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Source:  Tennessee State Library & Archives Microfilm  — States Graphic — Brownsville, Tennessee — Volume 36 No. 23 — Friday, May 22, 1903

LOCAL NEWS —

Neal SMITH, the old darky who did most of the slaughtering for our butchers, died at his home east of town last Monday evening.

MISS NAN TAYLOR, daughter of the late Mr. Robert H. and Mrs. Harriet TAYLOR, died at the home of her mother, on Saturday last, very suddenly, of heart disease, from which she had been a sufferer for several years. She was never married, and devoted her life to the service of her parents, to whom she was most devoted and dutiful. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Peace to her ashes.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL —

Dr. Herman B. MORTON, of this city, and Miss Edna HAMMOND, of Franklin, Ky., are to be married in that city on the 15th of next month.

Mr. & Mrs. Fred BATTLE celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage last Tuesday at their beautiful home at Arlington. The anniversary ceremony was performed by Rev. Robt. TAYLOR, assisted by Rev. W. L. DUCKWORTH. There were many friends present and many handsome presents rendered.

Mr. John K. JONES and Miss Mary A. HERRING were united in marriage last Sunday at 10 o’clock at the home of her uncle, Esq. R. G. HERRING, at Rein, Esq. HERRING officiating, assisted by Rev. H. L. MARTIN. The bride is the daughter of the late J. W. HERRING.

Miss Mattie C. GREEN has returned from Cisco, Texas, where she has been teaching.