The Cleveland Herald  

The Cleveland Herald 

This newspaper was published in Cleveland, TN which lies in Bradley Co. Many of these abstracts were transcribed by:  Sassy Many thanks to her.

FROM "THE CLEVELAND HERALD" 16 Apr 1891

T. A. GHOLSTON and family are visiting to Dalton.

PAUL MEA? left last week for Bola City, Idaho to see his fortune.

REV. G. W. COLMANN has returned from Ohio.

W.S. EDWARDS and wife, of Alaculae, Ga., were in the city this week.

HOMER BASEMORE was down from Knoxville, Monday.

MR. JOHN ANDES and bride, of Baltimore, are visiting Mr. I. E.DOOLY.

JUDGE TRAYNOR is holding court in Athens.

MRS. C. T. MCCONKEY, of Catawba, Ohio, is visiting her sister, MRS. G. PEPPER, in this city.

T. D. STEED, J. D. PATTON AND W. F. CAMPELL are fishing for speckled trout on the headwaters of Citico.

J. H. HARDWICK and J. C. McKENZIE left Monday for Hiwassee Gap, on a fishing expedition.

JOE JOHNSTON; known as "little Joe," left Sunday for Texas to be gone a few weeks.

MISS FANNIE SANDUSKY, of Shelbyville, is visiting her sister, MRS. W. S. TIPTON; of this city.

MR. AND MRS. WALTER CRAGMILES left Tuesday for Shellbyville to spend a few weeks.

GEORGE E. HATCHER, of Atlanta, a former Cleveland boy, was visiting in the city the first of this week.

MRS. ANNIE DOSSER? of Jonesboro, is visiting her father, Dr. D. SULLINS, in this city.

MR. AND MRS. J. H. PARKER left Tuesday for Hot Springs, Ark., where they go with a hope of improving MR. PARKER'S health.

J. T. ROGERS has returned from an extended trip to Birmingham. It is said he will ________ and go into business. 


Many people who pride themselves on their blue blood would be happier with pure blood, but while we cannot choose our ancestors, fortunately, by the use of AYER'S Sarsaparilla, we can transmit pure blood to our posterity.


Judge KEY has appointed COL. ANDY HUMES, Clerk of the U. S. District Court for East Tennessee alas COL. MCCLUNG deceased.


THE ALLEGED WALL Some of the Stones Exhibited in This City

A Description of the Discovery as Told by the Discoverer The HOOPERS, of the 9th district, was in town last Saturday, and exhibited some of the stones from the alleged buried wall near HOOPER'S MILL. The stones bear some strange markings, which are thought to be hieroglyphics cut on them by some lost race who built the wall long before any white man lived on this continent. MR. HOOPER states that he had dug down through the wall a distance of about 8 feet. He says the wall is about 21/2 feet thick and is built of stones of pretty uniform size about 2 feet square and 10 inches thick. The stones are set on edge and cemented together, the joints being broke after the manner of a brick wall. There are three tiers of stone in the wall and the strange characters appear only on the west face of the middle tier, where they are hid and protected by the outside tier. These characters are found only in one section of the wall about 8 feet in length and do not appear anywhere else where the wall has been examined. MR. HOOPER says he has traced the wall for a distance of two hundred yards or more along the crest of the ridge, and that at regular intervals of about 20 feet right over the wall a stone is found protruding about six inches above the ground. These stones are thought to be markers showing the course of the wall. Of course no one knows who built the wall or what it was intended for. The characters on the rocks are the most curious part of the discovery. They run in regular lines near the stones and very much resemble hieroglyphics and it is the general opinion that they represent some ancient language. Some think, however, that the alleged wall is only a strata of rock which was thrown up edgewise when the ridge was upheaval, and that the markings are only the imprint of worms or insects which may have crawled about over the rocks when they were in a soft state. Whatever it may be the publication of the discovery has created considerable excitement among scientists, and letters inquiring about the wall are received almost daily. To say the least of it the discovery has great curiosity.


FROM THE "CLEVELAND HERALD" 4 JUN 1891

THE BURIED WALL

Experts From the Smithsonian Institute to Try to Unravel the Mystery

The News correspondent from this city to his paper says: A MR. RALSTON, an artist in the service of the Smithsonian institute, has been here this week to examine the discovery in this county, supposed to be a buried wall, a full account of which was published some time ago. He visited the wall an obtained sketches of a section of the wall and impression of the character. MR. RALSTON stated that the characters very much resembled the characters discovered in Massachusetts, which have been deciphered. RALSTON'S employment is only that of an artist, but he is of the opinion that the discovery here is a genuine wall, made at some time by the hand of man. He stated that the Smithsonian institute would very soon send an expert here who would endeavor to read the characters on the rocks.


From "THE CLEVELAND HERALD" - 3 Dec 1920 Vol. XLVIL NO.49?

THE HOOPER FARM MYSTERY

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Scientist Advances Theory That Writing Is History of Ancient Israelites.

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LARGE PART OF ANCIENT WALL YET TO BE UNCOVERED

Several years ago the Cleveland Herald published the first account ever given the publish regarding the strange and mysterious wall that had been discovered on the HOOPER farm a few miles from Charleston. Since that time a diagram of the writing found has been made and submitted to expert archaeologists. In the Chattanooga Times of Sunday there appeared an article relating to this strange wall of masonry. Many people of this county are interested in this matter and the article is here reproduced for their pleasure. ____________

On the farm of J. L. HOOPER, in Bradley county, seven miles southwest of Charleston, Tenn., and twelve miles west of Cleveland, an ancient stone wall has been brought to light, disclosing what New York scientists believe to be the key to the two lost tribes of Israel. The wall has a length of 700 feet; a considerable portion of it has been uncovered, all of which is inscribed with hieroglyphics, indicating that the entire is so inscribed. The HOOPER farm includes, an eighty-acre tract of timber land. There appeared to be nothing unusual about the tract except that at one point, a stone, shaped like a flatiron, stood above the surface of the ground was covered with strange characters that aroused nothing more than a casual interest among the country folk, none of whom understood the characters or thought very seriously of them. About six years ago, however, Mr. HOOPER had occasion to haul stones from his farm to the site of a new building and he went into the interior of the timber tract to get some of these stones. Then it was that the big stone, shaped like a flatiron was dislodged, and it was noted that its entire surface far underground was inscribed. Observing that the stone was supported by a solid formation, the workmen, actuated, merely by curiosity, pushed the investigation that revealed a wall, three plies thick, and possibly three feet in height. Demolition of a part of the wall disclosed the inner ply, the western side of, which was smoothly dressed and completely covered with the hieroglyphics first noted on the outcropping rock. The thickness of the wall is given as eight inches and its formation is said to be peculiarly smooth and regular. Each ply is made of small plyed ?? stones, cemented together with red clay, such as is not now to be found in any section of that country. No gritty substance is in the clay, but it has the acidity of a green persimmon and has successfully held its own against the passage of what must have been thousands of years.

NEW YORK ARCHAEOLOGIST IS MUCH INTERESTED

The discovery of the wall created some little excitement in the vicinity of the find. Men and women who heard of it came and looked upon it and conjectured as to the Indian tribes that probably built it there. After a little while, however, the wall became an old subject and one of little interest, and it is probable that it might never have come into general public notice but for the fact that a year later, Prof. A. L. RAWSON, of New York, had occasion to step in a Cleveland hotel overnight, on his way to some southern city. At a dining room table he overheard some mention of the find and, being interested in prehistorical research work, he made his way to the HOOPER farm and took a look at the wall. So enthusiastic was he over the discovery that he remained in the neighborhood for a few days, and went away with Mr. HOOPER'S permission to unravel the mystery. He is reputed to be a scolar [scholar] of considerable note, having deciphered the Monbite [sp.] stone, now in the British museum. He lost no time beginning on the Bradley county curiosity. He employed a capable work staff of cipher experts and set to work to translate the inscription on the wall. Up to date he is said to haxe [have] expended the sum of $35,000 on the work he has undertaken. The Meroglyphics he declares to be old Hebrew and the inscription of religious and historical nature, written by scribes of a nation then at war and about to become extinct. Each character is from three to five inches tall. The stones were inscribed with _?_ that the characters ____ ____ ____ out plainly noted the surface had been cleaned.

Wall Has Been Buried for 4,000 Years.

The entire wall will be uncovered. It is located in a sort of ridge, which it is expected will be entirely destroyed lest any aportion of the flax[ ?] be overlooked. It is Mr. Rawson's opinion that the wall has been buried there at least 4,000 years, the covering of earth wearing away with the passing of time and bringing the formation nearer the surface. Koga?? trees, three feet thick, grow along the surface edge of the wall and stone markers. emerging from the ground occur at fifty-feet intervals. Pottery and stone images have been found near the wall, but Mr. Rawson does not attribute their presence to the handiwork of the American Indians. He maintains supporting his theory with the experience of a lifetime study of such matters, that the characters are old Hebrew and he has formed his own opinion of their presence in American soil. He cited to the story of the two lost tribes of Israel, and declares his belief that scribes of these lost tribes are responsible for the ancient wall. He goes back to the book of Deuteronomy, and quotes the passages of the Scripture that details the injunction of Moses to his people: "And it shall be on the day when we pass over Jordan into the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee that thou shalt set thee up great stones and plaster them with plaster, "And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law when thou art passed over, that thou that thou mayest go in unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey; an the Lord God thy father hath promised thee." In this sense chapter in, of the book of Deuteronomy, Moses threatens the tribes with the wrath of God should they "make any graven or molten images." The extinction of the tribe is credited to the fact that they turned to Idolatry??, as is shown by the presence of the images. Prof. RAWSON believes that the Israelite tribes entered America by way of the Bering straight, allowing for the many geographic changes that have taken place during the last 4,00 years. He declares that the tribes, after locating on the new country, inscribed the tablets with the Mosaic law in obedience to the injunction of Moses, and sealed them away for preservation. In further proof of his theory he makes reference to the 7, 9, and 11 chapters of Deuteronomy, the 8 chapter of Joshua and the 3 chapter of Judges. Prof. RAWSON is confident, according to Mr. HOOPER, who was in Chattanooga recently on his way home from New York, the completion of his translation of which he has been at work for five years, will create a world-wide interest in scientific and historical circles. The Rockefeller institute and the British museum will vie with other institutes he declares, for the possessions of portions of the tablets. Historians from New Zealand//, Italy, Japan, Cuba and other countries have visited the HOOPER farm.


Death Notices from Newspaper in Cleveland, TN
1909-1911
By: Susan Langheld, 1999 (from microfilm)

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or any other reason except for your information to further your genealogy.

(NOTE: transcribed with spelling from the paper exactly as shown)


KIRBY- Mrs. Julia Kirby, mother of Mrs. R.W.Bovd of this county, died at
her
home two miles below Flint Springs. Feb 15 in the 75th year of her age. No
further details were obtainable. ( 2/23/1909  Cleveland Herald Bradley Co
TN)

TREWHITT- Mrs. Sarah Trewhitt, of Cleveland, Route 4, passed away about
daylight last Sunday morning, aged 72, death being due to heart failure.
She  awoke in the morning and was talking as usual but had not arose from
her bed. Her husband, Levi Trewhitt Sr. , suddenly detected her difficult
breathing and went to her bedside. But she spoke no more. In a few minutes
the end came.
Deceased is survived by her husband and four sons, James ,Luther, and
William of Cleveland Route 4, and Andrew of Big Rapids, Michigan- and three
daughters- Mrs. Susan Wright of Shumach, GA-and Misses Harriet and Lena
Trewhitt- and two sisters and one brother. She was a most excellent
Christian lady and belonged to one of the oldest families in this section
of the state. (2/23/1909 Cleveland Herald, Bradley Co, TN)

HIX- Mrs. Ignatius Hix died at her home in Chattanooga, Monday, Feb 22. She
is survived by her husband and five children as follows, Harry Hix, Mrs.
L.H. Hargis, J.Carter Hix, Gertrude Hix, and Richard Hix. Mrs Hix was 49
years old. She was the daughter of Capt. W.W. Giddens. Mr. & Mrs. Hix were
married in Spring Place, GA Feb 20, 1883
After seven years of residence there , they went to Knoxville and resided
seven years and then came to Cleveland, having lived here untill about 2 ½
years ago when they moved to Chattanooga. Mrs. Hix was a splendid woman and
beloved in a wide circle of friends in this city and else where. (2/23/1909
Cleveland Herald . Bradley Co. TN )



HUMBARD- Mrs. Humbard, mother of J.A.Hilderbrand of Waterville pike,
passed away Monday, April 5 aged 89yrs.  (4/9/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley
Co, TN)

KERR- The nine month old child of Mr. & Mrs. Kerr, died on Wendnesday ,
April 7.
(4/9/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co, TN)

WOODEN-Mrs. Press Wooden died Wendnesday morning , aged about 35 years.
Interment was made Thursday afternoon in the city cemetery. (4/9/1909
Cleveland Herald Bradley Co, TN )



Dr. A.D.Scruggs, who for many years was a resident of Cleveland, died in
his home in Knoxville last Friday night. A Knoxville dispatch says
Knoxville, Tenn. April 19, - Dr. A.D.Scruggs died here tonight after an
illness of three weeks. He was 67 years of age, and a native of Monroe
County. He first practiced medicine in McMinn County, then Cleveland, and
then moved to Knoxville. For nine years he has been engaged in the drug
business at Sweetwater, but kept his residence here. He was a Confederate
Veteran.
(4/13/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co, TN)
 

Harvey- Charles Harvey, aged 28 years, died at 4:30 o’clock Friday
afternoon, death being due to an intestinal abscess. Mr. Harvey was a
member of the Woodmen of the World and stood high in the satiation of his
associates.
He leaves a wife and little girl about 8 years old; also a father and two
sisters to mourn their loss. Deceased carried an insurance policy in the
O.W. for $1,000. But he had been a member for only 8 months his loved ones
will receive but $550 on it. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon under
auspices of the Woodsmen of the World. The Rev. A/J/ Murphy officiating.
(4/13/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN)

KERR IS PARDONED

Governor Patterson Extends Executive Clemency to Bradley County Man.

The following item from the Nashville Banner concernes a well known Bradley
county man: William Kerr, of Bradley county, convicted in September, 1908,
charged with lewdness, sentenced to nintey days and fined $50 and costs.
Petitioner has been in the work house nearly three months. The work house
commissioners and county officials certify to the worthyness of the
petitioner. He is pardoned and relived of his fine.
(4/13/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co, TN)
 

*Colored

*CALLOWAY- John Calloway, who was for years porter at the old Ocoee house,
died in Nashville last Friday. He was a son-in-law of Uncle George Inman.
(4/13/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN)
 

*SWAN- Wesley Sawn , a brother of Gain Swan, died at his home in East
Cleveland Saturday morning after a long illness. (4/13/1909 Cleveland
Herald Bradley Co. TN )


*DAVIDSON- Reece Davidson, colored, died last Friday night. Deceased was a
well-known and highly respected barber of the town. (3/25/1909 Cleveland
Herald Bradley Co, TN )
 

HALL- Miss Rebecca Hall, the 17-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Hall,
died last Thursday evening. April15, death being due to tuberculosis,
Interment was made in Liberty cemetery. Georgia. Deceased was a sister of
Monroe Hall and Mrs. T.L.Davidson, of this city.
 
 

WEATHERLY- Mrs. W. G. Weatherly, a sister of ‘Esq. E. V. Morelock, died at
her home in Buchannan, GA. Last Thursday after a prolonged illness.
Deceased was 64 years of age. Interment was in the Flint Springs Cemetery,
this county. (3/25/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN )

McLAIN- Thomas McLain, a cousin of D.G. McLains father, died last Sunday at
the home of his son-in-law, George Snyder, at Ocoee, in the 70th year of
his age. Interment was made in Murray Co. < GA on Monday at Center Valley.
Deceased was a good citizen and prominent in Masonic circles. ( 3/25/1909
Cleveland Herald Bradley Co, TN )
 

MANES- Mrs. Mary J. Manes, wife of W.D. Manes, of Cleo, died at he home
Sunday evening, March 21, at six o’clock. Interment was made  at Blue
Springs the 23rd.. She is survived by her husband and seven children. The
daughters are Mrs. C.L. Burnett, Mrs. H.R. McNabb, and Misses Kittie, Mayme
and Clara while the  sons are Messrs.. Charles and William. Mrs. Manes was
65 years, 6months and 13days old at the time of her death. Rev. E.K.
Clayton officiated at the funeral. Deceased was a splendid Christian woman,
loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a member of the Baptist
church for 50 years. She was the daughter of the late Michael Howell, a
pioneer settler of Bradley County, and a sister Lousia Howell, also
survives her.
The family extend their sincere thanks to their many friends and neighbors
for their kindness during the illness of their loved one. (3/25/1909
Cleveland Herald Bradley Co.TN)
 
 

HARPER – A Mrs. Harper, an aged lady residing near Georgetown, died last
Thursday, April 5, No details obtainable.  (3/25/1909 Cleveland Herald,
Bradley Co. TN)
 

WHITE- The 18 month old child of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. White, of East Cleveland,
died Monday. The remains of the little one were laid to rest at Macedonia
on Tuesday, the Rev. T.S.Stivers officiating. The bereaved parents have
sympathy of a wide circle of friends. (3/25/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley
Co, TN)



 
 

IGOU- Friends in the city were pained to hear of the death of Mrs. L. D.
Igou which occurred at her home in Eustis, Flordia on last Saturday. Her
death was quite unexpected, and a shock to her family and friends. Mrs.
Igou was for several years a resident of Cleveland and news of her death
will bring sorrow to many hearts. The surviving members of the family are:
Will M. Igou and Miss Frankie Igou, of Eusist, Fla, Glen D. Igou of
Malverna, Ark. And Mrs. Wayne Hays of Mena, Ark. All of whom have sympathy
of a host of friends in Cleveland in their bereavement.
(2/4/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN )
 
 
 

PIPPINGER- Isaac Pippinger, of Polk County, aged 65 years, died at 8
o’clock Thurs, evening having suffered a stroke of apoplexy early in the
afternoon while sitting on a mule which had ridden in to a stream near his
home to water the animal . Mr Pippinger , when stricken fell headlong over
the mule’s head into the stream. His son saw his father fall into the
stream and rescued him, carrying him home, where he died a few hours later.
Mr. Pippinger stood high in Polk county and was well-known in this city.
The funeral was held last Staurday afternoon at the Symrna church, Rev.
W.H.Rymer , of Ocoee , officiating.
 (2/4/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN )
 

STEPHENSON-M.T. Stephenson, aged 74, died at his home in Murray county, GA
on Monday. Feb. 1st, tuberculosis being the cause of death. Deceased is
survived by his wife, ten married children, and 81 grandchildren. Interment
was made Tuesday at Deep Springs, GA Mr. Stephenson was a former resident
of this city, having left here about five years ago. He was a Mason and an
honored and respected citizen.
(2/4/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN )
 



 

ED MAPLES
VICTIM OF SELF DESTRUCTION

Fired Bullet Into His Brain Saturday Morning and Died Monday Night as
Result--- Was Sick and Discouraged.

Ed Maples is the latest victim of self destruction, of which Cleveland has
had her full share of late. At 10:05 o’clock Saturday morning  he shot
himself through the head in the shoe shop on the west side of the Public
Square, inflicting a wound that would ordinarily would produce death
instantaneously. The brain oozed out of the wound on each side of the
skull, yet the unfortunate man lived until Monday night. The skull where
the bullet left it, was crushed and mashed completely all around the wound
and is the wonder that the man lived any time at all after the deed.
Will Maples, the shoemaker, a cousin of Ed Maples, had just left his shop
on the west side of Public Square and gone to Fillauer Bros. Hardware store
to get some leather. Just as the unfortunate man entered the shop, Ben
Crox, the young son of Sheriff W. H. Crox, left it and had not gone 75 feet
before he heard the crack of the pistol that sent a bullet crashing through
the skull of the discouraged man. A passerby first discovered him but
before he entered the shop Will Maples had returned and made the discovery
of the deed himself. Maples had fallen in a heap upon the floor and blood
was spurting from the wounds in his head. In a few moments an excited crowd
had gathered among them Sheriff Crox and John Craig who placed the dying
man, as they believed, in the front of the shop and tried to render him
assistance. A great pool of clotted blood marked the spot where Maples head
lay as he fell, stricken by his own hand.
Sheriff Crox, noticing that the vital force of the lite had not yet been
spent, began to question Maples, and he was able to give a fairly coherent
story of the awful deed. He said he was “having trouble”, by which he
probably referred to his having suffered several years from an incurable
disease, and it may be he had in mind his dismissal from the Woolen Mills,
where he held a job until recently as a spinner. He was addicted to strong
drink and used drugs in considerable quantity and he may have had reference
to his disordered nervous system and mental condition. So far as could be
learned no other possible cause can be assigned for his deed.  Questioned
further he said he snapped the pistol once and it did not go off. He pulled
the trigger again and this shot produced two holes in the skull the ball
entering the right temple and leaving the skull above the left. He told the
Sheriff Crox he “shot a little higher up” than he intended other wise death
would have resulted instantaneously. As soon as it was known what had
happened, several in the crowd ran in various directions about town in
search of a doctor and it was fully 15 minutes before one could be found.
Dr. C.T. Speck was found and summoned. On arrival he found Maples breathing
heavily. He made a hasty examination and at once arranged for his removal
to the home of Jerry Huges on South Church Street, Mrs. Huges, being the
man’s mother and
because of Mrs. Huges condition the patient was removed to the home of his
cousin, Will Maples , who resided on Church Street. Although Maples was out
of work he was well supplied with cash for all his present needs. He had
$117 in cash in his pocket at the time he shot himself and a check on his
person drawn against a deposit of $180 in the bank.
Ed Maples was married to Miss Vena Kile ten years ago.
One son, Percy, a lad of about 7 or 8 years of age, survives his mother,
who died two years ago.  The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
( July 13, 1909 Cleveland Herald, Bradley Co. TN)
 

MRS. S. R. LEE

Called From Earth’s Activities Last Sunday Morning.

Mrs. S.R. Lee , aged 45, died at her home in East Cleveland Sunday morning
after lingering iliness, her death due to tubercular trouble. She had been
helplessly ill for several months , and the end was , therfore, not
unexpected. Deceased is survived by her husband and eight children- five
sons and three daughters. The sons are Felix, J.F. , Flavius, Will, and
Romie Lee, and the dughters are Mrs. Thomas McLain and Mrs. Fate Million,
of this city and Mrs. Will Rymer , of Polk County. The funeral was held at
the Chatta Valley Baptist Church Monday afternoon and was attended by a
large number of friends and relatives.
(July 13, 1909 Cleveland Herald, Bradley Co, TN )
 

Death of a Child

The two year old child of Mr. And Mrs. Bowen Taylor, of Duckstown, died
very suddenly Wendnesday afternoon, The body was taken to River Hill, N.C.
for burial.
(July 13, 1909 Cleveland Herald, Bradley Co, TN)


Death of an Infant

The 14 month old child of T.J. King died Monday, death being due to
pneumonia.
(July 16, 1909 Cleveland Herald, Bradley Co, TN)
 

Death of a Child

Jimmie, the five year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. James McKillop, died
last week in Napense, Miss. After an illiness of tow days. Interment was
made at the Prospect Cemetery in this county.
(July 16, 1909 Cleveland Herald, Bradley Co, TN)
 
 

Daniel Scruggs

Daniel H. Scruggs, of Sweetwater, son of the late Dr. A.D. Scruggs, a
former resident of this place, died Sunday night in Knoxville, death being
due to typhoid fever.
Mr. Scruggs was well-known in this city, having spent his early life here.
He was 34 years old and is survived by his mother and two sisters. The
funeral was held at Sweetwater, Tuesday.
(July 16, 1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN)
 

WILLIAM W. MORGAN

Well Known Young Man Dies in Chattanooga Hospital
After a Brief Illness.

William W. Morgan, the well known ball player , died Wendnesday morning in
Chattanooga. He was well known in this city, having been a member of the
Cleveland baseball team and was a very heavy hitter and able baserunner.
It is said that Morgan caught a sever cold at Trion, Ga which caused his
death. He wore a red uniform which faded on his body when he perspired and
after the game he missed his train and consequently had to ride to
Chattanooga, a distance of 40 miles in an auto. He did not have a chance to
take a bath and remove the stain, for several hours . It is said that the
red dye poisioned him. Mr. Morgan, for the past four yearshad been a clerk
in the Chattanooga postoffice, and was a great favorite with his fellow
workers.
He is survived by his father, mother, and two sisters, who live in James
County. The remains were taken to Ootewah to Wendnesday  morning, and the
funeral services were held at that place Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. A
number from this place attended.
(July 16, 1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN)
 

Death of Mrs. Ball.

Mrs. W.M. Ball died Tuesday morning at her home near Old Fort in Polk Co,
after a short illness. Her death was due to heart failure. She was 85 years
old and universally liked and respected. The funeral was held Wendnesday
afternoon.
( July 16, 1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN )


WILLIAM LUTHER KEITH.

William Luther Keith, a former Bradley county boy, died in Cleburn, Texas
last week and remains were brought back to this city Saturday morning for
burial. His death was due to typhoid fever and hehad been ill for several
weeks.
Deceased was a son of Mrs. Mary Fulbright of the third district, He had
lived in this county the greater part of his life, having left here about a
year ago for Cleburn, Texas. Besides his mother he is survived by one
brother. He was 21 years old and unmarried.
( July 20, 1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN )
 

Death of a Child.

The six year of child of Faith Sandwich died Sunday morning after a long
illness. Interment was made Monday afternoon.
(July 20, 1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co TN )

PRISONER ESCAPES

Considerable excitement was caused in a vicinity of the jail Sunday
afternoon by the escape of one of the prisoners. Willis Ware , a young
colored inmate of the jail, had been granted permission by Mrs. Crox to
go out in the yard for some purpose and made his escape. The alarm was
immediately given  and a number started in pursuit, but the negro had  a
good start and made good his escape. He was in jail charged with
larceny  awaiting trial in Circuit Court.
(Cleveland Herald July 20, 1909)

NEGRO ARRESTED

A negro man named Aurthur Cate, wanted by the Chattanooga police, was
arrested in this city Saturday morning, in Rymer Bros’ store where he
was working, by Deputies Longwith and Henderson, and placed in jail.
Sheriff Conner arrived on the afternoon train and took him back to
Chattanooga, where he was wanted on a larceny charge.
(Cleveland Herald July20, 1909)

JIM COUNTY EDUCATION

Even little Jim County court last week ordered $10,000 bonds issued to
build a county high school (in Octtewah?) Only seven miles wide! Reckon
it was too little to know any better. Or maybe they were afraid one
powder mill would blow them up if they got any further behind than Polk.

–Benton News Gazette
(Cleveland Herald July 20, 1909)
 
 



SULLIVAN FAMILY REUNION
Held Near Big Spring Southeast of Cleveland
Last Saturday

A notable reunion and family picnic was held at Big Spring in southeast
Cleveland last Staurday, it being that of the well known Sullivan family,
descendances  of Rev. D.A.  and Mary Ann Sullivan. Mr. And Mrs. Sullivan
were married 45 years ago last Christmas and to them were born five sons
and four daughters. One son Elisha was kicked by a horse at the age of two
and died, that being 35 years ago. Of this family the other four daughters
are living and in addition the family includes 27 grandchildren and four
great- grandchildren. With one exception there has never been a death in
the family. Grandfather Sullivan is 70 years of age and Grandmother
Sullivan is 66 years old. In the family there are two doctors, 2 preachers,
two teachers, two bearing the name Ella, 2 Lauras and 2 Olins. The
out-of-town members of the reunion and picnic were Mr. And Mrs. D.V. Manes
and two children of Gainsville, Fla. And Mr. And Mrs. W.H.Sullivan of
Calhoun. One son Frank is unmarried, being the only unmarried one of the
second generation. It is needless to say the occasion was a most happy and
enjoyable one.

(9/21/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN)


CIRCUIT COURT

September Term Begins in Cleveland on Monday

The September term of Circuit Court began it’s sessions here Monday. The
following cases have been disposed of :

EVANS, Charles, carring knucks, not guilty.
SINOR, Roy, carrying a pistol, continued.
DIXON, John assult and battery, retired.
BALL, Ed selling liquor, continued.
BEATY, Dock selling liquor, continued.
GORDON, Jack, lewdness, nolle on cost.
LAWSON, Jim, assaulting officer, not guilty.
POWERS, E. and HANEY, O.H.  refuseing to work roads, nolle.
STEVENSON, Ambrose, public drunkeness, guilty, fined $10.
GIBBS, James, profanity, nolle on cost.
(9/7/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN)



YOUNG BOY SHOT

Son of T. F. Elrod Shot Late Sunday Afternoon But Doing Nicely Tuesday
Morning.
 

About four o’clock Sunday afternoon, Jesse Elrod, the 15 year old son of T.
F. Elrod was shot while standing in front of his home near Big Spring. The
ball came from a 38- calibre pistol in the hands of either Melvin Dixon or
Brady Gregg who were in a house on a hill just above where young Elrod was
standing. It entered the left side near vital spot and may be said to have
passed through the boy’s body. Dr. R. P. Sullivan was called and took the
boy under his professional care Tuesday morning he was resting as well as
could be expected, with a fair chance of recovery, so it was reported.
Dixon and Gregg at the first denied  all knowledge of the affair but when
found with a 38-calibre pistol, all cells loaded, and  an old pistol in
their possession they were arrested and lodged in jail. Monday morning the
boys said the pistol  they were handling went off, that they did not know
it was loaded, and that they and the Elrod boy were on the most friendly
terms.  Officers are making  a most careful inquiry to ascertain the facts.
Meantime the boys are held waiting developments.
(8/3/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN)

ALBERT HOUSE BURNED

Residence in North East Cleveland Totally Destroyed.
 

The residence on Parker street belonging to G.L. Albert, was burned to the
ground Monday night , a part of the contents being saved. Mr. Albert
carried insurance on the dwelling to the extent of $1,800 which will cover
the loss. The house was occupied by Mr. Dixon, a brother-in-law of Mr.
Albert. The origin of the fire unknown.
(8/3/1909 Cleveland Herald, Bradley Co, TN)


FAMILY REUNION

And Big Dinner at Home of Henry Kile Last Sunday.
 

A family reunion and big picnic dinner was enjoyed at the home of Henry
Kile on Bates pike , Sunday Aug. 22. It was attended by 12 children and 30
grandchildren. All report a splendid time, an especially enjoyable features
of the day being the ice cream, watermelon and other refreshments.  Among
those in attendance were Mr. And Mrs. J.P. O’Neil and family and Mr. and
Mrs. General White and family, of this city; Mr. And Mrs. J. J. Kile of
Chattanooga; W.M. Price and family, of Ocoee; Frank Fraizer and wife
Malcedonia; Miss Nina Kile, of Ocoee, and Mr. And Mrs. Albert Kile.
(8/20/1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co. TN)
 
 

DR. EB. JOHNSTON  ILLNESS

Suffered a Paralysis Stroke

Dr. Eb. Johnston , son of Mrs. Mary Johnston of this city suffered a stroke
of paralysis at Hot Springs, Ark. Wendnesday. Mrs. Johnston was at Benton
Springs and was notified of the condition of her son and at once returned
to this city. Dr. Johnston will be brought to Chattanooga. Nothing was
known Friday morning as to the severity of the stroke. For a long time Dr.
Johnston has been associated with Dr. Holtzclaw of Chattanooga.
(8/20/1990 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co TN)
 

SEVENTEEN_YEAR OLD HUSBAND, HEIR TO FORTUNE, AND HIS GIRL WIFE.
 

The case of Valentine A. FRIES, the seventeen-year-old  Ohio boy who is
heir to $600,000 and whose relatives have sought to separate him from his
girl wife, has attracted the attention of legal men all over the country.
Fries married Miss Hazel Brockett of Cleveland, who is eighteen, without
consent of his grandfather and gaurdian. The grandfather by writ of habeas
corpus took the youth from his bride, the court ruling that he could only
see her on Saturday afternoons.
(Has Photos if wanted)
(8/20/1909 Cleveland Herald, Bradley Co, TN)
 



 

BITTEN BY A COPPERHEAD

GEORGE FRAIZER

Last Saturday night , George Fraizer , who lives a few miles southeast of
the city, was bitten by a copperhead. Just before retiring , he stepped
into the smokehouse, and being barefooted, the serpent bit him on the foot.
For a day or two grave fears were entertained as to his recovery, but at
last reports he was doing nicely.
(7/27/1909 Cleveland Herald, Bradley Co. TN)

PROMINENT CITIZEN GONE

James Layne, for Many Years
Express Agent, Died in Memphis
Sunday Morning.

James Layne, one of Cleveland’s most highly esteemed citizen’s and for
many years express agent of this city, died Sunday morning at the home
of his brother, Joseph F.Layne, in Memphis. He had been in poor health
for several months, having resigned his position last winter. His death
is thought to have been due to Bright’s disease. About a month ago Mr.
Layne, knowing that his health was failing him, went to Memphis for
treatment and also to be with his step mother and brother.Deceased was
born in Virginia, November 3,1854 and came to this county in 1865. He
was apponinted express agent at this place in the year 1881, succeeding
his father, and held this position with credit for 28 years. He is
survived by his step mother, Mrs. Patrick Layne, of Memphis who formely
conducted the Layne House, now known as the Stamper House, and one
brother, Joseph Layne, also of Memphis. He had the confidence and esteem
of all man and his death will be regretted by a large number of warm
personal friends. As express agent he discharged his duties well. He was
correct in his work and the books in his office were modles of neatness.
He was a good citizen and faithful official. No face has been more
missed from the Southern Railway Depot than that of Mr. Layne since the
time when failing health forced his retirement. The funeral services
were held from the Stamper House Monday afternoon, conducted by Father
Mauratti of Chattanooga, deceased being Roman Catholic. The business men
closed their doors during the funeral.
(July 23, 1909 Cleveland Herald Bradley Co, TN)
 

G. W. Melton

One our best known men died Monday, July 12, 1909 and was taken to the
Bethel for burial Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Mr. Melton was known
by a large circle of friends and greatly will be missed. He was born
July 14, 1830, in Hamilton Co, Tennessee. Married Miss P.J. Nichols,
September 15, 1860, in Florence , Lauderdale Co. Alabama. He obtained
faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Hopewell, Ga. September 15,
1870. Joined the Union Baptist Church the same year. Our dear friend and
husband is gone from earth; he has gone to dwell above, where he will
have no sickness there.There was a sad mistake and it was written that
he was a widower; he leaves behind a wife and grandson to mourn the loss
of a broken home. We will meet him ; we will greet him where the roses
bloom again; he has gone from us but we know he has gone to dwell with
the angles above where parting and death will not enter; don’t weep for
the lost one, for the Lord doeth all things well.           A Friend
(July 23, 1909 Cleveland Herald, Bradley Co. TN)
 
 
 


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