Personals
Mr. Ed SOMMERS is at home sick.
Mr. G. C. THOMAS was in town Monday.
Mrs. R. C. COWARDINE is visiting Mrs. J. W. MORAN.
We were pleased to see Dr. EDWARDS on the street Monday.
Miss Sophie LOCKRIDGE of Cashon have been spending time with
        Miss Lizzie McGLOTHLIN.
Mr Perry W. GARDNER, formerly of this city, now practicing law
        in St. Louis is at home on a visit.
Luther WOODS is happy once more; his throat is well and his
        head is fast being covered with a fine growth of new
        hair.
Mrs. James I. WHITE, has been quite ill but in the care of
        Dr. D. C. JOHNSON  is improving.
Gus ROSS has gone to Michigan City, Mississippi, to take charge
        of the telegraph office there.

Local News
Mr. John YOUNGER, of this county had his hands and feet frozen
        on the night of Dec. 28th. It is thought he will die.
The county court appropriated $1,526.35 at the present term of
        court. They also allowed T. I. LITTLE $300 as county
        engineer.
Here are the names of the gentlemen who  propose to serve 
        as aldermen of Dresden for no pay.
C. W. COTTRELL
R. N. IRVINE
J. W. MORAN
W. L. TUCK
J. G. THOMASON 
J. G. PARKER
J. A. GIBBS
Cullen WHITE
Dr. D. C. JOHNSON

Order of Publication Chancery Court 
     William DICKSON   vs   M. J. RUCKER, et al

End of January 7, 1881

Friday, January 14, 1881

Mr John YOUNGER, whose feet and hands were frozen a short
        a time since, died last Thursday.
G. W. MOFFETT, a brakeman on the N.C. & St. L. road was killed
        on the night of the 8th inst.,  by being knocked off a
        car by a bridge a short distance west of  Kingston
        Station. 
We congratulate Mr. W. C. SCOTT for securing the services of
         our worthy young friend, Willie EDWARDS, in his store.
We take pleasure in welcoming to our town Mr. A. P. WHITE of
        Waverly, who has started a store in the old Shafer
        building.
We were sorry to hear of the death of the mother of our esteemed
        friend, Major James A. SANGSTON. The sad event occurred
        in Baltimore, on the 1st inst.

Personal 
Frank ANDERSON of Nashville was in town Friday.
Bruce FINCH is happy again. His wife has come home.
Mrs Gleeson MALONE returned home from Sharon last Sunday.
Mr. J. A. COVINGTON, our newly elected sheriff has qualified
        and moved his family to town.
Col. E. E. TANSIL has been on the sick list this week.
Miss Ada DENT who has been home for several days returned to
        our town Sunday for the purpose of attending Dresden
        High School.

Palmersville 
G. R. McWHERTER has sold out to W. J. BENNETT.
Dr. F. CARHORN  has returned to the village.
R. M. RIGGS, our  little doctor has purchased the former
        residence of W. J. BENNETT where he (the doctor)
        now resides.

Mr Jeff COLLIER and Miss Belle RODDERY were united in marriage
        on the evening of the 22nd ult., at the bride�s father�s
        by W. J. BENNETT. The bridal party consisted of the
        bride and bridegroom, with their attendants, Miss A. E.
        THACKER, Jno. W. BROOKS, Miss Ella McWHERTER, and Mr.
        Thos. MAYO. 

Land Sale       Pending in County Court of Weakley County
L. D. Brits  ADUER     vs   D. C. TURNER

Local Advertisements 
J. L. BROOKS,           Martin,  Family Grocery
A. V. BODEN,            Dresden, Undertaker
J. F. McGLOTHLIN        Gleeson, Cigars etc. 
Dr. D. C. JOHNSON       Dresden, Physician/Obstrician
W. E. BOWDEN            Martin,  Attorney
John McGLOTHLIN         Dresden, Attorney
B. F. ROSS              Dresden, Attorney
H. H. BARR              Dresden, Attorney
J. F. DENHAM            Dresden, Undertaker
M. L. KILLEBREW         Agent/Tobacco Fly destroyer
W. R. CONNELL           Greenfield, Dry goods
W. E. CAUDLE 
H. EZELL 
J. H. SHANNON 
B. F. PIERCE            Dresden  Liquors, cigars etc.

End of January 14, 1881

January 28, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Major Pres HALL, of Gardner Station, was found dead in his
        bed Tuesday morning.
Abel JONES, an old and respected citizen of the 9th civil 
        district died at his residence last Monday. 
T. H. BAKER, former editor of the Dresden Democrat, and later
        of the Paris Post, has made another flop. He flopped
        into the Republican Party this time.
We noticed some of our young men looking quite pensive last
        Monday. On inquiring we found that Miss Alice AUSTIN
        who had been visiting Miss Hattie JOHNSON, had returned
        to McKenzie, where she is attending school.
Henry MOORE, son of Gilbert MOORE leaves next week for Texas. 
We publish this week, a law card of N. T. HOLT, Esq. of Bradford
        Tenn.
Mr. Moses TUCK, who resides about 8 miles from town met a fatal
        accident on last Wednesday morning. As far as we can
        learn, he was in company with his son-in-law, young Mr.
        STAFFORD, coming from Palmersville on horse back, when
        his horse stumbled and fell throwing him forward, his
        head struck the ground, killing him instantly. He was
        over 70 years old.

Land Sale
 Chancery Court of Weakley County 
  R. T. ELLIOTT, et als   vs   Thos. BOYD et als.

Notices of Publication
Chancery Court of Weakley County
O.P FOSTER and wife Ellen FOSTER, Jas G. PIRTLE and wife,
Theney P. PIRTLE, Mrs Mary Ann HOOPER, J. K. WOOD, Mary R. WOOD,
Martha A. WOOD, Elizabeth F. WOOD, Thomas M. THOMKINS and wife
Francis A. THOMKINS
         vs 
John WOOD of Kentucky, Miles L. WOOD of Texas, John Henry WOOD,
Hugh McKNIGHT and wife Ema B. McKNIGHT, David PLANT and wife
Portia PLANT, the last four of Arkansas; Benton BROWN and wife
Ferilee BROWN, James HUTCHINSON guardian of Henry Co.
Mattie WOOD of Humboldt, Gibson County Tenn., James Kelley WOOD,
Wm. GAMBILL and wife Florence GAMBILL of Obion County, Tenn.,
John O. VINCENT and wife Martha I. VINCENT, J. R. WOOD,
James H. WOOD, of Weakley County Tenn. Purpose of dividing lands
of Mrs Mary WOOD between said parties. 

John W. JETER  Adm. of  B. B. WILLIAMS dec�d 
   vs 
Sarah J. WILLIAMS, Joseph B. WILLIAMS, B. D. IRVINE, Adm of
S. B. AYERS, J. R. THOMASON, H. H. HIGGS, Geo. R. BRASFIELD,
J. R. SPEARS, W.C. SPEARS, W. C. SCOT, J. W. MORAN,
N. N. EDWARDS, Adm of  Jno. R. NAILING, John W. WILLIAMS,
K. M. ROSE, Adm of MOLLIE WINSTON 

Local Advertisements
A. P. WHITE     Dresden New Cash Store
J. R. COOK      Dresden New Drug Store
C. B. SCOTT     Dresden Time Pieces
J. W. MORAN     Dresden Dry Goods
W. C. HOLLAND   Dresden Agent, Singer Sewing Machines
N. F. HOLT      Bradford Attorney
John A. ROGERS  Dresden  Attorney

End of January 28, 1881

March 4, 1881                DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Land Sale     County Court  Weakley County:
C. M. REAVIS et al    vs   Edward STEELE

Petition to Partition Land   County Court:
Francis W. ROWLETT  vs  S. W. BALDRIDGE et al

Order of Publicaton County Court:
Martha SIMMONS   vs    W. H. SIMMONS
R. T. ELLIOTT   vs   Thom BOYD

Petition to Sell Land
T. M. TOMPKINS Admin of Nancy H. McCLAIN
vs T. P. McCLAIN, John W. McCLAIN,
Wm E. HOPPER, Jas. HOPPER, W. R. McCLAIN,
C. H. McCLAIN, B. E. McCLAIN, J. R. McCLAIN,
Mary E. McCLAIN, and Sue McCLAIN.
=============================================

March 11, 1881         DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

ANOTHER LAND MARK GONE
George R. BRASFIELD died at his residence near this place on the
morning of the 7th inst. He was born in Granville county, North
Carolina, the 19th of  February 1823. His father, Caleb BRASFIELD, 
settled in Weakley County more than fifty years ago, the deceased then
being but a child. During the last thirty  five years, Geo. Brasfield has 
resided in Dresden and vicinity; this immediate neighborhood having 
been the sole theatre of his useful, active and energetic life, since before 
he had reached the years of manhood.

The large assembly of friends, aquaintences, and mourning kindred who
attended his funeral attested alike, the general high esteem in which he
was he, and the wide spread sympathy felt for his disconsolate family and
children; yet, none but those who knew him intimately and well, are
familiar with the rare and excellent qualities which gave marked individuality 
to the man,  and assured his extraordinary success during a long and active
business career.    Commencing life without fortune, family influence,
or eduational advantages, he secured and maintained the highest social
success in the accumulation of fortune, which is the result only of
great energy, patience,sound judgement and honorable conduct. His whole
career was an exemplification of the trite maxim that, �whatever is
worth doing, is worth doing well�. He believed that every man was
created fit for some useful purpose, and that success depended on
industry, economy, and will.   He was ever among the foremost in
whatever required a display of public spirit; he never faltered in
faithfulness or constancy to his friends , or withheld from those he
loved the slightest gratification which the hand of a husband, a
father, or a friend could bestow. Indeed, his social and domestic
virtues were marked features of his life, hence until the failure of his
health many years ago, he was an unrivaled social and political power.
There is not an old Whig in this county, who can ever forget the
unselfish energy he loyally displayed in upholding its principles and
struggling for its triumphs. His career is a monument of
encouragement for all young men of pluck and energy and a standing
rebuke to the lazy drones who lament their humble birth and poor
opportunities. If Goerge R. Brasfield had done  nothing else but to
verify the adage, �Where there is a will there is a way� he would
deserve to live, as he will live, to the affectionate memory
of all his surviving friends.

John T. FARMER had his residence and smoke house together with
nearly all their contents and $200.00 in money destroyed by fire on
themorning of the 4th inst. at 3 o�clock. Cause of fire unknown.
===================================

April 1, 1881        DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Town and County 
Mrs. J. F. DENHAM spent part of the week in bed from
        indisposition.
Messrs. R. F. BOSTICK and C. D. GATEWOOD of Palmersville spent
        last Monday in Dresden.
Willie WAGGENER, and Turner GARDNER of Martin attended church at 
Dresden.
Hon. Emerson ESTERIDGE left for Memphis yesterday, where he will
        sojourn several days.
We regret to learn of the continued ill health of Mrs. W. L.
        TUCK and hope we may soon be able to chronicle her
        recovery.
Mrs. Dr. E. B. LITTLE was confined to her bed several days this
        week with chills but we are glad to learn today that
        she is convalescent. 
Mr. Thomas McELRATH and his beautiful bride returned from their
        pleasant tour last Sunday and are receiving
        congratulations of their many friends.
Robert HART, son of Rev. E. P. HART returned home this week on
        account of illness.
Captain Joe THOMASON, the best circuit Court clerk in Tennessee,
        has a garden hoe and rake left at the courthouse, which
        the owner can get by calling him.
Mrs E. H. CARMEN, the handsome wife of our guardian townsman,
        Ed H. CARMEN is spending a few days with friends and
        relatives in town. She is the present guest of  Mrs.
        E. H. AYERS.
Mrs. BAKER of Gleason, accompanied by Miss ADKINS, has been
        visiting here for several days the former at Mr. J. A.  COVINGTON�s and
the latter at Dr. J. M. REAVIS�. They
        left for home Monday.
We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. M. G. JORDAN who died
        at the residence about  six miles south of town on 1st
        Friday morning.
Mr. H. M. ANDERSON, one of the best carpenters and cabinet
        workmen had returned to Dresden with his family and
        occupies the house where Mr. W. L. TUCK resided last
        year.
Dr. W. H. PORTER, of Grave county, Ky., a first class dentist,
        and a genial, social gentleman, has formed a partnership
        with our townsman Dr. J. M. REAVIS.
Miss Allie Belle HUNTER, an accomplished young lady of St. Louis
        paid her many friends here a flying visit last Sunday.

End of April 1, 1881

April 8, 1881     DRESDEN ENTERPRISE

The wife of Mr. R. W. MURRELL died at Martin on the morning of
        the 4th inst.
Mr. R. H. YOUNGER, aged 71 yrs. died at his residence on last
        Tuesday night. He moved to this county from Ky. 23
        years ago.
Mr. Cole CROOK, near Walkers Chapel, who has been severly 
        afflicted for a long time, was relieved by  death on
        last night.
Mrs. Rebecca FREEMAN, who came to this county  from Granville,
        North Carolina, died  last Tuesday at the age of 58
        years.
Mr. James G. HALL, a very worthy young gentleman returned to
        Martin last Monday.
Mr. James BOSWELL, son in law of the late George R. BRASFIELD,
        died at Woodland Mills last Saturday and was buried in
        the family burying ground at the residence of Mrs. G. R.
        BRASFIELD.
The ladies aid society  met in Mrs. J. W. MORAN�s parlor and
        elected for the ensuing year:
        President  Mrs. ALNUTT,
        V. President  Mrs. S. P. SCOTT,
        Secretary  Mrs. D. C. JOHNSON,
        Asst. Sec.  Mrs. Lucie CARDWELL,
        Treas.   Miss Metta GARDNER, 
        Asst. Treas  Miss Addie Cardwell

Land Sale Chancery Court 
        B. D. IRVINE et als   vs   J. B. HALL et als.
        Sarah A. CONNELL   vs   J. D. SMITH et al
        S. M. BENSON, Adm   vs   L.B. OLDHAM et al

Orders of Publication 
Chancery Court
        Christian S. PEARCE, doing business under the style and
        firm name of Cheatham, Pearce and Co.  vs  B. F. PEARCE
        and J. T. PRIESTLY

Harry STIX and Jacob KRUSE, William STIX, Earnest TROY and F. 
WEISENECKER, partners   vs   John A. GARDNER and others

End of April 8, 1881

Friday April 15, 1881     DRESDEN DEMOCRART

Mrs. HARRIS, the mother of Mrs. Judge SUMMERS is quite ill.
We are glad to learn that Mrs. W. F. HAMPTON is convalescent.
Mr. H. M. ANDERSON has pneumonia. Dr. G. I. BAXTER is treating
        him.
Miss Morie EDWARDS is on a visit to friends in Brownsville.
Miss Willie DeBOW of Hartsville, Tenn., a brilliant and
        charming blonde, is visiting her friend, Miss Addie
        CARDWELL.
Jimmie SCOTT has returned from Hot Springs, Ark. where he has
        been several weeks seeking health from the famed waters
        that gush up in there.
We had the pleasure of a call from our esteemed lady friends
        from the country, Mrs. F. N. TUCK, Mrs. Smith MAYNARD
        and the winsome Miss Alice TUCK last week. 
Mrs. George H. RAULSTONE, accompanied by her amiable daughter,
        Miss Mamie of McKenzie is sojourning with old friends
        and relatives in Dresden.

Martin News 
Mr Ed BOWDEN has commenced building a dwelling house on the
        west side.
Dr. SESASTIAN has the framework of his dwelling house completed.
Mr. M. P. MARTIN will build a beautiful residence this spring.
Wes GIBBS has just completed remodeling his residence.
Messrs. KENEDY and MOORE are erecting their stave factory on the
        west side, on the line of the M. & C. railroad.

                        OBITUARY
M. G. JORDAN was born June 16th, 1849, died near Dresden,
Tennessee, March 25, 1881; aged 31 years 9 months and 9 days
old. He was happily married some ten years ago to Miss Mattie
RICHMOND, with whom he lived pleasantly until his death. He
professed religion some years ago, but was not a communicant in
any church at the time of his death; but we are assured of his
future eternal rest from the circumstances of his departure.
Some time (one or two days) before he died he expressed perfect
resignation of the Master�s Will.  Death to him was not only
robbed of its terrors, but he welcomed it with shouts of
rejoicing, frequently saying glory, glory. He, like a loving
companion naturally would, regretted to leave his dear wife, but
felt that he was so soon to be free from the ills and sorrows of
this life, and to enter upon the realities of Heaven. He spoke of
his aged mother, and sister, neither of whom were present with
him. When in his last moments, his companion, bending over him,
asked him if he could not say one word more, he responded
faithfully: Meet me in heaven.  Thus passed from the sorrows of
earth to the joys of Heaven a kind neighbor, a dear friend, and
a loving tender companion. Oh may the dying wish of the husband
for a happy meeting with his companion in the better land be
fully realized. May she seek to be prepared for the summons when
it comes, that she may die as he did, rejoicing in the hope of
the Glory of God, May God sanctify this loss to the good of all
who mourn for the absent one. 
                A.E.S.       Ralston, April 11th, 1881

Gardner Items
W. F. BOYD, of Fulton, was in town this week, Miss Roselle
        FERRILE is spending a few days in Union City. 
Dr. STUBBLEFIELD met with a painful accident a few days ago when
        his horse stumbled and fell with him and broke his arm.
Mr. N. B. LOVELACE and wife, with their little boy Carrol, and Mr.
        J. L. BROOKS, with his  little boy Eddie, left for
        Indianapolis where they will place their children for
        treatment, one for club foot and the other for injury
        of the knee.
The mother of Mr. Ben M. POYNTER died at Henry Station a few
        days since.
Mr HUSKETH our City Marshal is slowly recovering from
        pneumonia.
Mr. William GIBBS and son Kenny, will start for Texas in a few
        days. Kenny goes for his health.

Chancery Court Land Sales
        Jno CAUDLE Adm. of  L. PELTS vs Susan H. PELTS et als.

End of April 15, 1881

Friday April 22, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

J. B. FINCH our efficient Deputy County Clerk is confined to
        his room this week with measles.
Mr. B. L. MURRELL, one of the proprietors of the Baptist
        Gleaner of Martin, dropped in to see us yesterday.
Mr. J. G. HALL, of Martin,and a former typo in the office, was
        in town yesterday and paid us a pleasant call.
A. P. WHITE, one of our enterprising merchants, left last
        Sunday for Nashville where he will purchase a spring
        stock of goods.
Tom IRVINE, son of B. D. IRVINE returned from a trip to Texas
        last Tuesday. Tom gives a very favorable report of that
        country down there, and says he intends making another
        trip down there next fall. 
There has been a post road established between Dresden and
        McKenzie. There will be three post offices on the route
        one at or near R. E. JETER�s in the 10th civil district;
        one at Long�s Store, in Carroll county; and one at or
        near P. HOLT�s in the 15th civil district.
F. M. KENNEDY, of Greenfield, is one of the most enterprising
        men in Weakley county. He now has 3 stave factories in
        operation in this county, one at Martin, one at
        Greenfield, and the other four miles west of that place.

Gleason
Polk ALEXANDER has been quite sick. 
Prof. HUEY has been confined to his room with chills.
Mrs. BURNETT has just returned from Hartsville accompanied by
        her niece  Miss Willie DeBOW, who is visiting in town.
Mrs Lucie CARDWELL spent several days visiting Mrs. Sue
        ALEXANDER this week.

Insolvent Notice   T. O. KILLGORE dec�d O. M. KILLGORE Adm

End of April 22, 1881

Friday, May 6, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Circuit Court 2nd Mondays in February, June, and October
Clint ADEU, Judge; R. A. PIERCE, Attorney General; J. G.
        THOMPSON, Clerk; J. A. COVINGTON, Sheriff; C. I. A.
        BRASFIELD, J. A. WHITE and J. P. GIBBS, Deputies.

Chancery Court   2nd  Mondays in January and July
John SUMMERS, Chancelor; B. B. EDWARDS, Clerk and Master.

County Court-1st Mondays in each month and quarterly court
        first Monday    in January, April,July and October. 
A. M. SMYTH, Chairman, T. E. LOYD, Chairman Pro Tem; J. M. FINCH,
        Clerk; J. B. FINCH, Deputy Clerk; R. B. KING, Register;
        T. J. LITTLE, Bridge and Levy Comissioner; 
        B. T. BONDURANT, Trustee; E. W. EDWARDS. County
        Superintendent Public, T. E. LOYD, Ranger.

JUSTICES of PEACE, post office address, and CONSTABLES and 
        their addresses 
1st District  J. M. ALDERDICE, ----JOHNSON, Boydsville
        E. E. McCONNELL;  Boydsville 
2nd District  B. A. CRAWFORD, A. JOLLY;  Martin 
        Jeff OLIVE;  Martin
3rd District  M. J. HARKINS, Sam PEEPLE;  Gardner
        H. C. COWARDIN;  Gardner
4th District  J. A. ESKERIDGE, Robert REED;  Dresden
        I. E. STOWE;  Dresden
5th District  W. S. BURNETT, R. F. BOSTWICK;  Palmersville
        W. A. THOMPSON; Palmersville
6th District  J. A. CAMPBELL, Robert CLARK;  Como
        B. C. SIMMONS;  Como
7th District  J. G. PARKER, J. A. PRESWOOD;  Dresden
        Burnett PRESTWOOD, A. HUTCHINSON,  T. E. Loyd, W. G.
        FULLER;  Ralston 
8th District  G. M. TERRY, W. H. BROCK;  Sharon G. W. DENT;
        Sharon
9th District  G. W. CAMPBELL, I. H. WARD;  Greenfield 
        J. C. CARLTON; Greenfield
10th District  J. A. FULLER, O. CARLTON;  Dresden
        J. P. GROOMS;  Greenfield 
11th District  A. M. SMYTH, J. R. STOGLLER;  Gleason
        Mose DUNLAP;  Gleason
12th District  J. A. SOMERS, T. M.TOMKINS; McKenzie
        E. R. MILLER; McKenzie
13th District  C. I. WARD, ---WEBB;  Dukedom
        ---- GOLDEN;  Dukedom
14th District  A. C. MILLER, J. A. JENKINS;  Mt. Pelia
        Maxon JONES;  Mt. Pelia
15th District  P. HOLT, J. R. MITCHELL;  Greenfield
        N. T. GROOMS;  Greenfield
16th District  J. E. CRABTREE, A. D. COCHRAN; Trzevnt
        ---- SMYTH;  Trezevant
17th District  T. M. LADD, G. W. CONNER;  Fulton
        O. B. VINCENT; Fulton,Ky
18th District - E. R. DENT; Martin  J. R. MILES; Ralston
        I. HOUSE;  Ralston 

Town and County 
Ed CARMAN was in town this week. 
Belle ETHERIDGE is spending a few days in town. 
J. B. FINCH has recovered from a severe attack of the measles.
We are glad to see Col Em. ETHERIDGE on the street again. 
A. P. WHITE has recovered. 
L. C. HILL made himself rather conspicious last Monday, but
        the Mayor thinking he was having too much fun, relieved
        him of $5.00. 
Died, Mrs James RAMBEAU last Monday night. 
A. J. HIGGS of the 10th district who had been confined to his
        bed for a long time departed this world on last Monday
        night.
Major J. A. WELCH of Dukedom, was in town the forepart of the
        week, attending court.
Mr. J. C. SHANNON of Sharon was in town Monday. 
J. G. HALL, a former composer for the Democrat, has purchased
        half interest in the Milan Monitor.
Mr. R. A. ORRELL of the 9th civil district will plant 60 acres
        of cotton this year.
Mr. Alex N. TAYLOR, formerly foreman of the Fultonian is now
        connected with the Democrat.
Mr. W. B. DELBRIDGE, the photographer, has opened a gallery at 
Greenfield where he remains for a month.
The following list of those we learned will attend the
        Exposition at Nashville: Miss Lucy UNDERWOOD, Miss Addie
        RAWLS, B. D. IRVINE, W. L. TUCK, J. A. GIBBS, T. A.
        PRESWOOD, Dr. TAYLOR, J. McGLOTHLIN, and Dr. LITTLE.

Orders of Publication
  W. M. SARVIS   vs   J. W. MILES et als

Publication Notice
  Allen HATLER  vs   R. P. GAMBELL

End of May 6, 1881

May 27, 1881  DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Esq. Dick ESTERIDGE was in town Monday.
G. M. TERRY of Sharon was on our streets Monday.
Mr. Jim BRAGG of Gardner was in town Tuesday.
Mr. B. B. EDWARDS and lady returned from Nashville
        last Tuesday.
Mr J. P. MEADOWS is exhibiting his genial countenance in town
        this week.
Mr David BELL was in town this week.
Wes GIBBS of Martin was bitten by a snake while out fishing on
        the North Fork.
Oscar GIBBS, who is attending college at McKenzie, spent last
        Sunday at this place.
Vernon BRASFIELD has purchased the residence of George S. BOYD
        near Dresden, cost of $6,000. 
Allen HATLER purchased the old mill site formerly owned by John
        ELLIOTT and will rebuild the mill.
Robert EZZELL, son of Major M. EZZELL  had his leg broken while
        playing on a dumpcart last week at Young and Jete�s Mill
        at Greenfield. 
Mrs. George EDWARDS has returnd home after an absence of four
        years. He has been attending college at Poughkeepsie,
        New York. 
Last Saturday night, Messrs. E. E. BELL, Bill ETHERIDGE,
        O. CARLTON and B. WESTWOOD went to the home of Wm.
        BRAWNER in the 12th district of this county and 
        captured his son Aaron BRAWNER, who has been passing
        counterfeit money. Wm. BRAWNER is an old and respected
        citizen of  Weakley County and we fully sympathize with
        him in his present misfortune. 

Proceedings at the County Court  May Term:
J. M. DAVIS petition to have road hand transferred back to
        Dresden and Trenton Road. Overruled.
B. L. SIMMONS appointed guardian for W. W. OWENS, a lunatic.
Thomas CORNELL  appointed overseer of road from Sharon to the
        river.
Appointed road overseers:  Ben QUALLS, I. E. CORNELLl, Grand 
        MAXEY, Sut JENKINS, Nat CLARK, T. SMITH, L. R. TODD,
        J. H. OVERTON.
The post office department is after I. H. WARD, the postmaster
        at Greenfield. They charge him with having torn up
        Garfield�s election tickets on the day of the election.
        The trouble is some republican wants the office at 
        Greenfield as it pays $30. a month.
We are glad to see Major Alfred GARDNER able to ride out, he
        was out last week with his two accomplished daughters,
        Miss Metta and Mrs Mollie ALLNUT.
Mrs. James LOVELACE, who was thrown from a buggy last week
        received a severe shock or concussion was carried to
        Dr. C. D. JOHNSON where she suffered for several days
        with congestions of the brains but under the care of
        Dr. J. and kind lady, she has sufficiently recovered to
        return to Martin, her home. 

Deeds of Trust:
Jerry PATTERSON  to  Jno. BRAGG
J. B. OLDHAM  to  Mrs. M. E. JAMES
H. M. PHILLIPS  to  J. J. LOUIS 
Geo. MASSEY  to M. BENSON
W. A. MILLINIX  to  C. C. BLAKE
L. A. IVIE  to  G. C. AYCOCK & Co.
Wm. MONTGOMERY  to  J. L. SMYTH
C. P. INLOE  to  G. C. AYCOCK & Co.
Wm. SHARON  to  J. M. MEADOWS

Order of Publication 
 Sarah RALSTON et als  vs   J. W. MILES et als 

End of May 27, 1881
 

Friday June 3, 1881   DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Ex-sheriff G. C. THOMAS was in town Monday.
A. L. AYRES of Gardner was in town Monday. 
We are pleased to see Mr. N. F. JONES able to be out. 
Mrs. Lee TAYLOR of Fulton is visiting Mrs R. G. MALONE.
Messrs. Sidney IRVINE and Jim GLASS returned from Knoxville 
        last week
Mr. Tom FITZGERALD is in town visiting his sister, Mrs. R. B.
         SCOTT.
Mr. John SOMERS, Jr. has returned home from the Vanderbilt
        University of Nashville.
Miss SOUTHERLAND, one of Union City�s most accomplished
        belles is visiting Mrs. GARDNER.
Miss Calvenia ROGER, one of the prettiest young ladies in
        Obion county, is in town visiting Mrs. R. G. MALONE. 
Miss Mollie BOSTIC, of Palmersville, was in town visiting
        Mrs. Dr. ROGERS.
Charles REAVINS was bitten by a copperhead snake,but owing to
        the thickness of the skin on the bottom of the foot,
        the place where he was bitten, it did no injury.
Married at Fulton on the evening of the 30th, Dr. WATERFIELD
        of Union City to Mrs Ruth C. WATTS of Fulton.
Miss Sallie CASEY of Fulton has opened a millinery store here.

No. 1 The below was the first birth register under the new law: 
Born April 19, 1881, Cadis Finis ADAMS, male, white, 
Father James Jeptha ADAMS, Occupation farmer,
Mother  Mary Ella ADAMS, 
Nativity Weakley County, Tenn. in the 7th district, 
J. K. STEPHENS, attending physician. 

End of June 3, 1881
 

Friday, June 10, 1881    DRESDEN  DEMOCRAT

Mr. Jessie GIBBS is sick.
Mr. Lee TAYLOR of Fulton is in town Sunday.
John McGLOTHLIN paid Jackson a visit last Tuesday.
Mr. Jon THOMASON has returned home from Eureka Springs.
Mr. W. K. HALL and lady of Fulton, ate visiting the family of
        Mr. J. L. McGLOTHLIN.
W. J. ESTES of Sharon, sent us a cotton plant with two squares
        on it, can any one best this?
Mr. G. W. WINSTEAD passed through town Wednesday, en route for
        his home in Cashion. He has been attending college at
        Athens where he graduated with highest honors. 
Died at her home, two miles from this place Mrs Helen PARHAM,
         wife of Ed PARHAM.
The Glee Club gave social at home of Mr. J. W. MALONE.
Bob SCOTT opened a saloon in the rear of his store.
Alfred GARDNER gave a dance that was well attended despite 
        heavy rain. Dancing began at 10 o'clock and continued
        until the break of day. 
Miss Allie Belle HUNTER's entertainment for the benefit of the
        M. E. church, to be held on Tuesday, has been postponed.
School at Green Hill is flourishing under the direction of 
        Prof. GOLDSBY.
Magistrate T. M. TOMPKINS, has treated himself to a shave and
        new pair of boots.
Young John T. CAMPBELL has bought himself a new duster and is
        trying to grow a mustache.

Land Sale Chancery Court of Weakley County
T. M. THOMPKINS Adm. of Nancy H. McCAIN  vs T. P. McCAIN et als. 

Order of Publication 
   Mary S. WESTBROOKS and others vs Mary BYRAM and others

ENd of June 10, 1881

Friday, June 17, 1881 DRESDEN DEMOCRAT

Sidney IRVINE is at Jackson visiting friends.
Oscar GIBBS has returned home from school in McKenzie.
Miss Mattie EZZELL of Greenfield has returned home from
        school in Jackson.
Messrs. Dick and George BRAGG returned home from Knoxville
        last Saturday.
W. H. BROWN and children of Lebanon with his niece, Mrs F. S.
        FARRIS are visiting his sister Mrs. E. T. HART.
Harrison JONES , an old and respected citizen of the 6th
        district, died at his residence last Sunday.
Russell ROSS, son of  H. A. ROSS, was drowned at Michigan City,
        Mississippi last Tuesday, his body was brought home for interment.
Mr. VINCENT brought his little babe from Texas a few days ago.
        It�s mother died a few weeks since, and it was brought
        to relatives in this county. 
The funeral sermon of Mr. Alphus HIGGS will be preached at
        Liberty on the 4th Sabbath in this month by Rev. E. T.
        HART. He was born June 12, 1850 and died May 3, 1881.
        There will be masonic ceremonies at the grave at 9:30
        o�clock A. M.
Mr. W. DOWD, formerly a resident here, but now of Trenton, was
        in town last week visiting old friends.
Mr. C. W. OLDHAM, while out driving with Miss Ada DENT, last
        Saturday afternoon, had the misfortune of having their
        buggy upset twice. The inmates escaped without injury
        but the buggy was pretty badly torn up. 
Em BELL informs us that he has between 65 and 75 acres of cotton.
Uncle Jimmy CLARK has been ill.
Dr.Will ANDERSON talks of leaving town soon for greener pastures.

12th District
The funeral of Mrs Fanny CREWS, wife of old Uncle Jimmy CREWS
        was preached by Rev. NELSON at Pleasant Valley yesterday,
        many of the residents of Gleeson were present but I
        don�t think Robert PARKER was there.
Miss Hattie JOHNSON who has been attending the Dresden High
        School for the last fifteen months, left for  Alamo,
        last Saturday.

Closing Exercises at Prof. HUEY�s school at Gleason
Large attendance. Mr. R.W. BANDY receives medal as best
         orator.
Dr. WATERFIELD of Union City addresses subject of Education.
Essays read by: Minnie ELLIOTT, Idella WATERS, Hattie HEATH.
Premium�s awarded:  Miss Iona ALEXANDER & Mattie VALINES,
        as best actresses of the girls; and James VALINES as
        best actor of the boys.

Closing Exercises of the Dresden High School
Three dramas presented. Actors were James SOMERS, Emerson 
        JENKINS, and Robert HARRIS.
Poetry Readings and Speeches:  Misses Mamie TANSIL, Sadie TANSIL,
      Rachel CASE, Girtie THOMASON, Farrar SCOTT, Mary ROGERS;
      John ROGERS and Berry GIBBS.
Songs performed:  Miss Mollie BAYLISS and Miss Mattie SCOTT;
        Mr. J.E. EDWARDS, Miss Lizzie mcGLOTHLIN and 3 year old
        Ida ORAN.

Disolution Notice
 Mr Henry EZZELL has retired from the firm of Connel,Caudle
         and Co.

Order of Pulication 
 Sarah RALSTON    vs    Freeman W. JORDAN et al

End of June 17, 1881