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Source:  Tennessee State Library & Archives Microfilm  — States Graphic — Brownsville, Tennessee — Volume 40 No. 20 — Friday, April 24, 1908

ADDITIONAL LOCALS —

Mrs. Roxie MORRIS, wife of Joe N. MORRIS and daughter of Jas. DEZERN died at the county residence east of town yesterday morning. Her remains at Chestnut Grove cemetery yesterday afternoon, Rev. R. L. NORMAN conducting the services. She was a member of the Methodist church and was an active church worker. She is survived by her husband and two children.

A few of our older people are critically ill and a large circle of friends and relatives are deeply concerned about them.

Only a slight change for the better is reported in the condition of Esq. John J. MANN, who has been confined to his bed for several weeks. His health has been contending with a stubborn disease that has gradually exhausted his power of endurance.

Mr. I. B. READ has grown worse this week, and is now in very critical condition. One day last week, he was able to be up town, but since then has grown worse each day, and his condition now is such as to excite the apprehension of his friends.

Mrs. Parasade TAYLOR, mother of Mrs. J. A. WILDER, and Robert JOHNSON and Messrs. Howell & Hull TAYLOR has been quite ill since receiving a severe fall sometime this winter. On account of her extreme age, being now in her 86th year, her recovery from the shock of this fall was hardly expected, but she has shown very remarkable power of vitality and still lingers among us.

All of these aged sick ones are faithfully attended and as they linger near the shadows of the borderland, are receiving tne ministrations of loving and affectionate hands.

LOCAL NEWS —

Nathaniel, the 18-months-old son of Mr. & Mrs. A. J. RYAN, died Sunday morning. The remains were taken to Hickman, Ky., for interment.

We feel it our duty to publicly thank Dr. Herman MORTON for the complete cure of our daughter, after months of intense suffering, while under treatment of one of Brownsville’s best doctors. All questions cheerfully answered, Respectfully; Mr. & Mrs. L. B. KING. Brownsville, Tenn.

Winchester F. SPREIGHT, an old Haywood county man, who learned his printing trade under George MATTHEWS, of The Brownsville States, was in town last week. Mr. SPREIGHT is now located in Shreveport, La., and is publishing The Gulf States Farmer.

John STUART, of this county, under work sentence and a $50 fine for carrying a pistol, has been pardoned by Gov. PATTERSON. STUART is a cripple and his family is in destitute circumstances. The pardon was recommended by many prominent officials and citizens.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL —

Mr. T. R. JOYNER and Miss Eula BRANTLY were united in marriage on Sunday, April 19th, at the home of the bride in the Fifth District, Esq. R. G. HERRING officiating. The groom is the son of James JOYNER, Esq., of the Fourth District. The bride is the daughter of Mr. H. D. BRANTLY of District #5.

Miss Willie Mai WHITELAW and Mr. Walter JORDON, of Jackson, were married Monday morning at 11 o’clock at the Methodist district parsonage, Rev. R. L. NORMAN officiating. Mrs. JORDON is the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. W. H. WHITELAW. Mr. JORDON is a member of one of the most prominent Jackson families and is a valued employee of the drug firm of JAMES & NELSON.

Miss Mary MANN and W. A. JOHNSON, of Hazen, Ark., were married Monday afternoon at 5:30 p. m. at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. C. O. N. MARTINDALE officiating. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. B. A. MANN. The groom is a prominent business man of Arkansas. The couple left on the 6:30 train for Hazen, Ark., their future home.

Invitations have been issued by Mr. & Mrs. John WEDDLE to the marriage of their daughter, Charlie, to Mr. Frank Falls STUNN at the First Baptist Church, Memphis, Wednesday April 22nd. Both parties are members of prominent Memphis families. Mr. & Mrs. A. L. READ are visiting their brother, Dr. Wm. READ in Somerville.

Mrs. Bertha RICE, of Bristol, Tenn., is the guest of Mr. & Mrs. Jos. STERNBERGER. Mr. & Mrs. Hardy KINNEY, of Clarksdale, Miss., spent Sunday with Mrs. Neppie BEASLEY.

Col. J. A. COX, of Nashville, who represents a large law book concern in Rochester, N. Y., was in town Wednesday.

Drs. Robert MANN, of Memphis and Tanner MANN, of Dyersburg, spent Sunday here with their parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert MANN.