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Source:  Tennessee State Library & Archives Microfilm  — States Graphic — Brownsville, Tennessee — Volume 40 No. 14 — Friday, March 13, 1908

FROM RUDOLPH —

One of the most heart-depressing events of the last few days was the death of Mrs. Levi P. HARWELL, which occurred last Thursday week. She lived to a ripe old age. She leaves a husband; one son; and two daughters to mourn her loss. She was a consistant Christian member of the Baptist Church. she was buried at the Rudolph Cemetery by a large host of sorrowing friends. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lewis GWINN.

The infant of Mr. William RODGERS was buried last week at Zion. Mrs. RODGERS is quite ill.

Annie Katherine, the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L. C. HOPKINS, has been very sick for the past two weeks, but was reported better yesterday.

Mrs. J. O. JOHNSON, after a visitation of several weeks to her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Richard MANN, is at home to her friends in their beautiful residence in the city of Humboldt.

We are glad to report the improved health of Mr. Alex McDONALD’s family. His charming daughter, Miss Lura, has been at home some time ministering to their wants.

FROM JONES —

Mr. Sam DAVIS and Miss Lizzie attended Church at Holly Grove the fourth Sunday, also Miss Eula BRANTLEY and her brother, James, and Dennie MARBURY.

Mr. Cary WHITE and Miss Jenny, visited her father, Mr. Calvin WILLIAMS last week.

Messrs. George and Frank STEWART visited their father, Mr. Newton STEWART.

Mrs. Anne OUTLAW and children visited Aunt Bet COBB.

FROM THE FIRST DISTRICT —

Mrs. W. N. MOORE, of Jackson, is visiting her father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. G. W. BRUCE, of Hillsville.

Mrs. John BRUCE has been very ill with la grippe, but is improving.

Miss Alice BRUCE spent Sunday with her cousins, Misses Enia and Irma LAY.

We are sorry to state at this writing that Mrs. T. P. STEWART is ill with la grippe.

Mr. Ardean RICE and his brother, Prentiss, of Brownsville spent the weekend with old friends and relatives at Hillville.

DIES ON A BED OF ROSES — LEXINGTON, KY –Joseph LLEWELEN, a young florist, killed himself on a literal bed of roses here Thursday Night. He carefully placed a quantity of flowers on his bed, retired, then committed suicide in the midst of them.

FRIENDLESS AT 107. WARREN, MASS. — John H. SPENCER, 107 years old, destitute and without friends has been taken to the Warren Poorhouse.

GEORGE W. WILLIAMS DIED.  LITTLE ROCK, ARK.  — George W. Williams, 51 years old, a lawyer known throughout the state, member of State Legislature in 1899, died of erysipelas, from which he had been a sufferer for several weeks.

HUMBOLDT, TENNESSEE — The reading of the will of the late H. C. BURNETT revealed the fact that he had bequeathed to the Trustees of Humboldt Baptist Church; C. T. JARRELL, Chairman; W. W. BAIRD; Benjamin F. McFARLAND; J. W. WARMATH; and L. P. DODSON; and their successors-in-office — 200 shares of Humboldt Cotton Mill stock, ($10, 000), to be used in a way deemed proper by the Trustees for the benefit of that church.

LOCAL NEWS —

A case of smallpox in the family of a negro living on the farm of Mr. Pinkney CLARKE in the 4th District, was reported to the board Saturday. All necessary precautions have been taken to keep the disease from spreading. Dr. NORWELL is looking after the case.

Our old friend and staunch patron of the 1st District, T. J. FREELS, had his name advanced on our subscription list. We regret to know that he is not in good health.

Mrs. Anna CLARK is attending the School of Photography in Memphis this week. Mrs. CLARK is a progressive photographer and keeps up with all the latest discoveries and developments in this art.

W. P. HIGGINS, of the Nut Bush community, is one of the best and most successful farmers in this county. Last season, he raised 1800 pounds of lint cotton on three acres of ground. He used the improved Culpepper seed.

W. M. RASPBERRY , after having been confined for several weeks from a malignant attack of erysipelas, is able to be out again. He is very thankful to his neighbors for the many acts of kindness bestowed upon him during his illness.

Mathew KIRBY and Walter HUNTER, two notorious negroes of the town, came to grief Wednesday night when they attempted to hold up a negro. The attempt was made on East Main Street in front of R. N. MOORE’s residence. KIRBY was seriously cut and the negro who was attacked was carved up real badly. HUNTER was arrested and lodged in jail. We were unable to secure the negro’s name who did the cutting.

FROM EUREKATON —

The community was made sad Friday, February 28th by the death of Miss Esther THOMAS. The funeral at Harmony Church was attended by a large crowd of friends and relatives who mourn her early death.

Mr. Aubrey SEYMOUR has left for California, where he is expected to be for some time.

Mr. F. P. HILL died at his home near Hillville Monday, March 2nd, and was buried in the Moore graveyard, Wednesday, March 4th.

Miss Nona HAYWOOD has left for Ripley, where she will enter the private school conducted by her aunt, Miss Minnie HAYWOOD.

Mr. Edwin NEWSOM, of Eurekaton was married to Miss Emma McGILL at the home of the bride’s parents in Clinton, Ky. , Tuesday, March 3rd. They left immediately for California where they will make their future home.

Mrs. J. B. POWELL and neice, Miss Mabel RICHARDSON, of Spring Hill, visited relatives here this week.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL —

Mr. L. H. HALTON, of Memphis, and Miss Irene E. BRUMMETT, of this county, were united in marriage by Dr. H. G. HENDERSON at the Methodist parsonage Saturday afternoon, March 7th at 2 p. m. in the presences of a few friends and relatives of the bride. They left immediately for their home in Memphis.

Mr. J. M. WEDDLE and Mrs. Rebbecca HOBOCK were quietly married at the home of the bride in the 5th District, March 10th at 2 p. m. , in the presence of a few relatives and friends, Esq. R. G. HERRING officiating.

J. W. RIDDICK, of Jackson, Miss. , was with homefolks Sunday.

Ridley WILLS, of Nashville, spent Sunday with his brother, Mann WILLS.

Mrs. S. L. BENNETT, of Mason, was a guest Sunday of Mrs. H. P. TOBIAS.

Mrs. John T. ALLEN and daughter, Miss BURNET, have returned from Memphis.

Miss Annie Sue ADAMS has returned home after a week’s visit to her brother, E. V. ADAMS.

C. E. RASPBERRY, a prominent planter of Arkansas visited his brother, W. M. RASPBERRY last week.

Miss Lula RASPBERRY, of Abiline, Texas, is visiting her father, Mr. W. M. RASPBERRY in South Brownsville.

Mrs. Marvin SHAW of Fresno, Calif. , spent Sunday in Brownsville as a guest of her uncle, Hon. W. W. WAGNER.

Mr. & Mrs. Thos. G. BOMER was convalecsing and in a few days will be able to be up and around attending daily affairs.

Mr. & Mrs. Charles BUDD and Mr. & Mrs. Harry BUDD, came in last week from Kansas and stopped with Mrs. Charles BUDD’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. S. H. CORNWELL, Messrs. BUDD left Monday for NC, where they will be joined by their wives.

Mr. J. B. HALLIBURTON is in Canada inspecting railroad work with the view of taking a contract for the Grand Trunk Pacific.