transcribed from microfilm and contributed by Susan Langheld

Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  6/8/1909

ELIZABETH ARNOLD
Death of a Little Girl
The entire community joins in the sorrow of Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Arnold over the loss of their little daughter, Elizabeth. She was in her usual good health last week but Sunday she was taken ill and the end came early Monday morning. She was two years old and an exceptionally bright little girl. The funeral was held at the residence Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Herndon, of the Presbyterian church.

Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  6/22/1909

VERY SUDDEN DEATH
W. M. Ball of Walker Valley Passed Away Very Suddenly Friday Afternoon
William M. Ball, aged about 65, died at his home on the Charleston pike, Friday afternoon. His death was very sudden. He had just returned from a neighbors in a buggy, when he became sick and died before he could be removed from his buggy. He is survived by a wife several sons and daughters. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.

GRANDPA BOWMAN
Answers Summons of the Death Angle [sic] and Goes to the Great Beyond

Daniel Bowman, better known as Grandpa Bowman, died at the home of his son John F. Bowman, on Ocoee street about noon Saturday. He had a stroke of paralysis last autumn and has since been confined to his room. He had been somewhat improved, however for the past several weeks, and apparently unusually well on Saturday morning. His death was therefore somewhat unexpected. Deceased was born in Virginia on May 14, 1822 and was there for 87 years old on the 14th day of last month. He was married to Miss Hall in her native town in Virginia when quite a young man. He and his wife emigrated to Bradley County about 35years ago and this has been his home ever since. Three sons, a daughter and several grandchildren survive him. His wife’s death, it will be recalled, occurred a little over two years ago. He bequeaths considerable property to the surviving members of his family. Only one son John of this place was absent at the time of his death. The funeral was held at the residence at 3 O’clock Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. S.T. Senter and Dr. Stuoblefeild. It was very largely attended.

Newman Waters
The two year old infant of Newman Waters died at the home of it’s parents in South Cleveland Sunday morning . The cause of it’s death was brain trouble. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.

Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  6/25/1909

MRS. NERVE GADD
Mrs. Nerve Gadd died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Griffith, today.

MISS. BELLE HICKEY
Miss Belle Hickey, youngest daughter of Thomas Hickey died yesterday with heart trouble.

DEATH OF A CHILD HUMBARD
The two month old child of Sam Humbard, who lives about seven miles below town, died Wednesday. Interment was made at the city cemetery on Thursday.

ALFRED RODGERS
Alfred Rodgers, a former resident of Bradley Co. died Monday in Chattanooga. His remains were shipped to this place Tuesday and interment was made at his old home near Blue Springs.

Newspaper:  Cleveland Journal & Banner
Date:  6/29/1909

Mrs. Myrah Christian
Mrs. Myrah Christian died at her home 3 miles north of Benton on the 21st, after several weeks of suffering, and was interred at the Benton cemetery on the 22nd. Rev. D. N. Crumley conducted the funeral at grave which was well attended. The deceased is survived by her husband, Uncle Dick Christian; two daughters and four sons who have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow. —– Polk County News Gazette.

MISS EVA RANDOLPH
Miss Eva Randolph, a niece of Attorney John K. Randolph, died Saturday at her home in East Cleveland, her death being due to typhoid fever. She had been ill about six weeks and her suffering was intense. She was well known in this city, having lived here all her life. A mother and two sisters survive her. The funeral was held at Union Grove Sunday afternoon. A large number of sympathizing friends and schoolmates were present. Rev. Glaze officiating.

MRS. JAMES RYMER
Answers Summons of the Death Angle [as submitted] and Goes to Her Reward
Mrs. Rose Ann Rymer, widow of the late James Rymer, died Saturday at her home in East Cleveland after a long and painful illness. Deceased was born in Polk County, near Benton on May 18, 1841 and was therefore 68 years at the time of her death. Before her marriage Miss Rose Ann Kerr. She was married to James Rymer in 1860. Her husband, it will be recalled, died about a year ago. She is survived by five children, two boys and three daughters. The daughters are Mrs. Serepta Howard, of Benton; Miss Niva Rymer, of this city; and Mrs. Rodha Bowens of Ala. The sons are Fate and Robert Rymer, both of this city.
The funeral was held at Hopewell Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. L.B.Stivers, after which interment at Hopewell cemetery.