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Weakley County, Tennessee

Dresden Enterprise Newspaper

Transcribed from Microfilm by Martha Smith


 
 
1906 June 1st & 8th

Friday, June 1, 1906 THE DRESDEN ENTERPRISE
Dresden, Tennessee

Disastrous Fire
Last Saturday night at 12 o'clock there was a fire in Dresden
which burned the Taylor Hotel on the southeast corner of the
public square. Mr. TAYLOR says the first he knew of it was
the falling of the back porch directly behind his sleeping room.
He was able to get half dressed but Mrs. TAYLOR was
compelled to flee in her night clothes. Miss Nell TAYLOR's
piano and a hall tree in the front hall were saved, everything else
was lost. A large crowd gathered and devoted their efforts to
saving the household goods of Mr. BARTON's residence next
to the hotel. Nearly everything on the first floor was saved but
nothing from the basement was saved. His children did not even
save a change of clothes. For a while it looked as if the Dresden
Hotel would be burned but fortunately the wind shifted and saved
a serious conflagration for if the hotel was burned, it would have
been impossible to save the livery stable and a number of small
houses back of the stable.
Mr. BARTON had insurance to the amount of $950., he estimates
his losses at $300. - $400. above insurance. Mr. TAYLOR's
insurance is $1,600. His loss will be about $300., he having
lost all his household goods. Mr. TAYLOR broke a rib
getting the piano out of the building.

Another Fire -
The home of Mr. Si WOOD, three miles northeast of Dresden on
the Palmersville road was burned to the ground Saturday afternoon
and many of the contents lost. Mr. Ford was in Dresden and his
wife at a neighbor's some distance away. Several boys who were
at Dock VINCENT"s store ran to the fire and succeeded in saving
many of the household goods. Mr. FORD had $600. insurance
which will near cover his loss.

Travis Chapel Column -
Mr. Will McGAMING's wife has been very sick.
Mrs. Annie GALLIMORE of this neighborhood and Mr. Tom
STOUT, of near Greenfield, were married last Sunday.

W. H. PASCHALL was called to his reward last Sunday morning
at 9 o'clock. Deceased was taken ill on Wednesday last week
and from the very first there was no hope of discovery. Mr.
PASCHALL had been Dresden's faithful shoe and harness
maker for a number of years. No one was more universally liked.
The body was interred at Dresden Cemetery Monday morning
with graveside services by several ex-confederate soldiers, funeral
services being held at the residence by Bro. MOONEY. Sympathy
is extended to his wife and daughters.

Jonesboro Jots Column -
Politics are getting warm over in No. 16. Esquire Ross Ben
PITTMAN, Jake BROWNING and Tom BAKER are
avowed candidates for magistrate with Paul JENKINS
for Constable. I understand that Constable Lee BATES
will not stand for re-election.
J. W. STOUT and Mrs. Annie GALLIMORE were happily
married Sunday morning at the bride's home in the vicinity
of Dresden. They arrived at the groom's home in time to
partake of a sumptious dinner, which awaited them. They
are two highly respected old people and their many friends
wish them a life of happiness.
It is whispered in Republican circles that Prof. A. M. Stout will
be a candidate for magistrate in this district.
There was a big strawberry supper over at Lem OVERTON's
last Saturday night.
J. B. THOMAS will lay by about two acres of corn this week. It
is about waist high.

Southern Part of No. 4 Column -
The infant baby of Mr. BAKER was buried at Pisgah last week
by the side of it's mother who a few days ago was buried
at the same place.
Mr. Pat DAWSON who has a country store near here, is thriving
like a green bay tree, adding new customers all the time.
The prodigal son ( Mr. Carles PARISH) returned home last
Monday from near Greenfield.
Mr. Will MAXEY gave a strawberry last Saturday night which
was very much enjoyed.
Mr. Jim TURBERVILLE's daughters, who has been going to
school in Nashville have returned.

Christmasville Capers Column -
Mrs. Mattie BLACK has been on the sick list for a past few days.
Esq. Robt. YOUNG, J. J. BOAZ and father E. H. BOAZ are
attending the democratic gubernatorial convention at Nashville.
Miss Josephine SHAW has had very bad throat trouble the past
few weeks.

North Part of No. 2 Column -
Bro. J. R. BELL preached at Salem Sunday morning and Brother
SCOTT in the afternoon.
Little Curdeen LANIER is on the sick list.
Sorry to say, Miss Eva JACKSON is no better.
Fannie LANIER gave a singing Sunday night.

Up-To-Date Doings Column -
J. T. BURTON will have to increase his stock of goods as he
has a clerk - a boy, who was born last Friday.
Sunday school very Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at Mr. Will
McCLAIN's. Teachers: Will McCLAIN and J. T. BURTON.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Tom SHELL is reported very low of
whooping cough.
I. E. BEDWELL has brought half interest in the blacksmith shop of
H. D. BELL.
Uncle John BERRYMAN has taken the contract of painting the
new church at Bethany.
Uncle Jake WYNINGER, that expert carpenter has just
completed a tobacco barn: size 40X40, 6 firing tiers high,
for Floyd STEPHENSON of No. 1. He says that in spite
of his crippled condition. A team of horses having run away
with him several years ago, he can get about on a structure
about as well as he ever could.
Died, a child of Mr. and Mrs. Will SPARKS, of Paris, of cholera
infantum. Interment took place last Sunday at the Cottage
Grove Cemetery.
Boyd CLEMMON was baptized at Elm Tree last Sunday by Bro.
W. S. LONG of the Christian Church.
Jim CLEMMON informs me that his brother Bennet, who has
consumption, seems to be some better than formerly.
I wish to state that the insurance of Fletcher THOMAS, deceased,
in the Woodmen of the World, has been paid. Also a $100.
monument will be erected at his grave by the woodman at an
early date. Pete HARRIS, Clerk Locust Camp No. 186

From No. 6 Column -
Mr. Jeff MARLAR had a house raising last Friday.
There was a strawberry and ice cream supper at Ed CROSSE's
Saturday night.
Bob SIMMONS has a new girl.
Hattie May HAZLEWOOD died last Tuesday morning at 9:30.
She was a sweet little girl, 10 years old. She was sick but a
few days. At 3 o'clock the same day she died, another
daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. HAZELWOOD. Hattie
leaves a father, mother, three brothers and two sisters.
Written by a friend, Lillie
ROWLETT

Town and Country Column -
Miss Ida BAXTER leaves this week for Spring Hill to be the guest
of Miss Louis AYERS for several weeks.
Lost. Two cows; one, a yellow Jersey with horns, and the other
a brindle hornless cow. Notify Charlie GROOMS at
Greenfield.
Mr. Bud LITTLE has constructed a new, very substantial
walkway from the spoke factory corner at the railroad to
the Ewing old place.
McCormick Binder, little used, for sale by L. F. MILLER who
has quit farming. Apply to S. F. RIGGS, near the Miller
Farm two and a half miles south west of Dresden.
Dr. Ted LITTLE just received a complete set of surgeon's
instruments and an operating table. These with a recently
installed instrument cabinet makes it possible for Dr.
LITTLE to perform the most difficult surgeries.
30-barrell Roller Mill at Terrell, Tennessee for sale.
T. A. FUTREL
The Dresden Dramatic Company had receipts amounting to
$67. at Greenfield last Friday. The money will be applied
to payment of a new piano at the Cobb and Nichols
School building. They performed at Huntingdon Monday
to a full house also.
Mr. John BYARS, Palmersville, has a new girl.
Register BARTON has moved to the FERGUSON place south
of the cemetery, and Mr. J. P. TAYLOR will occupy the
residence recently completed by his son, situated between
L. E. HALLADAY and Sam FEATHERSON.
Our esteemed friend, Lee RUTLEDGE, informs us of the marriage
on last Friday night of Mr. Earl SMITH to Miss Lilla
JORDAN, which occurred in Greenfield. Rev. Evans
offociating in his usual, happy graceful manner.
Mr. Walter CASE, who left Dresden eight years ago, moving to
Trenton N. J., is here, the guest of Dr. Ted LITTLE. Walter
represents the National Cash Register Company and is
enroute to Colo. where he will sell these machines and
recuperate his heath.
Mr. S. A. WATSON showed us a $30. bill issued to his wife's
grandfather as pay for services in the Revolutionary army
and which calls for either $30. in silver or gold. It is about
two inches wide and three inches long, dated 1776, and
in a splendid state.
Mr. Tete FREEMAN will have issued a first class telephone
directory in indexed form for the Dresden exchange.
Luther, the four years old son of W. O. TUCK has been quite
sick suffering with an abcess on the face.
R. O. FORD and Miss Selia THACKER, prominent young couple
of the Dukedom area, were married in Fulton a few days ago.
It was a Gretna Green affair.
Mr. John SMART and Miss Annie ADAMS were married
Sunday afternoon by Rev. UNDERWOOD. The bride is
the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mrs. Nannie
ADAMS who resides in No. 8, near Sharon, and Mr.
SMART is a very prosperous citizen of Arkansas. They
will reside in Arkansas.
Mrs. Francis LAMB died Sunday at her home near McCONNELL
after an extended illness of consumption. She was about forty
five years of age. The burial occurred Monday at 11 o'clock
in the church yard at Walnut Grove.
Prof. Oscar FEATHERSTON was elected by the directors as
principal at Ruthville.
Messrs. John W. ELDER, Mat LOCKHART and Cleveland
STEPHENSON have drafted a program for the fifth annual
correspondents picnic.
Mr. Milus CHANDLER, oldest son of Mr. H. C. CHANDLER
of Dresden, was married to Miss Eva, daughter of Mr.
R. R. RUTLEDGE at her home in Greenfield, Rev. O. E.
Gardner officiating.
Messrs. Baxter CARDWELL, Gilbert DUKE and Misses
Catherine CHANDLER and Vera OLIVER accompanied
the groom to Greenfield and were waiters at the wedding.
Mr CHANDLER and bride returned to the home of J. N.
BRASFIELD, his brother-in-law Wednesday night where
a midnight supper was served. Milus had been a long time
employee of E. T. REAVIS.
The little son of Mr. C. A. HOUGH has been quite ill this week.
Mrs. Margaret THOMAS was thrown from a buggy last Sunday
but not seriously injured.

Trenton, Tennessee- May 28- Mrs J. C. McDEARMON died
at her home here after an illness of several months. She was the
widow of the late Hon. J. C. McDEARMON, prominent attorney
of this city and former congressman from the ninth congressional
district.

It is rumored that Mr. BARTON will erect three office buildings
on the site of Saturday's nights' burn, and that Mr. TAYLOR
will build a two story brick hotel where his hotel formerly
stood.
Moody STOKER, son of Mr. Green STOKER, who resides
west of Dresden, was united in marriage to Miss Eva
ATKINSON, one of Martin's most popular and charming
young ladies.
Mrs. Mary IRVINE is quite sick and thought to be taking typhoid
fever.
Mrs. BREWER, wife of Colley BREWER, residing on the Jim
GATEWOOD place in No. 25, died Wednesday
afternoon.
Miss Ora McWHERTER returned Wednesday from Nashville
where she has been in school at Ward's Seminary.
Miss HAYS of Jackson and Miss Mary Lee BEASLEY of
Birmingham, Alabama are guests at the MORAN home.
James MORAN is at home this week with a crippled hand due
to an injury received playing ball.
Kelly BOWDEN died at his brother Coe D. BOWDEN's home
in Holdersville I. T. last Monday.
Mr. Charlie BARTON and wife have moved to the ETHERIDGE
place and Mr. JONES, the produce man, who has been
occupying the FERGUSON place, will move to the house
vacated by Charlie BARTON.
Mrs. LASATER, who has for the past two years made her home
with her brother Dr. A. D. FINCH, left this week for
Memphis, where she will reside with her son Chester, who
had as very lucrative position there.
Mrs. Ima MATHIS has been here at her father's, Mr. W. M.
BRIZENDINE, for the past week very sick.
Hon. E. D. LASATER, who for many years has been an invalid,
was found dead in bed at his home in Gleason Tuesday
morning, having expired sometime during the previous night.
It is supposed that death was due to heart failure. Mr.
LASATER was a man of deep learning and unlimited
knowledge. Being a cripple nearly all his life and unable to
perform manual labor, he spent a good deal of time reading.
Mr. Lasater represented this county in the legislature some
twenty five years ago, making the county an able efficient
and diligent servant. He was about seventy years of age.

Hall Branch Budget Column -
Mrs. Belle JONES and Mrs. W. BARKER have both been real
sick.
Mr. Bill SMITH, Gleason's hustling fruit tree agent, was here
soliciting orders.
Earnest ALLMAN of Greenfield was through here Saturday
selling spectacles. Mr. ALLMAN is a graduate of an
optical college.
Bro. W. M. HEATHCOTT preached Sunday at Lamb's
schoolhouse.

Cornith and New Salem Column -
On last Wednesday morning, the death angel visited the home
of Mr.George MOON and claimed his beloved companion
Mary. She was born in North Carolina. he family moved to
Tennessee and lived on a part of John HARKEY's farm in
the southeast part of District 7. She leaves three little
children. She was laid to rest in Cornith Cemetery with an
excellent talk at the grave by F. P. FONVILLE.
Shipped from Sharon this season, 20,000 cases of berries.
Mr. J. A. NOONER and Misses Zula THOMPSON and Buna
ROBERTS will attend the commencement excersises of
Bethel College, McKenzie.
Mr. Clem MELTON, and wife, of Mounds, Illinois are visiting
his father, M. A. MELTON.
Mr. R. L. MARTIN and family have moved back to Tennessee.

From Route 4, Martin Column -
Thurman GARDNER, while hitching a team, was kicked in the lip
by a mule. He is not seriously hurt.
Little Pearl STAFFORD is suffering very much from her broken
arm.

Smith's Chapel Column -
Mrs. Vera BROWN has been quite sick.
Mrs. Laura FOSTER has been having chills.
Mrs Alice DUNLAP is quite sick.
Tom GROOMS is having chills.

District No.23 Column -
Steve WRAY is all smiles - it's a fine boy.

Adam's Academy Column -
Mr. Sam SADLER is running up and down the road saying
"It's a boy."
Mrs. Ima MATHIS has been at her parent's sick.
Mrs. Puss ADAMS' has had her house painted.
The highly honored son of Mrs. Allen ADAMS, Mr. John
SMART of Arkansas and Miss Annie ADAMS daughter
of Mrs. Nannie ADAMS of near Sharon were married
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Gone But Not Forgotten
The death angel visited the home of J. R. and Prudilla OSTEEN
and took from them their darling son Alonzo. He was born
February 24, 1898, died April 5, 1906; aged 8 years, 1 month
and 12 days. He was a bright little boy and loved by all. He leaves
a father, mother, two brother, and two sisters to mourn his death.
Elder G. T. MAYO conducted the funeral services.
Written by his sister, Pearl WHITE

Death of a Little Child
On March 5, 1906, the angel of death carried from our home
our son James Monroe. He was 18 months old. He leaves a
broken-hearted father, mother, two brothers and two sisters
to mourn his death.
Written by his mother, Lucy BUNTIN

In Memory
Virgie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud McDANIEL was born
December 10, 1897; died March 30, 1906; age 8 years,
3 months and 20 days. He leaves a father, a mother, two
sisters and four brothers to mourn his death.
Written by a friend Valeria GLASGOW

Gone to Rest
The death angel visited the home of Mr and Mrs O'DANIEL
and took their youngest son, Buford. He leaves a father, mother,
two sisters, one brother to mourn his death.
Written by a friend, Babe
KING

Gone But Not Forgotten
Our darling mother, Martha E. CLINARD, has died; born June
29, 1847; died April 22, 1906, aged 58 years, 9 months,
and 22 days. She joined the Presbyterian Church in Robinson
County and then moved back to Weakley. She then joined the
M. E. Church, South, at Ralston. She leaves four children,
three boys and one girl, three sisters and three brothers. She
was known as "Aunt Matt" to everyone. She had been at the
home of her cousin, John M. DUKE, for the past 13 years and
will be sadly missed by her family. Her husband preceded her
to the grave several several years ago. She had something like
heart trouble. Written by Fannie CLINARD

In Memoriam
Fell asleep in Jesus on the night of April 19, 1906 a beloved
sister, Susie PENTECOST, after a short illness of a few days,
in the 38th years of her age. She was the daughter of J. G.
HENDERSON and the devoted wife of our fellow citizen Mr.
W. C. PENTECOST. She was born August 7, 1868 and united
with the Primitive Baptist church in March 1889. Her funeral
services were held at Kirkland and was attended by a large
number of sorrowing relatives and friends. She leaves her
dear husband, five sons and two daughters.
Never have I seen one more willing to visit and adinister to the
needs of the sick or sorrowful than cousin Susie. She was a
loving mother and an obrdient wife; indeed a precious wife.
Written by her cousin, Luvas HENDERSON

End of abstracts for June 1, 1906

Friday, June 8, 1906 THE DRESDEN ENTERPRISE
Dresden, Tennessee

Willie WINSTON Drowned
Esq. Bob IRVINE was called to Paducah this week by telegram
stating that his grandson Willie WINSTON was drowned in the
Tennessee River Monday. The unfortunate boy is sthe son of Dr.
Rip WINSTON and is known here, having frequently visited Esq.
IRVINE and wife. The young man was one of a fishing party who
were up the Tennessee River above Paducah.
He and another young man were in a collapsible skiff which
collapsed with them. Young WINSTON was unable to swim,
and drowned before assistance could reach him. He had been
educating himself for the practice of medicine. The body was
brought here Wednesday and interred in the Dresden Cemetery
that afternoon with masonic honors.

Survivors of Company H, 5th Tennessee Regiment
Uncle Billl Thompson furnishes us a complete list of the
survivors of Company 4, 5th Tennessee, together with their
present location:

Roland CARTER, Texas
Jacob W. BRODGEN, Gleason
Richard A. COLEY, Cottage Grove
Geo. W. CRAWFORD, Florida
Z. D. EDWARDS, Middle Tennessee
W. M. McNEILEY, Brownsville
James E. SANDERS, Ralston
Joe W. TRIBBLE, Martin
A. J. SNODGRASS, Llittle Rock, Arkansas

These are the survivors under Joseph E. JOHNSON. If there
are any widows of the members of this company not now
receiving a pension, they can write the above mentioned parties.

News Notes From No. 14 Column (too late for last week) -
Thomas BROWN has a severe attack of pneumonia and is
attended by Dr. O. A. CHITWOOD, of Mt. Pelia.
A fine boy arrived at he home of Mr. James KENNEDY last
week.
Mr. Scott CURRY, an aged citizen residing in the Dock
COLLIER neighborhood, is in a serious condition with flux.
Little Pearl CURRY, grand-daughter of Uncle Scott CURRY,
after a lingering illness of typhoid fever, passed to her
reward on Monday of last week. She was 14 years of age
and a member of Freeman Chapel Church.
A committee of Mt. Pelia citizens consisting of Dr. Witt
GARDNER, H. B. BELL, Will PARISH, G. B. BUTLER,
C. M. COLLIER, O. A. CHITWOOD, and John
RUSHART, will interview C. H. WARMUTH of the
Weakley County Telephone Co.
Halls Branch Budget Column -
Mrs. Ting BARKER is improving some, and Mrs. Bell JONES
is better.
Bro. JENKINS will fill his regular appointment at West Union
Sunday.
Harvey MADDOX, a student at Dion Normal College is
spending a week or two with home folks.
Dr. Ira TATUM has returned the levee petition blank to me.
Same is filled out, containing 65 signatures of those who
want the levee.

Town and Country Column -
Mr. Si FORD tells us his loss from fire was $500 and insurance
was $400., not $500 as stated in this column.
John FRANCIS killed two mommoth chicken snakes, Monday.
One measured 5 ft 1 inch and the other 5ft 8 inches.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Will TAYLOR died at the family
residence in Greenfield on last Saturday and was buried at
Sharon Sunday.
Judge MAIDEN will move to his farm near Ralston at once and
Mr. G. S. BOYD will occupy Mr. MAIDEN's place until
he can build on the lot between S. P. SCOTT and J. A.
IRVINE.
Prof. Eph SMITH, who last year conducted the Sharon school,
has been elected principal at Rutherford school and moved
his family there.
Merchant FOSTER, of Gleason, informs us that his son Basil,
now on duty in the Philippines will be mustered out in July
and return to the us.
Mrs R. T. LEWIS and son Ralph Jr. have been very sick.
$5,000 has been raised in Martin for the erection of a dormitory
for McFerrin College
Mrs. Betsy PINEGAR, one of the oldest and best known ladies
in Weakley, died Saturday at her home near Dukedom.
Burial was Sunday at the Pinegar graveyard.
Mr. Clarence WARD, our liveryman, has purchased the home
of Mr. W. T. KILLEBREW, on Paris Street; consideration
$1,400. Mr. KILLEBREW will move to Palmersville at the
end of his term in office and assume the duties of cashier at
Palmersville Bank.
Rev. YOKELEY, who is here from Huntingdon visiting his
brother-in-law, Dr. A. D. FINCH and family, preached at
the C. P. church last Sunday.
Miss Pearl MATHEWS, primary teacher at Cobb and Nichols
gave her students a picnic which was hugely enjoyed by the
little fellows.
Mr. Tete FREEMAN tells us 1,400 feet of cable and four cable
boxes have been received here and all wires on the square
will be cabled. The new switch board is being installed.
Mr. Hamp CHANDLER residing between Dresden and
Nortcutt's old mill, was bitten by a mocassin snake on the
back of the hand. He drank a small amount of whiskey to
counteract the poison and is recovering.
Mr. EZZELL purchased a fine horse from Walter FREEMAN,
paying $180. That right the horse got out and was killed by
the train at May's trestle east of town.
Miss Nell TAYLOR returned Wednesday night from Jackson
where she has been attending school.
Roy PASCHALL has taken charge of his father's shoe shop.
Mr. Addison BOUNDERANT asks that we extend thanks to
all who the night of the fire in his stable.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. TAYLOR express sincere thanks for all
the kindnesses shown them after the loss of their home
and contents by fire.

The I. O. O. F. lodge at Palmersville elected officiers: Albert
BYARS, N. G.; W. L. BRANN, V. G.; J. M.
BUCKLEY, Secretary; J. C. HART, Treasurer.
Those mentioned as possible candidates for Sheriff are Bob
JOHNSON, Allen BRASFIELD, John VOWELL, Jim
CARNELL, and Ben THOMPSON. These are all good
men and any of them would make a splendid officier.
Mrs. Malissa, beloved wife of Mr. M. R. PATTERSON died
at the family residence in Greenfield Sunday of old age and
was buried at Highland Cemetery. Deceased was seventy
years of age at the time of her demise. Her maiden name
was COVINGTON, she was born and reared in this
county, married in 1853. To this union five children were
born, W. H., R. E., S. V., Lillie and Valenna who with her
husband are left to mourn her death. She was a devout
christian esteemed by a large number of friends.
Hon. and Mrs. Finis GARRETT are rejoicing over the arrival of
a new son.
Mr. Henry BYNUM died at his home near Hyndsver Monday.
He was a man of integrity and firmness, generous even to a
fault, noble and true.

12th District Doings Column -
Mrs. Mat SUMMERS had a bad chill last Friday.
Abner HALEY, Joe STUBBLEFIELD, and the writer robbed
three hives of honey for W. L. ELDER, taking from the
three stands 115 lbs of good honey.
Mrs. Rough LASATER who has been sick quite a while, was
improving but is worse and her recovery doubtful.

From No. 6 Column -
Someone stole two door keys from Mr. F. E. GARRETT's
house last Saturday while they were away from home.
Mrs. Ethel HODGE has been brought to her father's, Mr.
Henry BROOKS. She is in critical condition, liable to
smother to death at any time.
There was an entertainment at Doke SHUFI's last Saturday
night.

From Rte No. 4 Column -
The Christian church at Gardner has been repainted.
Little Alberta GARDNER has been having chills.
Mr. Walter GARDNER and family have moved back to their
old home, near Terrell.

Jennie Lee CRUTCHFIELD was born September 9, 1866;
married Louis BROOKS December 20,1885, professed
religion at the age of 13 and died April 11, 1906. She
leaves a husband, two children, a father, three brothers, and
one sister to mourn her death. Jennie was loved by all who
knew her. She had been in bad health a long time and said
she was not afraid to die but wanted to stay with Louis and
her children. Remains were laid to rest in Freeman
Cemetery near her home. Written by Ruth C. Brooks

Peck's Pickings Column -
Mrs. Tom GALEY is dangerously ill.
Lee WREN has had bilious fever.
Stout Bros. are fixing to move their stave mill to the place they
bought of Tom MOSLEY.
Curby JOHNSON will hold prayer meeting at Ward's Chapel
next Sunday night.
Bennett SEAVERS, little son of Lee SEAVERS fell out of a chair
and broke his arm. Dr. MOORE was called to reset the arm.
Mrs. Monroe PRIEST is in a serious condition.
Prayer meeting at Ward's Chapel last Sunday night was
conducted by Will MITCHELL.
Dr. ELINOR is very sick.
Billie JOHNSON has been down with pneumonia and typhoid.
Washie REDDICK, a retired picture man, has gone into the
restaurant business at Gleason.
Midway Mutterings Column - (too late for last week)
Mrs. Bob FOWLER is very sick. Mrs Mat PERRY, John
PERRY and Walter LOVELACE are having chills.
Mrs. Monroe WESTBROOKS is very sick.
Mrs. Caulie BREWER, who resides at Jim GATEWOOD's
place is thought to be dying.
Uncle Jim COLTHORP was very low with pneumonia but is
recovering.
Mr. Buddie GLASGOW had a horse badly cripples Saturday.
Mrs. Jim MANSFIELD is partially paralized and is in a critical
condition.
Miss Ellen FOWLER and her mother leave today for Dyer
Station where they will spend a week at the latter's son ,
Rev. P. A. FOWLER.

The I. O. O. F. lodge at Palmersville elected officiers: Albert
BYARS, N. G.; W. L. BRANN, V. G.; J. M.
BUCKLEY, Secretary; J. C. HART, Treasurer.
Those mentioned as possible candidates for Sheriff are Bob
JOHNSON, Allen BRASFIELD, John VOWELL, Jim
CARNELL, and Ben THOMPSON. These are all good
men and any of them would make a splendid officier.
Mrs. Malissa, beloved wife of Mr. M. R. PATTERSON died
at the family residence in Greenfield Sunday of old age and
was buried at Highland Cemetery. Deceased was seventy
years of age at the time of her demise. Her maiden name
was COVINGTON, she was born and reared in this
county, married in 1853. To this union five children were
born, W. H., R. E., S. V., Lillie and Valenna who with her
husband are left to mourn her death. She was a devout
christian esteemed by a large number of friends.
Hon. and Mrs. Finis GARRETT are rejoicing over the arrival of
a new son.
Mr. Henry BYNUM died at his home near Hyndsver Monday.
He was a man of integrity and firmness, generous even to a
fault, noble and true.

12th District Doings Column -
Mrs. Mat SUMMERS had a bad chill last Friday.
Abner HALEY, Joe STUBBLEFIELD, and the writer robbed
three hives of honey for W. L. ELDER, taking from the
three stands 115 lbs of good honey.
Mrs. Rough LASATER who has been sick quite a while, was
improving but is worse and her recovery doubtful.

>From No. 6 Column -
Someone stole two door keys from Mr. F. E. GARRETT's
house last Saturday while they were away from home.
Mrs. Ethel HODGE has been brought to her father's, Mr.
Henry BROOKS. She is in critical condition, liable to
smother to death at any time.
There was an entertainment at Doke SHUFI's last Saturday
night.

From Rte No. 4 Column -
The Christian church at Gardner has been repainted.
Little Alberta GARDNER has been having chills.
Mr. Walter GARDNER and family have moved back to their
old home, near Terrell.

Jennie Lee CRUTCHFIELD was born September 9, 1866;
married Louis BROOKS December 20,1885, professed
religion at the age of 13 and died April 11, 1906. She
leaves a husband, two children, a father, three brothers, and
one sister to mourn her death. Jennie was loved by all who
knew her. She had been in bad health a long time and said
she was not afraid to die but wanted to stay with Louis and
her children. Remains were laid to rest in Freeman
Cemetery near her home. Written by Ruth C. Brooks

Peck's Pickings Column -
Mrs. Tom GALEY is dangerously ill.
Lee WREN has had bilious fever.
Stout Bros. are fixing to move their stave mill to the place they
bought of Tom MOSLEY.
Curby JOHNSON will hold prayer meeting at Ward's Chapel
next Sunday night.
Bennett SEAVERS, little son of Lee SEAVERS fell out of a chair
and broke his arm. Dr. MOORE was called to reset the arm.
Mrs. Monroe PRIEST is in a serious condition.
Prayer meeting at Ward's Chapel last Sunday night was
conducted by Will MITCHELL.
Dr. ELINOR is very sick.
Billie JOHNSON has been down with pneumonia and typhoid.
Washie REDDICK, a retired picture man, has gone into the
restaurant business at Gleason.
Midway Mutterings Column - (too late for last week)
Mrs. Bob FOWLER is very sick. Mrs Mat PERRY, John
PERRY and Walter LOVELACE are having chills.
Mrs. Monroe WESTBROOKS is very sick.
Mrs. Caulie BREWER, who resides at Jim GATEWOOD's
place is thought to be dying.
Uncle Jim COLTHORP was very low with pneumonia but is
recovering.
Mr. Buddie GLASGOW had a horse badly cripples Saturday.
Mrs. Jim MANSFIELD is partially paralized and is in a critical
condition.
Miss Ellen FOWLER and her mother leave today for Dyer
Station where they will spend a week at the latter's son ,
Rev. P. A. FOWLER.
 
 


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