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Source:  Tennessee State Library & Archives Microfilm  — States Graphic — Brownsville, Tennessee — Volume 40 No. 11 — Friday, February [21?] (transcribed 14), 1908

EUREKATON NEWS — 

Miss Lucille WILLIAMS, of Spring Hill, visited Miss Ruby NELSON last week.

The school is progressing nicely under Mesdames WHITE & COFFEY. There are about fifty pupils enrolled.

Dr. J. R. NELSON, who has sick sometime with la grippe is rapidly improving.

MRS. JAMES W. BATCHELOR — Died at her home in this county, February 6th, 1908, Mrs. Katherine Adeline BATCHELOR. Deceared was born in Grenada, Miss. , August 13th, 1842, and was married to Jas. W. BATCHELOR at the age of 17 years. Her husband and seven children , five sons and two daughters survive her.

Seldom has the community in which she lived been called upon to part with so noble and useful woman as Mrs. BATCHELOR. As one who knew her from his boyhood, I feel that I can truthfully say, she faithfully performed all life’s duties. She had been a consistant member of the Woodland Baptist Church for 35 years. Being a Christian, she therefore loved all God’s people. Her piety was of that deep unaffected and gentle character that impressed itself on all who knew her.

She was universally beloved. When sickness and sorrow visited any household, some token of sympathy from her found its way thither. To the old, she was a gentle and patient presence; to the young, helpful; to the sufferer, she gave strength; and among the poor and needy, she was full of good works and Alms deeds. She was modest and shrinking, but never forgot to do the thing becoming a Christian.

She was a patient sufferer for more than twenty years, but the strong arm of God and loving care of husband and children supported her. ‘Twas in her home her many virtues shone brightest. Her unbounded hospility [sic], well-spread table and happy homelife are familiar to all who visited there. Truly it could be said of her, “She lootheth [sic] well to the wages of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.” A true wife and devouted mother, she leaves a monument more enduring than marble, for the lives through the lives of those noble sons and daughters she trained and loved. They “rise up and call her blessed; her husband also; yea, he praiseth her.” “What’s done is what remains, Ah, blessed they Who leave completed tasks of love today, And answer mutely For them being dead; Life was not purposeless, Through life be fled.” A FRIEND.

CARD OF THANKS — We wish to express our sincere thanks for the kind assistance and attention given during the sickness and death of our beloved one. Mr. & Mrs. E. B. CHESTER and Family.

LOCAL NEWS —

Rev. R. L. NORMAN has been confined to his room for the past ten days with a severe attack of la grippe.

John DICKINSON and his mother and Miss Olie DICKINSON left here Tuesday afternoon for Corpus Christi, Texas, where they will remain until spring.

H. E. BLACKWELL has purchased the interest of Will BOOKER in the grocery firm of WELLS & BOOKER.

Shaw McCLEISH is the agent for the Saturday Evening Post. His headquarters will be in the County Trustee’s office.

J. A. GREEN went to Ashport Monday at the request of Mr. John CONNER, his trip being for the purpose of establishing the boundary lines of a tract of land about which there is a dispute between Mr. CONNER and Messrs. ANDERSON and TULLEY, timbermen. Large timber interests are involved. (Covington Leader)

Born to Mr. & Mrs. W. J. THOMAS Monday, February 17th, a nine pound boy.

SHAW and CHAPMAN have retired from business and desire that all parties indebted to them come forward and settle.

E. E. MOORE has sold his residence on Hatchie Avenue to Mr. T. L. McKINNON; Consideration $2000 cash. Possession to be given 1st of July.

W. W. BAIRD, who visited many points in West Tennessee attending to the duties of his office as Commissioner of Agriculture says the acreage of the cabbage crop for the coming spring will be much larger than last year. (Humboldt Courier)

O. B. JOHNSTON, who has been connected with the Brownsville Gin this season, has purchased a drug store at Gadsden and left Tuesday to take charge of it.

I have purchased JOHN, the big black Spanish Jack, better known as the JOHN MANN JACK. He will make the season at my barn, three miles southeast of Brownsville. Thomas D. RUSSELL.

Died at residence, No. 784 Dunlap Avenue, Thursday, February 13th, 1908, at 1 o’clock p. m. Jossie BURROUGHS, aged 53 years, beloved wife of Theo. Perry, and mother of Emma B. , and Estes Perry and Mrs. W. J. McCARTY. Funeral services will be held at the residence this (Friday) morning at 11o’clock. (Memphis Commerical Appeal)

Mr. John PERRY died at his home in the Second District, near Shepp, Tuesday, February 18th, 1908, aged 50 years and his remains were interred in the Morton burying grounds the following day. The deceased was a highly respected citizen of the Trans Hatchie community and was a consisted member of the Baptist Church. His death was caused from a severe attack of la grippe.

At the home of Mr. J. D. GREEN and wife, last Sunday, just after noon, a very interesting service was held–Little John Finnell GREEN, at the age of six months to the day, being baptized, by sprinkling with water brought direct from the River Jordon in Palestine, by Rev. C. O. N. MARTINDALE. He is probably the first child in the section to enjoy such a distinction.

Mr. S. D. WITT died at his home in this city Tuesday evening, the 18th, at 5:45 p. m. , aged 68 years, after a lingering illness. He was an old resident of Brownsville, coming here many years since from Obion County. Surviving him are widow; daughter; and grandson.

Mr. J. H. HARALSON was called to Grenada, Miss. , Tuesday by a telephone message informing him of the serious illness of his daughter, Miss Bessie, who has been acting as secretary of the Grenada’s Female College. Mr. HARALSON left at once for Grenada and brought Miss HARALSON to Memphis, where on the advice of her physician, she was placed in St. Joseph’s hospital. (Humboldt Herald)

Mr. Christopher A. KIRBY, aged 79 years, died at his home, two miles east of town Monday last, and was interred at the Kirby burying ground Tuesday afternoon. Rev. H. G. HENDERSON conducting the services. Mr. KIRBY was one of our oldest citizens and enjoyed a very extensive acquaintance, and this announcement will be sad news for many. He was identified with farming all his life, and through that occupation, acquired a competency. He leaves several sons and daughters.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL —

Mrs. E. A. BARCROFT announces the approaching marriage of her daughter, Mamie, to Mr. Joseph Sneed LUTON. The marriage will take place at the residence Wednesday, February 26th.

Rev. W. L. DRAKE and Miss Florence DURHAM were united in marriage Wednesday night at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Durhamville, TN. The bride is the daughter of A. M. DURHAM.

Miss Ella JOHNSON and Edmond TAYLOR were married at the Methodist Church in Nut Bush, Wednesday night, February 14th, Miss Fannie JOHNSON, sister of the bride , was maid of honor. The bride is the daughter of A. A. JOHNSON.

W. P. JEFFRIES and Miss Ella COBB were united in marriage at the home of the bride in the 5th District at 2 p. m. , February 16th, Esq. R. G. HERRING officiating.

Mr. & Mrs. L. L. PRINCE, of Knoxville, are visiting Mr. & Mrs. W. H. MULHERON.

Col. J. D. WOODYARD has returned from a visit to his son, Charles, at Fort Worth, Texas.