Carroll County Democrat 1897 Newspaper Clippings, Surnames C-E
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Carroll County Democrat 1897 Newspaper Clippings, Surnames A-B
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Continue reading →McMackins, L.F. (Mrs.) – Tries to Kill Family (1897)
The following appeared in last Wednesday’s American from Buena Vista: “Mrs. L.F. McMACKINS, who lives near this place, became violently insane a few days ago and tried to kill her husband and a little daughter, but was prevented by a … Continue reading →
WILSON, J.P. – Confirmed as Postmaster (1897)
Last Wednesday’s American had the following from Washington under date of Feb. 23: “The senate today confirmed the nomination of J.P. WILSON to be postmaster at Huntingdon, Tenn.” This was very nearly as great a surprise to the republicans as … Continue reading →
ANDERSON, Josiah – Sells Farm (1897)
Josiah ANDERSON has sold his farm, three miles west of town, to W.W. MILLS, the gentleman who came to this county a few weeks ago from Minnesota. The consideration, as we are informed, was $4,800 cash. Mr. ANDERSON will commence … Continue reading →
GIBSON, L.N. – Son is Seriously Hurt (1897)
A fourteen-year old son of L.N. GIBSON, of the Poplar Springs neighborhood was seriously hurt last Saturday. Mr. GIBSON was cutting a small tree and as the tree was falling a limb fell from the top of the tree striking … Continue reading →
SMITH, Tom (Mrs.) – (d. 1897)
Mrs. Tom SMITH, who lived north of town, died of old age last Saturday night and was buried Sunday. She had a host of relatives and friends who mourn her death. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Source: … Continue reading →
RUMLEY, (Mrs.) – (d. 1897)
Mrs. RUMLEY, wife of Bob RUMLEY, who lives a few miles west of town, died last Saturday of consumption after an illness of several months. Mrs. RUMLEY was a splendid lady and her death is sadly regretted by a large … Continue reading →
MCCOLLUM, Hugh L. – (d. 1897)
Hugh L. MCCOLLUM, one of Carroll County’s brightest and most promising young men was taken sick in Milan last week and died Sunday. He was confined only three or four days, some kind of bowel trouble being the cause of … Continue reading →
MOORE, Lula – (d. 1897)
A very sad death occurred in the Christmasville community last Friday. Mrs. Lula MOORE, wife of Ed MOORE, after a continued illness of several months died with consumption. She was a member of C.P. church and a most estimable christian lady. … Continue reading →