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Source:  Tennessee State Library & Archives Microfilm  — States Graphic — Brownsville, Tennessee — Volume 40 No. 4 — Friday, January 3, 1908

LOCAL NEWS —

Born to Mr. & Mrs. F. L. CUTHBERT, December 28th, a fine boy.

Born to Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. TAYLOR at Memphis, on December 29th, a fine boy, all doing well.

John A. M. BATCHELOR, aged 81 years, Died at his home in the fourth District last Sunday and was buried at Ebenezer Church the following day. The deceased had been a resident of this county for more than 60 years and noted as a pratical farmer and stock raiser. He introduced the celebrated “Clipper” breed of horses in the county, and up to within a short time of his death, personally looked after the training of his young horses. Mr. BATCHELOR was a member of the Baptist Church and took great interests in its affairs. He married late in life and is survived by his wife and one brother, Mr. J. BATCHELOR.

Warren CRANDELL, who has been employed as bookkeeper by the Peoples Bank will leave for Memphis about January 5th to take charge of a set of books for the National Refining Co.

WELL KNOWN CITIZEN-JAMES E. SEVIER STRICKEN — James E. SEVIER, one of Brownsville’s well-known citizens, was suddenly stricken with paralysis of the brain Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. , while en route from his late home, just outside the corporation limits, to the residence of his sister, Mrs. Kittie POTTER. When near Chester’s Mill, he was seen by Mr. CANNON, who had just passed and spoken to him, to fall from his buggy. Assistance was immediately summoned and Dr. Sevier, his nephew, called Dr. SEVIER, who arrived at the side of his unfortunate uncle, as kind friends were putting him back in his buggy, at once saw there was no hope, that the grim messenger had done his work, but was sure he was recognized by the dying man. He was carried to the home of his sister, Mrs. POTTER, where he Died the next day, (Wednesday), a t 2:30 p. m. He was 57 years of age, was Born and reared in this town, and with the exception of a few years residence in Ark., had been a resident of Brownsville all his life. He had been in failing health for some time, but no one, e cept his physician, ever dreamed the end was so near. The funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mrs. POTTER yesterday at 3 p. m. by Rector Francis MOORE of the Episcopal Church of which he was a member, assisted by Rev. H. G. HENDERSON. After the services, the body was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. He is survived by a loving wife and numerous relatives. Peace to his ashes.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL —

Robert Miller, of Covington, Tenn, and Miss Omo SIMMONS, of New Orleans, were married on December 27th in the latter city.

MISS Blanch HARPER and Frank WINBURN were married at the residence of the bride’s father, G. H. HARPER, of Tibbs, Sunday, December 22nd, Rev. H. D. CLIFF performed the ceremony. Mrs. WINBURN is a most charming and popular young lady. The groom is manager of the gin and mill at Gibbs.

Dr. W. RAGLAND and Miss Sarah BOND, of Mercer, Tenn. were married at the Methodist parsonage in Somerville last Sunday at 3 p. m., Rev. W. A. RUSSELL officiating. Dr. RAGLAND was reared at Danceyville. Miss BOND belongs to one of the best families of Madison County.

At the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. J. COPPEDGE, near this city at 4:30 p. m. December 31st, Miss M. COPPEDGE and Mr. Charles Lewis DANIELS were united in marriage, Rev. Rev. H. S. HENDERSON conducting the ceremony.

MISS Willie V. JEFFREES and Mr. J. W. HUDSON were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Martin, Tenn., Wednesday at 7:30 a. m., Rev. L. N. PENLOK officiating.

Mrs. Charles Budd is the guest of her mother, Mrs. A. H. CORNWALL.

Dr. Charles SEVIER, of Jackson, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Cora SEVIER.

Mr. & Mrs. R. T. JOYNER, of Ged, attended the COPPEDGE-DANIEL wedding. J. C. (Punch) HUTCHINSON has returned to Ark., where he is buying cotton.

W. P. BUMPASS, of Puryear, Tenn., is the guests of his brother, Y. C. BUMPASS. Joe DIXON, of Decatur, Ala., spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. G. W. DIXON.

J. H. MORRIS and Miss Katherine HUDSON, attended the JEFFRIES-HUDSON marriage in Martin Wednesday. E. B. BLAIR, of Jackson and E. H. BLAIR, of Atlanta, visited their aunt, Mrs. Y. C. BUMPASS.

Mr. & Mrs. E. A. KNIGHT left Saturday for Cincinnati, their future home, much to the regret to their many friends here. Miss Louise ARMSTRONG, of Paul’s Valley, Okla., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Gilford FLETCHER, east of Brownsville.

A. E. HARPER, of Oran, Mo. visited his father, G. H. HARPER at Tibbs, during the holidays.

MISS Ornice RAMSEY, of Chestnut Grove neighborhood has been visiting her uncle, Willie WADDELL.