In Memory of J. B. ADAMS 
When a good man dies, a record of  his life should be preserved
that others may be constrained to emulate his virtues and walk 
in his footsteps. Feeling that Joseph B. ADAMS was such a man. I
reach forth my hand to lay a flower on his new made grave and and
speak of him as a man and brother in the church. Joseph B. ADAMS
was born in Weakley county, Tenn. February 5, 1858 and was called
to his reward from South McAlester, Indian Territory, February 3,
1904. His body was laid to rest cemetery on Feb. 5, his forty
sixth birthday.
He was the son of John Wesley and Anne ADAMS and the grandson of
Philip ADAMS, who was born in North Carolina and one of the brave
pioneers to lay the foundation of civilization in the days of
Andrew Jacksonísyoung manhood. His grandfather on the maternal
side was Hon. Jeptha TERRELL, who was also born in North Carolina
moving westward becme one of the most distinguished and most 
useful citizens of Tennessee. On November 17, 1880, Joseph B. 
ADAMS was united in marriage to Miss Nannie H. ROGERS, daughter
of  J. T. and Elizabeth ROGERS.  Ten children were born to Joseph
and Nannie ADAMS, two of whom preceded their father to the better
land. Eight remain with their mother to mourn their loss. It was
not my fortune to know Bro. ADAMS very long. Like many others he
moved to South McAlester to cast his lot with the destiny of our
young city. He, with his wife and children joined the First
Baptist church by letter from their old church. He was gifted as
a singer and served the church well as a leader of the song 
services. Mrs. ADAMS is a sister of Judge W. E. ROGERS, of our 
city, one of our brightest lawyers and best citizens. Judge 
ROGERS was in Kerrville, Tex., started home in two hours after
being telegraphed the sad news and was present at the funeral.
Sister ADAMS will remain with the children, all in school, in
South McAlester.                E. D. CAMERON, His Pastor

12th District Doings Column 
Mr. John ELDER is on the sick list.
Mr. Harvy HALEY is right sick with congeestion of the somach.
Mrs. Caroline GALLIMORE, an old and highly respected lady of 
        the 12th district, died last week of pneumonia. She was
        buried at Blooming Grove beside her husband, who preceded
        her in death some twenty years ago.
Miss Mattie SEALS is giving lessons in penmanship at Laneview.
Mrs. Iva STUBBLEFIELD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas VAUGHAN, of
        the twelfth was buried Tueday of this week at Everettís
        Chapel. Mrs. STUBBLEFIELD lived at Trimble. She leaves a
        husband and several children. 

Jonesboro Jots Column 
Mr. H. F. BOBO, of No. 16, sold one of his farms in No.15
        adjoining Esq. DUDLEYís, last week to Mr. Will GRISSOM.
        Uncle Buck is one of No. 16ís most substantial citizen
        and though he has seen three score and ten years, hustles
        around with a young manís energy.
The terrible rain and hail Thursday afternoon caught our mail
        carrier, A. C. PERRY, the wind side tracked his hack up
        against the fence and hail pounded down upon the horses
        till they turned away and started back; he jumped out to
        head them, and his hat was blown off and the last he saw
        of it, it was flying 20 feet in the air. 
Mr. Charlie COOPER passed away Sunday and was laid to rest Monday
        at Seminary.

Mt. Hermonís Items Column
Mrs. GARNER  has been right sick.
Mrs. M. I. HEATER has had a bad case of nettle rash.
Mrs. N. J. HESTER and Mrs. Fannie SMITH have la grippe.
Mrs. ABNEY is reported worse.

Palmersville Pointers Column
Walter RIGGINS and John DILTS  are running a blacksmith and
        wood shop. 

Hyndsver Hits Column 
Miss Vertie HOUSE started a summer school here Monday. 
Dr. McREE reports a large crowd at Terrell Schoolhouse Saturday
        night to hear the candidates for representative speak. 
Mr. G. R. TAYLOR, a prominent farmer of near Ruthville, and Mrs.
        May MATHEWS, of No. 20, drove to the residence of Esq.
        HOUSE last week and were married while seated in their 
        buggy.
Mr. Ed CHAPPELL, son of Mr. J. M. CHAPPELL, and Miss Erin WAGSTER
        were married last Sunday at the home of the brideís
        mother in No. 21, by Esq. House. The groom is a young
        farmer of this district, liked by all, while his bride
        is a beautiful young lady of the Oak Grove neighborhood. 

Hallís Branch Budget Column
Mrs. James HEATHCOTT is expecting to take the measles at any time
        as she was exposed to them over a week since.
S. W. LOCKHART delivered fourteen head of nice young hogs to Gus
        ATKINS, at Gleason, Friday. Received $4.25 for them. One 
        of Mr. LOCKHART's teams ran away with a wagon load of 
        boards, but were stopped before any damage was done. 
Mr. Jeff DEASON says he fed one hog on meal 30 days and the
        result was a gain of 145 pounds.
Duge OLIVER has cleared several acres of bottom land on Mr. Jeff
DEASONís farm. 
Mrs. W. D. JANES delivered a large drove of fine hogs to to Gus 
        ATKINS, at Gleason, Thursday of  last week. SUDDOTH
        brothers also delivered a nice drove Friday. 
They say Emmet JACKSON has nearly wore his shoulder out carrying
        his gun rabbit hunting; that Mrs. Sallie DEASON is
        getting twelve dozen eggs per week; that Bud 
        CRUTCHFIELDís object in visiting  Mr. TREVILLIANís is
        not to buy a cow.
Mr. Frank BLACKARD sold his little farm on Hallís Branch, to Mr.
        Jeff DEASON, Saturday, consideration something over $200. 
J. M. LOCKHART has has just put up a new line of picket fence.

Town and County Column
Mr. and Mrs. Nat MOORE arrived last Monday and will be here for
        several days.
Constable Walter McWHERTER, of  No. 5, has been suffering
        greatly with rheumatism.
Mr. Romie A. BODEN, who did service for Uncle Sam in the
        Philppine Islands, has been granted a pension.
The 5 year old son of Mr. KIRGUS MOBERRY, of No. 5, died last
        Saturday of measles and was interred at Blooming Grove.
Mr. P. H. PALMER brought to our office a leaf of tobacco 
        measuring 40 inches in length. by 12 inches wide.
Mr. Will WHITTLESEY has removed from near Martin to Paragould,
        Ark., where he has purchased a fine farm and will engage
        in farming.
Mr. King WEBB delivered a brilliant address on education at
        Terrell school house after the political speeches were  delivered.
On Monday, March 28, the Dresden Odd Fellows will go to Gleason
        and organize a new lodge.
A happy wedding was solemnized at the home of  Esq. John BUCKLEY
        on Sunday, the contracting parties were Mr. Evan Lewis 
        and Miss Emma BOSTICK, daughter of the late Esq. BOSTICK,
        Mr. BUCKLEY officiating. They are a very prominent and 
        highly esteemed young couple of No. 5.
Miss Annie MAY MALOAN left last Tuesday for Memphis, Texas, 
        where she will spend the summer.
The death of Esq. Monroe ALDERDICE, the county loses a valuable
        citizen and the old soldiers appreciated and gallant 
        comrade.
Mr. Z. C. BLANKENSHIP, who resided north of Dresden, left Sunday,
        for Holcomb, Mo., where he will reside in the future, so
        Mr. C. C. Taylor tells us. 
The heavy wind here on Thursday of last week all but blew down 
        the old ware room in the rear of
C. W. SCOTTís old store, on the northwest corner of the square.
Mr. Boyd McWHERTER, who resides near Palmersville, had a
        miraculous escape from injury one day last week by a
        run away team. He was thrown between the wheels and
        considerably bruised. While no bones were broken, he has suffered a
great deal of pain.
It is currently reported that Hon. John O. VICENT, ye old time
        singing master, will announce his candidacy for the
        legislature.
Mrs. R. T. LEWIS entertained the Entre Nous club on last Tuesday 
afternoon. We understand from good authority that the progressive town
of Gleason will in all probability have
        a first class system of water works and an electric light
        plant at an early date.
Contractor John WALTERS is now  hard at work with a large crew of
        hands erecting a two story brick on the site where the
        marble yard has been located in Martin for years.
Mr. Lloyd BOSWELL, after an illness of two weeksí duration, died
        at his home, 423 North Fifth street, Paducah, Saturday
        morning at 3 oíclock. Mr. BOSWELL was a merchant and for
        a long time had been prominent and influential in
        business, official and social circles in his city. 
        Saturdayís issue of the Paducah Sun devotes a column to
        the memory of this lamented citizen. Mr. BOSWELL left
        two daughters, Misses Mary and Anna, and a widow, Mrs.
        Mary M. BOSWELL, who was formerly Mrs. Mary M AYERS, 
        widow of Judge Samuel B. AYRES,  and at one time lived
        in Dresden, but later in Fulton, where she married Mr.
        BOSWELL here extended sympathy to the bereaved ones.
John FRANCIS tells us that Mr. Henry MATHENEY, a highly 
        respected citizen, died at his home is No. 17 on Monday
        night from the effects of measles. He was about twenty 
        six years of age and leaves a young wife, who was a Miss
        FOX. Interment took place at old Concord burying ground.

Boydsville Budget Column
Mr. J. D. BROWN lost a valuable cow the other day, from being
        poisoned by Tough On Rats, which was given by mistake 
        through a mistake in the cowís food.
Misses Stella PICKARD and Ruth WILLIAMS came home last week
        from Mayfield, Ky., where they had been attending school
        and are right sick now with measles. 
Mr. S. M. STEPHENSONís little dauhter, Hattie, who has been
        right sick, is improving. 
Uncle Monroe ALDERDICE, an old and highly esteemed citizen of
        this place, died at his home last week with la grippe. 
        His remains were interred at Boydsville. He was a member
        of the M. E. church of that place and was seventy four
        years old and leaves a wife and four children, one boy
        and three girls, all grown and at home except the oldest
        girl, wife of Mr. G. McCLAIN, and are all sick at present
        with the measles. Uncle Monroe will be greatly missed.
        The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire 
        community in the loss they have sustained.

From No. 4 Column
Mrs. Mattie FRANCIS is quite sick with la grippe.
Miss Jossie FRANCIS has been on the puny list this week.
Mrs. Anna CAYSE has pneumonia, but is said to be better.
On last Sunday evening, Mr. E. BARBER and Miss Geneva MEANS
        surprised their many friends by driving to the home of
        Esq. Everett ATKINS, where they were made man and wife.
They are a popular young people and I congratulate them.
Mr. Joseph WILKERSON has a bouncing new boy at his house.
Mr. J. H. FRANCIS, our new tax assessor, has begun to give the
        people of his district the big eye in the way of
        assessing taxes.

Martin Column 
Mr. J. A. BELL has completed a fine stock barn on his farm near
        town.
Mr. Theodore WINGO has resigned his position as foreman of the
        Martin Planing Mill Co.
L. D. DODDS, our polite, clever and accommodating sheriff was 
        on our streets last Monday.
Mr. Carrey CLARK is making a tour through Mississippi with the 
contemplation of moving there.
Jno. WALTERS has commenced the erection of a new brick house on 
        his lot on West Side, and same will be completed at an
        early date.
Theodore WINGO and son, Levy, left here Tuesday for Hope, Ark.,
        to put in a stove factory for Mr. HUDKINS. They will be
        gone a month.
Mrs. Bertha BELL, who has been real sick at the home of her 
        father, W. T. BROOKS, near town, is able to be up and 
        went to her home last Monday.
R. E. NOWLIN left last Wednesday on a two weeksí tour through 
        Crockett and Haywood counties, in the interest of the   Continental
Insurance Company. 
Mr. B. M. SWEET left for the Ozark mountains last Tuesday for his
        health and will reside there in future. 
A. H. OLIVER has commenced the erection of a new house on the
        same lot where his house was recently burned. Same will
        be ready for accupancy about the 10th of next month.
J. M. GARDNER offered his resignation as alderman, and same was
        accepted by the mayor and aldermen, and J. B. RYAN was
        elected to fill out Mr. GARDNERís term. 
Henry MATHENY departed this life at his home last Tuesday, in
        his 27th year.  He died of measles. He leaves a wife,
        two brothers and one sister, to mourn his death. He was
        an honest, upright, hard working farmer. His remains
        were laid to rest at the Pisgah cemetery, Wednesday, by
        kind and loving hands.

Tumbling Creek Cullings Column 
Professor CASTLEMANís horse ran away and killed itself last week. 

Elm Tree Twigs Column 
Mr. Robert BINDERís little boy is very sick with pneumonia.
Mr. Charley SOOTERís wife died with the measles last Sunday.

Friday, March 25, 1904

Death of Mrs. Leona COOPER
The death angel entered the home of Mr. Charlie COOPER Sunday
        night, March 13, and bore the spirit of his loving wife
        to heaven. Her remains were laid to rest in Seminary
        cemetery Monday evening. She leaves a husband, three
        children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn
        her death.      Her Little Friend, Katie V. LEWIS

>From No. 6 Column
Mr Pomp BREEDING has moved down near Sharon.
Mr. Jim BEVILL returned from Mayfield  last Monday.
Prof. John ALLMANís school is out at Eagle Hill, and he is
        preparing for farming.
Mr. Pink IRVINE, one of the Paris tobacco buyers, was in this
        vicinity a few days past, but  I donít think he bought
        any tobacco. His prices were too low.
Mr. and Mrs. Riley OSTEIN have a new girl at their home.
Mr. N. P. DAVIS says itís a mistake about his hen house having
        two windows, it has three.
Mrs. Cattie NEWBERRYís school, at Adamís  schoolhouse, is out.
Mr. F. P. SIMMONS has employed a Middle Tennessee man for this 
        year.
Sunday, Mr. Horace BRUMMITT and wife were the guests of their 
grandmother who is very feeble.
Mr. N. P. DAVIS bought a fine mule from Mr. Will IRVINE last
        week. He paid $150. for same.
Mrs. Erin POWERS has a gang of little chickens. I guess we will
        all go to eat fried chicken if the hawks donít beat us.

Court House News        
        Real Estate Transfers
R. H. DUNN to J. D. STALCUP    $1,014.
I. W. RAWLS to E. R. GATEWOOD    $200.
J. H. MOORE to I. C. MOORE    $500.
D. S. ROBERSON to R. B. BRASFIELD    $334.
J. M. KIRBY to J. W. McMACKIN    $261.
W. E. TRENT to D. C. MARTIN    $200.
B. C. BROCK to E. N. J. BROCK    $900.
E. N. J. BROCK to J. M. KIRBY    $1,130.
A. J. VINSON  to W. T. HIGHFIELD    $1,600.
D. T. & D. J. BARTON to W. B. MíKINNEY    $170.
Ernest PATE to Cora SNEED    $500
T. H. NULL to Cora SNEED   $820.
J. D. & T. M. EARLS to J. N. RAY   $350.
L. G. BURTON to H. L. HIGG    $1,5355.
D. F. & D. J. BURTON to T. J. SMITH    $750.
J. A. VOWELL to L. A. HIGHFIELD    $400.
J. C. & T. J. JETER to W. J. AVERY    $365.

        Marriage License
A. E. CLARK to Mathilda BLAKEMORE.
Logan ARGO to  Pearl CAPPS.
B. B. BLUDLOOE to Sallie HOOD.
Gus WRY to Peal PALMER.
Clyde MORRIS to Parlee LANGTON.

The following administrators have recently qualified in the
        county court:
C. S. BROOKS, adm. of the estate of G. W. BROOKS, deceased.
Callie SMITH, adm of the estate of Adams SMITH, deceased.
I. G. BYARS, dam of the estate of Warren OLDS, deceased. 

The following guardians have been appointed in the county court
        this month: 
W. B. CONNELL, guardian to Ellen and Henry CONNELL, minor heirs
        of Malinda CONNELL.
J. J. ALLMAN, guardian to John W. CLEMENT, minor heir of A. M.
        CLEMENT, deceased.
N. P. DAVIS, guardian to Nannie M. and Laura P. CLEMENTS, minor
        heirs of A. M. CLEMENTS, deceased.
John H. BONDURANT, guardian to Gabrella BYARS, minor heir of 
        Gabrical BYARS.

Bills filed in the county court are as follows:
James ETHERIDGE JACKSON and wife vs. Geo. COURTRIGHT et als. 
        Said bill seeks  to have homestead and dower in certain
        tract of land in No. 16 set apart to Mrs. JACKSON. J. W.
        THOMAS is attorney for complainants.
D. T. WINSTON et als. vs. expartee.
        Bill prays to have a parcel of land sold for division.

New bills in the chancery court are as follows:
Lucile Rogers et als. vs. Carrie ROGERS et als. 
        This bill seeks to have sold a certain vacnt lot on the
        public square in Dresden for partition.
State of Tennessee, for Weakley county, vs. Jennie VAUGHAN et
        als. This petition seeks to have certain money now in
        the chancery court paid out, but which the clerk and
        master has enjoined from paying out.
State of Tennessee, for Weakley county,  vs. A. A. CANTRELL et
        als. This case is same as above, only the money is in
        the county court.

Ruthville Rumors Column
Mrs. BRANN, wife of W. V. BRANN, died Monday morning of 
        consumption. She has been real sick for many monnths.
        The burial took place at Rose Hill Tuesday. 
Mr. Zeke RAWLS has recently had his residence repainted which
        greatly adds to itís appearance.
Mr. Roy PASCHALL, of Dresden, did the work.
Mr. Thomas BRANN, of Geary, Okla., arrived here Saturday on a 
        visit to relatives and friends. Mr. BRANN formerly
        lived here.
Rufus NIX and Will BROWN left a few days ago for Arkansas, to
        reside there indefinitely.
Mr. G. H. TAYLOR, who resides near here, has taken unto himself
        a wife only a few days ago. This is Mr. TAYLORís fifth  matrimonial
venture. Esq. W. W. HOUSE, of Hyndsver,
        officiated. 
Mrs. JOHNSON, wife of Charlie JOHNSON, died Sunday the 13th, and
        was buried Monday at old Bethel church in Graves county,
        Ky. 
A number of citizens here have been subpoened by Constable Schink       
HOLLADAY to appear as witnesses before Esq. J. T. FUTRELL,
        in South Fulton, Tuesday in the case of Claud LEE vs.
        Ed REAMS.
Chas. TAYLOR  and Roy PASCHALL happened to an accident the 10th
        inst. Just after a big rain they were driving across
        Richland creek, which was up considerable, when they
        drove off the bridge into a hole, and as they could not
        see where they were driving, they were throwed completely
        over the water, buggy and all. It is told on Mr. TAYLOR
        that he had in his buggy a fine cake, which was lost, and
        tis said Mr. TAYLOR has been drinkiní creek water ever
        since to get the benefit of his cake.
A musical entertainment last Saturday night at Mr. Thornton
        SPENCE's was one of the amusements of the past week.
Mrs. Georgia STONE, beloved wife of John STONE and eldest 
        daughter of Mr. J. W. REED, of this vicinity, died at 
        the home of her father at 9 oíclock Tuesday night after
        a long and continued illness of consumption. Burial took
        place at New Hope cemetery, on Wednesday evening at 2
        oíclock. Funeral Services were conducted by Rev. S.
        WEAVER, of Harris. Deceased was a member of the New Hope Methodist
church where she lived. She led a true and
        constant christian life. A concourse of friends and
        relatives mourn her demise.
Tom BUTCHER, recently of Dakota,  is here on a visit. Tom was
        raised here but had seen living in the west almost
        continually for several years.
The case of Ed REAMS, defendant, and Claude LEE, prosecuter, in
        which defendant was accused of striking Lee over the
        head with a stick, was called to Esq. FUTRELLís court,in 
        South Fulton, Tuesday, both Esq FUTRELL and Esq. Jim
        CHAMBERS sitting on the case. Atty. Attorney Everett
        REEVES, who was reared in this immediate vicinity, was 
        counsel for the defendant, while Atty Hershal SMITH  represented the
state.  The decicion of the court was 
        that REAMS be fined, $10 and costs for assault and 
        battery. Both parties reside near here.
Henry MATHENY, who lived near the river, died Tuesday after a
        protracted illness of measles. He was buried Wednesday
        afternoon at Pissgah church, near Latham.
A social party was given at the house of W. J. BURKE Wednesday 
        night for the young people.
Bill OLIVER, of Sharon, was in this vicinity Wednesday, on
        business.
Tom REAMS says Uncle Dan SAWYER, although not typical, is taking
        pattern after old Noah, of ancient times, in that he has
        two of a kind of five different types of animals. They
        are: Two mule colts, two goats, two pigs, two banty 
        chickens, and two sets of twin calves. Uncle Dan, who is
        72, is hale and healthy, and one of the pioneer settlers
        of this county. 
John S. ACREE, nominee for Sheriff of Weakley county, was in this       
community Wednesday,shaking hands with his friends.
Neeley FRYER, of Newbern, Tenn., is visiting his uncle Lon D. 
        PARKER, here this week.    

Mt. Harmon Items Column 
Mrs. GARNER is reported better.
Miss Ethel ABNEY has been right sick since our last.
Mr. G. HARRINGTON was taken suddenly ill one night last week with 
lockjaw.
Our school at Oak Grove was out last Friday.  Mr. PARRISH has
        proven the best teacher we have had in this end of No.
        10 for many a year.
Mr. CUSTIS GARNER left home two or three weeks ago and his folks
        have not heard from him since nor do they know his
        whereabouts.

Obituary
Mary J. DYER, died at the home of her daughter, near West
Union. She was born August 19, 1835; departed this life March
15, 1904; age 69 years, five months and twenty six days. She
professed hope in Christ and joined the Baptist church at West
Union, where she lived a consistent member until death. She
leaves an aged husband, three children and several grandchildren
and a host of friends to mourn her death. The burial services 
were conducted by the writer, in the presence of a large 
congregation of people, after which her remains were laid to
rest in the West Union grave yard.

Obituary
Little Winnie Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert LAMB, was
born August 18, 1898; died March 6, 1904, after a lingering
illness of about three months , age 5 years, six months and
eighteeen days. Little Winnie was a sweet and loving child and
will be greatly missed by her doting father and mother and 
loving friends and relatives. although young in years, she
seemed to know what dying meant. During her illness she often
talked of dying, and said that she did not mind dying for then
she would meet her grandpapa, Aunt Maggie and little brother and
sister, who had gone on before her to live with Jesus. About
three days before she died she sang very sweetly the song 'He Has
Promised Never To Leave Me Alone'.  Your Friend, J. B. OíDaniel.

Asleep in Jesus
Mr. Henry MATHENY was born June 18, 1874, and departed this life
on March 15, 1904, age twenty seven years, eight months and
fifteen days. Henry was a true and loving husband and a good man
to his friends. He was married in 1898; and was a faithful
companion. His remains were laid to rest at Pisgah church, where
he will sleep the long sweet sleep. He told his wife he could not
live, but he would be better off, and would be out of his 
suffering. He leaves a mother, one sister,  two brothers and a 
loving companion  and a host of friends to mourn his death.
                                His Sister in Law.
 
Town and County Column
Little Maggie LITTLE has the measles.
Mrs. Sallie EDMONDSON, of Sharon, is the guest of Mrs. L. D.
        DODDS.
Mrs. W. G. TIMBERLAKE, of Jackson, is visiting her father,
        Capt.John W. MORAN.
Merchant Henny HODGES tells that the wind on last Tuesday night
        blew down a number of trees and considerable fencing in
        the vicinity of Palmersville.
Oscar GIBBS has been hard at work putting a new roof on Joe
        Loydís business house on the square, and otherwise
        improving same.
Miss Mamie TANSIL has an attack of la grippe.
Miss Myrtie ESKRIDGE is confined to her bed with la grippe.
Mrs. Mat ROGERS in convalescent.
Uncle Press DUKE and wife were called to Paducah this week to the 
bedside of their son, Ben.
The beloved wife of Mr. W. V. BRANN, one of the foremost citizens
        of No. 17, died one day last week.
Mr. Bob REAVIS is suffering intense pain with inflammatory
        rheumatism at the home of his mother, three miles east
        of Dresden.
Miss Vera CHANDLER, daughter of our good friend, Mrs. Hamp
        CHANDLER, is clerking for Jeter Bros., where she invites
        her friends to call.
We notice that Mr. Jim Si CAVENDER, of Dukedom, is selling out
        and will go West. Last year Mr. CAVENDER purchased a fine
        lot of land and Oklahoma, and he will go to it.
Uncle Bob McCLAIN says there is only one girl in the whole land,
        and thatís the one that arrived at the home of his son
        Oscar, Sunday night. Of all Uncle Bobís grandchildren,
        this is the only girl.
Miss L. B. ROBERTSON, the optician, requests us to announce that
        she will be in Dresden on next Monday and Tuesday for the purpose of
examining eyes and fitting glasses.
One day last week, Mr. T. A. TAYLOR, of No. 8, went to visit a
        friend near Fulton, and was taken with heart trouble the
        next day, dying on last Monday. The body was interred at
        Salem, four hours north of Dresden, Tuesday with services
        by W. T. ERWIN, Mr. TAYLOR was born in Carroll county in
        1852, being 52 years of age. He leaves a wife and two
        sons and two daughters. The deceased was a devout member
        of the Baptist church and universally esteemed.
Governor FRAZIER has consented to pardon the boy, Lucian BROWN,
        who is serving out a jail sentence here for malicious 
        shooting in Greenfield last fall, if the boy would agree
        to leave the state and remain away. Lucian says he will
        not agree to any such thing. He has given his people and
        others a good deal of trouble, and though yet quite 
        young, has a bad reputation.

Jonesboro Jots Column 
A few days ago, B. A. ELINOR showed me several nice cows, with
        young calves, which he intends to dispose of soon.
If you were to meet our constable, Will MAYNARD,  you would think
        he had been elected president, a boy arrived at his house
        last week, weighing eleven pounds.
Arthur COCHRAN has been employed by clock REID as clerk in his
        store at Greenfield.
I. C. THOMAS is out with a petition for the public road to be
        changed around his field on the line. It is meeting with
        hearty endorsement everywhere. The road is now nearly cut
        in two by gullies; it will be better the other way, and
        will not cost the county any money to put it there now. 
There arrived at Henry HOLTís a boy on Monday at 11 oíclock.
About fifteen or twenty men are at work building a phone from
        Greenfield to Tom MOSLEYís. It seems that the rural free delivery is
not enough for the enterprising farmer of
        today. The farmers around here seem to be catching the
        fever for a ëphone; there are almost enough subscribers
        to have it builded. Dr. MOORE told the writer that he is
        going to have one.

Hyndsver Hits Column 
Charlie DAVIS is reported better.
Mrs. Birtie PENTECOST moved here this week and are living with Mr.
        C. H. PENTECOST.
The infant child of Mr. Will VANCLEAVE died Tuesday night.
The wind Tuesday night blew down one of J. E. MEACHAMís chimneyís
        and a considerable amount of fences in this community.
Mr. D. H. HIGHFILL, (Uncle Hamp), who killed two hogs the past
        winter that weighed 375 and 401 lbs., is 78 years of age
        and the oldest man in No. 20. He moved from Guilford 
        county, N. C. to Henry county Tenn. in 1851, where he
        lived for several years and moved to Weakley county,
        settling at the Farmer place, three miles northwest of
        Dresden; then to his present home in this district, near
        Bible Union church. Mr. HIGHFILL is active for a man of 
        his years, and is likely to see many more snowy winters
        and warm springs before he is called to the great beyond.
        He is a good citizen and a member of the M. B. Church.  
        He visited his old home in N. C. in 1897. Other old men
        of this district are Mr. Warren BILLINGSBY, age about 75;
        Mr. J. H. HESTER, 60; Mr. J. H. VAUGHAN, 60; and Dr. G.
        W. L. HYNDS, who will be 65 in April and of whom 
        something will be said later. 

Gone But Not Forgotten
The death angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee BRINKLEY 
last Thursday morning and bore the spirit of their old and the
delight of their home. A pure little spirit has been called to
join the angel band above.              A Friend.

Non Resident Notice 
To Will DRISKILL, a bill of divorce  

 Martin Column
Mrs. G. W. HALL is right sick with malarial fever.
Miss Lillie PEERY is right sick and her recovery is doubtful.
Mrs. E F. SIMMONS, who has been very sick, is improving. 
Mr. G. N. PROVOW, of Fulton Ky., has opened up a restaurant and
        lunch stand on the West Side, the first door south of
        E. F. CLEMONís dry goods store. The restaurant will be
        run up to date. We welcome Mr. PROVOW and his family.
The storm last Tuesday blew down a considerable lot of fences
        for the farmers; also the top of Mr. T. M. RYANís tobacco factory was
blown off, and so was the second story of Lou
        TURNERís new house in East Martin. Only the framing of the
        house was up, same being not covered. several barns west
        of here were blown down.
C. C. CLARK left for Corinth, Miss., last Tuesday, were he goes
        into the business of manufacturing temperance drinks.
        His wife will join him by the first of next month. 
Mrs. Luther CARDWELL departed this life last Tuesday morning at
        6 oíclock, in her seventy sixth year. She died of old
        age. She leaves a husband, one child, two sisters and
        two brothers, besides other relatives and friends to
        mourn her death. She was a member of the Methodist
        church. She lived a consistent christian life and was
        prepared to meet her God in peace. She was laid to rest Wednesday
morning at Cane Creek cemetery by kind and
        loving hands, amid a host of sorrowing friends.
On last Monday evening at 8 oíclock, at the Methodist church,
        Mr. Clyde MORRIS led to the marital altar Miss Pearlie
        LANGSTON. Rev. Jno. C. WILSON performing the ceremony.
        The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion 
        and was full to overflowing. The best man was T. G.
        MORRIS, brother of the groom and the bridesmaids were
        Misses Lubbie THOMPSON and Polly GRAYHAM.  Miss Florence
POYSTER, in
her queenly and artistic manner, played the
        wedding march. The groom was raised here and is a young
        man who is above reproach, noted for his honesty, straightforwardness
and manliness. The bride was also
        raised here and is noted for her womanly graces and 
        piety. She was regarded as one of our most beautiful as
        well as popular young ladies. They will live in Fulton,
        Ky., where the groom is an employee of the I. C. railroad  company.

Elm Tree Twigs Column
Mr. Charles STEPHENSON lost his garter the other day.  
Mr. Bud NIGHTís wife is very sick with measles at this writing.
Mr. Tom Parish was here last Monday and stayed all night with
        Joseph MATHENY.

A letter is printed from Mrs. Lena HARKEY of Celeste, Texas. She 
describes the town.