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Source:  Tennessee State Library & Archives Microfilm Roll #101, Misc. — States Graphic — Brownsville, Tennessee — Volume 37 No. 51 — Friday, December 2, 1904

CAROLINA — We regret to learn of the illness of Mr. Frank BINFORD.

CATALPA —

Death has visited our community and taken from our midst another ex-Confederate soldier. Thus, one by one, they are passing away. R. N. WILLIAMS, comrad, friend and neighbor, who was born January 26, 1835, died November 22, 1904 at 8:30 p. m. He was a member of Company F, 31st Tennessee Regiment; made a true and faithful soldier; was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and lived a true and faithful Christian till death. He had been partially paralyzed for several years and almost as helpless as a child. The family have our sincere sympathy. His brother, Marvin, deserves credit for his kind attention.

R. T. CHAMBERS and son, Joe B., of Dyer, Tenn., are visiting relatives and friends here.

We are sorry to learn that our life long friend, J. R. FLETCHER of Creevy has sold out and will move to Jackson.

FORKED DEER —

W. B. MOORE and wife of Brownsville are visiting their daughter, Mrs. M. J. MOORE.

Joyce, the little son of Mr. & Mrs. C. T. HUMPHREYS, who has been very sick is improving.

Mrs. John TOMLISON and Mrs. Watson MILAM of Gates spent the day with Mrs. J. W. BAIN. On their way home, Mrs. MILEM lost her purse containing $18 in silver.

LOCAL NEWS —

H. A. RAINEY has been confined to his room for several days suffering from rheumatism.

E. W. WILLS and those of his family who have been quite sick are improving.

MR. J. R. WILSON, one of the oldest and best esteemed citizens of Brownsville, died Wednesday morning, November 30th at the residence of his son-in-law, aged 74 years. Funeral services were heard Thursday at 10 o’clock, Rev. H. B. JOHNSTON officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. His beloved wife preceeded him to the grave just six days. The passing of this aged couple, without a mumur, without a regret, is indeed a beautiful lesson.

STANTON —

Mr. T. A. BINFORD spent Thanksgiving in Brownsville with his sister, Mrs. Ben MANN.

Miss Susie Lee KERR and Mr. Fred SWEET were married Thursday evening at the home of the bride about three miles from this place.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL —

Mr. & Mrs. T. O. POWELL of Eurekaton have announced the marriage of their daughter, Mattie Mae to L. Mora SEYMOUR of Pine Bluff, Ark. The marriage will take place the 21st of this month at the Harmony church.

Mrs. S. A. THOMAS of Springfield, Illinois is here. She was born and reared in this county and is a daughter of the late Dr. S. C. D. BAIN.