Death of Little Baby - The death angel visited the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Jim HATHCOCK on Friday, December 2 and took their
precious little Ruby home to rest - age two years, three months
and eleven days.          Her aunt, Claudy STALLCUP

Gone but not Forgotten - Memorial written about her mother who died
eight years ago.                                Katie LEWIS

A letter from T. O. PICKARD of Boydsville, Ky renewing his
        subscription.

Gone But Not Forgotten
Mr. Geo T. STOCKARD died at his home one and one half miles east
of West Union, in No. 24 on December 29, 1904, after an illness 
of only six days of pneumonia; aged sixty-eight years, seven
months, and twenty nine days. He was laid to rest at West Union
Cemetery; services were held by Rev. John WYATT. He was married
to Mollie J. PARHAM February 14, 1866. To this union were born
five children, all of whom survive him. He was the first jewel
to be taken from his family, a precious jewel to his loving and
broken hearted companion and children; he was truly a fond and
devoted husband and father. He joined the Christian Church 
November 17, 1875 and has lived an upright, christian life ever
since, and was always giving a word of courage and advice, ever
pointing their souls to a better land. He had been afflicted for
many years, but his pains are all easy now and he is resting in
the blessed land.        His Own Dear Ones

Letter from Harry FREEMAN (known as Tate) from San Francisco with a
change of mailing address for his subscription.

Jonesboro Jots Column 
Mr. Babe CREWS has a new boy at his house.
Dr. ELINOR says he is bound for New York sometime in the near
        future. He will go there to get to be an all around 
        doctor, but if he gets off to a New York school, there’s
        not much telling what changes  will take place in him. 
John HOLT sold Tom MOSELY some cattle last week. Edgar STOUT 
        tells me that he has been helping Tom EARLS float some
        logs down the Obion, near Shades Bridge. He tells some
        stories about how the boys fell off the logs into the 
        cold icy water.
Sam FEATHERSON says he would like to take up school at Brock’s
        Chapel.
Henry HOLT hosted an old time party for some of the young people.

Gleason Gleanings Column 
On Friday June 13, 1905 death entered the home of Turk RUDD in
        No. 11, near Janes’ Mill and took him as it’s victim.
        Mr. RUDD was about thirty years of age and a poor,
        honest, hard-working man. He was not the member of any
        church but was a professor of religion.
Don D. LOVELACE fell while skating on the ice on Mr.MUTCHNUN’s
        pond, cutting a considerable gash over his left eye and
        bruising his cheek.
Mr. Robert KLUTTS, one of our grocery men, has sold one half of
        his stock to Sam COX who has recently moved to Gleason.
Rev. Victor R. SMITH, of Memphis, will preach at the Christian 
        church here January 22.
The N. and  C. passenger train killed a fine cow for Jim GIBBS.
Irvine GOODWIN who was with T. A. LOVELACE during the fall 
        season went to Union City to accept a position, but
        returned and is helping his father at the Mill.
Mr. Blanch HARRIS’ youngest boy injured his cheek while playing
        in the street holding a knife.

Gardner Gems Column 
Mrs. Scott HOWARD continues quite sick.
Prof. W. H. CLARK has purchased the C. D. ARNN place on Central
        Street.
Ed GARDNER is having his house newly covered. Contractor KEMPLE
        is doing  the work. 
Mrs COWAL of Camden, came to spend the rest of the winter with
        her daughter Mrs. Jim HUDSON. The old lady is eighty five
        years old and never rode a train until now. She is in
        good health, made the trip alone and says she enjoyed it
        very much. 

Adams Academy Column
Mr. John TEMPLETON and daughter, Ruth, are quite sick 
Mr. Joe ADAMS shipped one of his hogs to Rector, Arkansas last
        week. He expects to move there soon.
Bro. H. E. WATTERS was at Public Wells Sunday.
Fielden TRAVIS’ baby has been right sick, but is better.
Jack ADAMS, while out courting, happened to a pretty bad accident.
        His horse became tired and hungry and thought that he was
        going to stay all night. So the horse, who was hitched to
        a top buggy, started home, started home, tearing the top
        to pieces. Next time, don’t stay so long, Jack.
Mrs. Nannie ADAMS and family have moved from the Allen CHILDRESS
        place to her home, one and a half miles north of Sharon. 
Mrs. Georgie Ann LEE is been quite sick but is better.

News Notes From No. 14 Column 
Mrs. Winnie HALL is suffering intensely with a very painful 
        rising low in her throat.
Mr. W. T. (Billie) SHIPP, an aged and highly respected citizen
        of Mt. Pelia, passed away on the 15th, after a short 
        spell of pneumonia. He was probably the oldest man in
        Weakley County  having voted for sixteen democratic
        presidents. He was a member of the  Methodist Church.
        Mr. SHIPP was the father of Mr. J. B. SHIPP, deceased,
        who was a dry goods merchant in Martin a number of years
        ago.
The house where Amos CRUTCHFIELD lives was nearly destroyed by
        fire, on account of firing his meat, the smokehouse being attached to
the one in which he lived. On waking the next
        morning, at five o’clock he heard a crackling and popping
        sound in the smokeroom. He found the floor half burned
        out of the house and flames running up the wall. The fire
        was extinguished.
It is our painful duty to chronicle another shooting affair, 
        Harvey and Eddie WAGGONER being shot by Will LOVEALL 
        while out hunting rabbits. Eddie, not being seriously
        injured is getting along all right, but Harvey is in a
        very bad shape and it will be several months before he
        is able to work.
A similar accident happened up in Oak Grove. Raymond LOVEALL,
        brother of Will. shot Claud SUMMERS in the calf, the gun discharging
when Raymond stumbled and fell. 

Cloverdale Column 
Among the sick are: Alford JOHNSON, John MARTIN, Alfred KILLEBREW,
        and Jim HARKEY.
Our hearts are saddened over the death of Mrs. Eliza HILL, who has
        been in declining health for several weeks. Death was due
        to consumption. The body was laid to rest at Corinth 
        Cemetery. 

Town and Country Column 
Mrs Charlie BARTON has been seriously ill.
G. F. GLASGOW left for Arkansas, prospecting.
Born, to Russell BROOKS and wife of No. 19, a fine boy.
Mrs. W. L. BARTON continues in a low state of health, her 
        recovery is doubtful.
Miss Ritchie FIELD of No. 24 is suffering with lock-jaw.
Mr. Ed BOWLIN and Mrs. Bertha MORGAN were united in marriage last 
Tuesday night in the 24th. 
Sid PHELPS has moved his stock of goods to Orr Springs where he 
        will engage in the merchantile business.
Prof. Jim SUMMERS has been notified of his appointment to the
        U. S. mail service.
Mr. John E. EVERETT of  No.12 sent us $3.00 this week for 
        subscribers  in his vicinity.
Esq. Booker JOLLEY returned from the blue grass region of 
        Tennessee where he purchased an unusually fine Jack for
        $750.
While in Martin we dropped into Tom MAYO’s immense, beautiful
        new furniture store and grocery establishment and were
        astounded at the beauty and splendor exhibited in fine
        furniture.
Dr. Bruce FINCH was called to Dukedom and found the son of Mr.
        M. CARNEY with a fully developed case of smallpox. The
        young man had returned from Arkansas last week and
        believing that he had the disease, he had permitted no 
        one in the room he occupied.
Mr. Frank VANDOLAH of Palmersville has been confined with a severe 
attack of rheumatism. 
Rev. J. T. MYERS, of Jackson will preach at the Cumberland 
        Presbyterian Church, the congregation expecting to
        employ him for the year.
Marshal Jim TAYLOR drove several shoats up and put them in the
        stock pound registering a vagrancy charge against them.
        That night, the owner liberated the pigs, evidently 
        believing them not guilty. The act was unlawful and the
        guilty may be brought to justice.
J. W. THOMAS, one of the cleverest, shrewdest  practitioners at
        the  Dresden bar, who wins nine tenths of his legal 
        battles, gained quite a victory in the circuit court of
        Obion County last week securing a verdict of ‘not guilty’
        for his man, VERDELL, charged with carrying a pistol.
Last Sunday at the Harris’ schoolhouse, Brother Jim THOMAS united
        in Holy Matrimony Mr. A. C. ALLEN and Miss Vera MORRIS, 
        of that community. The happy couple will leave in a few
        days for Water Valley, Ky where they will make their 
        future home.
Mr. Will CLARK of No. 11 aspires to the office of Trustee.
Mr. J. M. MEADOWS has purchased Chas. BRASFIELD’s stock of 
        groceries, taking charge Wednesday. 
A boy arrived at the home of  E. P. FULLER, Tuesday and one at
        the home of  J. H. FOX, both of No. 20.
Attorney Frank HALL is carrying his right arm in a sling, result
        of a fracture received in a fall.
Mr. Bud McWHERTER has sold his fine farm in No. 5 to Tom HICKS
        and a Mr. BLACK, has purchased another from Jess PARRISH,
        near Hatter’s campground.
Mr. Robert TIDWELL, a well-to-do young farmer of the Sharon 
        vicinity was married to Miss Winnie, the beautiful and  accomplished
daughter of Esq. George TERRY, at her home
        in Sharon, with the Rev. O. E. GARDNER officiating. 
Harvey GARDNER and Bennett FIELDS, those hustling livestock 
        dealers purchased in the vicinity of Palmersville 835
        head of fine hogs, our friend Everett Hodge tell us.
Nat LOVELACE and R. W. DICKEY will erect a modern up-to-date, 
dollar-a-day hotel in Martin.
Col. L. E. HOLLADAY, counsel for Martha Fowler, colored, brought
        suit against the N.C. & St. L Railroad. Plaintiff alleges
        that she was alighting from a train when a porter pushed
        her off the car causing painful injuries. 
Miss Johnnie GLASGOW,  daughter of Widow GLASGOW of No, 24, broke
        her arm last week being thrown from a horse. Dr. Ira 
        TATUM was called in.
Mr. Moss DORAN and Miss ____ FERRELL, prominent and highly
        respected couple of near Palmersville were married last
        Sunday  by Esq. John BUCKLEY.
Mr. Len ROBERTS, residing between Dresden and Sharon secured a
        premium for best apples from Tennessee at the World’s
        Fair.
Uncle Bill THOMPSON, who delivers mail in the Palmersville and
        Jewell area had  his horse slip on the ice and was
        prevented from delivering the mail that day.
Mr. W. M.(Uncle Billie) GALLIMORE died of pneumonia at his home
        south of  Dresden last  Saturday. His demise was a great
        shock to his friends and a sore affliction to his family.
        Uncle Billie was about sixty-five years of age, a man 
        noted for strict honesty and industry. Interment Sunday 
        morning at Travis Chapel burying ground.
Mr. Walter CAMPBELL of No. 22 is a candidate to succeed Mr. W.
        T. KILLEBREW as Circuit Court Clerk.
The beloved wife of Mr. Cee McWHERTER, residing near Palmersville,
        died at the family residence Wednesday, about two o’clock
        after several days illness of pneumonia. The deceased was
        the daughter of Esq. Rachels. A true christian, her
        friends were legion. To the heart broken young husband
        and little one year old babe, her early death is a sore
        affliction. Mrs. McWHERTER was abput twenty-two years 
        of age. Interment took place Thursday.
Mr. Ed RAWLS of no. 24, tells of a terrible accident that befell
        Bud SMITH in his district. SMITH was cutting wood with a
        very heavy and very sharp axe when he nearly severed his
        foot. No doctor could be found to dress the wound and it
        bled profusely until ten o’clock that night when Dr. 
        TRAVIS arrived from Como. It will be a long time before
        SMITH is able to do any work.
Mr. H. VANDOLAH has moved his mill from Palmersville to a point
        one and one half miles from the former location on the
        Lafon land, back of Lem BRIGHT”S farm, where Mr.VANDOLAH
        has purchased an immense tract of land.

>From No, 18 Column 
Brother J. E. JONES filed has regular appointment at Oak Hill
        last Sunday.
Mr. Isaac CASTLEMAN will move soon to Mr. Jim McLAINS place.
Mr. P. W. RODERY, wife and daughter, Ruby DRAKE, left last week
        for Charleston Mo. their future home.
Mr. John  ALEXANDER has moved to his new home near Ralston. 
Johnnie LEWIS is wearing the blue ribbon this week for perfect
        lessons in the third grade reader.

12th District Doings Column 
Mrs. Mary HALEY has gone to Andeola, Mo. were she will spend a
        few weeks with her daughter Mrs. Graves MILLER.
Mr. Will TENNY has pneumonia.
Mr. R. L. TATE, one of No. 12’s oldest and most highly respected 
citizens is in declining health Ethel TATE, little 
        daughter of Mr. E. T. TATE was bitten by what was 
        supposed to be a mad dog last week. Her father took her
        right away to a place where there was a “mad stone”. The
        dog bit some other dogs and then went to Mr. Ed OSBORNE’s,
        bit his cow and two hogs and attempted to bite him, but
        Mr. OSBORNE escaped, got his gun, and shot the dog. 
Mr. Horace TATE went up to the east part of Carroll County on a
        trading expedition, took sick with pnuemonia and died at
        Buena Vista. His remains were brought to old Salem for
        burial.
Mrs. John E. EVERETT has been confined to her bed for several 
        days.
Prof. W. E. JOHNSON of McKenzie was in No. 12 last Friday and
        Saturday bird hunting. Mr. Vernon ADAMS went with him. 

>From Martin Column 
Rury and A. J. WRIGHT have resigned their positions with J. S.
        COX and have opened a harness and shoe shop of their own.
Relatives and friends have been notified of the death Lawrence W. 
MORGAN, who represented Gibson County in the legislature
        for a number of  years. He died at his home in Trenton
        last Friday.
The LAWLER sisters have sold the LAWLER House to J. W. (Jim) 
        HILLIARD, who says that he will bring it up to it’s
        former prestige of being the most popular $1.00 house
        in town. 
Uncle Billie SHIPP died at the home of his daughter Mrs. John
        BOWERS. He was about ninety years of age.
Mrs. Virginia GARDNER has sold her magnificient home on the 
        corner of  Lindell and White Streets to Mr. G. T. MAYO,
        the new grocer. 
At the Iroquois Theatre last week, just as the moving picture
        was getting started, the films in the machine caught fire
        and exploded causing a general panic in every direction. 

Ore Springs Siftings Column 
The infant child of Mr. Bob HEARN has been quite sick. 
Born, to Lindsay MOORE and wife a ten pound boy. Mr. Clement
        MOORE says he feels quite an old man now that he is a
        “grandpa”.
Mrs. Minnie TERRELL has been real sick.
Mr. Sid PHELPS has moved to the house vacated by Mr.
        FEATHERSTON.
Aunt Martha WHITWORTH came near dying last Saturday night with
        heart trouble.
Ned CASTLEMAN and his mother have been quite sick.

>From No. 5 Column 
Mr. Frank MOORE killed hogs last Friday.
Mr. Will FIELDS is confined to his bed with consumption.
Mrs. Sis MOORE is sick.
Edgefield School is progressing under Prof. Leonard BRONN.
Mr. SPAN of Pilot Oak, Ky. has moved to Mrs. Lillie Belle MOORE’s
        place.
Miss Tuva HENDERSON is confined to her bed with la grippe.

Hall’s Branch Budget Column - 
Mr. and Mrs. Joe HEATHCOTT have moved in the house with the
        latter’s  parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. J. BOSWELL.
Mr. John TODD delivered tobacco to Paris last week.
Mrs. A. J. HART is fast recovering from her attack of heart 
        trouble.
Mr. T. J. BOSWELL is adding improvemenets to his home.
Mr. J. M. LOCKHART killed hogs last week.
Mr. Frank BLACKARD and sons are doing some clearing for Suddoth
        and Sons. 
Mr. Tuck RUDD of Green Briar vicinity just south of Janes’ Mill
        died Friday.
Mr. Jeff DEASON returned last week from a week’s visit to his
        sister in Arkansas. 
A Mr. PARHAM. of Arkansas visited his cousin, Mr. John OLIVER
        recently.  It is the first time he has been back to his
        old home county in twenty six years 

Boydsville Column 
Mr. Ed ATKINS entertained the young people last week.

Christmasville Capers Column 
Mr. John ROBERSON whose house was destroyed by fire during the
        Christmas holidays has rebuilt and is about ready to
        move in.
Mr. James GATELY who has been visiting the E. H. BOAZ family
        has returned to his home in Cabot, Arkansas.
Mrs. Pearl ELINOR has been sick but is better. 
Mr. and Mrs. Dan BRUSH, of near Greenfield visited their father,
        John GUFFEE who is very low.
Mr. John STAFFORD and family are selling out preparatory to 
        moving to Arkansas in a few days.
Mr. Will STUBBLEFIELD has been very sick.
Mr. BARNES, an old gentleman of eighty one years of age, died
        Thursday and was buried at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery last
        Friday. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn
        his loss.

Edgefield New Column 
Prof. BRANN is ill this week and his sister Ada is teaching in
        his place.
Mr. John McWHERTER moved to his old home place this week.
A nice pound supper was given at Mr. George KENNEDY’s last
        Friday night. Miss Rubie KENNEDY got the premium on the
        cake.
Miss Mollie bell McWHERTER is very low with pneumonia. 
Mrs. Tom MOORE is on the puny list.
 

Friday, January 27, 1905
                
A letter from Sam STOUT of Logan, Tennessee renewing his
        subscription.

Chancery Court
Chancellor COOPER’s opinions:
Margie E. GARDNER vs W. R. BRIGHTWELL  Confirmation of sale of
        land.
C. B. BOWDEN vs Alford BOWDEN Guardian of minor children of 
        T. A. BOWDEN is to make further investment in stock of
        the Bank of Martin for his wards. 
F. M. GAYLOR vs I. F. TERRY  Decree rendered against defendant,
        case appealed to the Supreme Court. This was a suit to
        recover on a  contract relative to cutting and shipment
        of holly in December 1903.
Lucile ROGERS et al vs Carrie ROGERS et als    There was 
        confirmation of  sale to G. W. JETER and R. L. JETER at
        $500 of two vacant lots on the public square in Dresden.
W. A. ROBERTS vs O. C. PARKS et als was a cause seeking to wind
        up a partnership between the parties, and order was made
        for the clerk and master to sell partnership  property,
        consisting of a lot of land or brick yard in Greenfield
        and some miscellaneous personal property.
W. C. INSCO et als vs Pricilla INSCO  A ratification by the court
        of the exchange of properties between INSCO and KILLEBREW.

Divorces granted as follows: 
        Bettie MORGAN  from  N. W. MORGAN
        Bertie L. PENTECOST  from GILES PENTECOST
        R. M. STOFLE, of McKenzie from Pearl STOFLE

Geo. E. ALDERDICE vs C. E. BROOKS - there was an order for the
        Clerk and  Master to sell lands in No. 1.
D. J. ROGERS (guardian) vs W. D. NOWLIN, order was made to sell
        a tract of  land near Sharon.
W. E. CAYCE vs Graden MOORE Order to sell land in No.5.
Mrs. Sallie WARMUTH vs  Alla V. WARMUTH, sale of certain land in
        No. 14 decreed to Rufus Bell.
J. H. FRANCIS against  W. A. SMITHWICK and wife  FRANCIS purchased
        a tract of land No. 4, at a sale made for taxes for $11. 
        It is alleged the land is worth $800 to $1000. The will
        of complaintant was dismissed in so far as it sought to
        set up title to the land or get possession of the same.
        Appeal was prayed and twenty days allowed to make appeal
        bond.  
The famous No. 1 graveyard case was taken up Tuesday. This is a
        suit brought by Joe Matheny and others against M. A. 
        Stephenson and others seeking to get possession of the
        Morgan  burying grounds, half an acre, situated on
        Stephenson’s land. The case has been warmly contested.
        The court held that the deed conveying the land from the
        Morgan heirs to Uncle Mac Stephenson reserved half an 
        acre around the grave of the deceased Morgan;
        that it was not intended to be in one corner or at one
        end, but in the center of the enclosure, meaning that
        Uncle Mac is the victor. Case appealed. 
Resignation of Hon. Finis Garrett, as Clerk and Master, was
        accepted and Mr. I. L. Banks was administered the oath
        of office. The financial report shows there was nearly
        $7,000. in cash, $5,200 of loan notes and $2,500 in
        purchase money notes.During his term in office, Mr. 
        Garrett has paid into the county treasurer nearly $400
        as forfeited costs, that is, unclaimed costs.

Death of a Good Woman - 
The death angel visited the home of D. A. BOWERS last Thursday
night, January 19, and took his dear old mother. Mrs. Josephine
BOWERS was sixty nine years, five months and twenty days old when
she was taken away by a severe attack of la grippe. Mrs. BOWERS
was a member of the United Baptist Church about twenty eight or
thirty years. She leaves three sons, one daughter, many relatives
and friends to mourn her death.         A Friend   

Teachers Institute will meet a Ralston, February 11. On the
program are: Rev. J. E. JONES; Prof. King WEBB; W. W. JONES of
Palmersville; Prof. J. A. BABER, of Martin; Prof. Ned
CASTLEMAN, of Adams Academy, Prof. WARREN, of Public Wells;
Prof. HALEY, of Martin; Miss Ennie LANDRUM, of  Hyndsver; 
Supt. DUNCAN, Miss Grace WHITE, of Martin; S. S. FEATHERSTON,
Miss  Henry MILES, of Ralston; Miss Anna GIBBS, of  Ruthville;
Mr. H. V. PARISH, of Dukedom; Mr. Sil FISHER, of Sharon; Mr.
E. S. FREEMAN, of Mt. Pelia. 
Reception Committee: Grace WHITE, Prof. HALEY, Homer L. HIGGS,
of Greenfield; Brooksie ATKINS, of Ralston and Supt. DUNCAN.

Announcements (Candidates): 
For Trustee: 
Charlie E. KILLIGORE, of No. 20
J. H. ELDER, of Martin
Esq. Z. W. GROOMS, of Greenfield
L. D. DODDS, of No. 7 
Will W. CLARK, of No. 11

For Register:
Gus T. ATKINS
W. L. (Leonard) BRANN, of No. 5
S. A. SMITH, of Dresden
T. F. (Tobe) SHAW, of No. 7
A. E. (Pete) SCOTT, of Martin
W. L. BARTON, (Incumbent) 
J. B. (Buford) SWAIM

For Circuit Court Clerk:
John W. ELDER, No. 12
J. C. SULLIVAN, No. 14
Esq. Will CARDWELL, No. 1
King WEBB, No. 13
Walter CAMPBELL, No. 22
Will HOUSE No. 20

For County Court Clerk:
Claud H. HILLIARD, No. 3
Col. E. E. TANSIL, of Dresden (Incumbent)     

Shady Grove Column - 
R. F. CARMICHAEL has two very sick boys, Willie and Mager.
W. B. SADLER and F. J. WRIGHT went to Hyndsver this week and
        purchased some fine blooded hogs for stock hogs.
Mr. Tom DOXIE  has a good rabbit farm.
Bob CARMICHAEL, has purchased a numerous lot of pigs, carrying
        pigs home two at a time in sacks.
Miss Norma TODD is the teacher at Shady Grove.

Christmas Capers Column - 
Don LASATER has turned his stock and cattle in on a large field
        of cotton, believing that he will derive more profit than       selling at
the present low prices.
Mr. BURROUGHS, familarily known as “Uncle BURROUGHS” was stricken
        with paralysis last Saturday and died a few hours later.
        He was buried at Hebrew Seminary Sunday afternoon. His
        wife and one son survive him.

>From Martin Column - 
The Rev. J. B. MOODY of Hot Springs, Ark. has delivered some
        lectures and sermons at the Baptist Church this week.   
Louis Spencer DANIEL entertained at the Public School building
        in violin music, song, and resitation.
Mr. Jess PARRISH, of Latham, has been delivering some very large
        droves of hogs to our local buyers WOODS and GARDNER.
J. R. DENT is wearing a large blue spot under his left eye, he 
        says it results from driving a  bronco.

Gleason Gleanings Column -
Dr. E. A. GULLEDGE, physician  and surgeon is preparing to move
        to Humboldt, where he will practice medicine.
On Wednesday afternoon January 18, Mr. VALE, miller at West
        Tennessee Mills had a very serious accident at the mill,
        and a narrow escape from injury while changing the belt 
        on the purifier. 
Mrs. BOWERS of near Sand Hill Church died last week.
Mr. Jesse HENDERSON of Fulton, and Miss Ana PHELPS were united
        in marriage Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
        J. B. BRUMMITT. The young people will reside in Fulton.
The boiler at Mr. W. B. BYRUM’s stave mill burst last Friday.
        There was no one in the engine room but Ellis MORGAN,
        the engineer, who was just coming in the door.  The 
        water and steam knocked him down. He was able to get out
        and reach a place of safety but was badly burned. Carlos
        VOWELL had difficulty escaping but was not injured.

Town and County Column - 
Uncle Dick ESTERIDGE has been quite sick.
Condolences to Mrs. W. A. McCUAN whose father Mr. C. R. McCUAN
        died at his home in Lynnville, Sunday.
Mr. Ben PRICE, prominent and respected old citizen of No. 19
        died Monday of old age, being about seventy five years
        of age. 
Dr. G. I. BAXTER reports Esq. Jack LITTLE as being quite sick.
The beloved wife of Mr. Edward CALL, of  Martin, is in critical         
condition and may lose her mind, so Lewis TERRELL tells
        us.
W. T. SIMPSON of No. 20, left for Arkansas where he will spend 
        a month or two looking over the country with relatives.
Mr. Ben BURROUGHS, aged about seventy eight years, died at the 
        home of his son Arthur in Pillowville vicinity on last
        Saturday night and his body was interred at Seminary 
        Sunday.
Mr. R. J. McDONALD was down from No. 11 last Monday and renewed
        his subscription.
Mr. W. D. BRASFIELD our real estate man contemplates erection
        of four cottages this spring and summer. These will be
        for rent.
COBB and NICHOLS  Literary Society debate participants were:
        Bayliss LITTLE, Pete SWAIM, D. B. BEENE and Sam SAMUEL.
        Judges were: Will YOUNG, Alford THOMASON, and Otway
        FERGUSON.         Lester McCUAN, Sec.  
Mr. A. J. BISHOP of Mt. Pelia was in and renewed his subscription
        until January 1906. He tells us Mr. TERPENING who 
        purchased his farm several weeks ago, has arrived and 
        they have settled their  deal, everything looks favorable
        for both of them.  
Dr. J. E. JETER, one of our most promising young physicians moved
        from his old home in No.10 to No. 17 to practice medicine.
        He is a graduate of Vanderbilt, second in his class.
Charley HYNDS of No. 20 is stepping mighty high over the arrival
        of a new girl at his house, Tuesday.
Uncle Allen HUNT of Sharon, is in critical condition, the result
        of  a stroke of paralysis last week. He has been unable 
        to speak, Dr. GOLDSBY informs us.
The case of T. J. BYRUM vs J. S. CREWS was the first to be filed
        under the new Clerk and Master, I. L. BANKS. It seeks to
        have defendant enjoined against turning the waters of a
        small stream turned off of CREW’s land and onto BYRUM’s.
Hon. Dalton  MAYO was at home from Nashville attending to some
        matters in Chancery Court.
All parties indebted to me, please pay at once.   W. W. BRASFIELD
Uncle Mount PENTECOST, one of the best known citizens of No. 5,
        suffered another stroke of paralysis Sunday. His right
        eye and that side of his face are greatly drawn and it 
        is feared he will not recover. 
A meeting was held to take steps to open the free school here.
        Mr. W. T.  KILLEBREW was made chairman. Directors HOUSE
        and BOYD were present and gave talks.
Mr. W. B. MAYO presented a petition  representing 125 pupils
        entitled to the free school money.
 
Needmore News Notes Column - 
Needmore is a thriving little village situated in the Greenfield        
McKenzie Road, three miles east of Greenfield and two 
        miles west of  RINDA and about three miles northwest of
        Jonesboro, we have two well stocked stores, under the
        name of J. C. GALEY and JONES and COATE, and a well 
        attended school under Miss Florence CAUDLE.      
A. C. PERCY, the R. F. D. carrier brings the mail six days a week
        and Mr. Travis the chicken and egg man comes twice a week.
Tom NORWOOD and family started today for Paragould, Ark., their
        future home.
Will MONROE delivered some fine hogs, last week to some buyers
        at Greenfield. He received $685.
Mr. Beck OVERTON entertained the young people last Thursday.
Our new subscribers are: James OVERTON, J, J, GALEY, Henry and
        Bob DOLAN, Harmon HEATH, Mrs, HEATH and Gus DREWRY.  
J. C. CAUDLE has purchased property  in Greenfield and will 
        move  in early fall.
Will BAKER as bought him a little farm near Shafter.
Ed GALEY and wife are the proud parents of a fine boy.

Real Estate Transfers - 
H.H. HANSON   to   G.E.and S.R. HARDY   $2,030.
A.M. DUNLAP   to    J. O. DUNLAP     600.
C.D. ARNN    to    T. H. CLARK     325.
J. W. HASKENS   to   W. E. HASKENS   1,000.  
J. W. HASKENS   to   B. E. WESTBROOKE    97.
W. E. HASKENS  to   J. B. HASKENS   1,020. 
T. B. NEWBERRY  to   J. A. SMITH   525.
I. Y. HODGE   to   J. H. HODGE   330.
J. I. WILKES   to   F. A. WILKES    2,000.
Finis GARRETT (C & M)  to  Mattie POPE  270.
Finis GARRETT (C & M)  to Rufus BELL   2,046.
E. BELL    to    Bettie BELL  600.  (C & M  means
Clerk and  Master)

Ralston Report Column 
Mrs. BROWN is right sick this week.
Little Vivian EDMONSTON fell from the front porch this week and
        broke his collarbone.
Z. D. CHILDRESS is in Mexico again, prospecting, we suppose.
Mrs. Hattie Lu ELLEN has a painful rising in her hand.
W. S. WILLIAMS and wife and family are rejoicing over the return
        of their son EARLIE who has been in Oklahoma two years.
Earnest HARDEMAN who has been in delicate helath for quite a 
        while will leave for El Paso, Texas hoping to restore
        his health.
W. T. and Foster BROOKS, Carlyle RAY and Rev. J. E. JONES all
        have colds. 

Chestnut Grove Column - 
School is progressing under C. C. TEMPLETON and Miss Bettie 
        GLEASON.  
Mr. Sam ESTES’ child is improving.
Mr. Jim CARNELL has had his house repaired.
W. A. VANCLEVE is sick.
Musical entertainment  was given at Esq. PRIESTLEY’s last
         Thursday night and at Ed PRIESTLEY’s on Friday night.
Messrs. Dennis and Lois TAYLOR have purchased the Jack BRANNON
        farm.
Little Charlie Moore TEMPLETON was badly hurt by falling from
        a chair and sticking a lead pencil down his throat He
        is improving.

Elm Tree Twigs Column - 
Uncle Jack TURNBOW is sick. 
Miss Hester FORESTER started to Huntingdon to school Sunday.
Jesse STEPHENSON went to Nashville Monday.
Mr. Bennie FORESTER has a new stick back, arch axle, rubber
        tires cart.
Bro. ETHERIDGE, of Latham will preach at Zion Hill the fifth
        Sunday.
Mr. Clifford MORRIS of Murry visited home folks last week
The little three year old daughter of J. E. ATKINS is sick.
Mr. Johnie BODEN, of Illinois, has been visiting his sister
        Miss Florence ABERNATHY since the holidays 

Halls Branch Budget 
A. Z. SMITH sold and delivered a nice cow to Gus ATKINS of
        Gleason receiving $12.00 for same.
Will LAMB, Jr. has a right bad rising in his throat.
Mr. Jim MOORE of Dresden vicinity was through last week buying
        hogs. He was buying for Dr. LAWLER of Martin, who had
        a bid from New Orleans for a car load.
Esq. Jas. Parham surveyed out that part of the Sebe Newberry farm
        which A. Z. Smith purchased recently from R. L. SUDDOTH.
        It seems Mr. SUDDOTH did not buy the whole farm from Mr.NEWBERRY as
reported but just 52 1/2 acres.
Hiram DEASON is recovering and otherwise improving his buildings
        in the  Green Briar vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis LUNDSFORD moved from Terrell Station vicinity
        to the SIMON’s place near West Union. Mr. LUNDSFORD is a 
        well known horse trader.
Mr. Jeff DEASON passed along Monday driving two yearlings. He 
        said they cost him two dollars each.
R. L. SUDDOTH has closed a deal with old Aunt Adline Green 
        (colored) of Gleason, buying fifteen acres of cleared
        land in the Green Briar settlement, just south of James’
        Mill, consideration, $10 per acre or $150. 
Mr. W. H. LAMB went place hunting Monday. We hear he has a trade
        but not fully developed.
S. W. LOCKHART delivered nine head of nice hogs at Dresden, 
        Friday.
Will LAMB, Jr. also delivered a nice drove. All were sold to
        Mr. Jas MOORE for $4.00 per hundred.

Nineteenth District Column 
Mrs. Ana HENDREN is reported in a critical condition.
Doak McWHERTER was here collecting taxes.
Esq. J.J. HAWKENS and Mr. Adkins GARDNER bought a carload of
         hogs and delivered them January 19.
Mr. Tom ESTES and two of his boys are sick.
On January 23, death came and claimed Mr. Ben PRICE. He was one
        of the oldest  men  in our community and has been in our
        midst quite a long time. He was a good citizen, a kind
        and affectionate father and loving husband. He leaves a
        wife, three daughters and a host of friends.

Adams Adecamy Column 
Mrs.Manda MATHIS has been right sick with pneumonia.
Mrs. Birdie Templeton of Maynard, Arkansas is visiting relatives
        and old  friends. She is a daughter of Jim TEMPLETON who
        left here about eight years ago. 
Uncle John ADAMS is very sick.
Uncle Ben ROGERS and wife, Aunt Bedie are right sick with
        pneunomia.
Miss Donnis McCLAIN is right puny.
Isham MATHIS and wife are moving to the John JEANS’ place.

News Notes From No. 14 
G. D. WHITE’s baby is quite sick.
Mrs. Winnie HALL continues very low.
Mr. Ashley OLIVE residing below Mt. Pelia will auction all his
        farming implements, stock and household furniture on
        February 1. 
A very strange case, Mr. H. SEWARD has a fine sow who brought
        five pigs last week. She took one in her mouth and
        carried it to another sow and refused to own it.
Mr. Jackson BELL and Mrs. Bettie MORGAN were happily married at
        the residence of Esq. G. A. KENNEDY last Sunday night. 
        Mr. BELL is a highly respected farmer. Mrs. BELL is
        the daughter of  Mr. J. A. BISHOP and a young lady who
        is esteemed by all and Mr. BELL is exceedingly fortunate
        in winning the heart and hand of such a woman. The
        happy pair will reside at Mr. BELL’s home near New Home
        church.

Jonesboro Jots Column 
We were called on to pay our last respects to Mrs. Lee DUNLAP
        Saturday afternoon, who departed this life Friday morning
        at nine o’clock. She succumbed to the dreaded disease of
        pneumonia. She was about forty two years of age and leaves
        a husband, several children and a number of friends to 
        mourn her death. She was a daughter of our venerable old
        citizen, H. F. BOBO. She was a devout christian lady. 
        Rev. Dave MADDOX preached her funeral. Then she was 
        quietly laid to rest in Meridian Cemetery.

Sam STOUT has been repairing his dwelling. He says he is going
        to try to bring her in now. He is one of our wealthiest         bachelors and
some  woman ought to take pity’s sake on
        his horrid lonelieness.
J. M. POPE and T. M. HALL have been paying more for eggs and the
        like than any other storekeepers in these parts. Their
        line of goods is the best quality. 
Rev. R. H. JACKSON preached at Meridian Sunday.
There is a report that Mrs. Beatis BROWN, the teacher at Parker’s
Schoolhouse, in Gibson, and
        one of her pupils, a fifteen year old son of Sisro
        McCULEP, had eloped on on Wednesday night. Mrs. BROWN is
        a widow woman with one little child and was boarding
        at Mr. McCALEP’s. Mr. McCALEP is terribly wrought up over
        the matter and has been telegraphing to all surrounding
        points to find the lad. It seems strange that a boy 
        fifteen would want a wife of more than double his years,
        or that a woman with a good salary as a school teacher 
        would want to elope with a boy who is mighty small for
        his age.
Mrs. John DUNLAP has been quite sick for several days.
You should come to Meridian and take part in our Sunday school,
        or at least  to hear Prof. STOUT’s and H. C. COOPER’s 
        classes recite. Everything pertaining to the lesson is
        thoroughly threshed out.

Mt. Herman Items Column 
Mr. Hugh LeCORNUE is at his brother Steve’s sick with the la 
        grippe.
Mr. Charley GROOMS has lost two horses lately. The first of
        pneumonia and I don’t know what was the matter with
        the second one.
Messrs. George and Robert LeCORNUE left last Sunday night for
        Missouri.
Mr. Tom NARWOOD has sold out, lock, and barrel; and he and
        his family start tomorrow for Arkansas; to where Mrs.
        NARWOOD’s sister, Mrs Jim ROBINSON, lives. Mr. ROBINSON
        told Mr. NARWOOD that if they would come, he would pay
        their way there and give him ten barrels of corn when
        they got there and give him half he could make and just
        pick his half of the cotton.
A certain boy or two in the neighborhood shot and killed a 
        goose for Mr. Bill WESTMORELAND.
Three boys went to Mr. GARNER’s thinking there was going to be
        a party there, and finding that there wasn’t, one 
        started off. There was a pistol shot heard. Curtis
        GARNER and the other boys found that the bullet had gone
        through one corner of the frame barn, and hit the other
        side.
  
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