transcribed from microfilm and contributed by Susan Langheld

Newspaper:  Unidentified [possibly Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  Unidentified

JOHN JOHNSON
Mr. John Johnson died at his home today at eleven o’clock after a illness of a few hours. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Johnson, being in his usual health till Sunday evening when he was complaining of a pain in his jaw until late in the night it moved to his breast and his left arm which caused a great deal of pain until the end came. Mr. Johnson was the oldest citizen in this part of the country. He was seventy odd years old and was an honest herd working man and a member of the Christian church for many years. He leaves an aged companion to mourn her loss. She has the sympathy of her many friends and neighbors in her sad bereavement.

NOTE: The original transcription posted on the Bradley County TNGenWeb site did not have a clear indication of date or newspaper.  The closest match for a death of John Johnson in 1909 was a man who died, aged 70, on February 1, 1909.

Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  2/1/1909

ISAAC PIPPENGER
It was a great shock in this community to hear of the death of Isaac Pippenger, Thursday night at Smyrna. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavments. [as submitted]

Newspaper:  Cleveland Herald
Date:  2/4/1909

IGOU – Friends in the city were pained to hear of the death of Mrs. L. D. Igou which occurred at her home in Eustis, Florida 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 Eustis, 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.

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 Saturday afternoon at the Smyrna church, Rev. W.H.Rymer, of Ocoee, officiating.

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.

Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  2/9/1909

Luther, little child of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rymer died last night.

Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  2/11/1909

Infant Adams
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Adams died Saturday morning, Feb. 6th, and was buried at Zion Sunday.

Newspaper:  Cleveland Herald
Date:  2/23/1909

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. [*as it appeared on original Bradley County page; possibly Boyd or Bond?]

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.

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.