Circuit Court           Docket Very Light
Judge MAIDEN convened court Monday morning, there being an
unusually large number of spectators. The names were placed in
a hat and the following, to constitute the grand jury, were
drawn out by Master Douglass DODDS, son of our efficient
sheriff:
D. B. F. COLLIER, J. J. HAWKINS, J. W. COX, G. W. BROOKS, J. S.
McCALLUM, D. J. ROGERS, L. R. KNIGHT, N. M. TUCKER, T. P. RAWLS,
T. M. COLLINS, W. M. HOUSE, J. H. ROSS; H. W. DRAKE officer. 

The docket is light this term and the most important cases to
come up are those of Joe CARTER, charged with burning the jail,
and Sol BUTCHER for cutting Sheriff DODDS. It will be remembered
that the jury in the Carter Case last term failed to agree.
Following are the cases tried up to Thursday at noon:

W. N. WHITTLESEY vs Pheonix Insurance Co.; continued. His honor,
R. E.  MAIDEN, being incompetent by reason of being emloyed by
plaintiff before he went on the bench, R. T. LEWIS was elected
as special judge. Hawkins & Hawkins and Peeler and Jones
represent defendant; Maiden, Bowden and Hannings plaintiff.
Plaintiff brings suit to recover on a policy for $700. which he
had on a saloon in Huntingdon, burned some three years ago. A
motion by defendants for change of venue was overruled. Isaac
TILLMAN vs. I.C.R.R. was heard in connection with a case of Jesse
BETTS vs I.C.R.R., the two cases being identical. The plaintiffs
were passengers on a local freight between Sharon and Greenfield
which was run into by another train and both had to jump for
their lives. TILLMAN sustaining permanent injury; BETTS being
only slightly injured; Tillman was awarded $750, BETTS $100. 
Jos. E. JONES for railroad; F. P. HALL for plaintiff.

J. T. FRENCH and wife vs. R. W. FRENCH, ex�r of W. A. FRENCH,dec.
A replevin suit in which FRENCH and wife replevied to get 
property given by W. A. FRENCH to Mrs. J. T. FRENCH, his 
daughter. Property awarded her. Rankin for plaintiff; Hannings
for defendant.
W. C. PARRISH vs L. H. WELDON. PARRISH sued to collect note of 
$17. Court decided against plaintiff. Hall for plaintiff;
Hannings for defendant. 
In the case of Sol BUTCHER, charged with felonious assault on
Sheriff L. D. DODDS in the early part of this year, to be tried
next week, an unusual state of affairs present themselves. It
appears that the sheriff cannot summon the jury or witnesses, he
being prosecutor, his duties fall on the coroner. The coroner,
L. E. HOLLADAY, who is assisting the attorney general to
prosecute BUTCHER, this renders him incompetent to serve also.
Therefore His Honor, Judge MAIDEN, will have to appoint an elisor 
to summon the witnesses and jury, have charge of the courtroom
while the case is being tried and so duty as sheriff  generally.
If the attorneys connected with the case fail to agree on a man,
the court will appoint one himself. It is not yet decided who
will be the sheriff  of a day of  Weakley county.

Fancy Facts Column
Mr. Billie SMITH and wife were overjoyed at the arrival of a 
        young man in their home Sunday night.
Mr. PILLOW brought somewhat of a curiosity here last week in the
        shape of a tomato. It weighted 1 pound 11 ounces and was
        the largest tomato I ever saw.
Miss Almedia SMITH is sick with typhoid fever; getting no better.
Mr. Will SMITH, of Carroll county, is visiting his uncle, Mr.
        John Wess SMITH. 
Mr. B. A. GRUBB is to have a barnraising Friday; Mr. L. A. SMITH
        had one yesterday, and Mr. M. PENECOST had one last week; 
        so I guess we will have plenty of barns.
Mrs. Martha GRUBB and daughter, Keely, are visiting here.
Mr. Tobe BOWLIN has a dog that carries the mail between his and
        Mr. Seth BOWLIN�s homes, thus keeping the former posted
        about the sick folks (Seth BOWLIN and son) at the latter
        place.
Mr. RADFORD had his house raised Tuesday.

Killed With A Hoe  Jess DAVIDSON Kills Wess McNEIL
Mr. W. B. KEDALLE, of No. 1, gave us the particulars of the
killing in his district Saturday. The facts,as given us, are
about as follows: McNEIL was employed by DAVIDSON on his farm;
they were both in the tobacco patch last Saturday working the
crop, and a dispute arose which led to blows, and DAVIDSON hit
McNEIL in the head with a large gooseneck hoe, burying it in the
skull. As soon as the deed was done, DAVIDSON went to the McNEIL
home, nearby, and told Mrs. McNEIL to look after her husband. We
have been informed that Mrs. McNeil testified before the 
coroner�s jury that when she reached her husband he was only able
to say, He hit me- I am dying. DAVIDSON claims to have acted in
self defence, and as there were no witnesses to the sad affair,
his version was accepted. McNEIL died in a very short time and 
was buried Sunday. He was about 26 years old and is said to have
been very industrious. 
Mr. DAVIDSON is a very honorable gentleman, and has always borne
a good reputation, and his friends believe that he was provoked
to do what he did.  As the grand jury is in session we suppose
the case will be investigated. The affair is deplored by the 
citizens of No. 1, in which district there have been several
killings recently. 
Esq. CARDWELL summoned the following as a jury of inquest: M. T.
TOMLIN, D. M. McGUIRE, D. L. BROOKS, J. W. RYCKMAN, W. J.
BREEDLOVE, J. F. POYNER, J. D. HARRIS. This jury simply returned
a verdict that Wess McNEIL came to death from a bow on the head
by a hoe in the hands of Jess DAVIDSON.

Ore Springs Siftings Column 
Mr. George JONES has slow fever.
Mrs. Belle JONES is quite sick with kidney trouble.
Mrs. Bob HEARNE�s eyes are improving slowly.
Mrs. Mollie COLE, of Piggott, Ark., is visiting her father, Mr.
        Jeff ALEXANDER.
Mrs. Martha FOWLER is very low and it is feared she will not
        recover.
Mr. George JONES and his mother are real sick. George has slow
        fever.
Mr. Jonah PARHAM and Miss Lurie GLISSON were married Sunday
        morning  Rev. JACKSON. 
Bud CLEMENT is very sick with malarial fever.
Mrs. I. J. TATUM and children have gone to Nashville to visit
        relatives.
Mrs. Holt did get married to Mr. GLOVER last Sunday. They left
        for his home below Dresden.
Mr. Jim CLEMENT, of Henry, visited relatives here last week.

Obituary of Little  Elman
Elman McGUIRE was born Juy 12, 1901, at 4 o�clock; died July 12,
1903, at 8 o�clock,  aged 2 years, 4 hours. Little Elman was one
of the sweetest and best tempered of children. Elman�s sufferings
were severe, but he is now at peace in the arms of Jesus. He
leaves a mother, one little brother and a host of relatives to
mourn his death. His remains were laid to rest at the Good Spring
burying ground on Monday,  July 13.
Oh! what a grand and glorious meeting it was to little Elman,
his father and little brother who had gone before. 

Town and County Column 
Prof. Jack OLIVER moved  from Gleason to Martin Tuesday.
Esq. Bob FREEMAN lost a valuable mare Tuesday night by getting
        snagged on a stump.
Mr. Will HICKS, the blacksmmith, has purchased and moved to the
        Preston place on Paris Street.
Ed STEEL has our profound thanks for a pone of fine home-made
        corn light bread, than which there is nothing we like
        better.
The extraordinary fine crop of tobacco of Mr. Jack BUTTS, of
        west of town, is the talk of the whole country. It is
        said to be the finest ever grown in this section and
        will be ready to cut in a week or two. 
Mrs. Allen JOHNSON, accompanied by her two beautiful little
        daughters, of Detroit, Texas, was the guest of her 
        sister, Mrs. R. G. MALOAN, last week. She is now with
        Union City relatives and will RETURN here before leaving
        for home.
Prof. John JOLLEY informs us that Prof. SIMPSON�s singing class
        carried off the banner at the big singing contest, held
        at the seminary last Saturday. The judges were John
        JOLLEY, John O. VINCENT, Bob FREEMAN and Prof. PEUGH. A
        large crowd attended and everything passed off quietly
        and pleasantly.
Esq. J. H. COLLIER tells us that the body of Uncle Bill WILLIAMS
        was interred at Old Bethel, Ky., last Friday. Mr.
        WILLIAMS, age 80, died at this home in No. 13 Thursday
        night. He was raised in this county and was esteemed by
        all who knew him. Deceased leaves several children who
        have the sympathy of many friends.
Messrs. Ben COX and W. H. (Bill) FEATHERSTON will give a grand
        picnic and barbeque at Orr Springs, Saturday, August 15.
        Messrs. S. S. FEATHERSTON and Homer L. HIGGS have
        promised to be present and talk on school matters.
        Col L. E. HOLLLADAY, candidate for represdentative, will
        be on hand and will discuss the hog law and other matters
        of interest to the people of the county. 
C. P. MEADOWS� new residence is nearing completion.
Hon. A. A. HORNSBY, of Memphis, was here this week mingling with
        old friends.
For Rent. All or part of my residence of 8 or 10 rooms on Depot
        Street.                         Miss Anna HAMPTON
Mr. Sam SHANNON, who has been ill of flux at hishome in
        Freindship, was here last week enroute to Dawson Springs,
        where he will recuperate. 
Last year, at the famous Weakley street fair, held in  Dresden, 
        Esq. A. E. GARDNER offered a pair of his fine White 
        Holland turkeys for the best pickle displayed at the
        fair. The turkeys were awarded to Mr. Henry HIGGS, who
        tells us that the hen has this year laid 67 eggs, 57 of
        which hatched and that over 35 of the young turkeys are
        now living and thriving. 
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Dr. Shobe 
        SMITH, in the death of his father, A. H. SMITH, who
        expired at his home in Louisville last week. Mr.
        SMITH was 68 years of age at the time of his death.
        He was at one time one of the largest tobacco buyers in  Louisville
and represented that county in the state 
        legislature years ago, being elected by the largest
        majority ever received there by any one, either before
        or since. Dr. SMITH attended the funeral, returning home
        Sunday night. 
A rich joke is told on Uncle Mount PENTECOST and Mr. WILLIS,
        two of No. 24�s most peaceable and highly respected
        citizens. Mr. WILLIS last year rented a piece of land
        from Uncle Mount, with the understanding that the latter
        was to build a barn for the former, WILLIS to do the
        covering. The barn was built, and on last Saturday
        morning the two were on way to the barn, walking side
        by side and discussing as to whose duty it was to put
        up the gable ends, Uncle Mount contending that was
        included in the covering. Uncle Mount had a cross-cut 
        saw on his shoulder and Mr. WILLIS a hatchet in his
        hand, and while discussing the gable end matter, the saw
        on Uncle Mount�s shoulder accidently struck Mr. WILLIS
        on the side of the head, and he, thinking it was an 
        intentional blow, let fly at Uncle Mount with his hatchet
        before the latter could beg his pardon. After the elapse
        of a few short seconds both began explanations and
        enjoyed a good hearty laugh over the occurance. Neither
        was angry and were only arguing about the gable ends and
        their friends have been having a lot of fun at their
        expense over the affair.
Mr. W. E. STACKS will begin at once to erect a nice dwelling
        house for Esq. G. A. PEERY, in No. 24, to cost $800.
Mr. Britton L. SIMMONS, in No. 6, is quite sick with flux, but 
        is reported by Esq. CRAWFORD to be doing as well as
        expected. 
Mr. Charlie MOORE died at his home near Olive Branch Wednesday 
        afternoon at 3 o�clock of cramp colic. The body was
        buried at Olive Branch burying ground Thursday. His
        father, Wayne MOORE, is critically ill and not expected
        to live.
Mr. P. B. PARK, who was for a long time a citizen of Ore Spring 
neighborhood, and who moved to No. 12 about Christmas,
        wants the news from old home friends, and will hereafter
        get it, as he has subscribed to the paper.
Mrs. M. J. TERRELL, mother of Esq. N. E. TERRELL, died at their
        home, in the Terrell Schoolhouse vicinity Wednesday
        night of last week and was buried Thursday. The deceased
        was advanced in age and had been in declining health for
        a year or two; she was noted for her piety, for her many
        acts of kindness and to say that she will be greatly
        missed but mild expresses it. We will publish an obituary
        of her life next week.
Mr. W. G. HICKS, senior member of the firm of Hicks & Son,
        blacksmiths, has purchased and moved to the place on 
        Paris street occupied Ed KING and owed by B. D. IRVINE,
        Ed is now occupying the place vacated by Mr. HICKS. 
We are under lasting obligations to our good friends, Messrs.
        Jim BOYD, of No. 7, and Conse H. HYNDS, of No 20, for
        several nice heads of cabbage. 
Mrs. Allice PEARCE, daughter of Frank WORKMAN, died at her
        father�s home in No. 1 last week of consumption. Aged
        about 23 years, she leaves one little girl. Her husband
        preceded her to the grave some time ago. The body was
        interred at the Workman burying ground with funeral
        services conducted by Rev. G. W. JONES.
Joe W. LOYD left Monday for Texas. It is probable Mr. LOYD and 
        family will move to Texas at an early date. Mrs. LOYD
        has not enjoyed the best of health for some time and
        it is hoped the change will prove beneficial to her.
Our esteemed friend, Mr. H. W. DRAKE, deputy sheriff in No. 1,
        is acting as officer to the grand jury at the present
        term. As an officer, fair and impartial, brave and
        fearless, prompt and polite, Henry DRAKE has few equals
        and no superiors. He has proven himself one of the best
        officers the county has ever had and Sheriff DODDS made
        a wise selection in appointing him.
Our good friend Esq. J. O. CRAWFORD last Friday at his residence
        in No. 6, united in marriage Mr. Albert OVERCAST and Miss  Lillian
SMITH, and Mr. Charlie C. STANFILL, and Miss
        Carrie BAKER, all of No. 12 in Henry county. The
        Enterprise  wishes Mr. OVERCAST, who is a farmer, an
        abundant crop, and Mr. Stanfill, who is a carpenter,
        many additions and improvements.
Last Monday Esq. Booker JOLLEY was awakened by a rap at the door
        and was informed that his magisterial services were
        needed at the front gate. He united in marriage Mr. A.
        A. SUMMERS, and Miss Daisy SMITH, both of No. 2, in the
        Jones school house vicinity. Both are highly respected
        young people.
Mr. J..H. FORD, living northeast of Dresden, says that one day
        last week he dug 80 irish potatoes from one hill. 
We were in error last week in saying that Mrs Will WHITTLESEY�s
        arm was broken in the smash up that occurred in the Salem  vicinity.
Young Mr. ANDERSON who was driving the buggy
        that collided with the one accupied by Mr. and Mrs.
        WHITTLESEY, claims that the accident was due to 
        carelessness on the part of Mr. WHITTLESEY.

Martin Column 
Joe LEWIS and family have moved tothe Allie May CALLICOTT place
        in West Martin.
Horace SANDERS is visiting home folks at Gleason. He will be
        gone about two weeks.
Master Wayne ESTES, who has been real sick for the past three
        weeks, is on the rapid road to recovery.
Mrs. E. C. LYON, who has been real sick for the past three weeks,
        is able to be up again.
Dave WINSTEAD, one of the No. 10�s most substantial farmers, 
        stopped off here last Thurssday on his way to Dawson
        Springs.
Gus LAWSON is in New Orleans and will be gone a month. It is
        hinted that Gus will fetch a wife back with him.
The newborn infant of Mr. and Mrs. Will HORNSBROUGH departed
        this life last Tuesday evening and was buried Wednesday.
Uncle Jackson CASHON is right sick at the home of his son, Will,
        in East Martin. His recovery is thought to be somewhat
        doubtful. 
The horse of Dr. SEBASTIAN ran away last Friday, but fortunely
        no one was in the buggy. The horse got frightened at a
        drove of sheep while hitched in front of Askew�s drug
        store.
Prof. Jack OLIVER and family from Gleason moved here and will
        live in the Jim LOONEY place in East Martin. We are glad
        to extend to them the right hand of fellowship. Professor
        Oliver has been elected principal of our public schools
        for the coming session.
The house where Willis LEE lived in west Martin was burned last
        Sunday night. Origin of the fire unknown but supposed to
        have originated from a defective flue. Everything 
        belonging to Mr. LEE was burned. He had his household 
        goods insured to the amount of $300. Loss about $600.

Ruthville Rumors Column 
Mr. John DUKE, of Martin, was over here Wednesday on business.
Misses Bessie and Docie LUTHER, with their visiting cousin, Miss
        HAMILTON, of Memphis, are spending the week in Gardner
        and Union City visiting relatives.
Mrs. Georgia STONE, wife of John STONE, Dukedom, is here visiting
        her father.
Mr. J. W. REED is very low with consumption.
Mrs. Lou BYNUM, of Cayce, Ky., is here on a few days� visit to
        friends and relatives.
Mr. W. T. SAWYER, after two weeks in Oklahoma, returned home
        Thursday.  He gives that country a glowing report.
Miss Fisher , of Metropolis, Ill., is the guest of her uncles,
        Mr. Luther and Mr. Lee LEDBETTER.
Miss Maud TEMPLE has returned home, after a few days pleasantly
        spent at Cayce, Ky.
Mr. James CHAMBERS and family, of Harris passed the day
        Wednesday with Mr. J. W. REED and family.
Miss Edna  GROGAN is in Murray, Ky. on an indefinite visit to
        relatives.
Mr. Anderson WHETCHEL and Miss Sissy FOX, both residents of 
        this villege, drove over to Dresden Thursday and were
        quietly married while seated in their buggy. 
Mrs. Fannie THOMAS, of Cardwell, Ky., is at her brothers, Mr.
        J. F. TEMPLE.
Mr. Homer BRANN, who was reared in this immediate vicinity, but
        now resides in Geary, Oklahoma, arrived Saturday for a
        stay of several weeks. 

Hall�s Branch Budget Column 
Mr. Jonah PARHAM and Miss GLISSON were happily married. It was
        a surprise to the relatives of each party.
Mrs. Belle JONES, who has been right sick with fever.
Mr. George JONES has been right sick with fever. 
Mrs. Della PASCHALL, of near Como, is spending a few days with
        her sister, Mrs. E. M. LOCKHART.
Several young people will meet at the home of Mr. Gully HARRIS,
        near Ore Springs to make music. Mr. HARRIS, who is a
        splendid fiddler, will lend the band.
Mr. Lon PASCHALL is all smiles. It�s a big fine girl.

12th District Doings Column - 
A crowd estimated at 2,500 attended the annual singing and
        picnic at Green Hill.
Mr. Jas. W. COX and wife, of Ore Springs, were there and spent
        Saturday with Mr. John EVERETT and wife. Mrs. Cox and
        Mrs. EVERETT are sisters. 
Mr. John T. CAMPBELL, of Piggott, Ark., was here and delivered
        an address.
Mrs. Sallie PARNELL, of Memphis, is visiting her father and mother,
        Esq. W. J. RAY and wife.
Mr. J. M. EDWARDS has gone to Arkansas prospecting.

Greenfield Gatherings Column
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. WARD and daughter, Miss Hattie have gone 
        to St. Joe, Mich., for a month�s visit to relatives
        and friends.
Mr. F. M. BLANKS has moved his stock of groceries into the
        building near the Greenfield Bank formerly occupied 
        by Williams Brothers.
Mr. Cope BRASFIELD is preparing to put in a new stock of drugs
        in the building  which he recently  bought of Mr. Thomas
        CAMPBELL , corner Front and Cedar streets.
Mr. and Mrs. John BROCK entertained Thursday night at games in
        honor of Miss Hattie McJISEY, of Graham, Tex.,  who is 
        their guests.
Mr. Wilbur NOWLIN recently returned from a business trip to St. Louis.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McCORKLE visited relatives at Trezevant over
        Sunday.
Att�y H. H. HANNING, of Martin, was here first of the week.
Profs. Wm. M. STANCELL, of Martin, and M. S. ROSS, of Savannah,
        are here this weeek preparatory to taking charge of our schools.
Among our citizens who attended court at Dresden this week were J. M.
        KIRBY, Ned HATCHER, Att�y C. A. OGAN, D. F. WREN,
        H. L. HIGGS, Z. W. GROOMS, Thomas CAMPBELL, D. H.
        WITHERSPOON.
A. F. FORD, while loading lumber Monday for Walter PRIESTLY, had
        his right foot badly by a piece of timber falling on it.
Several of our young folks are off enjoying vacation: Allie PATTERSON,
        on a visit to relatives and friends at Comanche, Okla.; Roby 
        HENDEAR, Ada, O., Lillian BARTON, on a visit to different
        points in Texas; for Gibson Wells, Lillie DAVIDSON, Ella 
        SIMMS, Eleanor McADAMS, Robert LYNN.

Jonesver Jingles Column - 
Mr. Bob EDWARDS and wife were the guests of her mother last Sunday.
Mr. Pee  ROGERS, who has been having chills is up again.
Mrs. Eva HILLDINE and husband visited her parents last Saturday night
        and Sunday. Miss Emma WHITEHEAD says she is the grown
        girl now since Eva, her sister, got married. 
Mr. Charlie MILNER and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. BOND Saturday night.
Mr. Sam JACKSON is always peeping around the mail box to see if he
        can find a letter. He says since his mail box was put up all the girls
        have quit writing him. Guess they are afraid Ed and Herbert will get
        their secrets. 
We will all have to go see Mr. WHARTON - I think his watermelons are
        getting ripe. I saw Harvey outin the patch the other day �thumpin �em�.
We see Gleason ROGERS every Sunday get on that �old Grey hoss� and 
        start off in the direction of  S-m  J--N�s. 
Mr. Ed JACKSON was the guest of Miss Eva ROGERS last Sunday evening.
Wonder when Miss Allie BOND is going to have her ice cream supper? 
Miss Margery GATEWOOD, of Jewell, is visiting her sister, Miss Inez
        NETHERY.
Misses Freddie ELDER, Annie CHILDERS and Lillie SMITH were guests 
        of Miss Annie and Mr. Harry WHARTON last Sunday. Ice cream
        was served at dinner, and Harry and the girls took a drive in the
        afternoon. 

Gardner Gems Column - 
Luther MILNER left Monday for St. Louis in search of a location.
Mr. J. G. GARDNER is attending court in Dresden this week.
Mr. Harvey JEFFERS made a flying trip to Union City last week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. GARDNER and their little granddaughter, Annie
        IRVINE, of Dresden, were guests of J. G. GARDNER�s family
        Sunday.
Mrs. Rebecca EARL, of Martin, is the guest of Mrw. Nannie JEFFRESS.
Mrs. H. C. PHILPOT and children spent Sunday here, guests of  R. G. 
        GARDNER�s family.
Mr. James OVERTON, of Union City, spent Sunday here with his 
        grandmother, Mrs. Martha ANDERSON. 
Mr. John ELDER is in Nashville visiting relatives and friends.
Dr. V. P. JACKSON attended the Weakley county medical association
        in Dresden Monday.
Mr. Fred JANES and his beautiful young bride of Claiborn, Texas are
        the honored guests of Mrs. W. L. GARDNER.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. HANES, of Mt. Pelia, are visiting the latter�s
        mother, Mrs. Nev. SMITH. 

Hyndsver Hits Column - 
Mr. Albert JOHNSON, of Wingo, Ky., visited friends here.
Mrs. Eva FRAZIER, of Martin, spent a few days with her ister, Mrs.
        HOUSE, last week.
Mrs. Fannie HOLBY (nee HYNDS) and children, of Rector Ark., visited
        relatives here last week.
Miss Alice WEBB spent a few days with her brothers family near Unity
        since our last.
The school directors have hired Mr. Will ADAMS, of Martin, to
        paint the schoolhouse and he will begin work this week.
Mr. R. N. MOORE and wife, of Clinton,Ky., are visiting Mr. and 
        Mrs. H. E. BROOKS. 
Mr. W. W. HOUSE is serving the state as grand juryman from No.
        20 this week.
Mrs. Ella FOX, who has been confined to her bed several days with
        erysipelas in the face, is better.
Mr. Geo. FULLER, who formerly resided here, but has for several
        years past made his home in Texas, came back to old
        Weakley county last week to stay. He says Tennessee is
        good enough for him.

End of Abstracts For August 7, 1903
 

Friday, August  14 , 1903       The Dresden Enterprise
 Dresden, Tennessee 
Circuit Court 
The criminal docket was taken up in the circuit court Monday
morning and much business has been transacted. Following are
the cases disposed of since our report of last week, with the
disposition made: 
Jas. BELL vs. W. L. NOWLIN, case dismissed and costs adjudged
         against the plaintiff.
M. W. MORGAN vs. Laura MORGAN - divorce bill; divorce granted
        and costs adjudged against petitioner.
Nannie DARLING vs. J. T. DARLING -  divorce bill; divorce
        granted petitioner and custody of son, Otis. Court
        declined to grant a decree restoring petitioner�s
        maiden name, and costs adjudged against complaintant. 
State vs. Smith WILLIAMS - petit larceny; defendant pled
        guilty. Given one year in the penitentary.
Noble, Overby & co. vs  J. F. HOLDER; case dismissed and
        plaintiffs assessed with the costs.
Mollie BRANN vs. Nick BRANN - divorce bill; pleadings granted
        and petitioner assessed with the costs of the cause. 
Ed HOWARD vs. Bessie HOWARD - divorce bill; divorce granted.
State vs. Jno. JANES - selling goods on Sunday; nolle entered
        and defendant discharged.
State vs. Meiken NANNY - carrying pistol; case continued. 
State vs. Ely ESSARY - carrying pistol; fined $50. and costs.
State vs. Eulas HARRIS - carying pistol; not guilty.
State vs. Francis BURDICT - carrying pistol; fined $50.
State vs. Floyd and Jess STHENSON - continued till the
        December term on account of absence of certain
        witnesses. This case was reversed by the supreme
        court.
State vs. Sam DUNBAR - carrying pistol; fined $50.
State vs. Charley MOSELEY - carrying pistol; fined $50.
State vs. S. F. STOUT - assault and battery; fined $25.
State vs. Burk WYLIE - profane swearing; not guilty.
Hon. F. P. HALL was on Tuesday elected the court attorney
        general pro tem during the absence of the regular
        attorney general who was sick.
State vs. A. B. NANNEY - obstructing  public road; dismissed.
State vs. Charley WELDON and Fred COOPER - disturbing public
        worship; fined $20 each.
State vs Henry CAPPS - selling whiskey; case continued.
State vs. Eldon JANES - selling liquor. Defendant JANES
        conducted a meat shop in Dresden and was indicted on
        a charge of selling liquor. He was tried this week,
        found guilty, fined $50. sentenced to six months in
        the county jail. Motion for a new trial overruled,
        appealed to the supreme court. Defendant out on bond.
The divorce case of Mrs. L. E. LAFON vs  S. W. LAFON created
        much as interest as any tried this term. Evidence
        was taken last week and the decision of the court
        rendered Monday afternoon. The court reviewed the
        testimony and after weighing same carefully and
        deliberately, rendered a decision that the com-
        plaintant, Mrs. LAFON, was not entitled to have the
        marriage between herself and S. W. LAFON, dissolved,
        the bill was dismissed, the costs of the case being
        adjudged against the petitioner. An appeal was prayed
        and granted and the case will be further contested
        before the supreme court.

With A SHOTGUN - 
Thursday night Mr. Mack KEMBRELL, of No. 6, before retiring
told his boys and family how he wanted the tobacco topped
and what to do with the crops the next day, as he would not
be there to superintend the work. As there had been very
grave charges against Mr. KEMBRELL, the family became alarmed
at his remarks, but said nothing about their anxiety. About
midnight some member of the family woke up, and missing Mr.
KEMBRELL. The family was aroused and it was observed that he
had taken his gun with him. This alarmed the family more than
ever, and several neighbors were sent for. A search began and
at 2 o�clock the dead body of Mr. KEMBRELL was found at the
rear of the house near the cook room. One side of his head
had been blown off with a shotgun, which was lying near, and
the dead man was lying in a pool of his own blood. From
appearances life  had been extinct some time. It is the
supposition that to avoid impending trouble, about which
there was much talk, Mr. KEMBRELL shot himself with suicidal
intent.
A very bad affair, and which we shall not mention in this
connection, is thought to have been the cause of the suicide;
but whether true or not, we do not know. We have been told
that there have been threats made against Mr. KEMBRELL�s life,
but do not vouch for the truth of the statement.
It is said by people who have known the dead man for years
that heretofore he has borne a good reputation and was
respected by all. A year or two ago he made the race for
constable in No. 6, and was the second man in the contest,
lacking only a few votes of being elected. 

Meda Matters Column - 
Mr. W. F. ELLIS and family were in these parts Sunday.
Mr. L. T. CRUTCHFIELD  was at home a few days.
Miss Lula DENWOODIE attended the Pleasant Hill meeting while
        it continued and visited friends here.
The infant of Mr. Dan HALL is sick.
Wily DICKERSON, who has been to the asylum, is here visiting
        relatives, we are glad to know that he is again
        restored to his right mind.
Mr. and Mrs. John COLE, of  Paducah, are visiting relatives
        and friends here.
Mr. John CRUTCHFIELD, of Arkansas, who has been visiting
        relatives and friends, returned home Monday.
The meeting at Pleasant Hill closed Saturday evening, with the
        baptizing Sunday evening at Mr Lee GARDNER�s pond. A
        very large crowd attended and sixteen were baptized,
        and while they were in the water, Mr. Walter PENICK
        took their picture. 
Mr. Tom WOOD and wife, of Martin, are visiting relatives here.
This community was greatly and painfully excited last Monday
        by the suicide of Miss Florence KENDALL, a young lady
        living with Uncle Isaiah CRUTCHFIELD. It came as a
        great shock, as she apparently in good health and well
        satisfied. She got up Monday morning and attended to
        the household duties as usual, after which she secured
        a rope and hung herself in the barn. There was no one
        on the place except Uncle Isaiah and Aunt Elizabeth,
        who are both very old and did not suspect anything of
        the kind.
        She had perhaps been dead two hours when found. Miss 
        Florence  was between 25 and 30 years old and had a
        host of friends, who are greatly grieved at her sad
        ending.

Greenfield Gatherings Column - 
Sheriff DODDS recently paid our town a business visit.
Born, Monday, to Mr. and Mrs. Roger GROVNER, a fine girl.
Mrs. Dr. N. M. BARNETT returned Wednesday from a three weeks�
        visit in Texas.
Mr. Jno. M. COLEMAN  was mingling with our citizens Saturday.
        He was seeing �the boys� to interest them in  his
        behalf as a candidate for sheriff of our good county
        of Weakley.
The Methodist church is holding a revival meeting in charge
        of Rev. GRAHAM, of this place, and Rev. ROBERTS, of
        Mayfield. 
Mrs. Dr. BOUTON is visiting, relatives at Water Valley,
        Mayfield and Clinton, Ky.
Mrs. E. J. McCORKLE is visiting relatives at Popular Bluff,
        Mo., the place of her childhood home.
Dr. A. FEATHERSTON made a business trip to Trenton Saturday.
        While there he bought a couple of Indian ponies and
        is using them in the rural mail service.
The catalogue has just been issued for the Greenfield graded
        school, announcing the opening of the term August 31.
        The faculty are: M. S. ROSS, of Savannah; W. M.
        STANCELL, of Wartrace,  principals; and Miss Lena
        SWAIM, Mrs. Willie JETER, of this place; Miss Nannie
        McADAMS, of Gleason; Miss Lola BLANKS, of this place,
        the latter to be in charge of the music department. 
        Our citizens should give the faculty their  hearty
        cooperation, so that we may have one of the best
        schools in West Tennessee.

Thomas� Academy Column - 
Mr. Bill DAVIS has brought a brand new buggy.
Mr. A. K. VANCLEAVE has bought a new surrey.
Mr. Will LAMPKINS had a barn raising Friday.
Johnny THOMAS went to Sidonia last Sunday to see his girl.
Mr. Lou McDURME, of Sidonia, was in this community Sunday.
Effie THOMAS was the guest of Emma CRAIG last Saturday night.
Mr. Will LATTA and wife spent Thursday night with the former�s
        parents.
Misses Pollie IVY and Fannie MONTGOMERY are visiting relatives 
        above Dresden. 
Mr. Charley CONLEY and two daughters, Bertha and Sadie, of 
        McConnell, visited Mr. J. F. CONLEY and family 
        Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Will BROOKS, daughter and son, of Greenfield, visited
        relatives here last week.
Mr. Dock STUBBLEFIELD and wife visited Mr. W. M. MONTGOMERY
        and family Friday night.
Mr Will GIBBS and wife were the guests of Mr. J. C. IVES and
        family and family since our last. 
Mesdames Martha IVY, Doll THOMAS and Bet CONLEY were the 
        guests of Mrs. Wm. IVY last Saturday.
Misses Laura and Emma CRAIG spent Saturday evening with Maud
        IVY.

12th District Doings Column -
Mrs. Sallie PARNELL, of Memphis, is sick at her father�s,
        Esq. W. J. RAY.
Mrs. Jinnie SMYTH�s brothers, John Tom, and Hubbard GARDNER
        and sister, Mrs. Sallie Newsom, gave her a surprise
        supper last Friday night. A few intimate friends were
        there.
Ruth BRAWNER, 13 year old daughter of Mr. John BRAWNER, died
        Friday and was buried Saturday at Everett cemetery;
        services by Rev. Pleas COOK. 

Boydsville Budget Column - 
Miss Nannie WORKMAN  visited Willie and Fanny DRAKE Sunday.
Tom and Johnie JOHNSON made a flying trip to Johnson Well
        Saturday.
Joe LUCKETT  and family of Crossland are visting here.
Will BYNUM and Miss Docie PIERCE were united in marriage
        last Thursday evening. 
H. W. DRAKE and G. W. BROOKS are attending court this week.

Hall�s  Branch Budget Column - 
Mr. and Mrs. James SUDDOTH, of Brownsville, are visiting
        Mrs. Sallie SUDDOTH. Mr. SUDDOTH is thinking of buying
        some land and moving to Weakley  if he can find a
        location to suit him.
Mr. Alvin SMITH, of Denver, Col., was in our midst Friday
        visiting relatives. He gives the scenery  great
        praise.
Mr. J. M. LOCKHART lost a mule Saturday night.

Hall�s  Branch Budget Column - 
Mr. and Mrs. James SUDDOTH, of Brownsville, are visiting Mrs.
        Sallie SUDDOTH. Mr. SUDDOTH is thinking of buying some
        land and moving to Weakley  if he can find a location
        to suit him.
Mr. Alvin SMITH, of Denver, Col., was in our midst Friday
        visiting relatives. He gives the scenery great praise.
Mr. J. M. LOCKHART lost a mule Saturday night.

Town and County Column -
Master Willie WOODS is confined to his bed with fever.
Romie BODEN  is hard at work painting his mother�s residence.
Mr. Ace BEASLEY, an aged gentleman of near Janes� mill, in
        No. 6, is low of pneumonia. 
Mrs. W. O. TUCK turned over a pot of boiling coffee on her
        feet Tuesday scalding them frightfully.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther LAMB were made the proud parents of a fine 
        9 pound girl Thursday night of last week.
Mr. T. I. FOWLER and daughter, the latter our efficient Fancy
        correspondent, paid our office a pleasant visit Monday.
Mr. Frank STEWART, a substantial young farmer near Lewisburg,
        has been visiting his uncle, Mr. L. D. THOMAS, near
        Dresden.
Miss LILLIE BRAWNER, daughter of Mr. John BRAWNER, who lives
        three miles south of Gleason, died last Sunday. She
        was 18 years old.
Attorney T. K. REYNOLDS has purchased the Rogers� old farm,
        lying between TANSIL and R.E. GARDNER farms, south- 
        west of the square. He will improve some and convert
        it into a fine stock farm.
Mr. G. W. ANDERSON, of No. 7, brought to this office Tuesday 
        a leaf of tobacco 23 inches wide and 42 long. Mr. 
        ANDERSON did not know the name of the tobacco;  he
        got the seed from Mr. Tom PARRISH, of No. 20.
Mr. B. B. ATKINS, who has been a prominent and highly
        respected and highly respected citizen of this county
        since 1874, and an old ex-confederate, was in to join
        the army of Enterprise readers this week. He reports
        crop prospects fine in No.25. 
Dave FREEMAN sends us a tobacco leaf  that is 42 and one half
        inches long by 19 wide. He has four acres just like
        it in cultivation.
Tom MOSS of Mayfield, Ky., is here sick with fever at the
        home of his sister, Mrs. John REAVIS.
Mrs. R. R. WINSTEAD and children of Paducah were the guests
        of Esq. and Mrs. R. N. IRVINE last week. 
Uncle Brink CARAWAY presented this office Tuesday with half
        a bushel of fine apples, for which he has our thanks.
We are requested to announce that T. F. LAMB and G. H. ATKINS
        will hold their annual colt show at Palmersville on
        August 22.
We�ll take back that we said about Esq. Bob FREEMAN - or 
        rather his watermelons - for on Wednesday he presented
        this office with the best melon we have cut this year.
Master Lee ALLEN son of Mrs. A. A. ALLEN is �playing the devil�
        in the Enterprise office. Lee is a manly, bright,
        industrious little fellow, and will make a good
        printer, we hope.
Mr. J. W. CARTWRIGHT, of No.8, tells us that his neighbor, Mr.
        Joe NOLEN, recently sold to northern capitalists 150
        acres of fine land for $22 per acre. Mr NOLAN will
        remove to Oklahoma.
We acknowledge receipt of a delicious watermelon Monday from
        Mrs. Sallie HUDSON of Terrell schoolhouse vicinity.
Dr. Terrell was called to the home of Mr. Jim DAVIS, in No. 6, 
        Thursday, to see a horse afflicted with glanders, a
        contagious disease to both man and beast. The horse
        was killed and cremated as a precaution to prevent a
        spread of the malady. The county will reimburse Mr.
        DAVIS for his horse.
County Judge Knox PARR, of Hillsboro, Tex., was here last
        week, the guest of Mrs. J. B. FINCH, and gave this
        office a call. He tells us that Harsh CHILDS, well
        known here, has a splendid position as cashier of a
        flourishing bank in Itasca, Tex., and is making
        money hand over fist.
Mr. E. H. AYERS, of Spring Hill, visited friends here a few
        hours last Monday.
Mrs. D. JENKINS, of No. 20, has our thanks for a large head
        of cabbage sent to us. Mrs. JENKINS has put up a
        number of gallons of krout and still has a vast
        amount of cabbages left.
Master Emmett JACKSON, son of Mrs. G. W. JACKSON, of No.24,
        brought to this office a cabbage stalk having on it
        18 well developed, firm heads of cabbage ranging in
        size from a marble to a baseball. 
Our esteemed old friend, Mr. W. H. BETTS, of No. 8, was here
        and tells us that cotton in his section is improving
        and there will be a tolerably large crop, and that
        corn is ahead of the �seven fat years of Egypt�.
One of the best, steadiest, most thoroughgoing young farmers
        in this vicinity is Mr. Frank JACKSON, who resides on
        the Dresden-Paris road. Frank showed us a leaf of
        tobacco which measured 22 x 24 inches. 
Our young friend, J. F. ETHERIDGE, of No. 18, tells us that
        the heavy wind on Wednesday of last week did consider-
        able damage to the corn crop, blowing much of it down
        and threshing it off at the roots. 

Town and County Column - (Continued)
Our young friend, J. F. ETHERIDGE, of No. 18, tells us that
        the heavy wind on Wednesday of last week did 
        considerable damage to the corn crop, blowing much
        of it down and threshing it off at the roots. 
Uncle Brit SIMMONS, that grand old patriot of No. 6, has been
        very ill,  suffering with flux. He is now reported
        better. Uncle Brit is past 82 years of age, and when
        in good health is one of the most active men in this
        county.
Deputy Sheriff Charlie GROOMS succeeded in capturing the boy, 
        Walter MULLINS, of Greenfield, who was indicted last
        week for selling whiskey. He was brought here last
        Sunday and landed in jail. Mr. GROOMS has proven
        himself to be a valuable peace officer.
Esq. Bob IRVINE, of Dresden, is making quite a reputation as
        a marrying �squire, and that reputation almost equals
        that attained  by county Judge Hill before that
        gentleman went out of office. Last Friday morning
        Esq. IRVINE united in marrriage, in his office, Mr.
        Will KING and Mrs. Mary STEWART, both prominent and
        well-to-do young couple of No.13. Early Monday morning
        he united Mr. Will JOLLEY and Miss IVETTA BALLARD in
        holy matrimony.
        The groom is a son of Mr. John JOLLEY, of near Martin,
        and formerly resided in Dresden.  He is noted for his
        industry, honesty and sobriety. His bride is from
        Fancy Farm, Ky., a young lady of refinement and
        intelligence and will make Will an ideal wife.
Dr. A. D. FINCH�s buggy horse became frightened while coming
        down the big hill north of Dresden. and ran into town,
        stopping opposite the gin. The doctor jumped out and
        received no injury. This hill is in a deplorable
        condition and has been for several years, and there
        have been a number of serious accidents on it.
Born, to Mr and Mrs. Finis GARRETT, Thursday, a girl. 

Edgefield Academy Column - 
Herbert MOORE, who has been very ill with fever, is 
        improving.
Miss Carl MOORE has returned from visiting her sister at
        Dukedom, Mrs. Willie ATKINS.
Misses Stella and Elna KILLEBREW have been visiting near
        Dresden. 
Mr. Lon KILLEBREW has a new buggy.

Fancy Facts Column - 
Miss Almedia SMITH, who was reported sick last week, we are
        sorry to say, is much worse.
Mr. Joe GRUBB and family are visiting her parents, Mr. and
        Mrs. B.A. GRUBB, this week. 
Mr. U. R. FOWLER has been staying in Latham part of this week. 
On Thursday, 27th inst., Esq. N. M. TUCKER and Mr. Jinc 
        BRUNDRIDGE will hold a debate at Manning bridge; Mr.
        Bob INSCO, moderator.

Martin Column -
Bud Moss and sister have returned from Paducah.
Bob LYON is sick. It is thought that he is taking fever.
Charley DOUGLAS and family, of Paducah, are visiting J. L.
        BROOKS.
Capt. W. J. CROOK, who has been real sick at his home near
        town, is slowly improving. 
Mrs. Mollie NEEDHAM and children of Greenfield, visited
        W. L. DUNNAGAN and wife Sunday.
Ed MOSS and sister, Miss Ada HUTCHERSON, have malarial
        fever at their home, two miles north of here.
Mrs. C. M. PERKINS and grand children, of Yazoo City, Miss.,
        are here this week visiting friends.
J. L. BROOKS & Son, the biggest produce dealers in West
        Tennessee shipped a carload of chickens from here
        last Saturday. 
On last Saturday, C. R. MANNING, colored, sued the I. C.
        railroad company for killing a cow  belonging to
        him on May 16. The case was tried by Esq. W. L.
        DUNNAGAN. The court decided against defendant and
        allowed MANNING $40. for his cow. C. R. McCLEAN
        represented MANNING and J. E. JONES the railroad
        company.
W. T. MURPHY has moved his stable to his new brick and is
        keeping his horses in the second story. By hard work,
        a close application to business and strict honesty,
        coupled with a fine business foresight, Wilburn has
        risen from a poor boy of moderate means to one of 
        Martin�s most substantial business men. He is an
        example of what a boy can do who is not afraid to
        work.
Mary, the seven-year-old daughter of Mr. Joe BRYANT, died
        at the home of her parents near Uba, in No. 20, on
        last Friday and was buried the following day at
        Hatler�s camp ground. Mary was a bright, sweet child
        and will be missed from the family circle, but the
        Lord knoweth best.
On last Monday morning at 9 o�clock, in a stock barn near
        the residence of Uncle Isaac CRUTCHFIELD, a few miles
        south of Martin, the dead body of Miss Florence
        KENDELL was found hanging by a rope hanging from a
        tie beam. There is no doubt but that she committed
        the rash act. She was making her home with the 
        CRUTCHFIELD�s and seemed to be happy, contented and
        satisfied, and the family was very much attached to
        her. She was buried at the Crutchfield graveyard
        Tuesday.

Martin Column - (Continued)
Miss Mary S. EDWARDS, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus
        EDWARDS, departed this life at the home of her
        parents in West Martin on last Friday. She was 15
        years of age. The funeral services were held at the
        home Saturday evening by Rev. G. L. ELLIS, after
        which the remains were laid to rest at the East Side
        cemetery. She leaves a father, mother and several 
        brothers and sisters to mourn her death.
        Mary was a sweet, aimable, intelligent, bright and
        affectionate. Her death is a sad blow to the family.
Carrie May, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. KENNEDY, 
        departed this life at half past twelve o�clock last
        Monday; night after a short illness. Carrie May was
        18 years of age and was a young lady of bright and
        sunny disposition; she was loved by her young friends,
        who sought her companionship and among whom she
        wielded an influence for good that still lives and
        which will bear fruit in the oncoming years. Funeral
        services were held at Christian church, of which she
        was a member, Tuesday afternoon at 3:45 by N. B.
        HARDEMAN, after which the body was laid to rest at
        the East Side cemetery by kind and loving hands. 

Gardner Gems Column - 
Mr. and Mrs. Ed FALWELL have moved to their farm, one mile
        north of Martin.
Joseph COOK and wife visited spent Sunday here with J. H.
        HUDSON. 
Mrs. Percy GARDNER, of Chicago, is visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Emerson WATSON spent Sunday in Martin with the
        former�s mother.
Miss Mary Gray LITTLE, of Dresden, is the guest of Miss Zearl
        HANKINS.
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. ARNN have returned from Jackson.

Ralston Report Column - 
Mrs. Hattie LUELLON, of Newbern, is visiting her family and
        friends.
Miss Pearl BROOKS spent last week with her uncle near Dresden.
Among the sick in our little town: Mrs. E. L. FREEMAN, Mrs.
        Sarah BYNUM, Mrs. Logan SADDLER.
Mrs. Will S. CORBITT and children have returned to Camden,
        after an extended visit to relatives here.
Some of the young boys attended a birthday party Monday night
        at Mrs. Addie MILES�, near Public Wells, given in
        honor of Miss Effie BRIGHTWELL and Mr. Geo. MILES.
Mr. Ralston HOUSE visited in Paducah last week.
Little Allie D. FOSTER, of Paducah, returned home last
        Friday, after a long visit to Mrs. Ruth HOUSE. 
Miss Emmie FRY, of Newbern, is spending the week with Mrs.
        Inez CHILDRESS.
Mr. Bob BLAKEMORE, of  Dexter, Mo., is in our midst shaking
        paws with old aquaintences.
Several boys and girls from Martin, in care of Miss Zulieme
        WHEELER, picnicked here Tuesday.
Prof. H. C. RAMSEY left Tuesday of Cloverdale to open school.
Several attended the burial of Mr. Johnnie CHEATHAM last
        Saturday at Bible Union. He died at his home 2 miles
        north last Friday of heart trouble. He leaves a wife
        and four children, who have the sympathy of many
        friends. 
Mrs. Dollie BUTTS, of Missosuri, is here visiting her
        mother-in-law, Mrs. J. J. ARNN.
Ruby BROOKS is in Dresden spending the week with her cousin,
        Mrs. Josie Shaw.

Hyndsver Hits Column - 
Mr. GIBBS raised a barn last week.
Uncle Henry BYNUM visited his son and family in No. 1 since
        our last.
Mr. E. C. ELLIOTT is visting her daughter, Mrs COBB, Mayfield,
        Ky.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. MEACHAM is seriously
        ill.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. STAFFORD, of No. 1, visited Mr. STAFFORD�s
        sister, Mrs. J. W. CARNEY, Thusday.
Messrs. Francis and Grover BROWN, of near Fulton, who
        formerly resided here, visited friends here the first
        of the week.
No. 20 has the biggest little man to be found anywhere.
        Sherman Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe FOX, is over 19
        years of age, is 3 feet 8 inches high, and weighs 45
        and one half pounds.
Mr. James PIECE and Miss Irma MITCHELL were married August
        6th at the residence of the bride�s father, W. N.
        MITCHELL, Esq. J. W. CARNEY officiated.

Ruthville Rumros Column - 
Hardy MAXWELL, of BALLINGER, Tex., is here on a visit to
        relatives.
Vester DAMRON had the misfortune to cut his foot with an axe.
        The cut is very severe.
Bob SPENCE is very sick.
Almus COLLINS is reported to be in a very low state of health
        with consumption and is expected to live but a short
        while.
J. O. VINCENT went to McKenzie on business Monday.
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