ark., Annie DAWSON, of Bells, and
        Geneva YOUNG, of Martin, are visiting Miss Lena SWAIM.
Mr. John DUDLEY has placed on exhibition in a show window,
        something of a wonder in the way of an egg within an
        egg. He discovered on breaking the shell of an extra
        large hen egg that there was another perfect egg inside
        the large egg.
Our townsmen regretted to see Prof. Eph. SMITH move away.
        He moved to Nashville, where he is employed to teach.
        Prof. SMITH has been given the principalship of
        Greenfield Graded schools, but recently resigned this
        to accept a better position. 
Atty. C. A. OGAN was at Sharon Monday on business.
The majority of our residents seem to be in favor of 
        incorporating Greenfield. It will afford better
        advantages and protection to the business interests;
        it will be a means to receiving better school
        facilities; it will add beauty to the town by having
        the strets cleaned up and then the cleanliness will
        improve the health of the community.

Shooting Scrape in No. 5.
News of an exciting shooting scrape in No. 5 Saturday night
        reached here Tuesday morning.  The particulars are hard
        to get. Geo. STEPHENSON, son of John STEPHENSON, and
        Talbert McWHERTER, son of Bud McWHERTER, got into a 
        dispute about some trivial matter and the former fired
        several shots at the latter, none of which, however,
        took effect. One ball went through McWHERTERís  hat.

Adamís Academy Column 
Romie ANDERSON is confined to his bed with fever. 
Mrs. Malinda TEMPLETON is spending the week with her daughter,
        Mrs. J. W. ADAMS.
Mr. Ed FULLER is stepping mighty high over the arrival of a
        young lady, who came to make her home with him. 
Mrs. Clint ALEXANDER has been critically ill and, for a while,
        her many friends were alarmed at her condition,
Mr. DUNLAP and wife from near Dukedom returned to their home
        Monday, after a few dayís visit to the formerís sister,
        Mrs. W. M. BRIZENDINE.
Mr. Jim TEMPLETON and family, from near Public Wells, visited
        relatives here Sunday.
John THOMPSON visited friends east Dresden Sunday.
Miss Vinnie NELSON, from near Pilot Oak, Ky., has been in this
        community some time, visiting relatives and friends. 
Henry SMITH and Miss Mamie BROOKS, from Ralston, were in these
        parts Sunday evening.
Miss Bessie THOMPSON is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs.
        Oscar WASH, near Salem.

Ralston Report Column 
Mrs. Pink HOUSE is in Paducah with her father, who is lying at
        the point of death.
Earl HARDEMAN, of Hendreson, is in Ralston visiting his brother
        and sister.
Miss Minnie HUTCHINS returned home last Saturday from an extended
        visit to friends in McConnell.
Quite a large crowd of young people were entertained last
        Saturday night by Lelia and Tom ARNN. 
Miss Inez OLDHAM spent last week with Miss Lela FRENCH in the
        Salem vicinity.
Mr. Johnnie BROOKS and wife, of near Dresden, spent last
        Saturday night in Ralston  with the formerís brother,
        Billy BROOKS.
The remains of little Ruth HOUSE were laid to rest here in the
        Ralston cemetery last Thursday evening. She was the 2
        year old babe of Mr. Emerson HOUSE, who resided near
        Gardner. The little one suffered only a few days, of
        flux, and died Wednesday, June 27. 
Prof. H. C. RAMSEY left Sunday for Union City, where he will 
        attend the Teachersí State Institute for a few days.

Town and County Column 
Mr. Espey  FULTON, of Memphis, visited Richard BRAGG Sunday.
Mr. Will HICKS has rented amd moved to the Sam McELWRATH place,
        recently vacated by Mr. BRADBERRY.  
Dr. J. B. L. TERRELL, of Dresden, has been appointed county live
        stock inspector by the county board of health.
His honor Judge MAIDEN is at home this week, taking a much needed
        rest. He will hold court at Covington next week.
Mr. Bob TRAVIS, of the Travis chapel vicinity, had a valuable
        horse horribly lacerated on a barbed fence the other
        day. Dr. TERRELL dressed the wounds.
L. E. HOLLADAY spent several days in Nashville this week on
        business. While there he was appointed attorney for the
        Cotton Statesí Bridge Co. in West Tennessee. The position
        is a paying one, and will add a nice sum to Attorney
        HOLLADAYís bank account.
Mr. Caltrone OWENS, one of the pioneer settlers of this county,
        died at his home in No. 6, last Friday and was buried 
        Saturday at Olive Branch burying ground. Mr. OWENS was
        an uncle of Lee OWENS, of No. 10, and was one of the
        best known and most highly respected citizens of this
        county. He was nearly 80 years old at the time of his
        death. 
The cornerstone of the new jail was laid last Friday morning. 
        Mr. Geo. S. BOYD secured a large tin box in which was
        placed money, marbles and chalk, a list of the names of
        the building committee, contractors, foreman, county
        officials and a copy of the Dresden Enterprise, dated
        June 29, 1903. The box was tightly sealed and placed in
        the northest corner. 
Homer L. HIGGS tells us there are seventy-five Weakley County
        teachers attending the institute at Union City, and all
        are doing good work. Instead of 75 there should be 175  attending. 
Mrs. Mary LOVELACE and her son, John Barton LOVELACE, of Como, 
        are visiting the formerís father, Register BARTON, and
        family.
Lee HICKS, who has been dangerously ill with flux in Arkansas,
        returned home last Saturday, his father Will HICKS
        having gone after him.
J. P. COOK frustrated an attempt on the part of some of the 
        prisoners to saw out of jail last Friday night. J. P.
        was awakened by the noise and called Sheriff DODDS.
        An investigation proved that a part of one of the
        steel bars been sawed. 
Our good friend, Wiley BLAKEMORE, presented us with a sack of 
        excellent smoking tobacco.
Mr. John ELDER, of No. 3, sends us a specimen of Irish potatoes
        he raised. Mr. ELDER is one of the best, most scientific,  well-to-do
farmers in this whole section and this year
        raised on two acres of land 300 bushels of Irish 
        potatoes.
Our good old friend, J. R.  TUCKER, of northeast of Dresden,
        brought to this office last Saturday a peculiar specimen
        of red raspberries. The berries are peculiar in that 
        each berry is enclosed in a kind of burr, and as the
        berry matures, the burr opens, exposing it to the sun
        and causing it to ripen.
Mr. Dennis BELEW and Miss Lillie CAPPS were happily united in
        marriage on last Saturday at the home of the bride in No.
        16, Esq. WRIGHT officiating. The bride is the daughter of
        Esq. W. H. CAPPS, deceased.
Prof. Jack OLIVER has rented a dwelling in Martin and will move
        there from Gleason at an early date.
Plans are being made for a grand street fair in Greenfield.
Mrs. Parmela PHILLIPS an aged mother in Isreal, died at her home
        in No. 24 on last Sunday night, after a short illness of
        flux. Mrs. Phillips was a devout christian and a member 
        of the Baptist Church. She was about 65 years of age at
        the time of her death. In the death of this good lady,
        the community loses one of its sweetest and best 
        christian characters. She leaves five children, all
        grown. Deceased was an aunt of Col. L. E. HOLLADAY. The
        funeral was preached Monday by Elder Claud CAYCE of
        Martin.
We are reliably informed that Prof. Homer L. HIGGS will be a
        candidate for county superintendent of public
        instruction before the January county court.
The entire family of John WILLIAMS, a highly respected and
        industrious citizen of No. 3 has been sick nigh unto
        death with flux and one, a baby has died.
One day last week some twenty odd neighbors and friends
        gathered at Mr. WILLIAMSí home with teams, plows and so
        on and worked out his crops from start to finish, cut him
        a huge pile of wood, and on leaving told him if anything
        else was needed to call on them. 
The following Washington lodge members will attend the parade at
        Union City tomorrow: J. W. BOYD, Jim MATHENY, G. W.
        BRADBERRY, E. T. PARHAM, Ben PALMER, Lum INSCO, Sam
        BOWLIN, and possibly others.
Berk THOMPSON loaned his cow to a neighbor to milk, and the
        bovine would come back home during the day, returning
        to her calf at night. Berk wrote a note and tied it
        around the cowís neck, telling the neighbor the cow was
        doing no good, and to turn her and calf out so they could
        return home. Next morning, bright and early the cow and
        her calf came down the lane home.
Mr. Charlie HEAD, son of our esteemed friend, Willis HEAD, of No.
        17, was happily united in marriage on last Sunday to Miss Ardella
GOLDEN, at the home of the bride in No. 17. They
        are among the most popular young people of the grand old  democratic
district and have hundreds of admiring friends
        who wish for them much happiness.
Mr. H. H. BARR, formerly of Dresden, now Nashville, has purchased
        the C. P. MEADOWS lot on Depot street upon which he will
        erect a handsome brick residence and again take up his
        abode in Dresden. Mr. BARR will practice law here. 
Mrs. F. P. HALL has been very ill this week.
A telephone line has been run from Dresden to Orr Springs.
Work has been suspended on the jail on account of the nonarrival
        of the flue linings.
Mr. J. C. CATE, of south of Martin, who has been sick nigh unto
        death with flux, is rapidly improving.
W. B. SMITHWICK, of the Palmersville vicinity, who has been sick
        for four weeks with mumps and fever, was in town
        Wednesday and purchased a new Banner buggy.
Mr. J. H. CAMPBELL has been down on Mud Creek this week cutting
        grass for Chas. EDWARDS, who has forty acres.
Don D. LOVELACE, the 10 year old son of  T. A. LOVELACE, of
        Gleason, happened to a very serious accident Monday
        evening. He was clinging to a buggy and falling off,
        broke his arm below the elbow. Dr. BANDY set the broken
        limb, and the little patient is resting well.
Mr. Pete BYNUM a highly respected citizen of No. 10, died at his
        home Wednesday afternoon of consumption, aged about 50
        years. Deceased leaves two children, both grown. He is
        an uncle of Bennett BYNUM of Gleason. Interment took
        place Thursday. 

Jewell Jotings Column 
Mrs. OVERBY, from Hazle, Ky., was here last week, visiting her
        son and daughter. She has returned to her home.
Little Oren OVERBEY, son of W. F. OVERBEY, while climbing over
        a fence, caught his coat on a rail and fell, almost 
        jarring him unconscious. A lady close by, Mrs. PARHAM,
        went to him, took him in her arms and carried him to her
        home and laid him on her bed. She sent for his father
        and mother; they carried him home at once and sent for
        Dr. Bruce FINCH, of Dresden. He found the arm was thrown
        out of place and set it at once. The little fellow was
        soon able to sit up in bed.  
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed RAWLS has been very ill
        for the last two weeks, and we are sorry to state there
        is no apparent improvement at this time.
The little son of Rabe RAFTER is ill with scrofula.

Fancy  Facts Column
Mr. William WINSTEAD amd wife are overjoyed at the arrival of a
        young gentleman at their home Sunday night.
Mrs. C. P. SMITH is suffering from nervous rheumatism at this
        writing.
Mrs. Edgar JOLLEY, of Fancy Farm, Ky., was here Monday.
Mrs. Clara FOWLER, of Latham, is up in town this week.
Mr. W. I. TUCKER and wife, and Miss Nelson  MANSFIELD intend to
        go to Hickman next Monday to see relatives. 
Mrs. Willie LEGIONS is on the sick list.
Mr. John Bess SMITH has broke his fence down, so we can have a
        lane to the bottom.
A horse belonging to Mr. Sim FOWLER was very sick Tuesday, but
        is improving now.
(Remainder of this column has a piece torn out.).

Martin Column - 
Miss Eula LANDRUM is on the puny list.
J. W. THOMAS, of Dresden, was here last Sunday.
Mrs. G. W. MARTIN is visiting relatives at Nashville.
Miss Florence POINTER visited in Union City this week.
Mrs. TURPIN is visiting in St. Louis and will be absent a month.
Miss Ora CONLEY, of Greenfield, is the guest of Misses HERNSBY.
Rev. T. F. MOORE, of Hickman, was last Friday and Saturday.
John POE, of Gleason, visited his grandson, Horace SANDRES,
        this week.
A. A. HORNSBY, of Memphis visited home folks Sunday, returning
        Monday.
Miss Mettie PASCHALL, of Fulton, is the guest of Mrs. J. E.
        FREEMAN this week.
John Reed left for Mitchel, South Dakota, last Wednesday, to be
        gone two months.
Allen BRASFIELD; the popular candidate for sherifff, was here
        last Friday and Saturday.
T. C. WOOD moved from his farm to his new residence in South
        Martin last Saturday.
Miss Jennie CAYCE, of Sherman, Texas, is visiting her cousin,
        Miss Rachael CAYCE. 
Mrs. J. M. COLEMAN and daughter are visiting relatives and
        friends in Sharon this week.
Mrs. ROSS and Steve FARMER, of Greenfield, visited friends and
        relatives here Sunday.
Kenneth WARTIN and R. F. WELLS are here this week shaking hand
        with their friends.
Mrs. Johnnie BRATTON, of near Union City, is visiting her mother,
        Mrs. J. E. FREEMAN.
T. H. FARMER, who has been right sick, for the past two weeks, is
        able to be up and about again.
J. H. BAKER, wife and son are visiting Mrs. BAKERís parents, Mr.
        and Mrs. WAGGENER, near town.
Mesdames Fannie POINTER and Helen WELLS are attending the
        Missionary conference at Dyersburg this week.
Will BELL and family who have been living here with his brother,
        C. C. BELL, left for their home in Carroll county last
        Saturday. We regret very much to lose them.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. LYON entertained the children between the
        ages of 7 and 14 years on Monday night.
W. L. DUNNAGAN and wife went to Greenfield Sunday to see the
        latterís sister Mrs. NEEDHAM, who is right sick.
Misses Bettie and Helen WELLS, of near Murray, Ky., are visiting
        their uncles, W. R. and  J. L. WELLS, and their families.
Misses Lucile DODD, Amelia CLEMONS and Helen SEBASTIAN are
        attending the Missionary conference at Dyersburg this
        week.
Miss Lillian CHAMBERS, who has been visiting Miss Florence
        POINTER for the past two weeks, has returned to her home
        in Nashville.
Tom BAUCOM breathed his last at his home two miles north of here, 
        last Tuesday night at 12 oíclock.  He has been afflicted
        for the past fifteen years and bore his afflictions
        without murmur. He was a member of the Northern
        Methodist church and died a triumphant death. He was
        seventy eight years of age. Deceased leaves a wife,two
        sons, three daughters and two brothers, besides other
        relatives and friends to mourn his death. Funeral
        services were held at Walnut Grove, last Wednesday at 1
        oíclock, after which his remains were laid to rest in the
        Walnut Grove cemetery, to sleep his long last sleep.
Mrs. P. M. PHILLIPS departed this life at the home of her
        daughter, Mrs. Sophia COLLIER, six miles southwest of
        Martin, last Sunday night at 12 oíclock. She died of
        flux. She was the daughter of G. W. HOLLADAY, who once
        was sheriff of Carroll county; a sister of R. E.
        HOLLADAY, of No. 17, and an aunt of L. E. HOLLADAY,
        of Dresden. Mrs. PHILLIPS was 67 year of age and leaves
        five children, besides a number of relatives and friends
        to mourn her death. She was a member of the Primitive
        Baptist church. The funeral services were held at the
        residence of her daughter by Eld. C. H. CAYCE Monday
        afternoon at three oíclock, after which the remains were
        laid to rest at Collierís graveyard. She was a devoted 
        christian and was prepared for death. 

Uba Utterings Column 
Jeff GRAHAM is wearing fiddle cases for shoes, but he donít
        mean any harm by it.
Mr. Elie WELDON is stepping high; he has a brand new boy at his
        house. 
Jeff GRAHAM was at J. H. VAUGHANís this week.
Miss Jodie GILL and mother were the guests of Etta and Radah
         VAUGHAN this week.
Mr. Jim QUARLES left this week for his home in Hicks, Ky.
Mrs. Mildred BROOKS, known the county over as Aunt MILDRED, is
        one of the notable figures in this part of the county.
        Though 93 years old, she is remarkably pert and seems
        to enjoy life. She likes to talk of olden times. She
        falters from flickering memory, but the narrative is
        resumed where she stopped. The thread is picked up and
        the scuttle of recollection unwinds its olden times,
        and when she was a girl. She is seldom sick. All that
        seems to bother her is her eyesight. She is nearly
        blind, though she can recognize any one she is with by
        their voice. She is quite childish and has all of her
        things that she had when she was young and it seems to
        be her greatest pleasure to show them and talk about
        them.   

>From No. 20 Column 
Birch BYARS, of Martin, was in our midst Saturday.
Walter KIMBLE and Archie PRICE made a flying trip to
        Palmersville Saturday.
Uncle Jim QUARLES, who has been spending the summer here with
        friends and relatives started for his home, near 
        Mayfield, Monday.

Hallís Branch Budget Column 
Mr. Green BRUMMITT will have his new soda fountain ready at the
        fourth of July picnic.
Jim HEATHCOT and family moved in with his father-in-law Dr.
        Y. J. BOSWELL. This is some consolation for the loss
        of his oldest daughter, Miss Hattie, in marriage 
        recently. 
Mrs. Mary DYER is very sick. Her husband, Uncle Mose, is
        growing somewhat more feeble of late.
Miss Mamie BEARD returned recently from from a visit to her
        relatives in Middle Tenn.
W. W. YOUNG and family, of near Gleason, were visiting at Mr.
        Sam LOCKHARTís Monday.

End of Abstracts For July, 3, 1903
 

Friday, July 10, 1903   The Dresden Enterprise
                        Dresden, Tennessee
 

Quarterly Court - 
All magistrates, but one, were present Esq. D. A. GOLDEN, of
No. 13, being the absent member. It is said that Mr. GOLDEN
will resign as a member of the court at the next term. Judge
Maidenís report: 

Levees and Bridges
There are levees and bridges that should have been repaired
this summer. There is not much money available.

Insane Asylum
R. B. FREEMAN, one of the poorhouse committee, and myself
removed five of the inmates from the asylum - four to the poor
house and one to his relatives. Since that time I have sent 
three of them back, after trial, as we could not properly care
for them at the poorhouse. I ask you to endorse my action. 

Poor House
The place is being improved all the time. There is a fine crop
growing on it. The inmates seem perfectly satisfied. There is
preaching held once a month by Rev. B. J. RUSSELL, of Dresden.

Jail
The work on the new jail will be completed in October and
Weakley county will have as good, if not the best, jail in
West Tennessee.

Court House
I would remind you that I called your attention to some needed
repairs and painting, but no action has been taken.

The court that the following named bridges and levies be built
and repaired, all of which is unlimited as to amount: 
B. F. BUTLER, J. A. COLE and J. H. OWENS were appointed a
        committee to build a bridge across Tumbling creek
        in No. 11.
J. G. GIBBS, J. O. VINCENT and G. W. REEVES were appointed
        a committee to build a levee across Richland Creek
        in No. 17.
D. F. WRENN, J. N. RAY and Roger BRASFIELD were appointed a
        committee to build a levee on Spring Creek, in No.9.
J. R. DUDLEY, C. E. GROOMS and Walter CURLEE were appointed
        a committee to repair bridges and levee on Polkís
        levee in No. 15.
Bud McCLAIN and Oza HUTCHERSON were apointed a committee to
        build bridges and levee on Chestnut branch, in No.7. 
A. P. WRIGHT, Smith ABERNATHY and C. H. ROSS were appointed
        a committee to build and repair a levee at Shadeís 
        crossing in No. 16.
J. M. PRIESTLY, Robt. TILLMAN and J. R. RACHELS were appointed
        a committe to build a levee at Etheridgeís, from the
        north side of
        the river to the second slough bridge in No. 19.
W. J. ALLEN, Chas. HAWKS, and R. H. CRIDER were appointed a
        committee to repair and build bridges on Sproutís
        levee, in No. 25.
G. W. WASH, E. T. ELLIOTT and J. H. HATLER were appointed a
        committee to build a levee in No. 20 beginning at the
        north side of the creek, bolts and runs west and 
        across a creek to the corner of Dr. McREEís land,
        thence south as far as in the judgement of the
        committee is necessary. 
Rufe FREEMAN, Hamp CHANDLER and John DAVIS were appointed
        a committe a committee to repair bridges and levees
        on Northcotteís road in No. 7.
J. M. BUCKLEY, D. H. WEBB and H.C. McWHERTER were appointed
        a committee to repair levee on Cane Creek, and
        Williamsí levee in No. 5.
The road commisioner in No. 7 is ordered to have the Huntingdon
        road repaired near the John BRAGG place, not to exceed
        $25.
The road beginning at a point 200 yards west of G. D. GIBBSí
        and running south by C. H. HYNDSí and ending at
        southwest corner of C. H. HYNDSí farm in No. 20, was
        opened and established by the court.

Mr. J. W. MALONE and Miss J. M. PARSLEY, of near Dreden, were
        married by Eld. ESKRIDGE at the 4th of July celebration
        at Hyndsver.

Obituary 
Benjamin Y. BOWERS was born in Weakley county, October 11,
1839, and died at his home two miles east of Ralston July 1, 
1903. Age 63 years, 8 months and 20 days. He professed religion
at the age of twelve and joined the M. E. church South, and
lived a constant member until death. He was married to Miss
Mary Jane MEADOWS, December 1864. To this union were born eight
children, two of them died in infancy, the other six are left 
with their mother to mourn his death.
Brother BOWERS was a quiet good citizen and a good man. A kind
loving husband and father. He was sick a long time and suffered
very much, but was patient and submissive in all of his
affliction. He left evidence that all was well with him and we
believe he ha gone to rest and now with his Lord in Glory.    N. W. LEE

Town and County
Miss Mary Gray LITTLE, who has been quite ill of typhoid fever,
        is reported better.
Our good friend, Mr. Howell EDMONDS, brought to this office
        last Monday two very fine pears of the Bell variety.
Mr. N. E. TERRELL, of the Terrell schoolhouse vicinity is
        stepping around mighty proud - itís a bran new nine
        pound boy.
Mr. H. W. L. HYNDS, of No. 20, showed us a celluloid match-box
        which is 35 years old and is in constant use.
Town and County Column  (continued) -
One day last week, Mr. Walter OWENS, a prominent young citizens
        of No. 6, was united in holy matrimony to Miss Nellie 
        FISHER at her home in Mayfield. Immediately after the
        wedding they drove to the home of the groom in No. 6,
        and apprised their friends of the marriage.
J. G. PILLOW reports that his wife found a monster chicken 
        snake had taken possession of a setting henís nest. She
        promptly dispatched him with a piece of scantling. The
        snake measured 6 feet and 4 and 1/2 inches, and had
        swallowed fully half a dozen eggs.
Esq. and Mrs. W. L. DUNNAGAN, of Martin, paid us a visit 
        Tuesday.
Little Misses Jennie and Nettie HAMILTON entertained a number
        of their young friends Tuesday night with a lawn party.
On July 5, Mrs. Nannie PILLOW invited a few of her friends to
        partake of a birthday dinner, the occasion being her
        thirty first birthday. Oysters, ice cream and other
        delicacies were enjoyed by all.
Some mysterious disease is playing havoc with the cows
        hereabouts. J. A. GIBBS lost a fine Jersey heifer
        Saturday night. Sunday night, Joe LOYD lost a fine
        jersey cow. Both died suddenly. It is feared the
        disease is blackleg and several have had their cows
        vaccinated.
Anderson ARNOLD, living near Gleason happened to a very serious
        accident Sunday.  He was reading a horse and leading
        one when they became frieghtened and threw him off, 
        breaking his hip, and he also sustained internal
        injuries. He is 76 years old, and is not expected
        to overcome the injuries.
Prof. John JOLLEY informs us of the death on last Wednesday
        morning of little Wilma, the precious little year-old
        daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee GILLIAM, of congestion of
        the bowels. Interment took place Wednesday afternoon
        at Walkerís Chapel. 
Esq. C. O. CRAWFORD united in marriage at his home on last 
        Sunday  Mr. Jim C. SIMMONS, a substantial, well-to-do 
        young farmer of No. 6, and Miss Lucy FISHER, an
        accomplished and beautiful young lady of Mayfield. The
        wedding was quite a surprise to the friends of the
        young couple, as it had been kept a profound secret by
        the latter. 
Prof. John BUCKLEY, of No. 5, heís decided to lock horns with
        Messrs. DUNCAN and HIGGS in the race for superintendent
        of public instruction. Mr. BUCKLEY stands high in the
        estimation of the people of his vicinity and will be
        strong man in the contest.
Prof. J. P. BRANNOCK of Friendship, Crockett county, has been
        elected principal at Dresden. The full faculty has not
        been elected, but it is known that Miss Ida BAXTER and
        Mr. BRANNOCKíS daughter and probably his wife, will be          associated
with him in the work.
Mr. R. E. GARDENER came from St. Louis early Tuesday and has
        arranged to put a large force of hands to work cleaning
        up, repairing and beautifying his place west of the
        square preparatory to spending the summers here with 
        his family.
Deputy Sheriff DRAKE, of No. 1, flushed a big crap game in No.
        5, near the spring on last Sunday. There were about 25
        engaged in rolling de bones - some of them old men.The
        officer identified 13 of them as they broke through the
        brush for concealment and proposed to the unlucky 13
        that they either go before a magistrate and submit
        their cases or he would report the matter to the grand
        jury. They submitted. 
Prof. Jack OLIVER informs us of a rather peculiar and painful
        accident that befell the son of Rose THOMASON, who
        resides just in the edge of Henry county, a few days
        ago. The young man had been out with his target rifle
        and gotten some mud on the barrel; he drew the barrel
        across his pant leg to cleanse it, when the gun fired,
        the ball going through the fleshy part of the leg above
        the knee and then entirely through the calf of the leg,
        making four holes. In other words, the ball went
        through his leg twice. This is a rare occurrence. 
County Judge T. W. TOMLISON, of TULIA, Texas, is in Weakley 
        county visiting his father, Mr. J. L. TOMLISON, left
        here 13 years ago. He is now serving his third term as
        county judge of his county. In Texas all misdemeanor
        cases are tried before the county judge, who imposes
        fines and punishments on all violators of the law. The
        judge tells us that the temperance movement is making
        rapid strides all through Texas; that there is not an
        open saloon in all his county and not one in in a 
        radius of 100 miles of his town.
Mr. R. H. HYNDS, of No. 20, has in his possession quite a
        curiosity. It is a land deed executed in 1801, 102
        years ago by Geo.HYNDS et als.  The deed was written
        in black ink, a peculiar kind used in those days and
        which does not fade away, on fine parchment paper, and
        in one of the upper corners is a peculiar seal, made
        by pasting two papers in the shape of an X on the deed,
        with dates, etc. written thereon. Mr. HYNDS says he
        also has a letter in his possession written about the
        same date.
Mrs. Hattie PARKS died at her home, about one mile east of
        Gleason, last Saturday. Mrs. PARKS was taken ill one
        day lst week with flux, and later congestion of the
        brain set in, causing her death. She was the mother of
        two children, both grown, and the stepmother of Mr.
        Carl PARKS. The deceased was 47 years of age and a 
        devout member of the C. P. church; was esteemed by all
        who knew her for her many womanly traits of character;
        she was an ideal wife, mother,
        stepmother, neighbor and friend, and will be sadly
        missed in the community in which she resided. The
        interment took place Thursday at Hopewell burying
        ground in the presence of a host of sorrowing friends
        and relatives with services by Rev. B. G. MITCHELL. 

On last Tuesday afternoon, about 3 oíclock, Miss Cammie, the
        ten year old daughter of Mr. William LECORNUE, who
        resides in No.10, on the Dresden-Greenfield road, went
        down into the field to a large sweetgum tree to get a
        bit of the gum. As she did not return in an hour or so,
        Mrs.LECORNUE  went in search of her daughter. Imagine
        the motherís anguish to find her child lying cold in
        death. Lightening had struck the tree and killed
        Cammie at the same time. Deceased was 10 years old
        and a sweet christian girl, and her tragic death is a
        sad blow to the family. Brother JOYNER, who conducted
        the funeral services at Walnut Grove, where the body
        was interred Wednesday tells us that Miss Cammie was
        one of the brightest little workers in his church and
        he mourns her death. Deceased was a sister of Mrs.
        Charlie GROOMS.

Meda Matters Column- 
Mrs. Etha HARPER closed her school here Monday after a very
        successful session.

>From No. 20 Column - 
Mr. Ale HATLER is out here on business.
Elmo KIMBELL is on the sick list, having chills.
Death visited the home of Rip WALKER last Thursday and took
        from their embrace their lovely little babe, two years
        old. This little one suffered several days of flux.
        The physician and parents did all that could be done
        to save the sweet little one, but God knows best. It
        was tenderly laid to rest Friday at old New Hope 
        cemetery. 

Martin Column - 
Attorney C. R. McCLEAN was in Fulton on legal business Tuesday
        and Wednesday.
A. B. WHITE left for Mitchell, S. D. last Saturday night. He
        will be gone for two months.
Miss Minnie SANDERS, of Columbus, was here last Wednesday 
        enroute to Sharon.
Rev J. V. FREEMAN, of Columbus, Ky., was in town Wednesday on
        his way to district conference at Sharon.
T. H. WRIGHT, of near Gleason, was in Martin last Friday
        trading with our merchants whose advertisements he had
        seen in the Enterprise.
Hon. Benton McMILLIAN spoke at Union City on the fourth. He is
        an able speaker and it was indeed an able speaker and
        it was indeed a treat to hear him. 
Miss Bennie BONDURANT, of Sharon, carried off the honors by 
        receiving the highest grade in the secondary
        examination at the State Normal Institute just closed
        at Union City,  Weakley county had the honor of having
        a pupil and teachers within her borders who made a
        grand reputation for us all and we are sure all Weakley         countians are
justly proud of them.

Halls Branch Budget Column - 
Charlie WILKINS returned from out west last week, he didnít 
        like railroad life so well.
The bottoms have been alive with people for the past week
        hunting for the ìsweet thingsî though there are not
        many ripe yet. Mr.Carlos ALEXANDER, of Gleason, thinks
        the best berries are to be found about one half mile
        north of Janes Mill, Ed King of Dresden will tell you
        the same.
Mrs. Mary DYER has been sick for the past week and is not any
        better. Dr. Ira J. TATUM, of No. 6, is her physician.

Hyndsver Hits Column - 
John BAKER has a smile on his face, itís a brand new boy, born
        July 3.
The remains of Mr. Benj. Y. BOWERS were interred in Oak Hill
        cemetery July 3, with funeral services by Revs. Dave
        FREEMAN and N. W. LEE. 
W. H. MONTGOMERY and family, of No. 14, visited Mr. GIBBSí
        family since our last.
Miss Lois ROWLAND, of Missouri, visited her uncle, H. E.
        BROOKS, since our last.
Mrs. Nellie SADLER (nee FREEMAN) died July  5 at the home of
        her husband, Neil SADLER, after a lingering illness
        of consumption. She was born July 30, 1868, and
        professed religion when young but before her
        profession she was noted for her piety; she was
        indeed a perfect christian example, for she was 
        Christ-like in every particular. She was loved by
        all who knew her. Her remains were laid to rest in the
        Freeman graveyard with services conducted by Rev. B. J.
        RUSSELL of Dresden.
Miss Lu HIGHFILL, who formerly resided here, now of Martin,
        is the guest of her cousin, Miss Vertis HOUSE.
Misses Mintie and Sudie HYNDS are reported on the sick list.
Ruby, the 19 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. WALKER,
        died Thursday, July 2, after three weeks illnes of
        flux, and was buried at New Hope Friday. We extend the
        bereaved parents our sympathy in the loss of their
        precious little Ruby. 
Mr. J. W. MALOAN and Miss Jennie PARSLY, of east of Dresden,
        were married here last Saturday, Esq. J. A. ESKERIDGE
        officiating. The groom is the son of Mr. J. H. MALOAN,
        of east of Dresden, one of this countyís most reliable,
        best, able citizens, while the bride is a most
        estimable young lady. 
Ore Springs Siftings Column - 
The little boy of Mr. Bill McDANIEL is very low.
Mrs. Jane BROCKER, of McKenzie, is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Stella POWERS has been real sick for the past two or
        three weeks.
A. M. CLEMENT and his daughter, accompanied by his sister,
        Miss Bettie, went to the sulphur well on the Fourth.
        They say they had a nice time and as is always the
        case, a large crowd was there.
John ALLMAN and family are visiting Rev. C. C. MCDEARMON, at
        Sharon, this week.
Mr. Clint HEARN is on the sick list.

Greenfield Gatherings Column - 
D. F. WREN was in St. Louis last  week.
D. E. BROCK was recently at Fulton on business.
After a short vacation, agent L. R. PETTIBREW is again back
        at his work at the depot.
Postmaster FARMER and the carriers have recieved official
        notice to be    ready for the beginning of the rural
        free delivery of July 15. On account of this, Mr. O.
        H. FEATHERSON, who is one of the carriers, has
        resigned as principal of the Brock school.
Mr. and Mrs. E. N. J. BROCK gave a lawn social at their home
        Thursday evening. About twenty-five couples were
        present. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed a
        pleasant social time. Among the out of town guests
         were: Misses Ruth WARREN, Prescott, Ark.,
        Annie DAWSON, Bells, Tenn., Geneva YOUNG, Martin; 
        Georgia TOMLINSON, and Mrs. CHURCH, St. Joe,
        Michigan; and Messrs. Henry CHURCH, Guy HIGGS and
        Clyde HIGGS, Martin.
Rev. T. W. CANNON was called to Atwood Saturday on account
        of the death of a friend.
W. B. SMITH is in St. Louis this week buying goods.
Miss Ozora WINGO, of Martin,  who taught in our schools last
        year, spent the 4th here with friends, and remained
        till Monday when she went to Rutherford where she
        began a term of school. 
D. F. WREN and N. T. GROOMS attended county court Monday.
Webber NOWLIN left Monday for a visit with relatives at
        Augusta, Ark.

Uba Utterings Column - 
T. G. REAMS and family, of Ralston, visited J. H. VAUGHAN
        Sunday.
Little Haskil SIMPSON is right  sick.
Mrs. Vady BAKER and little daughter visited Mrs. Eliza
        SIMPSON Monday.
There was an ice cream supper at J. H. VAUGHANís Saturday
        night and those present enjoyed themselves hugely.

end of July 10th

Friday, July 17, 1903   The Dresden Enterprise
                        Dresden, Tennessee

Notaries Public - 
The following notaries public were elected at the last term:
J. M. BUCKLEY - No. 5
J. M. RIDGEWAY - No. 2
J. J. HAWKINS - No. 19
Dr. H. B. STEPHENS - No. 14 

The following have been appointed guardians in the instances
        mentioned:
W. B. GARDNER, guardian to Maggie E. GARDNER
Mrs. W. A. MOORE, guardian to Willie Ed. OWENS
Mrs. E. T. BAKER renewed her bond as guardian to Lurline,
        Charlie, and Katie May BAKER.

Administrators:
Mrs. C. A. FEATHERSTON apointed administrator of the B. A.
         FEATHERSTON, deceased
J. B. MOORE, administrator of estate of T. C. OWENS, deceased
W. A. BAKER, administrator of  B. F. BAKER, deceased
A. J. WILSON, Administrator to estate of Mrs. Susan E.
        PARROTT, deceased

Marriage licenses
Earl DILDINE to Eva WHITEHEAD
T. H. HARDY to Fannie NEEDHEM

Real Estate Transfers
C. E. KILLGORE to J. C. KILLGORE        $3,000.
J. C. KILLGORE to C. E. KILLGORE        $3,000.
T. J. JETER to N. B. LOVELACE           $1,300
L. F. W. STALLCUP to W. A. EMMONS       $950.
T. C. OWENS to S. F. LAMB               $250.
Susan  I. TIMMONS to W. C. WARD         $1,000.
W. L. ELDER to J. D. WINSELL            $427.
Calvin KENNEDY to J. C. KENNEDY         $200.
T. D. MARTIN to Matt LEE                $140.
Geo. HOMES to W. M. CRITTENDON          $230.
R. E. KELSON to A. J. CLEMONS           $200. 
T. O. PICKARD to A. J. CLEMONS          $200
W. W. WALTON to T. L. HEATH             $75.
T. H. FARMER to J. R. BELL              $300.
J. A. ROGERS to J. T. WARREN            $355.
P. H. COLLIER to Eliza BILLINGSBY       $156.
J. F. BOND to J. L. GALLIARD            $350
G. W. SOMERS to J. L. GALLIARD          $22.
G. M. NORMAN to H. J. BEARD             $175.
S. T. WITHERINGTON to W. A.
                         WITHERINGTON   $600.

A letter is printed from Master Halbert S. McELWRATH,13,
who is in Boston. The letter is written to his parents and
one comment is:
ìThese northern people talk so funny , I canít understand
 anything they say, hardly.î

Greenfield Gatherings Column - 
J. L. SHANNON is in Nashville this week, looking after some
        business interests.
Attorney N. J. HOLT, of Hot Springs Ark., is visiting friends
        and relatives here. He is going about with a crutch
        which he has to use as a result of an injury that he
        recently sustained in a railroad wreck.
Col. TANSIL, of Dresden, was in  our town Saturday on official
        business, and he spent Sunday with Tom ALLEN.
The property of Jesse JONES, deceased, was sold Saturday at
        public sale by the administrator, Thomas CAMPBELL. The
        real estate was sold in three separate lots, and
        brought near $1,500 cash in hand.
Mrs.  Andrew PATTERSON died Sunday. The funeral services were
        held Monday afternoon. The interment too place at the
        Patterson cemetery.
Dr. SHANNONís horse caused a little excitement Tuesday evening.
        It broke away from him with the buggy hitched to it,
        and quite wildly started out for a runaway.  It ran 
        to the east part of town down one street among buggies
        and wagons, crossed to another street and back to the
        main part of town, seemingly all in a minute.
        Fortunately no damage was done nor no one hurt. The
        doctor believes he has a trusty horse.
The rural free delivery mail service began for routes out of
        Greenfield Wednesday. The carriers, Calvin PERRY,
        Oscar FEATHERSTON, and J. T. WESTMORE LAND, all
        reported for duty and started out on time to serve
        Uncle Sam.

Mt. Pelia Pick-ups Column - 
John COVINGTON of Terrell, has accepted a position here with
        his uncle, and is working in the store.
Mrs. Dr. GOLDSBY and little daughter, Georgia, are spending
        the week with relatives at Sharon.
Prof. John TAYLOR has returned from Sharon, where he attended
        the district conference last week.
Wm. COVINGTON, of Louisiana, after an absence of 35 years,
        is visiting relatives in this section.
John BOWERS and wife attended conference at Sharon last week.
A. W. BARBEE and family spent Sunday with friends at Polk.
Lee COVINGTON, of Crystal, was the guest of his brother,
        M. N.COVINGTON the first of this week.
G. B. BUTLER returned from Missouri. He has been thrashing.
 
Jewell Jotings Column - 
Mr. Joe FOSTER went to Martin Saturday with some cattle.
Mr. Jim PARKER and family are visiting Mr. Zeak RAWLES and
        wife, at Ruthville.
Mr. Joe NETHERY and wife, of Martin, visited their father,
        Mr.GATEWOOD, Saturday night, and thier sister, Mrs.
        Margery GATEWOOD, who has been sick for quite a time. 
Jodie SMITH, son of Bud SMITH, is very sick with slow fever.
Luther and Clay TAYLOR, of Ore Spring, were in Jewell
        Saturday.
Mrs. Jim TUCK has been on the sick list.
Mr RACHEL, of Palmersville, is moving his saw mill to Mr.
        Emerson TAYLORís land, near Jewell. Mr. Rachel will
        soon be ready to go to sawing.
Mr. W. E. STACKS has just returned from a ten daysí 
        prospecting through Missouri. He was looking for a 
        grocery stand, and may locate at Malden, Mo.
Henry PENTECOST and wife visited Chester RAWLES and wife
        Sunday.

Fancy Facts Column - 
Miss Mayella BRANN, of this community is very low with
        typhoid fever. 
Dr. T. W. FIELDS has purchased a tract of land near this place
        and will build soon, and Mr. Bob FOWLER will build
        right away.
Miss Clora FOWLER returned Sunday from a visit at Mr. William
        CAPPís.
We are sorry to say that Mr. Will BIRCKEN had to kill his hogs
        last Monday morning on account of them being mad. A
        mad dog bit them twenty-seven days ago.

Town and County Column - 
A little child of Mr. Bill VINCENT died Monday at Dukedom.
Mrs. J. A. IRVINE entertained the other night in honor of her
        guest, Miss GREER, of Paris.
Mrs. Pearl MOORE arrived this week from St. Louis and is the
        guest of her mother, Mrs. Josephine Boden.
Alma, little two year old son of Mrs. A. M. MCGUIRE, died at
        Dukedom Sunday evening and was buried Monday.
Col. E. E. TANSIL has been indisposed this week and Miss Mamie
        has been looking after affairs in the county clerkís
        office. 
Mr. James EDWARDS, of Gainesville, Texas, is visiting home
        folks here, Mr. EDWARDS was taken very sick Monday
        with an attack of biliousness.
Work has again been delayed on the new jail due to the
        non-arrival of materials. 
Miss Mary Lee GARRETT, who has been attending scholol at 
        Gainesville, Texas, for the past year, returned home
        last week. She will remain here till the latter part
        of September.
Mr. W. P. PHELPS, of Fulton, was here this week. He is one
        of the ringleaders in ridding Fulton of the open 
        saloons. 
During the electrical storm Saturday afternoon at Gleason,
        lightening struck a tree in the barnyard of Pink 
        SMITH, who was standing near when it happened. The
        shock knocked him senseless and threw a limb over a
        house fifty yards way. Mr. SMITH remained unconscious
        several hours.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. TAYLOR, north of Dresden, Monday
        night, a boy. 
Mr. and Mrs. Lee GARDNER will return to their home in St.Louis
        tomorrow.
Uncle Bill THOMPSON tells us that Mr. Pleas EAVES, of No. 25,
        lost a valuable cow Monday. 
We are informed that a shooting scrape occurred as Arthur
        CAVITTís store in No. 1 last Sunday.
We are in receipt of am interesting letter from our old
        friend, J. W. WESCOTT, of Runnels, Texas, which we
        will publish next week.
Mr. T. R. GRUBBS and Miss Lizzie SPENCE, prominent young
        people of the vicinity of Ruthville, were united in
        marriage at Fulton last Sunday.
We are sorry to report that Uncle Billy JANES, of No. 6, has
        been quite sick the past ten days with the prevailing
        flux. His sister, Mrs. REAVIS of Dresden, is attending
        his bedside.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. TAYLOR returned Tuesday evening from
        Bowling Green, Ky., where they have been since the
        death of Mrs.TAYLORís only brother, by whose death she
        inherits about $5,000, he being a wealthy bachelor.
        Mrs. Taylor was one of three heirs.
Mr. Bob Lee ROSS, aged about 25 years, died at his home near
        McConnell on last Sunday of pneumonia. The body was
        buried Monday afternoon at New Hope burying ground.
        The deceased leaves a wife and one child.
County Surveyor PRIESTLY has been hard at work surveying land
        in Nos. 25 and 20 this week. The J. B. GATEWOOD land
        in No. 25 and the Olds land in No. 20. The latter for           subdivision
among the heirs of W. S. OLDS, deceased.
For Sale - My farm of 55 acres, located 2 and one half miles
        east of Martin.                 T. M. TODD, Ralston

Town and County Column (Continued)-
There will be a picnic on Uncle Joe EZELLís place in No. 5,
        on Saturday, July 25, and we are informed that Dalton
        MAYO will be on hand on that day to make a grand
        speech and eat mutton.
We are informed that Mr. M. F. HAWKS, a hustling energetic
        citizen of No. 4, has this season picked, and sold
        blackberries amounting to the sum of $25. He has done
        this while attending to his crop. 
Doctor TERRELL tells us that Marshall KELLEY, son of Joe
        KELLEY, son of Joe KELLEY, had a narrow escape from
        drowning while in Cypress Creek, near Sam BOWLIN's
        Wednesday. The other young men, who were with young
        KELLEY succeeded in rescuing him after he had gone
        under a second time. He had already turned black in
        the face and it required heroic work to revive him.
That grand old man, Uncle Joe EZELL, of No. 5, was here last
        Tuesday for the first time since last October. Uncle
        Joe tells us that Lewis BRANN, one of that vicinityís
        most worthy citizens has been sick nigh unto death of
        typhoid fever at his home near Blooming Grove Church. 
Mr. Lewis BRANN, son of Mr. W. T. BRANN, died at his home in
        No. 25 early Wednesday morning. The deceased had been
        ill several months with typhoid fever, but reported
        better on last Sunday. Hemorrhage of the bowels set
        in Monday, causing death.  Mr. BRANN was about twenty
        five years of age and leaves a wife and three 
        children. He was married several years ago to Miss
        KELLEY, daughter of the widow Caroline KELLEY, who
        lives on Cypress Creek. Deceased was an upright,
        sober, industrious young man, esteemed by all who
        knew him, and his untimely death is a sad blow to the
        young wife and three little children. The body was
        buried at Blooming Grove church Thursday.
A pet pup, belonging to W. L. SIMPSON, became rabid or
        something akin to it, biting Mrs. SIMPSON, the baby,
        four horses and several hogs. The dog was captured
        and put into a box, and showed signs of hydraphobia,
        biting and snapping at everything with itís reach. Mr.
        SIMPSON left here today early Friday morning overland
        for Paris, arrived there late in the afternoon and had
        a mad-stone applied, but same did not stick,
        demonstrating there was no poison within the wounds.
        He left there at nine that night, arriving here at 2
        the next morning, when he found the dog having fits,
        and sent for a mad-stone at Woodland Mills. This also
        refused to stick. Doctors Lewis TERRELL and Carl FINCH
        dissected the dog and pronounced it brain trouble and
        not hydrophobia at all.

Ruthville Rumors Column - 
Mrs. Susie MOSS, of North Carolina, who has been visiting her
        sister here, is quite sick.
Em PALMER, who has resided in Old Mexico for several years is
        here on several monthsí visit.
Bob Ross is dangerously sick, with but little hopes of
        recovery.
J. M. LUTHER went to Dresden on business.

Boydsville Budget Column - 
Miss Althena EDWARDS has returned from Murray, where she
        enjoyed quite a pleasant visit.
Misses Clara BRANN, Stella PICKARD, and Ruth WILLIAMS
        attended Wild Bill EVANSí meeting at Lynnville last
        Friday.
Mr. John C. RAY and little daughter, Miss Lillian, of
        Ralston, visited the formerís sister Mrs. Amphion
        WILLIAMS, Saturday and Sunday. 
Miss Florence CARDWELL, who has been attending school in
        Martin the past winter and spring, has returned home.
Miss Ruth WILLIAMS visited relatives in Elm Tree lst week.
Miss NASH, who has been quite ill with fever, is improving.

Martin Column - 
Geo. Boyd, of Dresden, visited here Monday.
Bud MOSS has returned form a three weeksí stay at Dawson.
Mrs. Lem JOHNSON , of Kennett, Mo. is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. E. E. WINSTEAD and children are visiting relatives near
        Dresden.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert JETER, of Dresden, spent last Sunday with
        the latterís parents here.
Aunt Sallie PIECE has returned from a three weekís visit to
        friends in and around Greenfield and Sharon.
Mrs. Emma Luten,  who has been visiting her father and mother,
        Mr. and Mrs. J. H. HUTCHERSON, returned to her home
        at Waverly Sunday.
Earl DILDINE and Eva WHITEHEAD drove tothe office of Esq.
        W. L. DUNNAGAN married them, and, after compensating
        His Honor very liberally, the happy groom drove with
        his bride to their home. They are well-to-do young
        people of the  Jones School house neighborhood and
        will be missed from the social circle. There are
        some paternal objections to the marriage.

Five free delivery routes started from this office Wednesday.
Route 1:  J. J. RIVER, carrier, length of route 23 and one 
        fourth miles; this route runs through Mt. Pelia.
Route 2: Louise IVEY, carrier, length of route twenty and one
        half miles; this route runs through Ralston.
Route 3: W. C. BRAWNER, carrier, length of route 21 miles;
        this route runs through Uba, Ruthville and McConnell.
Route 4: Carroll LOONEY, carrier, length of route 24 miles;
        this route runs through Gardner and Terrell.
Route 5: Will CASHON, carrier, length of route 22 and three
        quarters miles: This route goes through Hyndsver.
Each of the above carriers receive $600 per year, but they
        have to furnish their own horse and vehicle.

Mary Haysí Happenings Column - 
On the evening of July 8 lightening killed a fine mare
        belonging to ëSquire COLLIER, and also struck a tree
        near Mr. Frank COLLIERSí dwelling. His two sons were
        on the gallery and the shock knocked both down.
Mrs. Ella YOUNG, who has been visiting Mrs. Lizzie BELL for
        the past week, returned to her home near Medina.
Mr. WATSONís family visited in Obion Saturday night and
        Sunday.
Mr. Dessie COLLIER and Mr. Bice SULLivan are near Polkís
        station, going with Mr. BARBEEís thresher this week.
Mr. Tom STEPHEN'S family were the guests of Bud COLLIERís
        family Sunday.
Mr. Fred SULLIVAN got him a new buggy last Saturday.
Mr. Lee CRITTENDENís baby, who has been very sick, is about
        well.

Hyndsver Hits Column - 
Miss Beatrice MONTGOMERY of near Martin is visiting relatives
        here.
The protracted meeting will begin at Oak Hill Sunday,
        conducted by the pastor, Rev. N. W. LEE, of Ralston.
Miss Ollie HARRIS is on the puny list.
Tom CARNEY says, There are only four liars in Hyndsver. Odin
        SMITH is one, and Arthur HYNDS the other three.
Mr. and Mrs. Lou TAYLOR, of Jewell, visited relatives here.
Mrs. Boon BYRUM is on the sick list.
E. E. GOOCH and family, of Martin, visited Conse H. HYNDSí
        family Sunday.
Mr. Jas. CHAPPELL and daughter, Miss Ida, happened to a very
        painful accident last Monday. While they were going
        home from preaching at Bible Union, the horse
        became unruly and ran the buggy against a bank on the
        side of the road and threw both out of the buggy, Mr.
        CHAPPEL was slightly hurt, but Miss Ida sustained
        very painful injuries.  They are, however, not 
        thought to be serious. At this writing she is getting
        along very well.

Ore Springs Siftings Column - 
The little 2-year-old child of Bill McDANIEL died last
        Wednesday of congestion and was buried at West Union
        Cemetery Thursday. It was only sick a few days, but
        suffered greatly all the time.
One day last week week the children  of Mr. MADDOX were out
        picking berries, and one of the little girls was
        bitten by a poisonsous snake. Dr. TATUM was sent for
        and the child is not suffering much from the bite.
Jodie SMITH is sick with fever at the house of his father.
Jack TAYLOR and family spent Saturday night with J. G.
        CLEMENT, near Como. 
Mr. Henry POWERS is on the sick list.
Bro. JACKSON will begin will begin his meeting at Jolley
        Spring Sunday.
Mr. Billie CLEMENT, of Paris, came through on his way to
        Sharon last week and stopped with us.
Mrs. Emma SMITH, of Fancy, is spending the week with her
        sister, Mrs. CLEMENT.
The meeting at West Union is postponed until September 1,
        on account of the illness of Miss Babe TAYLOR and
        others.

Hallís Branch Budget Column - 
Will SUDDARTH has ben very sick with flux, but is improving.
Some of this vicinity spent Saturday night with Mr.Jack
        PASCHAL and family, near Como, and entertained them
        with music, and next day listened to a rousing sermon
        by Mr. BEAL, of Murray, Ky., at Thompson Creek church.
Mrs. Mary Dyer, who has been sick for some time, is better.
We learn Ech IRVINE, formerly of near Ore Springs, is in the
        service of the U. S. Navy and en route for China.
Jim HEATHCOTT, who has been living with his brother-in-law,
        moved in the house with his parents recently.

Vincent School House Column - 
Eld. J. L. THOMAS is holding a protracted  meeting this week
        at Popular Grove.
Mrs. George MYRICK is visiting her grandfather, Mr. McCLAIN.
Mrs. Met JONES returned from Kentucky. 
Mrs. CRUTCHFIELD has gone to see her son at Mayfield.
Mrs. MORCE visited J. J. TAYLOR and family last week and
        caught a string of fish, and the rain came up and
        she stayed all night. Mr. Taylor says that he
        enjoyed the fry, and hopes she will come again soon.

Adamís Academy Column - 
William Freeman, from near Pisgah, was in these parts Sunday.
Some of the young people from this place attended an ice
        cream supper at Mr. Pink BROOKSí near Public Wells,
        Saturday night.
R. B. BRIZENDINE  and wife, from Public Wells, visited G. W. 
        ANDERSON and family Sunday. 
Frank Brewer and Miss Della WAGSTER,  from near Terrell,
        visited Elzie and Beulah FLIPPO Saturday and Sunday.
T. S. FLIPPO and son went to Mt. Pelia Monday on business.

Gardner Gems Column - 
Miss Maud MEWBEY, of Lebanon, is here visiting friends and
        relatives.
Mrs. J. B. JOHNSON, of PIGGOT, ARk., is visiting her
        daughter, Mrs. Walter GREY.
Mrs. James HUDSON, who has been ill for the past four weeks,
        is improving.
Miss Cora Lee WESCOTT, of Paris, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
        Walter WHEELEN.
Misses Bulah RAGSDALE and Verda PENICK, of Martin, spent 
        Sunday here. 
Miss Mary JORDAN, of Oakton, Ky., is the guest of Miss
        Charley BAKER.
Mrs. Joseph CARTER, of Martin, and her visitor, Miss
        PHILLIPS, of Paducah, are attending  the meeting
        here.
Harry HALL, the 16-year-old boy of L. H. HALL thought to
        be lost,  returned home early Monday morning. The
        adventures of his trip are quite interesting, but he
        seems glad to be home.
Miss Fannie FOSTER, of Union City, is visiting Prof. THOMASí
        family.
Em MONTGOMERY and daughter, Myrtie, attended the burial
        services of his niece, Miss COOK,  at Mt. Pelia
        last Sunday.

End of Abstracts for July  17, 1903