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Humboldt Courier
Chronicle
Humboldt, Tennessee
submitted by Sarah
Hutcherson
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THE COURIER-CHRONICLE
VOLUME XXIII No 14
FRIDAY APRIL 8, 1921
HUMBOLDT, TENNESSEE
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LOCAL NEWS--Thomas FREEMAN & Ilene JONES were married in Humboldt late
Saturday at the home of Mr.& Mrs. Murray WADE. He is the son of O.B.
FREEMAN, of
this city. She is the daughter of Mr.& Mrs. Alex JONES, of this city.
--J.F. HEFLEY, aged 75 years, died at his home here last Thursday. Interment in Oakland
Cemetery. His widow and seven children-three daughters ;Mrs. John STEWART, Mrs.
V.V. HARRIS and Miss Margaret HEFLEY of Okla City; and four sons, Frank of
New Orleans, Clark of Helena, AR, Thomas of Ardmore, OK, and Henry of this city,
survive him, all of whom ,except Mrs. STEWART, attended the funeral.
--County Court was in session here Monday, and some important business was
transacted. Mrs.Mercer W.TAYLOR was appointed Register to fill the unexpired term of
her husband, M.W.TAYLOR, who has been missing from this city since January 1st.
--Mrs.Mary Louis COPELAND is visiting her brother, W.G.CONNER.
--Dr.A.B.JONES,of Jackson,is visiting his daughter, Mrs.W.W.HERRON.
--Mrs.JOURNEY,of Washington,D.C.,is visiting her mother, Mrs.J.W.RAMSEY,who has been ill several weeks.
--Robert CRAFTON visited his sister,Mrs.R.E.FREEMAN last week.
--Miss Virginia HASTE has returned to her home in Memphis after a visit to her
aunt,Mrs.Charlie PYBASS.
--Mrs.W.B.MILLS,of Memphis,is visiting her sister,Mrs.Marc ANTHONY.
WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Miss Mattie Lou RUNIONS,of Oakwood,is
guest of her aunt,Mrs.D.G.BOYD.
--Mr.Jerre HARDISON,of Ridgely,is visiting his daughter,Mrs.Tessie ANDREWS.
--The funeral service of Mr.R.R.BOON was conducted Wednesday morning by
Rev.HICKS at the Cumberland Church,interment in Hope Hill Cemetery.His wife,two sons,and one brother survive him.
COOPER ROE KILLED BY SHERIFF MAINORD--Cooper ROE was killed by Sheriff
MAINORD,of Madison County Thursday morning.This news came by telephone about noon.ROE resisted arrest and started on the Sheriff with a razor when the officer fired the
fatal shot.It was also stated that ROE attempted to slash his wife with the razor when the
officer came up.This killing followed a sensational shooting here Monday morning when
ROE went to the home of Jim DAVIS and filled his body with shot.DAVIS was a brother-in-law of ROE’s wife,who was making her home there since an estrangement with
her husband some time ago.Mr.DAVIS,while pretty badly peppered with shot is said to be
recovering.Cooper ROE was a son of Mr.J.W.ROE,of this city,and was reared here.
INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Earl G.WARMATH,son of Mr.&
Mrs.J.T.WARMATH,and Miss Elizabeth BROWN,daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Charles
BROWN,of Jackson,TN were married at the First Baptist Church at Jackson Wednesday
at high noon.
--Mrs.Martha HARDEN,84 years,died Thursday night at the home of her
daughter, Mrs.J.W.BOLERJACK, after a short illness of erysipelas. She leaves the one
daughter; five sons,John of Guthrie,KY, James of Caruthersville, MO, Ed of Jackson, Joe
of Memphis, and Ulie of Gibson.Services were held at Double Springs were the body was
laid to rest beside her husband, A.R.HARDIN.
--O.M.FLY received a telegram Monday from John TILLMAN at Cooper, TX announcing the death of
Mrs. TILLMAN.
--J.E.FOREN,wife,and son,Tyree,attended the funeral of Mr.Bob FOREN at Davidson’s
Chapel Tuesday.
CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Mrs.Aggie MORRIS,who for several
years has made her home here with her son,Mr.C.H.MORRIS,left Sunday for
Memphis,where she will make her future home.
--Miss Callie HUGLEY,after several weeks visiting her sister,Mrs.S.A.RONK, has
returned to her home in Kenton.
--The sad news of the death of Jeff THOMPSON of St.Louis was received last Friday.His
mother,Mrs.Edgar THOMPSON left immediately to attend the funeral.
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Mrs.Robert JONES of Yorkville,is a guest
in the home of her brother,Henry EDWARDS and wife.
--Mrs.Wilson WILLIAMS spent last week with her son,Will BROWN,near town.
--Misses Anna & Lida,daughters of John TURNER,of District #11,are guests of their
aunt,Mrs.Verna JONES.
--Mrs.Minnie REEVES visited her sister,Mrs.Genie CRADDOCK,near Union Grove last Wednesday.
--Orris COX,popular teacher of Cross Roads school,was with his brother,E.B.COX,Friday
night and attended school exercises.
--The children,relatives and friends of Mr.Wilson WILLIAMS met last Sunday to
celebrate his 91st birthday.For many years this has been their custom and each occasion
they think will be the last.He is now quite feeble and perhaps not many more reunions will
be his to enjoy.
DAVIVSON CHAPEL--Mrs.John HASSELL,of Trenton,has been at the sick bed of her sister,Mrs.McLEAN since last Thursday.
--After an illness of some time,Mr.Rob FOREN died Nonday morning.His remains were
buried in Davidson Chapel Cemetery Tuesday.Services were conducted by his pastor,Rev.HUCKABA,of Laneview.He was a good Christian man,a member of the
Salem Baptist Church. He leaves aged parents;two brothers;one sister;a wife and seven
children.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Mr.W.H.KEATHLEY attended the
funeral of his aunt,Mrs.W.W.SWINK at Kenton Wednesday.
--Messrs.O.C.SHARP & T.Q.WARMATH attended the funeral of Mrs.Sallie
JONES,which occurred at the Raines graveyard Tuesday.
COXVILLE R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Miss Rachel CRADDOCK,high
school girl of Humboldt,accompanied by her aunt,Gracie Dean COX home,and spent last
week with her.
--Mr.Joe McLEARY,a prominent citizen of District #2 was a visitor in the home of his
nephew,J.C.COX and family at Cox’s Chapel last Sunday.
--Ray McLOTHLIN,of the Center Church community who,while in a state of mental
depression a few days ago,attempted to end his life,was carried to the insane asylum one
day last week.
--Miss Ola Mae CRADDOCK,of Humboldt,who completed her first term of school last week at Warren’s Grove and is now enjoying a visit in the home of her
grandparents,Mr.& Mrs.J.R.COX,of this place.
SOCIETY--The many friends of the bride in Humboldt will read with interest the
following:The marriage of Miss Mary Alice FOX to Lester Raymond CASH on Easter morning at St.John’s Church in San Bernardino,CA.
--Mr.& Mrs.D.A.AIMONE,of Mt.Olive,IL announce the marriage of their
daughter,Violet,to Mr.James R.JARRELL,Jr.,on the 2nd April,1921.
--Mrs.Sallie WATKINS returned Monday from Louisville,KY where she spent the winter
with her granddaughter,Mrs.J.S.LOUGHMILLER.
End of April 8,1921 issue.
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THE COURIER-CHRONICLE
VOLUME XXIII NO.15
FRIDAY APRIL 15,1921
HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE
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HAPPENINGS AT THE CPOUNTY SEAT
LOCAL NEWS--Mrs.L.F.YATES has returned home.She was accompanied by her little grandaughter,Rosaline CUNIFF.
--Rev.R.M.WALKER,of Jackson,visited his daughter,Mrs.Clyde BIRMINGHAM last
week.
--Mrs.Robert FULWOOD,of Memphis,is visiting her parents,Mr.& Mrs. J.H.
BARNETT.
--Mrs.McGILL,of Philadelphia,is visiting her brother,Judge H.V.HOLMES.
UNION CITY,TN APRIL 14--Brooding over business difficulties,following assignment
Monday of the Dahnke-Walker Miling Company,in addition to personal
assignment,George DAHNKE,56 years,who was one of the wealthiest men in
Tennessee,drank carbolic acid at 6 o’clock yesterday afternoon and died four hours
later.He was born in Murphysboro,IL.He leaves his wife,seven children and a brother.
COXVILLE ITEMS, R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Walter NIX has a little girl
right sick with pneumonia.
--Mr.& Mrs.Roy QUINN,of the Dr.MEEKS farm,have a new girl at their home.
--Mr.& Mrs.Bud MEDLIN spent Sunday visiting their brother-in-law and wife,Mr.&
Mrs.Neuma HOPPER of Salem.
--Mesdames W.A.THOMAS & C.E.HUDGINS visited Miss Sallie PATTERSON
Monday.Aunt Sack as she is known,has been in very poor health for a long time and her
two aged brothers,Berry and Zan are also very feeble.
--Mrs.Paralee BETTS,after spending last week with her son and wife,Mr.& Mrs.Dee
BETTS,at Humboldt,is now in the home of her daughter,Mrs.Will REASONS,who is on the sick list.
INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Mr.& Mrs.Lonnie HALE received a message
from Carlsbad,NM Monday stating that their son,Clyde,was dying.The young man had
been in low state of health for several years and had gone there to try to regain his
health.He was about 23 years old.
--BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Durley CROCKER,a fine boy.
CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Mrs.Sterling PERMENTER and
children,of Memphis are visiting relatives and friends here this week.
--The news was received here Sunday morning of the death of little Charles Edward
REED,son of Dr.& Mrs.M.S.REED,which sad event occurred in Memphis.His remains
were carried to Cotton Plant,AR for interment.
NEWS FROM ROUTE #5--Mr.A.J.HYDE has just received a telegram that his
son,Clyde,who has been in AZ for his health is dead.
WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Mr.& Mrs.J.H.MOUNT have returned from
a visit to their daughter,Mrs.C.L.LWEELLYN at Nashville.
--Misses Ruth & Mary LASSITER,of Trenton,are guests of their aunt,Mrs.Minnie
LEWIS,west of town,on Jackson Road.
--J.G.MARRS,of Dyer,spent several days with his son,Rev.O.A.PMARRS and family at
the Methodist parsonage.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Mr.& Mrs.W.J.DARETY,of the Zion
neighborhood received a telegram Monday stating that the remains of their son,John
H.DARETY,who was killed in France,had reached the United States and would be forwared home for burial.
--The body of George GARRETT,who was killed in action in the great battle of Ypres,in
France,has reached home and will be buried in Rose Hill Cemetery Sunday at 2 p.m.ORRIN C.KOLWYK Post of the American Legion will attend the funeral in a body.
INTERESTING ITEMS FROM GADSDEN--Mr.& Mrs. J.H. MURCHISON, of Maury
City, were here at the funeral of their great aunt, Mrs.Sallie JONES, last Tuesday.
--Mrs. W.O. WILLIAMS has her sister, Miss Mary Lou LEE, of Haywood County as her
guest.
--Mr.& Mrs. L.H. HARRIS, of Bells, attended the funeral of his sister,Mrs.
JONES,last
Tuesday.
--Mr.& Mrs.ROSAMON,of Ripley,MS were guests last week with his
mother,Mrs.J.W.ROSAMON.
--Clyde RICHARDSON is about the happiest man in Gadsden,just because its a boy.
--Dr.& Mrs Raymond HARRIS and Mrs.J.H.HARRIS,of Bells,came up to the funeral of
their aunt,Mrs.Sallie JONES last Tuesday.
--Mrs.Silas EMISON and children, Don Malcolm and Ruth, spent last Sunday with her
mother,Mrs.Abe TAYLOR.
--On last Tuesday,the remains of Mrs.Sallie JONES were brought here from Jackson
where she died and given burial in Raines Cemetery.Mrs.JONES formerly resided in this
community,but had for a number of years made a home with her
daughter,Mrs.J.T. WARREN in Jackson. Besides Mrs. WARREN; three sons,
Frank, Oscar and Walter survive.
SOCIETY--On last Thursday evening Miss Trula GALLION and Hugh NEILSON were married in the home of Mr.&
Mrs. C.H. FERRELL on Osborne Street. The bride is a niece
of Capt. FERRELL and had lived here with them for some years. The groom is the son of
Mrs. John T. BROWN, was reared in Humboldt. He served in the army in France.
--Mrs. E.W. HAWKS returned Wednesday from Memphis, where she has been at the
bedside of her sister, Mrs. WADE, of Brazil, who underwent an operation at a local hospital
Monday.
--Miss Emma MATTHEWS left Sunday for Coldwater, KY to visit her
sister, Mrs. F.C. CARNELL, and be at the bedside of her little niece, who has been quite sick.
End of April 15,1921
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