The Courier-Chronicle
Humboldt, Tennessee
(excerpts submitted by Sarah Hutcherson)
The Courier-Chronicle
Humboldt,TN December 11,1914
Real Estate Transfers---C.M.Midyett to Vault Johnson,undivided
interest in J.A.Midyett estate in the 5th district,$350.(from Nov.25th to
Dec.9th,1914.
Miss Annie White and Mr.Homer Jones were quietly married in Jackson
last week. Bob Scott,of Jackson,attended the funeral of his
uncle,S.L.Scott Wednesday.
Mrs.Annie Moore of Milan,has been here during the illness and death
of her brother,S.L.Scott.
Mr.Ernest Scott & sister,Miss Lalah of Dallas,TX,attended the
funeral of their father,S.L.Scott,Wednesday.
Mr.S.L.Scott died Tuesday morning at 3 a.m. at his home on College
Street, He was 66 years of age, interment in Oakland Cem. He is
survived by his widow and 13 children; Misses Miriam & Edith of this place;
Misses Gertie, Lalah & Lena of Dallas, Tx.; Miss Nannie Mai of Shreveport,
La.; Mesdames C.P. Miller & R. Blair of Dallas, TX; five sons,
Harry,Claude,Earl,Clifton & Ernest, all of Tx.
Born to Mr.& Mrs.Tony Conway on Monday,Dec.7th,a girl.
Trenton,TN.,Dec.8---Prof.Chas.Morris,Principal of the Edison High
School,was quite severly, although not fatally wounded to-day by knife wounds
inflicted in and about the throat,in the hands of Buster Ward, also of near
Edison.It seems the trouble arose over a recently-made rule of the prinicple,
in which it was against his will that the boys and girls be together to and from
school,this rule was being repeatedly broken and to enforce it,he suspended
pupils who broke the rules.It seems that Mr. Ward had done the courtesy of
extending to Miss Cora Mai Tuggle,a young lady of about 16,a seat behind him on
his stead.She was suspended from scholl.(Morris was refered to also as Morrison
in the article)
In Memory----Mr.Arch Sloan's great grandparents came from Scotland
to this country during a religious persecution.His grandfather, ?.D.Sloan,settled
within four miles of Humboldt. His father,Archibald W.Sloan was reared on
the adjoining farm. There Arch E.Sloan was reared. He joined the
Methodist Episcopal Church South at the age of 27 years,and held his membership
20 years. He died Nov.24th,1914.
Nashville,TN.,Dec.4----Robert Primm, son of the late
ex-sheriff J. W. Primm of Rutherford County, was shot and killed at
Murfreesboro this afternoon by Policeman Fount Pitts.It is claimed that Primm
was arrested after a complaint that he was raising a disturbance. Primm
asked to be allowed to go to his store and close it. He remained inside
longer than Pitts expected and when Pitts went in after him, it is claimed that
Primm sprang at him with a large butcher knife. Cut off from the door and
cornered Pitts drew his revolver and fired one shot which killed Primm.
Jan.31,1913--continued--Milan.TN.,Jan.30--Hiram Benson,a well known young farmer
34 years of age,died here yesterday of pneumonia. He is survived by his aged
parents,of which he was the support. Interment today at Mt.Zion Cem.
Milan,TN.,Jan.27-News was received of the death of Erb Ward last night at
his father's home at Bradford of cerebro-spinal meningitis. He had
recently returned from the lower counties of the infected district near the
Miss. River. He was about 27 years old.
Trezevant,TN.,Jan.27--The remains of Martin Newbill,aged 23,were brought
to this place from Bolivar and interred by the side of his sister, Miss Brooksie
Newbill, who died only a short time ago in the Trezevant Cem. He died of
the effects of pellagra as did his sister. He was the son of Dr. &
Mrs.Tom Newbill of the Newbill Schoolhouse Community.
Milan,TN.,Jan.30--Robert McLemore, aged about 68 years, died
yesterday of pneumonia at the home of S.H. Hughes near here .He was a
Confederate soldier.He is survived by two sisters,Mrs.Thomas Manning of Lavinia
& Mrs.Fry of Cedar Grove,TN.
Milan,TN.,Jan.27.--News reached here today of the death of
William Altman,aged 81 years,at Nashville,TN.,of heart failure.He was formerly
from here,an old Confederate soldier.He is survived by a
daughter,Mrs.Geo.R.Cook,of this vicinity;three sons,Dr.Jno.T.Altman of
Nashville,James Altman of Ar. and Nat Altman of this section;one brother,Wiley
Altman of Cades.Burial in Oak Grove Cem.near here.
Milan,TN.,Jan.29--John T.Tucker,aged 84,died at his home this
morning of pneumonia.He is survived by one son,Dr.Carl Tucker of Memphis.He was
a Cofederate soldier.Interment in Oakwood Cem.
Trezevant,TN.,Jan.27--Esq.Henry Ross of the Pilgrim's Rest
Community in the edge of Weakly County is dead of Meningitis.Burial in the
Pilgrim's Rest Burying ground.
New Hope News----The baby girl of Mr.& Mrs.Will Marcom
died Sat.of pneumonia,burial at Cypress Church Sunday.
In Memory Of----Mrs.James T.Perry--On the night of
Jan.5th,1913,God in His Wisdom,called her home.She was 68 years of age.She was
married 47 years ago to her husband,who now in his 80th year survives her.
Weeks Doings of Medina People----Mr.& Mrs.W. Egbert Askew
have the deep sympathy of friends in the loss of their infant son, William
Carter,who died Sunday of pneumonia. .Burial in Oakwood Cem.,Milan.
Marriage----John Taylor formerly of Henderson, but now of
Pleasant hill, this county and Mrs.Lula Estes,widow of Geo.Estes,were married in
Humboldt Monday.
Milan,TN.,Jan.28----Paul M. Pearce of this city and Miss
Lucille Collins, daughter of E.T. Collins of Fordyce,AR.,were married last
night.
In Memory----Mrs. Sarah Ann Loyed departed this life
Dec.2nd,1912,at the mature age of 83 years,7 months and 3 days.She was born in
NC.,Apr.9,1829,and married at an early age to J.A.Loyed,to which were born 8
children,three survive,30 grandchildren and 47 greatgrandchildren.
By her daughter;Lonie Nelson.
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August 27,1915
Monday morning when the sad news of the death of Mrs. Mabel Freeman
Luckey was received here in Gibson,a gloom of sadness fell over the entire
community.
Crockett County News From Alamo---Mr.Joe Straughn,brother of
Mrs.J.P.Neal,died Sunday morning at the home of his brother-in-law,Mr.Mayo,near
Maury City,and was buried at the old Nunn burying ground Monday morning.
Pure and Freshest Groceries at Rock Bottom Prices--telephone
58--Quick Delivery--J.N.Midyett.
In Memory----of Little Billie Craddock--Departed this life August
15,1915;son of Mr.& Mrs.W.R.Craddock;burial in Rose Hill Cem.(a poem
followed, written by "Aunt Ettie")
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August 20,1915
The sad news reached Humboldt Monday that Mr. Clint Seat had died at his
home in Medina that day. He was about 48 years and is survived by his wife. He
had no children. Burial at Zion.
Card of Thanks----To our many friends who were so kind during the
long days of illness and the death of our devoted sister and
daughter,Audrey---Mrs.W.G.Davis & children.
The Death Angel entered the home of Mr.& Mrs.John McCoy at
Central,and took from them their little son,Dalton,14 months old.
Little Mildred, infant daughter of Mr.& Mrs. Cliff Lansdell,
died August 5th,and was buried at Rose Hill Cem.
Messers. J.R. Jarrell,C.T.Jarrell,J.D.Senter,J.N.Midyett and A.B.
Foust were among those from here who attended the meeting of the Cotton States
Merchants' Association in Memphis this week.
Medina,TN., August 18.---The funeral services of Miss Rachael
Usurla Fly were held this afternoon at Mt. Zion. She died Saturday of
tuberculosis. She was in her 17th year and is survived by her father, John Fly;
a sister, Mrs. Travis of McKenzie; a brother Prentice of Memphis.
Rutherford, TN., August 18.--- Mrs. Mary E. Howell of Bells Chapel,
died
at her home yesterday of blood poisoning. She was 74 years old. She leaves a
husband, one son and two daughters and many relatives, two of whom, a brother and a
sister, live near Gainesville,TX.
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September 3,1915
Less Dungan, colored, was captured red-handed after breaking into
J. N. Midyett's store on 17th Avenue North Sunday night. Noises were heard in the
store by a neighbor, who went at once for City Marshal Senter and the house
breaker was captured.
Kenton,TN.,August 31.--Joe E.Thomas,local agent for the
Fordautomobile,was killed last night by the overturning of his machine on the
Kenton-Rutherford road.He was 33 years of age,the son of J.G.Thomas.
Bells,TN.,Sept.1st.--At her home in Fruitvale on Friday last,Mrs.J.R.Jackson
died after two weeks illness.She is survived by her husband and three
children.The remains were laid to rest at Walnut Hill Cem.
In Memory----Of little Artis Dalton McCoy,He died on Wednesday
morning,August morning August 11th,1915;14 months old.
News From Gadsden----
Mr.Ed Welch,s wife died this morning,the 31st.
Mrs.Bob Jackson,of Fruitvale died last Friday and was buried
Saturday at Walnut Hill.
Ripley,TN.,August 31.--About 7:30 this morning the fast train south on the
Illinois Central struck Miss Lillie Covington of Brownsville and injured her so
severely that she died within a short time after she was brought to Ripley.The
accident occurred at Flippen,four miles north of this place.Miss Covington was
about 15 years of age and was the daughter of Mr.& Mrs. Gus Covington of
Brownsville and niece of B.C. Covington of this county.
J.J.Reeves,66 years of age, a well known farmer of near Milan,died
last Friday of tuberculosis.
Mr.Jno.A. Cathey, formerly a resident of Humboldt and a merchant
here for several years, died in Memphis Thursday. He leaves his wife and two
sons. The remains will be buried at Brownsville today.
From Salem----Mr.& Mrs.John Tinsley are entertaining a new boy
at their home.
Mrs.Joseph Pettijon returned Thursday from Jackson Where she
attended the funeral of Miss Will Spencer.
Born to Mr.& Mrs. Jno.Hazelwood of Gibson,an eleven pound boy.
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Humboldt,TN September 10,1915
Local News---Mrs.L.W. Slayden,who was here during the illness
and death of her brother,Mr.R.S.Jones, has returned to Waverly. He died
Sept.1st.
Mrs.A.B.Jones,wife of Rev.Jones,pastor of the M.E.Church died
Thursday,September 2nd.
The wedding of Miss Eva Belle Johnston & Mr.A.F.Bourne was
solemnized Wednesday at The First Presbyterian Church.
COVINGTON,TN.,Sept.--The dead body of Thomas Goforth,12 years old
son of Mrs.Venie Norman, was found Saturday by his step-father,C.N. Norman,lying
under a wild grapevine in a clump of trees about half a mile from the family
residence,on the Joe Trotter Farm, a mile west of Gilt Edge,in this county. The
lad had been shot in the head with a shotgun and killed. There is no clew as to
the identity of the person who shot him.
Local Happenings About Town-- Bessie, the 12 year old daughter of
Mr. Tib Fisher, died at the family home in Humboldt Wednesday of malarial
fever.The remains were buried at Rose Hill. Her mother died some two years ago.
She leaves two brothers; Tiance & Otis.
A.J. Allen & Mrs. Rebecca Williams were married at the home of
the bride near Milan Monday.The groom is said to be 78 years and the bride in
her sixties.
CHATTANOOGNA,TN.,Sept.7--Reports from a moonshining section of
Monroe County, state that the killing of Dock Thomas By James Bivens followered
charges made by Bivens that Thomas had" turned up"a still to revenue
officiers.Bivens is in jail.
LEXINGTON,TN.,Sept.7--Yesterday morning near Luray,A horse ran away
in which were riding Mrs. Richard Allen & Miss Bertha Adcock, The
ladies were thrown out and Mrs. Allen received injuries from which she died two
hours later. She is survived by her husband and five of his children
besides Mitchell Gibson,a Lexington Jeweler, a child of the first marriage.
LEXINGTON,TN.,Sept.7--Last night about 8 p.m.at Darden,about 12
miles east of Lexington,Arless Owens,aged 28,unmarried was assassinated by
unknown persons,being shot twice.He was a son of Alfred Owens.He was a nephew of
R.S. Owens and a cousin of Esco Derryberry, also of Lexington.
Courier-Chronicle--Sept.10,1915 continued---
Announcements were received at Humboldt announcing the marriage of
Senter Wilsin Rainey and Miss Ethel Ferguson, daughter of Mr.& Mrs.O.C.
Ferguson, of Caruthersville, MO.,in Caruthersville on August 15th.
Wednesday evening at the beautiful country home of Mr.Geo.T.Jackson,
their daughter, Roberta was united in marriage to Homer Tatum of Maury City.
Mr.& Mrs. Lawson Estes are Delighted on account of the arrival
of a pretty little girl in their home in Gibson.
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Edd Welch---Last Monday morning at 5 a.m.
the Death Angel visited the home of Edd Welch and took away his beloved wife.
She had been sick of fever about five weeks. The remains were laid to rest at
Rose Hill.--A Friend.
Lewisburg, TN.,Sept.8.--Miss Clara Malone, aged 30 years, died at
her home near Mooresville yesterday evening, the results of wounds that she
inflicted upon herself Sunday with a razor.
Clarksville, TN.,Sept.8.--While in bathing at Gills racetrack,
Perry Chandler, age 15 years, was drowned Tuesday afternoon.
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Humboltd,TN September 17,1915
Real Estate Transfers--Ross Midyett to Vault
Johnson,undivided interest in 132 acres in the 5th district.$200.
Interesting News From Gibson--Tuesday Alvin Summers &
pearl Dees drove to Trenton and were married.
Dave Howell,46,died at his home in Greenwood,MS.,Monday.He
was an old Gibson boy and leaves two brothers; Moses & Alex Howell, and six
sisters; Mrs.Morris, Mrs.Karnes, Mrs.Parr, Mrs.Dedmon, Mrs.Barker, and Miss Tommie
Howell, besides his wife.
Monday at 1 a.m. the Death Angel entered the home and took
the spirit of Uncle Billie Foust to its eternal home.He was 84 years old,a mason,an ex-Confederate soldier.He leaves a wife and nine
children,besides a large number of grandchildren to mourn his
death.Besides his immediate family,he leaves three sisters,Mrs.Palmer,Mrs.Alexander and Mrs.Hedgecock,the youngest sister
being 70 years old.
Alexanderia,TN.,Sept.15--Two children of Joe Hughes,who lives
about two miles south of town,were drowned late Tuesday,They were aged 2 years and 5 years.
Clarksville,Tn.Sept.13--Dr.J.A.Lyons,63,professor of science
in Southwestern Presbyterian University ended his life here Sunday.A shotgun was used.
Chattanooga,TN.,Sept.12--H.J.Bowen,a molder went to the
parish house of Saints Peter & Paul Cathedral here today and told Father Sullivan
that he had beaten Mrs.Bowen into insensibility with a gas pipe when,upon his return from Mass and found another man with her in their
apartment.They found Mrs.Bowen lying in a pool of blood,her head
crushed.She is not expected to live.Bowen is in jail.
Harris Grove News-- Mr.& Mrs.Bob White are rejoicing over
the arrival of a new son.
Route 10;Crockett County--Mrs.J.F.Brasfield died at her home
on Route 9 last Friday,Sept.10th.Interment in Center Cemetery.
Out Of Town Deaths--Gibson,TN.,Sept.13--Wm.Foust,84,died this
morning.He is survived by his widow;two daughters, Mrs.G.G.Manley & Mrs.W.O.Meredith of
Gibson; and seven sons; H.J.,J.F.,E.E.,J.K.,H.C., & W.H.of Gibson and Jake of Eaton;three sisters;Mesdames
Alexander, Hedgecock & Palmer.Burial in Double Springs Cemetery. He married Miss Sallie Palmer December 1854.He was born April 12,1832.
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September 24,1915
Rural Route # 10--Mr.& Mrs.Ira Porter are entertaining a little girl who arrived last week to gladden their home.
Route # 10,Crockett County--Jesse Hamilton and Zora Betts were
united
in marriage Sunday afternoon.
Mr.& Mrs.Odie Reasons are entertaining a new lady in their
home.
Bells,Tn.,Route 3.---Jim Midyett,of Bells was a business visitor in
Gadsden Saturday.
Crockett County Real Estates Transfers---S.H.Midyett to W.C.Cherry and wife,lot in Alamo,TN.$512.
Mabel Freeman Luckey--went to sleep at her home in
Jackson,TN,August 23rd,1915,after an illness of several days duration-the last long quiet
sleep succeeding earthly life. She was born in Lauderdale County,near Ripley,just 27 years and 2 days preceeding her death.She was the
daughter of Orran H.& Sarah E.Freeman.Her father died when she was three
years old, she with her mother and brother came to Gibson ,where she lived until five years ago,when she married Dr.Wm.Lucky and moved to
Jackson.To this Married life,two sons were born,one who died in infancy and the other,Carl remains with his father.----By her aunt--Julia
Nicholson Farrow.
Crockett County News From Alamo---The Stork visited the home of
Mr.& Mrs.Walter Conley last week and left a cute little man to love and be loved.
Mr.Lattimer of Chattanooga,is visiting P.B.Nance and family &
also J.F.Robertson of Crockett Mills.He was accompanied by a Mr.Mitchell,a blind man,who died suddenly in Crockett Mills yesterday.
Jackson,TN.,Sept.21---Early Sunday morning in their home near Medina,this county,Oscar Newsom,colored,was shot and killed by his
wife.He had gone home drunk,threatened the life of his wife Sat.night and again Sunday,he was slower than the wife getting his gun,she shot
him three times,killing him.The verdict of the jury was that the negress acted in self defence.
Memphis,TN.,Sept.20---With the body of her husband on its way to
the grave,efforts today by Mrs.German Hudson to get to the bedside of J.S.McCauley,who was seriously wounded when he shot and killed
Hudson,proved fatal.Attaches of St.Joseph's hospital have deined her admission to the room of her husband's killer.In a dark room Hudson and
McCauly fought a pistol duel Saturday night.Both were seriously wounded and Hudson died several hours later.The Tragedy occurred,the police
say,when Hudson found his wife with McCauly on Walnut Street.Relatives of her husband sent his body to
Middleton,TN.,today for burial.
September 24,1915 issue continued---
Local Happenings In And About Town---News came from Stockton,Calif.,of the death in that city on Sept.11th of Mrs.Hannah Stilwell Hughes.She
was reared in Humboldt,and was the daughter of the late Dr.Wm.H.Stilwell.Several years ago she was united in marriage to
Mr.Louis Hughes ,of Dyersburg,and spent several years of her married life in that town.Mr.Hughes died some years ago and for the past 15
years,she and her daughter,Mary,have lived in Stockton.
Knoxville,TN.,Sept.20--T.B.Brown,an employee of the Zinc Company at
Mascot,was struck and killed by a Southern passenger train at Mascot today.He was standing on one track watching a freight train go by when
hit.He was 36 years old and leaves a widow and six children.
Society---A pretty wedding was solmnized at the home of the bride's
parents Wednesday,when Ruby Marguerite Bevill became the bride of L.Garland Frye.
Dr.T.H.King and Mrs.Eddie Sloan of this city were married in
Jackson Wednesday.
Born to Mr.& Mrs.Emerson Duffey on Thursday,the 21st,a girl.
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October 1,1915
Card of Thanks--To our many friends who were so kind during the
long illness and death of my beloved husband,George W.Coleman.---Mrs.Mattie Coleman & Family.
Jno.D.Gullett,a former well-known citizen of Humboldt,but for
several years a resident of Memphis,died at his home in the latter city.The remains were brought to Humboldt Monday,and after services at the
Cumberland Church,burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.He is survived by his wife:three sons,Leon,Will & Harry;one daughter,Mrs.Dora Ellis.
Neiman Booth of Crockett County was found guilty of highway robbery
and sentenced to 15 years in the pententiary.
Tullahoma,TN.,Sept.26---While crossing the branch railroad track to
the station,Beulah,15 year old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Ewing Holt,was run
over Saturday by a branch train which was backing past the station and
was so fearfully injured that death resulted two hours later.Interment
in Oakwood Cemetery.
Society---On Sunday afternoon,Sept.26th,Monroe Karnes and Bessie
McGill were married.
Born to Mr.& Mrs.W.O.Gray on the 25th,a daughter.
Knoxville,TN.,Sept.24---LaFayette Norton,of Lenior City,was
killed,his daughter,Ella,seriously ,and his daughter-in-law,Mrs.Frank
Norton,painfully injured in an automobile accident at Pine Mountain.
In Memory Of---George W.Coleman was born April 26th,1857,and
departed
this life Thursday at 11:45 p.m.,Sept.23rd,1915,at the age of 58 years 4
months and 27 days.He was married to Miss Katherine
Jacobs,Feb.4th,1880,and to this union 11 children were born,10 of whom
survive him.
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October 8th,1915
Local news---Sarah Elizabeth Moore,the beautiful little 16 months
old
daughter of Mr.& Mrs.J.M.Moore,died early Monday.Funeral services were
Wednesday at the Oakland Cemetery.
Mr.W.D.Waddell and Mrs.Alice A.Andrews were united in marriage
Sunday.
Clark Moore was called home from Earle,AR.,Monday on account of the
death of his little sister,Sarah Elizabeth.
Mr.& Mrs.T.K.Happel will attend the marriage of their
brother,Dr.Horace E.Happel to Miss Elizabeth Drew,which will take place
in St.Louis on the 16th.
An hour after the close of the Tri-County Fair,which had passed
without the slightest untoward incident to mar its features,Dr.J.J.Pratt
was accidently killed by a falling tent pole.He was carried to the home
of his cousin,John McAlister,where he died.The remains were taken to
McKenzie for burial.
Crockett County News From Alamo---Mrs.Lois Permenter and little
daughter,Dorothy of Jackson,are visiting relatives here this weekend
Mr.& Mrs.Ed Smothers were rejoicing over the arrival of a wee
man who
made his appearance the first day of September.
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October 15,1915
Local News---Mrs.Reubin Seay of Nashville,has been called home on
account of the death of her brother,Elbert Phelan.
Roy Glisson of Rutherford,TN,and Estella Chappin of Cape
Girardeau,MO.,were married Monday afternoon at the residence of the
groom's sister,Mrs.Thomas Bennett.
Elbert Phelan,a prominent farmer and business man,died at his home
in
this city Friday morning.The funeral was held at the residence
Saturday,burial at Salem.He is survived by his wife,two children:his
parents,the D.F.Phelans;his sister,Mrs.R.Seay of Nashville and his
brother,Harry Phelan of this place.
Mr.D.G.Bradley and Miss Bena Crenshaw were married last Thursday
evening at the Methodist parsonage.
Dr.G.W.James Dies Very Suddenly---He died Thursday about 11 a.m. of
heartfailure.Deceased is survived by six sons and daughters,four of his
first marriage and two by his second.They are:Mrs.Clyde
Hamilton,Mrs.E.R.Wilson,Warren James,Henry James,Miss Emma James and
Pike H.James.His wife died last December.In the death of
Dr.James,Humboldt loses a good citizen and a valuable one.
Crockett County News From Alamo: Mrs.Perry,of Chestnut
Bluff,mother
of our fellowtownsman,John Perry,died Tuesday.
Social Happenings In & About Town--Mr.Henry James of Gleason
was
called to Humboldt by the death of his father,Dr.James.
Walter Williams of Paducah,KY.,is home to attend the funeral of
Dr.James.
Mary Alice,the 13 months old baby of Mr.& Mrs.Roy Toombs,died
very
suddenly Wednesday afternoon,Oct.12th of acute indigestion.The remains
were buried at Zion graveyard on Thursday.
Interesting News From Gibson--Oct.7th--Since our last,the home of
Mrs.Sallie Lessenberry was destroyed by fire,together with its
contents,including the smoke-house and contents.The loss falls heavy on
her as she had only a small amount of insurance.The ladies of the
community met at Mrs.W.B.Maley's Monday and gave her a miscellanoues
shower.
Oct.15,1915--continued--
The stork visited the home of J.P.Warmath and wife last week and
left
a fine baby girl.
Aunt Sophie Hill died suddenly Monday night of
heartfailure.She was
82 years old.The funeral service was conducted at the residence by
Rev.J.F.Parker,after which the body was laid to rest in the Wright's
Chapel Cemetery.
Gibson--October 13th---Mrs.Mary Foust,aged 82 years,died
Friday at
the home of her daughter-in-law,Mrs.Altie Foust.She was the widow of
Elijah Foust,who was captured during the Civil War by Federal soldiers
and died in an Ohio prison.She leaves two sons,R.E.Foust,wellknown
farmer of the 18th District,and Billy Fourt of Henry County.The funeral
services were at the C.P.Church after which the body was laid to rest
in Double Springs Cemetery.
The little afflicted son of Mr.& Mrs.G.J.Blankinship,aged
14
months,died Sunday evening.Services were conducted at the residence,the
little body laid to rest Monday in White Rose Cemetery.
Mrs.G.J.Carman was called to Bethal Springs Monday to attend
the
funeral of her father,Uncle Roddie Hendrix,aged 94 years.He leaves a
large family of children,grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Mr.& Mrs.Gordan Manley are the proud parents of a fine
baby girl
born Tuesday.
Mr.& Mrs.Tom Meals are the proud parents of a fine
boy,bornThursday
morning.
Little Margarete Larimore,daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Mose
Dunlap,departed
this life October 8th,1915.She was four years old,being the second child
they have lost.Saturday,she was laid to rest in Cox's Cemetery.
Grammer Grades School---Miss Inez Dunlap,was absent from
school last
week because of the death of her little sister.
Rural Route No.10---Rachael and Lillian,little daughters of
Mrs.Ettie Craddock,are ill with chills and fever.
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October 22,1915
Local News---Harvey White and Miss Clyde Westbrooks,were married in
Dyersburg Saturday.
The Chancery Court Clerk's Office was the scene of a double wedding
Saturday afternoon when E.E.Ashley and Miss Cary McCage and J.N.Norman
and Miss Etta Hammonds,of near Bells Chapel were united in marriage.
Live Locals From Medina--Mr.& Mrs.Simpson have issued
invitatations
to the approaching marriage of their daughter,Clara Ruth,to Drue Lemuel
DeBerry at their home on Sunday evening,October the 24th.
John Boone,a prosperous farmer east of town was united in marriage
to
Agnes Thompson Sunday evening.
Interesting News From Gibson--Married Friday,Oct.,15th at
C.P.Church,Walter Sanders and Mary Lou Burns.He is the son of
D.D.Sanders,she is the daughter of the late Mr.& Mrs.Edgar Burns.
Frank C.Hicks of Jackson and Mrs.Margaret Trull of the Chapel Hill
community were united in marriage,Rev.E.M.Hicks,son of the
groom,officiating.
DEATH--Charles J.Custer,Sr.,one of Humboldt's former prominent and
beloved citizens,died at Tiptonville Monday.The remains were interred at
Union City Wednesday.He was about 70 years old and leaves his wife and
two sons;Judge Vance Custer and Charles J.Custer;one daughter,Miss
Winnie Custer;one sister,Mrs.Salisbury.
Crockett County News From Alamo--Filbert Jelks,an old and well to
do
colored man,died Wednesday afternoon,after a long illness of cancer and
was buried at Harris Chapel Thursday.--Also a son of Mollie Thompson was
buried there the same day.
Mr.Sam Haddard died at Mr.Jones 'in Cairo neighborhood Tuesday
morning and his remains carried to Fulton,KY for burial.He came from
Jerusalem six years ago.
In Memory--On the morning of October 16th,just at the dawn of the
day,the Death Angel visited the home of Mr.& Mrs.Joe Bledsoe and took
from them their darling little girl,Blanch.She was only 6 years,3 months
old.
MIDYETT'==All the Best Things In Seasonable Grocries--Lot new crop
Sorghum Molasses--Close Prices--telephone me you orders--Quick
Delivery--Telephone 58.J.N.Midyett.
Society--A home wedding in North Jackson Wednesday,Oct.13th,when
Miss
Louise Gillmann and Clyde Mcleary were united in marriage.
Miss Jessie Pearl Boone and Mr.Leslie B.Lane of Jackson were
married
in that city Wednesday.
Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Nina
Keenan,daughter
of Mr.& Mrs.H.H.Keenan,to Clarence Eugene Luckey,to take place at the
family residence east of Humboldt on Thursday,Nov.4th.
Born to Mr.& Mrs.Sam W.Ferrell on Sunday,Oct.17th,a daughter
--October 22,1915--continued.--
Rural Route No.10---The Stork visited the home of Mr.& Mrs.Joe
Reeves
Tuesday night and left a "charge to keep".
Mr.J.R.Nethery,called us a few nights ago and informed us about a
new
grandson of his in the home of his oldest daughter,Mrs.Joe Butler of
Bells.
Dresden,TN.,October 19.--News reached Dresden Monday afternoon of a
killing occurring several miles west of Greenfield, in the extreme
southwest portion of Weakley County, in which Joe Ward was cut to death
by Smith Abernathy,the latter using a pocket knife. Abernathy is a man
over 60 years of age.
The Dead---J.M. Wortham died at his home in northeast Humboldt
Saturday afternoon,and his remains were buried in the 25th District
Sunday.Deceased was nearly 80 years of age, and leaves several sons and
daughters,of whomMrs.G.W.Gill of this city is one. His wife preceded him
to the grave only by a few months.
More on the death of Charles J. Custer---His daughter was
Mrs.Winnie
Custer Alexander,wife of Richard Alexander of this city.Mr. Custer was
born Feb.27th,1844 at Troy,MO., being the eldest son and fifth born child
of Joseph Custer of Rockingham Co.VA., his father died in 1868,his mother
lived to the age 90.On May 22nd,1878,Miss Ella, daughter of Judge
W.R. Vance became his wife. She was born July 8th,1848,and died March
20th,1883,leaving two son, Charles Jr., and Vance. On April 20th,1886,he
was married to Miss Sallie T., daughter of Rev. Thomas Hall. She died a
few
years later and left him with one daughter, Winnie.A few years later
Mr. Custer we3dded Miss Pattie Nolen of Brownsville and she was with him
when the end came. Interment was at East View.
BORN--to Mr.& Mrs. W.T. Bledsoe, October 26th,a boy.
The Courier-Chronicle
Humboldt,TN October 29,1915
News was received here Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Bell
Pharr,mother of Mrs. A.W. Biggs, which occurred at her home in Memphis. The
remains will be brought to Kenton for burial.
Mrs.Tennie Claybrook,wife of Joe Claybrook,died at her home,east of
town.She was 52 years old and leaves her husband and eight children to mourn her
loss.
The Courier-Chronicle Humboldt,TN
November 5,1915
Local News--A wedding that came as a surprise was that of Miss
Josephine Harwood and E.W.Northcross of Corinth,MS.,solmnized Saturday
at the home of the bride's parents,Judge & Mrs.Thomas E.Harwood.
Crockett County News From Alamo--Mr.& Mrs.John B.Branch's
oldest
child,Mary,after a long illness,died Sunday and was buried in Alamo
Cemetery Monday morning.
Mrs.Cunningham,Mrs.King and two sons,sister,mother,and brothers
respectively,attended the funeral of her little daughter Monday.
Mr.Jess Branch of Humboldt,attended the funeral of his little neice
Monday,as also did Mr.Jesse Margraves of Gibson.
State News Boiled Down--Relatives of James C.Crowell who,with Miss
Margaret Favor,was murdered in the Benham Flats in Memphis sometime
ago,will co-operate with the police in following clues.Larkin Flannigan
& Waddell Field,who were held at Jackson,MO.,are suspected of the
murders.
The Dead--Mrs.Claytie Cooley was born Dec.8th,1888.She departed
this
life Oct.29th,1915 at 10 a.m.,being in her 26th year.She was united in
marriage to Mr.Alex Cooley in Sept.,1908;and to this happy union two
children were born,one of which preceded her to the grave.About two
years ago Mrs.Cooley was stricken with paralysis,and this finally caused
her death.Funeral services were conducted at Oak Grove Church last
Saturday.
Mrs.J.C.French died at her home in Morgan MS.,Wednesday,Oct.7th.She
was buried in the family plot at Rose Hill
Cemetery,Humboldt,TN.,Oct.28th.She was the daughter of Mrs.Estelle
Edwards of Fruitland.She is survived by her husband,mother,two
brothers,two sisters and two small children,who mourn her death,scarcely
more than 21 years of age at the time of her death.Funeral services by
Rev.Mason at the cemetery.
The remains of Walter W.Fisher were brought back from Colo.,and
buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery Monday.Rev.Alvin West conducted the
services.Deceased is survived by his wife,one child and several brothers
and sisters.He had been in the west for sometime for his health.
Mrs.Sarah Horn,aged 24,died of peritonitis at her home near
Salem,near Milan,Monday.Her infant,less than two months old,died earlier
in the day,and both bodies were buried in the same casket.She was the
wife of John Horn,leaves her parents,also several brothers and
sisters.Burial in Walnut Grove Church yard.
November 5th,1915--continued--
Local Happenings In And About Town--Mr.Will Haralson,who was
married
last week to Miss Nunn of Friendship,has returned to Humboldt with his
bride and is boarding at the home of his father,J.H.Haralson.
Interesting News From Gibson--Last Thursday night at his home near
Trenton,Murrell Lane died of pneumonia.He was the son of Mr.&
Mrs.Thos.Lane of this place,and is survived by three small sons,his wife
having died some seven months ago.He also leaves two brothers;Hal Lane
of Gibson & Neal Lane of Dyersburg;five sisters,Mesdames Minnie Wood of
Jackson,O.M. & C.D.E.Fly,of Gibson,Roy Morgan and Will Sherrod
of Trenton.
Mrs.Mollie Benthal Burns,wife of W.S.Burns,of the 12th
District,died
Sunday,aged about 60 years.She leaves her husband and seven children to
mourn her death.Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.(from another obit,same
issue),she was 58 years old and died of Tuberculosis,after a long
illness.
In memory--On Sunday night,Oct.24th,1915,the Death Angel visited
the
home of Mr.& Mrs.W.T.Keenan,claiming for its victim their beloved
daughter,Cynthia.She had been sick for three weeks with typhoid
fever.She was about 18 years of age.Funeral services were conducted at
the Pleasant Hill C.P.Church Monday.
Society--From Dyer Reporter-A wedding was solemnized Wednesday when
Dr.John Jackson & Miss Louella McDearmon were united in the Holy bonds
of matrimony at the bride's parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.H.McDearmon.
On last Sunday,Oct.31st,Mr.Roy Wilson & Miss Lessie Dee Loyd
were
united in marriage.She is the daughter of Mr.J.R.Loyd of Crockett County
and he is a son of Mr.A.G.Wilson of Gibson County.
Mr.Henry Tate,a young farmer and stockman of near Bradford,&
Miss
Vera Bullington,of Poplar Springs were married at the home of the
bride's parents.
The Courier-Chronicle
Humboldt,TN December 10,1915
Local News--Mr.& Mrs.R.H.Patterson are the proud parents of a
son,born Tuesday morning.
Dead--Gen.W.O.Gordon,one of Gibson County's oldest and best known
citizens,died at his home on High Street in Trenton,at 12 o'clock
Wednesday night fron a severe attack of heart trouble which he suffered
several months ago.The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow
and interment will be made in Oakland Cemetery.
Crockett County News From Alamo--Dr.Downey is entertaining a little
lady at his home on College Street.One of his little boys is ill with scarlet
fever,but seems to be doing nicely.
Mrs.Jerman is visiting her daughter and twin babies,Mrs.Lelia
Jerman Osier,at Henderson.
Card Of Thanks--We take this means of thanking our many friends for
their assistance during the illness and death of our beloved mother and
grandmother,Mrs.M.J.Kidwell---Mrs.J.B.McKnight and Family.
Interesting News From Gibson--Mrs.Adranna Pruett,72 years of
age,widow of William Pruett,died Sunday in her home near Humboldt.Deceased
leaves a number of sons and daughters,one of whom is Mrs.Calvin Warmath of this
city.(another obit gives her age as 65 with 4 sons and 4 daughters.)
Mrs.Annie DeBerry,aged 67 years,died Monday.She was the widow of
the
late Capt.Drew DeBerry.Five sons and two daughters survive.The body was
laid to rest in White Rose Cemetery.
Eva D.,the two year daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Oscar Thompson,died
Monday.The little body was laid to rest in Hope Hill Cemetery.
Mrs.Pollyna---? Cannon,aged about 75 years,died Wednesday at the
home
of Mr.John T.Hale at Trenton.She leaves one son,Thomas Hawkins of
Texas,who was with her at the time of her death. She was a Hatchett
before her marriage.She was married first to Mr.Hawkins,who was killed
in the war of the 60's.Her second marriage was to Mr.Carrol Hunt.Her
third marriage was to Mr.Jack Spencer;the fourth and last marriage to
Mr.James Cannon.She was an aunt of Mr.W.E.Hatchett and a great aunt of
H.P.Hale of Gibson.
Mr.& Mrs.John G.Chandler of Beinville,LA.,have issued
invitations to
the marriage of their daughter,Olga to Luther Casey,to take place on
December 16th.He is the son of the late Ed Casey and the stepson of
Mrs.Fannie Casey of this city.
December 10,1915--continued--
For some cause we failed to hear of a fine boy which was born in
the
home of Mr.& Mrs.Lowery Garmany until last Saturday.
Death--Mrs.W.H.Evans died at the family home Thursday,after an
illness of pneumonia.The funeral will occur today.
Card Of Thanks--We take this method of thanking our friends for
every
act of kindness during the illness and death of our husband and
father,Edmund Forsythe---Mrs.Belle Forysthe and Children.
The Dead--Mr.E.Forsythe,an aged and well known citizen,died at his
home in northeast Humboldt Friday,Dec.3rd.He was 71 years of age and is
survived by his wife,three daughters and six sons,and one
brother:C.F.Forysthe of Paragould,AR.Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Milan,TN.,Dec.4th--While hunting rabbits with several
companions,Racy
McKee,18 years of age,was shot in the foot when his gun was accidently
discharged.
In Memory--Mrs.Matthews,nee Winnie Davis Bennett,daughter of
Mr.&
Mrs.J.C.Bennett,of Lyons,Texas was married to Mr.O.P.Matthews of
Humboldt,TN.,in July 1910,and made her home with him in Humboldt till
the time of her death,Nov.22nd,1915.She was 29 years of age.She leaves
her husband,two little girls,Catherine and Wilda;age 4 and 2
years,respectively.
Humboldt,Tennessee
Friday May 5,1916
LOCAL NEWS---Mrs.Highful of Caruthersville,MO.,attended the funeral
of her sister,Mrs.K.C.Gordon,Wednesday.
Mrs.Rollin Clark of Dermont,AR.,and Robert Adams of
VA., were
called home this week on account of the critical illness of their
father,T.J.Adams.
Mrs.K.C.Gordon,who has been confined in a Memphis
hospital for a
number of weeks,was brought home Sunday night.It was hoped she would
live sometime after returning home,but the end came early Tuesday
evening.Interment in Oakland Cemetery.
The wedding of Miss Annie Lewis Tyree and Mr.Emmett
Wade were
solmnized Wednesday evening at the home of Mr.& Mrs.John Wade.
SISTER ACCIDENTLY KILLED BY BROTHER---A most deplorable accident
occurred in the 16th District of Madison County Wednesdat,in which
Mrs.Finis Milam lost her life.The accidental discharge of a pistol which
her brother,Dave Bonds was attempting to unload,caused the wound from
which Mrs.Milam died about 11 p.m. Wed.She was about 22 years of age.She
is survived by her husband and 3 year old son.The accident occurred at
the home of Wink Bonds,father of Dave Bonds and Mrs.Milam.Interment at
Antioch.
CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO---Mr.O.E.Howell was all asmiles
Saturday morning and his friends were congratulating him on the arrival
of two little gentlemen at his home Friday night.The mother was quite
ill for several days but is now convalescing.
Mrs.Neal McMillen spent the weekend in Bells ,the guest
of her
daughter,Mrs.Jim Midyett.
NEWS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS---Mrs.Lula Harris died at her home in
Huntingdon last week.She was a sister of Messrs;Sam,Will and Joe Pinkley
of this county.
Mr.Fenner Moore,formerly of near Moore's Chapel,this
county,was
killed in an automobile accident near his home in Okla., a few days
ago.He was a brother of Dr.Moore of Laneview,this county.
A young man named Winston Tomlinson residing near
Kenton,was
accidently killed while deiving a manure spreader on Tuesday of last
week.Burial in Cane Creek Cemetery.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL---Mesdames M.V.Gowen,Attie Seay and G.W.Olivar
attended the funeral of Mrs.Neil Thompson at Antioch Monday.
Mr.Will Palmer,living near Mt.Zion,died Tuesday after a
lingering
illness of tuberculosis;interment at Antioch.
SANDERS BLUFF---The Death Angel visited the home of Mr.Will
Thompsom
Sunday night and took from them,their mother,Mrs.Sallie Thompson.
Mr.& Mrs.Sam THompson were at the bedside of his
mother,Mrs.Sallie
Thompson Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr,Don Baker died Monday after a lingering illness.He
leaves a wife
and one child;also a step-son and aged parents.
Humboldt.Tennessee Friday May
5,1916 continued
THE DEAD---Mrs.Sallie Thompson,widow of Neal Thompson and mother
of;W.A.,S.N.,and J.H.Thompson,died Sunday from the infirmities of
age.Her death occurred at the home of her son,Will A.Thompson.She was 68
years of age.She also leaves three brothers;Messrs.Harve,Frank,and Alex
Mullins.Burial in Antioch graveyard following services by
Rev.Adams,pastor of the Gibson Baptist Church.
CARD OF THANKS---WE wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our
friends,who lent us their assistance in the loss of our dear
husband,father and brother,Sim S.Caldwell,who died April 23rd.
Mrs.Nettie N.Caldwell & Family
Mrs.H.B.Gillespie
Mrs.Ed Ewing
S.P.Caldwell
May 2,1916 Humboldt,TN.
INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON---Mrs.Addie White McFarland,58 years of age,died last Friday after a lingering illness.She is survived by her
husband,Joe McFarland,and two brothers,John & Zeke White.Funeral services were conducted by Rev,Carmen,pastor of the Methodist
Church,burial at Shiloh Cemetery.
Mr.Don Baker,aged 35 years,died Monday at the home of
his father,Mr.John Baker,near Baker's Chapel.(rest in previous obit)
Mr.Herbert Midyett,of Ripley,was the guest of Miss Mary
Davis Sunday.Mr.Midyett drove over in his new car.
BRAZIL BRIEFS---A wedding of much interest occurred Friday when Aubrey Bradshaw & Miss Ruth Strong eloped to Alamo and were married.The
groom is engaged in the livery business at this place and the bride is the pretty daughter of Mrs.Tom Strong,being only 14 years of age and the
groom twice the age.
SOCIETY---Mr.Joe Jim Atkinson & Miss Lela Tidwell were married
at the home of Mrs.Stroud Wednesday night.She is the daughter of Mr.John Tidwell,the groom is the
younger son of Capt.Atkinson.
Born to Mr.& Mrs.L.P.Wray on Thursday,May 4th,a
son.
Humboldt,Tennessee
Friday March 24,1916
LOCAL NEWS---Mrs.Everette Harwood has returned from Nashville,where
she attended the funeral of her brother,Houston Sanders.
BELLS,R.F.D.No.3---Miss Laura Permenter has been confined to her
room suffering with rheumatism.
Sterling Permenter has returned home from an extended
trip to Texas.
INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON---E.L.Cannon and wife,of
Martin,attended the funeral of their mother,Mrs.Maggie Bass,Wednesday.
Mrs.Maggie Bass,widow of Wm.B.Bass,died Tuesday at the
home of her daughter,Mrs.J.W.Olive at Eaton.The funeral was held at Eldad
Wednesday.She was Miss Maggie Scruggs when she became the wife of Mr.James
Cannon;to this union was born E.L.Cannon of Martin;R.D.Cannon of Trenton;and
Mrs.Vannie Cannon Olive of Eaton.Her second marriage was to W.B.Bass.To them
were born three boys;Hearn,Duke and Matt Bass.Matt died about two years ago.She
is also survived by step-children;Brett Bass of Gibson and Mrs.Effie Coleman of
Pinson.
CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO---Dr.T.G.Johnson performed the
marriage ceremony Sunday in front of his gate that united in marriage,Miss
Bertha Cloud and Mr.Herman Davis.
ELDAD ITEMS---Mr.Charlie Hunt of Hickman,KY.,died at the home of
his brother,Luther Hunt last Thursday,5 p.m. The remains were laid to rest
Friday in Eldad Cemetery.
IN MEMORY---God,in His All-wise Providence,has seen fit to remove
from our midst,our dearly beloved brother,W.M.Hunt;who was born and reared in
the State of Tennessee,County of Gibson,and 18th Civil District.At age 16,he
joined Eldred Baptist Church.He leaves a wife,five brothers and two sisters to
mourn his death---A Friend.
LOCAL NEWS HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN---Joe Parker called home
from
Pensacola,Fla.,on account of the illness of his mother,Mrs.Sallie Walker.
Mr.J.G.Brown was called to Cumberland,MD.,on account of
the death of his sister which occurred in that city Monday.
TENNESSEE NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD---An early morning fire destroyed the
residence of Dr.C.B.Geisinger at Mason Monday.
The 6 year-old son of Will Patrick,a farmer residing
near Liberty,in Tipton County,died Sunday from the effects of falling into a pot
of boiling water Saturday. The child was swinging when the rope broke and he
fell into the wash boiler.
T.J.Bradshaw,aged 52;a well known cattleman of Dyer
County,committed suicide at Dyersburg Saturday.The rash act was committed in the
home of his son.
Willie Chase,14 year-old son of I. A. Chase of Memphis,
was shot by a negro gunman Sunday morning.The boy,with several playmates, was
sitting on the curbing of the street near his home, when the negro came along
and the boys made a remark about him. The negro answered, "I am a bad
negro,'and shot into the crowd of boys. Young Chase was shot in then groin, and
is in St. Joseph's Hospital.
Humboldt,Tennessee Friday
March 24,1916 continued
INSOLVENT NOTICE---The insolvency of the estate of
J.A.Foster,deceased,has been suggested by H.H.Bas,Administrator.6th March 1916
RURAL ROUTE NO.10---Mr.& Mrs.J.D.James are the proud parents of
twins,both fine boys,who arrived in their home Friday night of last week.
DEATH---Mrs.Clarence Fitzgerald died on Thursday of last week after
a long illness of tuberculosis,at her home near Fruitland.She was about 32 years
of age,survived by her husband,one son,one brother and one sister.Funeral and
burial at Center Church.
NEWS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS---Harris Arnold of Holly Leaf,near
Milan,and Miss Emma Mosley of Gann,were married a few days ago.
Thomas J.Cooper,an aged and well-known citizen of the
8th District,died Wednesday of last week and was buried with Masonic Honors.
"Uncle"Green Smith,more than one hundred
years old,died in the Holly Leaf neighborhood a few days ago,and was buried at
the Camp Ground graveyard.
Mr.James H.Chappie died at his home near Kenton,a
few days ago.
"Uncle" Jackie Lowrance,92 years of age,died
in the 19th District
Monday morning.
Jeff T.Lyon,son of Mrs.Rebecca Lyon,died suddenly
at the home of his mother near Rutherford on Sunday of last week. Burial in
Flower's Chapel graveyard, services were conducted by Rev.J.C.W. Fain.
Mr.Bedford Forrest Robertson & Miss Alma
Sledge were united in marriage at the home of Mr.& Mrs.B.H.Thomas near Cades
on Saturday of last week.
Many hearts were saddened in Bells and throughout
Crockett County,when news reached here that Brother R.P.Meeks had died in a
hospital in St.Louis Sunday. His remains were brought to Humboldt Monday
for interment.
Graham Overall,17 year old son of
J.W.Overall,died quite suddenly at the home of his father in Dyer on Tuesday of
last week. He had been suffering with a rising in his head when he died.
SOCIETY---Born to Mr.& Mrs.Warren James on Saturday,March
18th,a
daughter.
LITTLE BABY DIES OF INJURIES---Brunnelle,the 14 months-old daughter
of Mr.& Mrs.Robert Bone,who reside just northwest of Humboldt,was scalded
Tuesday and died as a result of these injuries Wednesday morning at 4
o'clock.The grandmother of the little one had scalded a chicken preparatory to
dressing it,and left a dishpan of hot water on the floor of the porch,and had
stepped into the yard,when the baby,unoberserved,fell over the pan of water and
on to the ground below.The hot water was spilled on the child and it was also
hurt bt thte fall. Death came to the relief of the little sufferer Wednesday
morning
as stated and the remains laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Humboldt,Tennessee
Friday April 28th,1916
LOCAL NEWS---Mr.& Mrs.Ed Osteen of Rutherford,were here Sunday
to attend the funeral of Mrs.Hatley.
J.D.Keith,of Dublin,Texas,attended the burial of
Mrs.James Hatley Sunday.
Mr.& Mrs.Harry Houston Elder have announced the
engagement of their daughter,Miss Florence Elder to Mr.Charles B.Bagley,Jr.,of
Atalla,Ala.,the wedding to take place May 19th.
The remains of Mr.Sim Caldwell of Memphis,were brought
here Wednesday and interred in Oakland Cemetery.
Mrs.James Hatley died Saturday afternoon after a
lingering illness,and was buried at Union Cemetery,five miles east of
Trenton,Sunday.
INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON---Mrs.Fannie Casey was called to Milan
this week,where her mother,Mrs.Stewart died.
Mr.& Mrs.John Thomas Warmath have announced the
marriage on Wednesday evening,May 10th,of their daughter,Hallie,to Mr.Rice
Pierce Adams.
RURAL ROUTE NO.10---Mr.& Mrs.Eddie Eaves are the happy parents
of a little girl left them by the Stork a few days since.
Mrs.Cullen Call was buried at Center last Thursday.She
had been suffering from blood poisoning for some time.A husband and three little
children are left with many friends to mourn her departure.
THE DEAD---CALDWELL--The remains of Mr.Sim Caldwell,who died in
Memphis,were brought to the home of his sister,Mrs.H.B.Gillespie,Tuesday
afternoon,and kept until Wednesday morning,when they were carried to Trenton and
interred in the family lot in Oakland Cemetery.Mr.Caldwell was about 55 years of
age and is survived by his wife,one son,one daughter;one brother,S.P.Caldwell of
Trenton;two sisters,Mrs.Gillespie of this city and Mrs.Ewing of Paris.
STEWART--Mrs.Maggie Stewart,aged 79 years,died Monday evening at
the home of Ed Lusk in Milan.She is survived by one daughter;Mrs.Fannie Casey of
Gibson;two sons,T.H. & W.T.Stewart,both of Milan;and a number of
grandchildren.Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
WOOD--Mrs.Amanda Wood,aged 64 years,died Thursday night of
infirmities incidental to old age,at the home of B.J.Mayo of Milan.She is
survived by one sister;Mrs.McCollum of Huntingdon,TN.,and several neices &
nephews,among whom are Mrs.Tennie Mayo and Esq.F.L.Mayo of Milan.Interment in
Walnut Grove Cemetery.
COURTNEY--Anthony Courtney,about 45 years of age,died Sunday
morning at his home,seven miles east of Milan of heart failure.He was a dwarf
from childhood and never married.He leaves one sister;Mrs.Smith Barger of
Hopewell;three brothers,George of Jackson,Jihn & Hugh both of
Whitthorne.Burial at Shiloh Camp Ground Cemetery.
Humboldt,Tennessee
Friday April 28th,1916 continued
NEWS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS---Richard Dalton,an aged citizen of the Yorkville
Vicinity,died at the advanced age of 80 years.
Mr.Marion Dawson,formerly of Trenton,but now of
Holcomb,MS.,was married on Wednesday of last week to Miss Sarah Jones Fox of
Sessums,MS.
G.A.King of the Walnut Grove neighborhood and Mrs.Eliza
Barnes,of near Trenton,were married Monday of last week.
Elder T.A.Waggener,formerly pastor of the Baptist
Church at Dyer,died at his home in Martin last week.
After a courtship of forty years,Mr.LaFatte Yates and
Miss Bettie Reagor were married at the home of the bride near Rutherford on
Wednesday of last week.
MEDINA-SOCIAL AND PERSONAL---Mrs.Lucy May Welch died at the home of
her father,William Replogle,east of town,on the Spring Creek Road,Tuesday
morning,after a lingering illness of pellagra.She was 29 years of age,leaves two
small children.Funeral at Hope Hill.
ANTIOCH & BAKER'S CHAPEL---Mr.& Mrs.Walter Longmire are the
proud parents of a fine boy.
CHAPEL HILL AND WEST---Mrs.Thomas Wallace is the proud mother of a
fine girl.
SOCIETY---John T.Brown celebrated his 70th birthday at his suburban
home in east Humboldt on Wednesday,April 26th with a dinner.
Humboldt,Tennessee
Friday June
9th,1916
LOCAL NEWS---A large crowd of relatives and friends assembled at
the Methodist Church Friday to attend the funeral services of
MRS.J.A.LANDIS,who died Wednesday eveving.The remains were interred in Oakland
Cemetery.she is survived by three adopted sons;Ben,Allen and LeGrande:three
sisters;Mrs.G.W.Everette of Trenton,Mrs.Lizzie Boykin of Nashville and
Mrs.A.J.Barton of Waco;two brothers;Dr.Paul Jones of St.Louis and Legrande
W.Jones of Texarkans,AR.
Mrs.John Washburn has announced the engagement and
approaching marriage of her daughter,Julia,to James H.Southerland on
Thursday,June 15th at home.
DRUGGIST SUICIDES BY TAKING POISON---Clyde Bone.druggist of
Yorkville,committed suicide Sunday night in the Old Cemetery at that place.At
the time of taking the fatal step,his wife,who had returned from a visit in
Jackson,was a guest in the home of her
sister,Mrs.O.E.Moberg of Dyer.Late in the night they were notified of the
death.An inquest was held and a verdict rendered stating that the deceased came
to his death by drinking a mixture of poisonous drugs.He told his daughter he
was going for a walk.When his son came home the search was started for his
father.
NEWS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS---Mrs.Lillie Sanders,wife of Thomas
Sanders,died early last week in Milan.She was about 30 years of age.
The coming marriage of Miss Nell Fuque and
C.B.Harrison,both of Milan has been announced for June 14th.
J.R.Worrell of Crockett County died at his home in
Bells last week.
Mrs.Lucy Baldridge died at the home of her
daughter,Mrs.Electo Wade,near Brazil last week.Deceased was in her 90th year.
Mr.Jonathan Franklin Wood died in Jackson Saturday.The
remains were carried to Clarksville for burial.
THOMAS B.MANNING,77 years,died suddenly from heart
failure at his home,seven miles east of Milan.He is survived by his wife;three
daughters;Mrs.Beulah Fly of Texas,Mrs.Horace Reynolds & Miss Amelia
Manning,both of Lavinia;three sons;Thomas,William & mike Manning.Burial at
Methodist Church Cemetery in Lavinia.
Humboldt,Tennessee
Friday June 9th,1916 continued--
MRS.SALLIE BRYANT,49 years old,died at her home in Milan early
Sunday morning,after a lingering illness.She was the widow of Jack Bryant.She is
survived by two daughters,Mrs.Hazel Eldridge of Memphis & Miss Gladys
Bryant;two sons;Herman & Jack Bryant ,both of Milan;one sister,Mrs.Bettie
Owenly of Huntingdon;one brother,E.E.Blankenship of Milan.Interment in Oakwood
Cemetery.
COOKVILLE,R.F.D.No.10---Born to Mr.& Mrs. Bob Hopper,a fine
girl.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN---Mr.Gwynne Ewing,of
Paris,attended the Clark-Sharp wedding here Thursday.
Sharp P.Caldwell & son,Ford, of Trenton,attended
the Clark-Sharp wedding here Thursday.
Charles W.Scott of Nashville,is visiting his sister
Mrs.A.R.Dodson.He is convalescing from a recent operation.His little
daughter,Edith Emily,is slowly inproving from an attack of measles and other
complications.
The following relatives attended the funeral of
MRS.ANNIE LUCERTIA COX here Monday morning;Mr.& Mrs.William
DeLoach,Mrs.Katie DeLoach and Mr.Turner DeLoach of Carroll County;Messers.Walter
& Lewis Cox,Misses Mattie lou & Jeanie Hicks of Jackson.
The remains of an infant child of Mr.& Mrs.Frank
J.Scheffold of Tamms,Illinois,were brought here for interment
Tuesday.Mrs.Scheffold will be remembered as Miss Pattye Beirl,formerly of
Humboldt. The little body was accompanied by Mr.Scheffold,his mother and
Mr.Bookstaver of Tamms.
INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON---Last Sunday,just after preaching at
the M.E.Church,Mr.J.W.Wilkinson & miss Annie Mai Lee were united in marriage
in the parsonage,Rev.G.J.Carman officiating.The happy couple left for the home
of the bride's uncle,Charles Turpin,where a reception was tendered them.
The Stork has started out on another journey,and left a
bouncing big boy at Oscar Sloan's.
Miss Ruth Casey has returned from Milan and was
accompanied home by Miss Mattie V.Stewart.
Humboldt,Tennessee
June 9th,1916 continued
TENNESSEE NEWS TOLD BRIEFLY---Arthur Love died at Bristol Monday as
the result of a blow received on the head by a brickbat at the hands of
Henderson McNutt.Both were boys of about 19 years of age.
Dr.W.L.Tadlock,41,of Talbott's near Morristown,and his
nephew,Hubert Deatherage,25,living at Harriman were killed,and
Mrs.Talbot,35,fatally injured Monday night when their auto was struck by the
Carolina Special,a Southern Railway fast train.
The body of J.P.Dolan,who was drowned in the Tennessee
River at Jacksonville Friday,where he was working on thr bridge of the
Nashville,Chatanooga & St.Louis Railway,was recovered early Monday and sent
to his home at McEwen,TN.
The body of Arlo Green was discovered in an old well
near Cassville a few days ago.Young Green disappeared April 29th.A well-known
citizen and a negro were arrested.
As a result of a pistol wound,accidently inflicted
Sunday morning,Miss Hester Scott,aged 20,daughter of John Scott was killed in
her home 10 miles south of Lexington.Silas Little,son of John Little was with
her when the accident occurred.
SOCIETY---The marriage of Miss Olivia Pauline Clark and Mr.John
P.Sharp was celebrated at high noon Thursday at the M.E.Church,Rev.Duckworth
officiating.
On Sunday afternoon,June 4th at the parsonage of the
Jackson circuit,a marriage was solmnized,when Mrs.Annie DeLoach Shelton of near
the city became the wife of Charles Edwin Day,a business man of Jackson
Born to Mr.& Mrs.Joe Loughmiller on Saturday June
3rd.,a daughter.
Dr.& Mrs.D.T.Andrews of Medina,attended the funeral
of Mrs.Jane Bethshares on Thursday here.
THE DEAD---Mrs.Lucretia Cox died at her home on Main Street &
17th Avenue,Sunday afternoon at 2:50,after a long illness,and the remains were
buried in Rose Hill Cemetery Monday morning.She was the widow of M.T.Cox,who
died some years ago,and is survived by two sons,Messrs.Fred & Will Cox;one
daughter,Mrs.W.A.Senter.She was about 65 years of age.
MRS.JANE BETHSHARES died at her home in this city on Wednesday
night at 8:30,after three weeks illness.Shw was in her 74th year and is survived
by one son,T.B.Bethshares and one daughter,Mrs.John M.Ray of Memphis.Her husband
died a number of years ago.Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery..
Humboldt,Tennessee
Friday June16th,1916
LOCAL NEWS---Mrs.J.C.Givens was called here by the death of her
father,Mr.Winstead.
The remains of Mrs.Marshall were brought here Sunday
from Gadsden
for burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
DEATH---W.T.WINSTEAD,who resided with his family on Fork Hill,was
run
over and killed by the north bound local freight on the M.& O.railroad
while it was switching in the Yard Monday morning.He was 60 years of age
and is survived by his wife and six children.
DEATH---MRS.LYDE COTTON died at her residence in Dyersburg
Monday.She
was 74 years old,related to several families in Humboldt.She was born in
Rutherford County and moved to Dyersburg in 1873 when she married Thomas
Cotton.She leaves her daughter,Nell Cotton,her two sons,Harry & Dan
Cotton.Mr.N.M.Stewart attended. the funeral.
DEATH---CURTIS STEPHENSON,about 22 years of age ,was killed Sunday
morning when he fell between the cars of an Illinois Central train.He
caught the train intending to go to Medina.
NEWS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS--- MRS. EMMA HARRISON BLOCK and
MRS.MARY
GAUGH,both well-known ladies of Jackson,died at their homes in that
city,Saturday morning.Mrs.Block was 71 years old and Mrs.Gaugh was 58.
Mr.& Mrs.Victor R.Kernodle of the 12th District
lost her 5 year-old son,Glen,on Friday,June 2nd.The remains were buried at
Concord Church on Saturday.
MRS.HIGHT,aged 87,died at her home in Milan on Thursday
of last week.The remains were buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Milan.
MRS.HATTIE CARTER died last week at the home of her
nephew,Hardy Martin at Milan.She was 75.Burial in Carter's graveyard.
TULUS ROGERS,a citizen of the section just north of
Trenton,died on Wednesday of last week.Burial in Grier's Chapel graveyard.He
leaves his wife and four children.
Two houses,the residences of Sam Wood &
J.S.Clark,east of Trenton,were blown to pieces by the big storm on Monday night
of last week,no one was hurt.
NEWS FROM SALEM---The Death Angel visited the home of Mr.George
Todd,and claimed for it's victim,Mrs.Todd's mother,Mrs.Marshall,who had been
suffering for a long time.
WEEKS DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE---Rev.Alvin West,of Jackson,conducted
the funeral service of Mr.Curtis Stephenson Monday afternoon at Hopewell
Tabernacle.He leaves a brother and two sisters.
The death of MR.JOE J.PARRISH,which occurred Tuesday
evening after an illness of several months,removes one of the oldest citizens of
Medina.He was in his 83 year.Interment at Hope Hill Cemetery.
Mr.CLAY BARNES,a farmer living east of Medina on the
Spring Creek Road,died Wednesday morning of paralysis.Burial in Hope Hill Cem.
He is survived by his wife ,two daughters and one son.
Humboldt,Tennessee
Friday June 16th,continued
IN & AROUND MEDINA---Born to Mr.& Mrs.Babe Parrish,on the
8th,a fine boy.Mother and baby reported well.
BRAZIL BRIEF---The storm last Monday night did considerable damage
throughout this community,several houses being destroyed,one of which was the
residence of Sol Clark.
Handsomely engraved invitations are being received by
the many friends of Wade Choate of St.Louis,telling of his engagement and
marriage to Miss Frances Graham of Carrolltown,MO.,which will occur on June
28th.
J.N.Midyett--telephone 58-We have a complete line of
the very best staple and fancy grocries and can save you money on many
items.Give us a trial.Your patronage appreciated.Promp delivery to all parts of
the city.
BELLS,R.F.D.No.3---The little eight year old son of Mrs.Hardy
Emison died last Friday,after several days' illness with malarial fever.Funeral
services were conducted at Cypress Church.
Mr.& Mrs.Jessie Watkins of Haywood County,attended
the burial of their brother,Ira Emison,at Cypress Saturday.
Walter Stevenson's baby is seriously sick and not
expected to live.
SANDERS' BLUFF NEWS---Mr.& Mrs.G.W.Stigall was called to the
bedside of her mother,who died and was buried on Saturday.(not named).
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