Jury Failed to Agree
Case of State of Tennessee vs Joe CARTER, accused of burning
the jail. A panel of 26 of the best men in Weakley county was
exhausted in securing a jury and an additional panel of 12 men was
entered upon before the jury was completed. Jurors:
Capt. J. I. WILKES, foreman
G. H. HENDERSON, J. R. PHIPPS, R. H. DAVIS, W. J.
MOSS, E. L. SCEARCE, L. T. DUKE, Col. R. W. MARTIN,
J. A. ASKEW, F. M. TURNER, H. C. LAWLER, Officers,
Chas. GROOMS, and W, L GARDNER
The state's witnesses, consisting of Sheriff DODDS, the
prosecutor, and the several prisoners who were in the jail at the
time, were put on the witness stand. None of them testified that
they saw the defendant apply the torch to the jail building, but that
he had asked some of them to enter the project with him, that
they had seen him with a broom with one end of the handle
wrapped with paper and rags, that he had frequently talked to
them about making their escape. The defendant testified that he
did not set fire to the jail nor did he know how the fire originated.
Counsel for the defendant was J. W. THOMAS and L. E.
HOLLADAY and the prosecution, Attorney General
CALDWELL, who closed his argument with one of the most
beautiful speechs we have ever heard.
The care-worn, broken-hearted, loving wife and three beautiful,
curly-head intelligent little children- two girls and a boy - and the
defendant's aged, gray-haired faithful mother, all from Mayfield,
attended the trial.
While upon the witness stand, the defendant testified that while
in the jail at Union City, after the fire at the jail here, he wrote
a letter to a certain lewd woman, with whom he had been living
seperate and apart from his wife, and had told her in this letter that
he would come to her as soon as he was out of this scrape, that
he would swim the Ohio river to get to her. This in the presence
of his wife, mother and children.
Adjourning for supper, the judge delivered his charge to the jury.
In the course of an hour, the jury returned and reported that they
were unable to reach a verdict. The jury was asked to consider
the matter until morning and report. They were still unable to reach
an agreement. In default of $500 bond, CARTER was remanded
to the Union City jail and the case continued till the next term of
circuit court.

SalemSiftings Column -
Romeo MILES sustained a painful injury Friday, being kicked by
a mule. His lip was split and five teeth knocked out. He is
doing very well at present.
Mrs. Lawrence LANIER and children, of Mansfield, are visiting
her father R. H. HYNDS here.
Deputy Sheriff VOWELL spent Thursday and Friday in Dresden,
where he held court in the CARTER case.
JNO. W. DUKE, wife and children visited Robert VAUGHAN
and wife Sunday.
Johnny HUTCHERSON and wife visited Fonzo McCLAIN,
Sunday.
R. H. HYNDS lost a fine mule last week.
Elmer HASKINS, of Martin, was seen in this community Sunday.
Mr. SWEET is cleaning off the cemetry and fixing the graves up
nicely.

Glasgow's Schoolhouse Column -
Miss Lena PEERY went to Martin Friday.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Lee TAYLOR was buried at
Wesley Chapel Wednesday.
Miss Jennie GLASGOW is spending this week with Miss Myrie
HARRISON, near Dresden.
Wade WRIGHT, of Dresden, mixed and mingled with friends near
Jewell Sunday.
Miss Nodie LOVELACE says she beats most of the girls - she gets
to break two buggies a day, but one of them is her brother's.

Great Rejoicing
There is great rejoicing in the vicinity of Mt. Pelia, south of Martin,
which community has been stirred up for several years over the
disappearance of a large sum of money from the home of Mr. J. L.
TANNER. An account of the deplorable condition of Mr. A. L.
HARRISON appeared in these columns some four or five weeks
ago. For the past several weeks parties have been digging for the
hidden treasure, and on last Wednesday the money, nearly $800.
in silver and gold, was unearthed by Messrs. Jack HARRISON
and A. L.HARRISION. It was found directly where the latter
claimed all the while it was hidden, and was in two small tin boxes,
which were almost eaten away with rust, but the money was in
good shape, the gold being perfectly bright. All the money that
was missing was there with the exception of $2.00.
The money was turned over to Mr. J. L. TANNER, from whom
it was stolen in 1899. Mr. HARRISON, who was reported a few
weeks ago as being mentally depressed from a kick on the head by
a mule, is rapidly improving and has left no stone unturned to
restore the money to it's rightful owner.

Hyndsver Hits Column -
Dr. McREE is building an office here.
Mrs. Mollie HOUSE and children visited friends in Martin Sunday.
Esq. and Mrs. J. W. CARNEY visited Mrs. CARNEY's
brother, near Latham, Sunday.
Mr. THOMAS and family, of Adams' Academy, spent Sunday
with T. J. HATLER.
Mrs. G. A. GIBBS and daughter, Miss ARTIE, spent Sunday
with relatives, near Thomas' Academy.
Walter MYRICK, of McConnell, you lived here several years ago,
was in our neighborhood last Saturday.

A Card of THANKS
We wish to thank the good neighbors for their kindness shown
us during the sickness and death of our two babies, Willie and
Allie Lee. We appreciate their helping hands and sympathy. May
God's richest blessings be showered upon them.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom CHEATHAM Ralston, Tenn. April 29, 1903

Terrell Schoolhouse Column -
It seems the sick of our neighborhood are improving , except for
Mr. Harrison GALLIMORE, who is very low, Mr.
LUCKETT, also, is gradually giving way.
The infant grand-daughter of Mr. Bud LUCKETT, aged about
seven months, died last week, and was buried at Travis
Chapel.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester GAITHER, of Dyersburg, are visiting
friends and relatives in the Terrell neighborhood, the latter
being the foster daughter of Jas. HUDSON and wife, and
being raised in the neighborhood. She is delighted to mingle
with old time-honored friends and desires to extend a cordial
invitation to visit her at the above named place.
A number of friends assembled at the home of Jas. HUDSON
and spent several hours enjoying some nice music from the
gramaphone on last Monday.

Ore Springs Siftings Column -
Dr. TATUM has returned from a visit to relatives in Nashville.
John ALLMAN is all smiles over the arrival of a new boy who
came to board with him last Tuesday.
Ned CASTLEMAN has gone to Oklahoma prospecting. Some
of the girls now look sad.
Charlie ALLMAN, while splitting stovewood, the axe glanced
and cut his foot very badly on top.
Mrs. Cattie NEWBERRY still continues her school at Adams'
schoolhouse. All are well pleased, for she is a nice lady and
a good teacher.
Jack TAYLOR says it is not much fun to drive six or eight miles
on such a day as Saturday to visit Clarence TEMPLETON
and find no one at home, but it is better for Clarance as meat
is pretty scarce at his house anyhow.
Ed JONES has been suffering very much with a bone fellon; he had
his finger split last Thursday and is getting on nicely now.
Mrs. Ellen PARKS and little daughter visited here last week.
Miss Margery GATEWOOD is sick at her sister's, Mrs. D.
SOMMERS.

Ralston Reports Column -
Jodie SMITH and family spent last Saturday night with Mr.
UNDERWOOD at Martin.
Freddie TAYLOR spent this week with her sister, Mrs. Tom
CHEATHAM.
Little Mary LEE leaves Wednesday for Clinton, Ky., where she
will spend a few months with her grandmother.
Miss Nettie SMITH left Tuesday for her home in Paducah.
Miss Inez OLDHAM is spending the week with Miss Jessie
ADAMS in Gleason.
Neil MOSS, one of Martin's hustlers, was in Ralston last Sunday.
Paul Wilson LEE, babe of Rev. U. W. LEE, is on the sick list.
Miss Josie CROCKETT, of New Salem, spent Saturday night
here with her cousin, Pearle BROOKS.
John TODD, of Gleason, visited his brother, T. M. TODD, of this
place, last Sunday.
J. J. LEVISTER with the aid of Mr. EAMOND, of Martin, are
moving a barn from one spot to another.
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom
CHEATHAM last Thursday and carried away their
precious babe, Allie Lee, aged eight months and seven days.
She had suffered for nearly three weeks with meningitis.
The doctors, neighbors and parents did everything in their
power to save this little child, but it was God's will for it to

be taken to eternal rest.

Chancery Land Sale - Cause of S. T. SMITH vs Carlos SMITH

Town and County Column -
Billy MAYO had a fine Jersey cow to die Sunday night.
Attorney Dalton MAYO attended to legal business in No. 1
last Saturday.
Constable John PILLOW, of No. 4, brought in a foot peddler
Monday for selling goods without a license. He was
released on paying the privilege and went his way rejoicing.
While returning from Martin Monday afternoon, the horse attached
to the buggy occupied by Jim PEERY and Billy MAYO,
became frightened and ran away. No damage, however, was
done, save to the harness.
Mrs. B. J. RUSSELL has returned from a visit to relatives in Henry
county.
Judge and Mrs. R. E. MAIDEN visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
G. A. MAIDEN, near Martin, last week.
Dr. G. I. BAXTER will soon begin remodeling his residence by
constructing new porticos, new fences, repainting and so on.
W. G. (Gus) MYRICK, an old Dresden boy, but now traveling
through the west and southwest for the Smith-Premir
Typewriter Co., is visiting relatives in the county this week.
 

Town and County Column (Continued) -
Mr. Chas. NELSON, aged 23 years and a highly respected
young man, died at the home of his mother in No 17 on last
Sunday night of bowel trouble.
Mrs. Joe OUTEN (nee ALLEN) died at the home of her husband,
about two miles north of Dresden, after a short illness. Mrs.
OUTEN was a devout christian lady, loved by all who knew
her. Deceased was about 24 years ago and was married to
Joe OUTEN about one year ago.
Mrs. W. L. BARTON and children are visiting in Sharon.
Homer DUNLAP vs the I. C. Railroad Co. is the style of a suit
before Esq. WREN at Greenfield last Saturday. The
defendant company was sued for the killing of a brood sow
belonging to Mr. DUNLAP. Verdict of $20. for the
defendant, appealed to the circcuit court.
The first strawberries of the season were brought to town Monday
by Alice MORRIS and sold for a bit a box.
Mr. W. H. LAWLER, of Wood county, Texas is visiting relatives
here This is his first visit here in six years.
Mr. J. J. WHITE requests us to announce that the second Sunday
in May the people will assemble at the Jenkins graveyard to
clean and beautify same. Dinner will be served on the ground.

Mary Hays Happenings Column -
'Squire COLLIER has sold his entire stock of goods to Avey Bros.
of Mt. Pelia. He is not aiming to run the store any longer.
Ed TANSIL is no better and has had two more attacks of
hemorrhage.
S. D. COLLIER lost a heifer and his dog; he thinks that poison
was put out for the dog and the heifer got the first dose. He
also lost $10. last Friday.
Mrs. Minnie NELSON, her brother, Almus CRUTCHFIELD,
also Mrs. BREWER, have been visiting relatives and
friends at Laneview, returning Sunday
M. A. HALL's family, of No. 3, were the guests of Dee
MILNER's family Saturday night.

Martin Column -
Waymon POINTER is on the sick list.
Cress TERRELL, of Terrell, was here last Tuesday.
Tom GLASS, of Sharon, Dave HALL left for Meridian, Miss.
to be gone for a month.
Billy MAYO, of Dresden, was here last Monday.
J. M. RIDGEWAY is visiting relatives and friends at Palmersville.
R. E. DUKE is having his house on Main Street repainted and
repaired.
M. H. LEVY, one of Gleason's merchants was on our streets
last Tuesday.
J. W. RANKIN, Jr., visited his father and mother, near Moscow,
Ky., since our last.
Misses Maud and Lena PEERY, of Jewell, are visiting relatives
and friends here.
L. N. LANIER, wife and children, of Camden, are visiting
R. H. HYNDS and family near town.
Miss Nettie PASCHALL, of Fulton, spenet last Sunday here,
the guest of Mrs. Annie TAYLOR.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom BOUDURANT, of near Moscow Ky.,
are visiting Messsrs. OLIVER and families.
Mrs. Effie JETER, of Dresden, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
R. M. JOHNSON, since our last.
The room north of J. R. PHIPPS' grocery is being remodeled
and when completed Mr. Phipps will move in same.
H. W. SEARS lectured at the opera house to a large and
appreciative audience. Mr SEARS' lecture was timely,
pointed and instructive. He has few equals on the lecture
platform.
Miss Nora DUKE gave her school children a picnic last Thursday.
They went to Gibbs' bluff, where they spent a pleasant
day romping through the woods and enjoying the scenery.
W. L. DUNNAGAN and Mrs. E. J. SNOW were married
at the home of the bride's father, D. BUTLER, at Tonnes
last Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Immediately after
the ceremony they boarded the train for Jackson, arriving
here Sunday night.

Meda Matters Column -
J. L. HEMPHILL has had a new well put in.
Rev. L. W. TRAVIS has had a 'phone put in.
Dave PATTERSON and wife, of Bradford, visited relatives in
this vicinity since our last.
W. R. BRIGHTWELL is stepping mighty high since his new
girl arrived.
A. L. GARDNER and wife visited Dr. H. B. STEPHENS and
family Sunday.
J. H. ELLIS and Dr. W. B. STEPHENS made a flying trip to
Martin Sunday.
Uncle Irish CRUTCHFIELD is on the sick list.
Mrs. Link SCARCE, of Martin, was here Tuesday visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Nona SKAGGS.

Sharon Snapshots Column -
R. D. HUNT and wife of Greenfield, visited relatives in town
Sunday.
Mrs. Bill BARTON and children, of Dresden, are visiting her
father, Mr. M. W. NOWLIN.
Mrs. Jim DUNLAP and Miss Clara NOWLIN visited relatives
in Obion this week.
Miss Birdie MOORE left last Friday for Middle Tennessee, to
spend ten days with relatives.
Miss Mary CADE is visiting at Mt. Pleasant, in middle Tennessee.
Mr. Clyde BROWN, of Clinton, is the guest of his uncle,
Dr. H. H. BROWN.
Druicie DEMONSTON, of Greenfield, visited relatives
here Sunday.
Mrs. Ella BARNETT lost a very fine Jersey cow Sunday.
Coats Bros. stave mill will, is a short time be moved to Hornbeak.
Mr. Jeff HARKEY, brother of Dr. HARKEY died Sunday
and was buried Monday at Pleasant Grove church.

Mt. Pelia Pick-Ups Column -
Dr. J. S. ADKERSON and wife spent last Friday with
relatives at Rives.
W. B. McKINNEY visited at Crockett Sunday.
R. L. CAUDLE and family visited Marion GRAY, at Limbs
last week.
Elmo TANSIL is logging at Kenton this week.
George HILL and daughter, of McKenzie, visited Dr.
GOLDSBY and family last week.
Mrs. Casey TODD spent a few days with relatives at
Dresden this week.
J. E.FUZZELL and George AVERY made a flying trip to
Martin Sunday.
Dr. G. A. ALLEN and wife, of Sharon, spent Monday and
Tuesday with Mrs. J. E. GOLDSBY.
Ab TANSIL, who is operating a saw mill near McKenzie,
is at home this week.

Fancy Facts Column -
Bill MATHONEY and wife are delighted at the arrival of a
young lady at their home since our last.
Mr. BLANKENSHIP has purchased the meal and saw mills
of R. T. PERRY.

Adam's Academy Column -
John TEMPLETON and George GRIFFIN have been on
the sick list.
Mrs. Dora ADAMS and daughter went to Dresden Saturday.
Misses Henry MILES and Susie FIELD, of Public Wells, who
have been attending school at Gleason, returned home.
Mr. Almus Adams is quite ill with rheumatism.
J. Q. ADAMS and wife went to Gleason Monday, shopping,
and to visit relatives.
Cecil MOORE came home from Martin Saturday all smiles, with
a new buggy.
Albert ADAMS and sister, Miss Lena visited Miss Bessie
Vaughan, at Ralston, Sunday.
Clarence HAZELWOOD, from Jewell, vistied his grandfather,
W. H. MATHIS, Saturday and Sunday.
C. C. ADAMS, of Gleason, has been in these parts this week.
W. H. MATHIS and wife visited the latter's brother, R. B.
BRIZENDINE, near Public Wells, Saturday and Sunday.
M. W. LAWLES, wife and little daughter, Lela May, of the
Vincent community, were the guests of J. W. ADAMS and
family Sunday.
Ima BRIZENDINE has been suffering with a toothache for
several days.

Dukedom Doings Column -
J. E. WHITE and Henry PARISH have purchased a new supply
of kite strings.
Miss Genie VAUGHN spent last week with her sister here.
Miss Georgia STONE, who has been sick some time, is now
improving.
J. R. WELSH and J. L. CAVENDER are in Mayfield on
business this week.
C. W. WILSON, of Graves county, was in our midst yesterday
looking for votes. Mr. Wilson is a candidate for re-election
to the office of circuit court clerk.
Wile WILEY spent the past three weeks in Dukedom.
C. H. ROSS and Fount GIBSON are engaged at farming this
week.

Asleep in Jesus -
Little Elbert Franklein, son of C. C. and M. A. TAYLOR was
born August 27, 1902; died April 18, 1904, thus making his stay
on earth seven months and 21 days. We feel sure that all in our
power was done to restore him to health, but in spite all our
efforts, we had to say farewell to our darling little babe.

A letter from Grimmett, Mo., written by C. B. TAYLOR, is
printed. He sends $2.00 to pay up and renew his subscription.

>From No. 4 Column -
It is reported that a mad dog was killed in the horse lot of Mr. Irb
HAWKS Saturday evening. No damage was done, but
people should be on their guard.
Esq. ATKINS, of Latham, lost a fine cow Saturday.

Circuit Court Items -
The following cases have been heard:
State vs Earl COLLIER (alias Carl COLLIER). Indictment
squashed.
State vs Luther GUILL, W. D. ALLEN, J. F. BALDRIDGE.
Continued.
State vs John McELWRATH - murder. Continued.
State vs A. B. NANCY - obstructing public road. Continued
to second Monday in August.
State vs Birch PARRISH - carrying pistol. Fined $50.
W. O. PARRISH vs E. R. CROOKER - damage suit. Dismissed
on plaintiff paying costs.
State vs Hazy McDONALD violation of age of consent law.
Mistrial.

>From No. 20 Column -
Jimmie SHANKLIN, who got his eye seriously hurt some time ago,
is suffering a great deal from it.
Mrs. Marryana SHANKLIN, who has been to Boliver several
times, is expected to have to be carried back again soon,
as she is now insane and has to be watched very closely.
J. P. ELLIOTT succeeded in getting a well for Will KIMBELL,
after trying three or four places, striking a stream once in
black water; then he moved to another place and found
splendid water.
Jess PARISH went to Martin the other day and bought a pair of
fine mules.

Thomas Academy Column -
Will LATTA and wife were the guests of Miss Maud IVY Sunday.
Mrs. Nina IVY, of Martin, visited Mrs. Cora LATTA Thursday.
Dave FREEMAN and wife visited the latter's parents, A. K.
Vancleave and wife, Saturday and Sunday.
Bill DAVIS has improved his place by building a new yard fence
and we certainly think Bill is going to bring his girl home.
Miss Callie THOMAS returned home from Fulton last Saturday
where she has been spending a few days with her cousin,
Mrs. C. R. MORRIS.
Miss Emma CRAIG was the guest of Miss Effie THOMAS
Saturday.

End of Abstracts for May 1, 1903.
 

Friday, May 8, 1903 THE DRESDEN ENTERPRISE
Dresden, Tennessee

Old Fiddlers Contest
This contest at Martin is given for the benefit of the Old Confederate
Soldiers' Home. There will be all sorts of contests. Hon. Joseph E.
JONES, of Dresden, is master of ceremonies. Admission, 25, 35,
and 50 cents; Opera House, Martin, Friday night May 8, 1903.

Horrible Accident -
A deplorable accident happened at the home of Mr. Dudley
JONES, of No.13, on Friday last. Mr. JONES was plowing and
his two sons were working near the same field. Burnett JONES,
the twenty year old son, was digging and cutting up some grubs,
and after digging up a hickory grub with a large root on it, threw
it towards the burning brush heap. He did not notice his ten year
old brother, Pete, stooping over the brush pile, piling some small
brush on the heap. The grub struck the boy on the back of the
head, and he fell to the ground, crying out that he was hurt. They
called their father who came at once and they began to carry him
to the house but he died before he was carried twenty feet. The
remains were interred at Mt. Moriah cemetery Saturday.

Mary Hays' Happenings Column -
G. T. SHELLY and wife were the guests of Dr. H. B. STEPHEN's
family at Meda Sunday.
Edd TANSIL is very low at this writing.
Edd SHELLY and wife have been visiting relatives in Greenfield.
Misses Lillie PHILLIPS and Eula COLLIER have gone to
Greenfield to pick berries.
Mrs. M. A. MILNER, of Martin, and Tom GARDNER are the
guests of J. D. MILNER and family.

Grove Hill Column -
J. J. LEVISTER and wife were the guests of Henry BURROUGH
and family, Sunday.
Mr. LEVISTER is rapidly improving from his recent accident.
Mr. JOHNSON and wife, Mr. SMITH and wife, Mrs. Polly Dee
HIGGS and family, Dee WINSTEAD and wife visited
W. B. MAXEY Sunday.
C. C. WELLS visited G. P. McDANIEL, Sunday.

Sharon Snap Shots Column -
Mr. John HAMLIN died at his home last Tuesday of
pneumonia.He leaves a wife and children to mourn his death.
Rev. E. B. RUMSEY will deliver his lecture, "Man and Mule,"
here Friday night. Admission 25 cents.
E. M. JONES, of Dyer, but who has been in school here the last
ten months, returned to his home Sunday.
Miss George TRAVIS, one of Martin's most charming young
ladies, visited Miss Nell TRAVIS last week.
Lewis MITCHUM, after ten days visit to friends(?) here has
returned to his home at St. Louis.
Judge PARKER and wife, of Dresden, visited B. T.
BONDURANT and family.
Clarence and Guy HIGGS, of Martin, were in our city Sunday.
Charlie BARTON and Red SMITH were here a few hours,
Sunday.
Telma GARDNER, of Gardner, is spending a few days with
Eva RUTLEDGE.
Miss Geralda JONES, of Meridian, will spend several days here
visiting relatives.
Miss Mary ALLEN has been quite sick.
Miss Neva WARD, of Dyer, is spending the week with Mrs.
O. R. BEARD, after which she will return to her home to
spend vacation.
Willie BARTON and Miss Ada MALONE, of Dresden, were
here last week.
Tom ROGERS has a brand new buggy. Wonder who took the
first drive.
Miss Jesse FONVILLE went to Union City this week to attend
the Teachers' association.
Mrs. BYLES, of Memphis, is here on a visit to her son Charlie.

Ore Springs Siftings Column -
Mrs. HEARN is on the sick list.
Dr. TERRELL and wife were here Sunday.
Bub CLEMENT lost a fine mule last week.
The little boy of John ALLMAN has been very sick.
The sale of Uncle Jack BAKER, deceased, was held last Saturday.
Payton CARLSON, the famous auctioneer of Dresden,
cried the sale and, of course, good prices were realized.
Mrs. Anna FRENCH and little boy are visiting in Henry County.
Mrs. Ben COOK is on the sick list.
Little Bertha and Bernice TERRELL are visiting here.

Town and County Column -
Attorney J. W. THOMAS transacted legal business in Union
City this week.
Miss Vera CHANDLER will leave Monday for Malden , Mo.,
where she will visit Miss Trixsye CHANDLER.
Berry D. GIBBS and Will TAYLOR are this week hard at work
painting the residence of Mrs. Lula WOODS.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam McELWRATH, Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
McCUAN, Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Little, Mrs. E. T. REAVIS
and J. W. LOYD composed a fishing party to Janes mill
Thursday.
 

Town and County Column (Continued)-
Dr. A. D. FINCH circulated a petition here this week which
was signed by nearly all to whom it was presented, seeking
to have Dr. A.S. DAVIS, veterinarian of McKenzie,
appointed live stock inspector for this section. Dr. DAVIS
formerly resided here and his friends are making an earnest
endeavor to secure the appointment for him.
For a while last Saturday it was thought that Register BARTON
would die in spite of all that could be done for him. Dr.
FINCH worked heroically with Mr. BARTON for three
hours and finally succeeded in bringing him out all right.
He was suffering with congestion and was taken so
suddenly that the entire family was alarmed. Mr. BARTON
is now able to attend to official duties at his office.
Mrs. Ed BELL, at Gardner, was out in the yard washing when her
clothing caught fire from the fire beneath the kettle of water.
Her screams brought assistance, but not until her clothing was
all but burned from her person. Dr. SCATES, of Martin,
attended Mrs. BELL, but we are informed that her recovery
is doubtful.
Preparatory to opening a new street from Depot Street running to
the cemetery, Mayor PASCHALL on last Wednesday
appointed the following gentlemen to constitute a jury to view
and assess the damages to the property owners along the
route of the new street: S. P. SCOTT, J. M. MEADOWS,
J. W. LOYD, W. T. KILLEBREW, S. A. SMITH,
W. P. DUKE, Finis GARRETT. The report is as follows:
Damages to the lot belonging to Miss Mary Sue MOONEY,
$175; to MOONEY property proper, $87.50; to Dresden
Training School, $25. The report was accepted and the jury
discharged. The street will be opened at an early date.
Mr. W. C. INSCO is hard at work this week repainting his
residence on Paris Street.
The widow MATHEWSON, who has been quite ill at her home
in Dresden for several months, was reported better Tuesday.
Mr. Jas H. HUDSON, of Terrell Schoolhouse vicinity sent us a
gallon of the finest lot of berries we have ever seen.
The following jury of inquisition of lunacy was impaneled here by
Sheriff DODDS to declare Louisa KENNEDY of unsound
mind: W. D. JANES, Bob OVERTON, J. A. PASCHAL,
Press DUKE, R. G. MALOAN, John ROFFE, John
BRASFIELD, Joe LOYD, W. W. FULLER, K. C. ALLEN,
V. C. SANDEFER. The estate of Louisa Kennedy amounts
to $1,600 and the jury declared she was not capable of
managing same and directed that a guardian be appointed for
her. R. T. LEWIS was the attorney in the case, which was
tried by Clerk TANSIL.
Mrs. Beulah HALL AYERS, wife of Mott AYERS, the latter a
former citizen of Dresden, died at the family residence in
Fulton last Sunday morning of appendicitis. Deceased was
the daughter of Elder J. N. HALL, the noted Baptist preacher
of Fulton, and was 28 years of age. Mrs. AYERS was one
of the most prominent ladies of Fulton and the news of her
demise was received with much regret. On the day of the
funeral every business house in Fulton was closed and the
funeral procession was the most elaborate ever seen there.
We are informed that there is a probability of Prof. J. F.
DUNCAN, formerly of Martin, but now located at Mt. Pelia
being a candidate for county superintendent of schools.
Prof. Jack OLIVER, of Gleason, who for the past several years
has conducted the school of Gleason, informs us that he has
secured the principalship of the public schools of Martin.

Ralston Report Column -
Miss Ollie RAMSEY visited Miss Maggie DICKEY, in Martin.
Mrs. HARTSFIELD, of Dresden, is here with her daughter,
Mrs. C. E. WHITLOCK.
Miss Beatrice DEASON, of Mansfield, Ky., was the guest of
Mrs. Jodie SMITH last week.
Little Carmun FREEMAN is very sick with bilious fever.
Miss Brooksie Atkins is on the sick list.
Miss Maud MITCHELL, of Dresden,spent a few days here
with her aunt, Mrs. Fan WHITLOCK.
Miss Etta KILLGORE visited friends in Ralston.
Miss Jessie ADAMS, of Gleason, visited Miss Inez OLDHAM
last Sunday.
Mrs. Frone SHANNON and sister-in-law, Miss Clara
SHANNON, of Sharon, were Mrs. Fan WHITLOCK's
guests last week.
Edward GOOCH and wife, of Martin, were the guests of Mrs.
Ruth HOUSE Tuesday.
Mrs. CHEATHAM (Mother CHEATHAM) left Monday for
Carsville, Ky., where she will spend the summer with her
daughter, Mrs. Jim DRUMMONDS.

Reavis Schoolhouse Column -
Misses Ima REAVIS, Bessie and Eva PARHAM have entered
school in Dresden.
Mr. Ed PARHAM has bought him a $75. buggy.
Ed ATKISON and wife visited Mr. George AUTRY's family at
Greenfield.
Bob REAVIS has had to quit working for Mr. ATKISON on
account of his eyes. Bob says he is going to Union City
to have them treated.
J. D. BROWNING and wife visited her sister, Mrs. HOOPER,
of Hyndsver, last Sunday.

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Friday, May 15, 1903 THE DRESDEN ENTERPRISE
Dresden, Tennessee

Correspondents' Picnic -
We have decided to hold the correspondents' picnic at Hyndsver
the fifth Saturday in May. We will be glad to have many of our
correspondents and our readers present. We hope to have Hon.
Jno. O. VINCENT, of No. 17 with his famous singing class to
favor us with several of his choice selections. There will be
"dinner on the ground."

Grove Hill Column -
J. E. WHITE, of Dukedom, attended our Sunday school last
Sunday. Esq. J. M. WINSTON, of Greenfield, spent last
week in this section, looking up old friends and talking of
old times. We heard him tell some stories of his boyhood
days - how all the bad boys were arrested and tried, and Dr.
Almus GARDNER turned states evidence and they were
sentenced to ten days in jail, and old Uncle Ben DAVIS went
their bond by making them all sign a pledge to quit all their
meaness; lay aside the bow and arrow; keep out of Mud
Creek melon patches and apple orchards and attend Sunday
school. He said it was tight, but they all signed the pledge.
It
is amusing to hear him tell of those old days and laugh that
same old dry laugh of long ago.

Uba Utterings Column -
Miss Hattie HATLER spent last week with Mrs. Eliza SIMPSON.
Steve FRANCIS lost a fine calf last week.
Tom RAKER and family spent Saturday night and Sunday with
their uncle George WASH.
Henry SIMPSON lost a fine colt last week.
Miss Etta VAUGHAN has got a new buggy.
Henry SIMPSON and family spent Sunday with Tom PARRISH
and family.

Palmersville Pointers Column -
Mr. O. GANDY, of Jud, is here visiting H.VANDOLAH, the
saw mill man.
Rev. J. W. MILES preached at the Baptist church last Sunday.
Wallace WIMBERLY is placing lumber on the ground for the
erection of a handsome new dwelling soon.
Esq. Miller carried the wife of Ale KENNEDY, colored, to
the asylum at Bolivar this week. She has been of unsound
mind for some time.
Tom HICKS is suffering from rheumatism in his arm.
Professor KIRKLAND has taught us a good school here, giving
perfect satisfaction to the patrons.
Miss Ivie WEBB is visiting relatives in Kentucky.

Drowned -
News of a drowning, Friday afternoon, of Mr. Henry Hood, in
the river not far from Gleason, reached here Saturday. The
absolute facts of the sad accident are hard to get, for the reason
that no one was with the unfortunate man at the time.
Hood, who is the subject to epilepsy, has been making his home
with his kinsman, a Mr. LEMMONS, who resides a mile or so
from the river and not far from Gleason. Friday he went to the
river, presumably fishing, saying he would return before nightfall,
as was his custom to do. But when night came the family grew
uneasy at his failure to return, and fearing evil had befallen him,
set out to search for him.
Early Friday night the lifeless form of Hood was found, face
downward, in a small pool of water at the river's edge. His head
and part of the shoulders were in the water, but the balance of the
body was on dry land, and it is presumed that he had an epileptic
fit, falling in the small hole of water and strangling to death while
under the influence of the spell.
Mr. HOOD was a man of some 38 or 40 years of age, unmarried
and a sober, industrious man, admired by those who knew him.
His host of friends will be sorely grieved to learn of his tragic death.

Mary Hays' Happenings Column -
S. D. COLLIER, G. T. SHELLEY and Ben BELL, accompanied
by their families went fishing last Friday and had right good
luck.
Mrs. Walter CARTER and sister-in-law, Miss Ada CARTER
of Laneview, are visiting relatives and friends here.
Miss Vera HALL, of near Jones' schoolhouse, is visiting relatives
here.
Mr. and Mrs. John ROWLETT spent last Sunday in Obion county.
Bro. C. H. BELL filled his regular appointment at New Home
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Bud COLLIER is on the sick list.

Meda Matters Column -
Mrs. Julia ELLIS is again on the sick list.
Mrs Eliza BAILEY is here picking strawberries and visiting
relatives.
One of Bill PATTERSON's little boys happened to a very painful
accident at Rev. L. W. TRAVIS', Tuesday, the 12th. He
was engaged in picking berries there, when there came up
a shower of rain and they were running and playing; he fell
down and broke one of his legs, having to be carried home
in a hack. Dr. H. B. STEPHENS was called to dress the
wound.
W. F. ELLIS and family visited relatives here since our last.
Mrs. Sudie ELLIS and family visited her mother, Mrs. Julia ELLIS,
who is on the sick list.

Fancy Facts Column -
Charlie KEMP is done setting out tobacco for this year, and Esq.
N. M. TUCKER has nearly four acres.
Bill DICK and Silas GRUBB were called to Clinton, Ky., Sunday
on account of the death of their nephew, Homer GRUBB,
the son of Mr. Joe GRUBB, of that place.
John MATHENY will be at Dresden the 5th of June with his
photograph gallery.
There was a runaway in Fancy Monday. Dr. FIELDS' horse, which
was hitched to a buggy, became frightened and ran away.
The horse was stopped before any damage was done.
Will WILSON happened to a painful accident Tuesday morning.
While riding, his horse became frightened and ran against
the fence, crushing his ankle and foot. He is some better
at this writing.
Miss Clara FOWLER returned from her two weeks' visit at Mr.
B. A. FOWLER's last Sunday.
Henry GRIFFITH is in favor of the hog law because some hogs
uprooted his corn and eat it up.
Prof. J. F. DUNCAN, of Mt. Pelia, is spoken of as a possible
candidate for county superintendent.
Editor HOLBROOK and Romie BODEN, of Dresden, were
here Saturday.
Mr. John DAVIS lost a fine horse Sunday night with blind staggers.
Mr. R. E. DUKE, the Palmersville poultry dealer, was here Monday.
H. E. BROOKS is improving his place by building an out-house.
Turner WILLIAMS, the boss carpenter, is doing the work.
(Too late for last week)
Mr. E. A. BOWLIN, is on the sick list.
James WINSTON, of near Greenfield, was here Monday.
Hans PHILLIPS, of Gardner, visited T. R. CHAPPELL's family.
Miss Ruth TAYLOR, of Jewell, is spending the week with relatives
near here.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. VAUGHAN gave the young people a tacky
party last Saturday night, which was enjoyed by all. Mr.
PRICE and Miss Alice WEBB were awarded the prize.
Dr. McREE says he is not going to trade horses anymore.
Isham HOUSE, Esq. celebrated his 79th birthdy May 2, by going
fishing as has been his custom for several years past. His sons

Frank P. and Will W. HOUSE, J. P ELLIOTT and Matt
HYNDS were with him. They report a pleasant day but not
many fish.

Ruthville Rumors Column -
W. T. KILLEBREW, of Dresden, was here Sunday.
Mrs. Nancy SAWYER, who spent the past week in Batesville,
Miss., visiting, returned home Friday.
Mrs. Fannie ROGERS is quite sick.
Albert CARTER and family, of Mayfield, visited relatives here.
Earnest RAWLS and wife, of McConnell, spent Sunday with
W. A. ROGERS.
Earnest CAVE, a Texas stockman, is here is business.
Geo. FELTS, of Beelerton, Ky., was here Friday.

Greenfield Gatherings Column -
H. L. HIGGS attended the West Tennessee Teacher's association
at Union City.
J. W. LIVERMORE and D. F. WREN are in northern Illinois,
in the interest of homeseekers for Tennessee farms.
Mr. Tom ORR and Mrs. Medie SWINNEY were quietly married
at the bride's home on Wednesday evening May 6, by Rev.
J. L. HOLLAND.
A. T. FEATHERSTON is now carrying the mail on the Logan,
Rinda and Peck route.

Adams' Academy Column -
W. M. BRIZENDINE has been suffering several days with a
bone-felon.
Elizie FLIPPO visited friends in Ralston Sunday.
Mr. Hall of the Oak Grove community was here Monday.
Mrs. Eunie ADAMS and daughter, Miss Mary, visited relatives
near Salem Saturday and Sunday.
Granville WILLIAMS and Robert SADLER, of Ralston, spent
Saturday night with Robert McCLAIN.
G. W. ANDERSON and family visited W. M. LAWLER and
wife, near Vincent Sunday.
Rev. C. C. McDEARMON and wife, passed through these parts
Saturday on their way to Bible Union.

Ore Springs Siftings Column -
Wedding bells. Last Sunday morning Miss Altha SOMMERS
and Mr. Jodie SMITH marriaged at Ore Springs by Bro.
Jackson. They were given an infare at the home of the
groom's parents that night.
The infant child of Mr. Jim HEATHCOT was buried at West
Union Sunday evening.
Marion JONES is planting more cotton since the arrival of a new
girl last Tuesday.
Miss Babe TAYLOR, who has been in bad health for some time,
is getting worse all the time.
Mr. BARNETT and daughter, Mrs. ROBERTS, of Como, visited
Jim BARNETT Sunday.
Bennie TAYLOR and wife and Elmer MILLER and wife, of Jewell,
attended church at West Union Sunday.
Milt WEBB went fishing last Monday for the first time in 21 years.
Ned CASTLEMAN has returned from Oklahoma. He says he
liked it very well, but it was not the place he was looking for.

Mrs. Martha FOWLER is on the sick list.

Notice to Creditors of Abe HATLER, Sr., deceased -
L. W. LANIER et al, etc. vs Ale HATLER In Chancery at
Dresden All creditors and other persons interested in the estate
of Abe HATLER Sr., deceased, are ordered to come forward,
file their demands, and have themselves made parties to this suit
by the 20th of June, 1903.

Town and County Column -
Mrs. George S. BOYD has returned from Nashville.
Charlie BARTON and Romis BODEN are in Latham working
at the mill.
Mr. Sam Summers ,of Gleason, is stepping mighty high over
the arrival of a bouncing boy at his home last week.
Mr. Irvine CARDWELL left Monday for St. Louis, where he is
at work on the railroad.
We have Mr. and Mrs. J. J. MILLER to thank for a box of fine
lettuce.
Joe W. LOYD left last Monday for northern Arkansas to purchase
timber. He will be gone ten days to two weeks. Joe has not
decided a location for his mill, but has several desirable sites

in view.
Judge HILL and Commissioner Bob FREEMAN returned
Wednesday from Boliver, bringing with them several Weakley
county patients who were placed at the county farm. John
WILLIAMS was among the number, and will assist Supt.
GIBBS in managing things at the farm. This step was taken
by officials here for economy 's sake, as it costs the county
$12 per month to maintain the patients at Bolivar, whereas
they can be maintained here for about $5.
Mr. Almus ADAMS is hard at work putting the finishing touches
on his handsome, new two story dwelling situated on the
Dresden-Martin road.
W. D. (Uncle Billy) JANES is having the lumber hauled for the
construction of a nice two story dwelling on the site where
his home burned in No. 6, near the mill. Mr. JANES' sister,
Mrs. M. E. REAVIS, will house keep for him.
That grand and sweet singer, Hon. John O. VINCENT, of No. 17,
will conduct an old southern harmony singing at Concord
on the fifth Sunday in this month. Dinner will be spread on
the grounds, and all are invited to attend and carry the old
song books.
While plowing, Joe WHITE, who lives on Lee COSTEN's place
near Pillowville was kicked in the forehead by a mule, which
was hitched to the plow. At last accounts, he was improving.
Mr. J. R. TUCKER brought us a fine bouquet of flowers, which
were presented the editor as a gift from his bright, manly
little son.
Jim DUMAS, a prominent young farmer of the Cottage Grove
vicinity shot and seriously wounded a negro named Bud
FREEMAN on his farm last Saturday afternoon. The
trouble grew out of FREEMAN riding DUMAS' horses too
hard, to which DUMAS raised objection , and upon
FREEMAN resenting this and drawing a knife, DUMAS
shot him in self defense No arrests as yet have been made.
It is thought that FREEMAN will recover.
Rev. Wilburn MOONEY and Miss Mary Sue MOONEY,
through their attorneys, J. WAS and Jos. E. JONES,
secured last week a (?) for an injunction restraining the
board of mayor and aldermen of Dresdent from opening
a street through their property.
Our esteemed friend, Mr. C. H. HYNDS, of No. 20, showed us
quite a curiousity in the nature of a little basket, made of a
peach seed by himself 32 years ago and presented to his
wife before their marriage. On the tiny handle and on each
side are carved perfectly shaped pears. All of the carving
was as neatly and scientifically done as could possibly be,
and demonstrates the great skill and patience for which Mr.
HYNDS is noted.
We saw Bud McWHERTER had at work in Martin this week
sprinkling the streets with his brand new double-decker
street sprinkler.
While in Martin last week, we were fairly astounded to see the
many handsome, substantial, palatial residences constructed
in that town during the past five years. We had the pleasure,
while out riding with Dr. SEBASTIAN, of meeting our
esteemed old friend, Mr. T. J. PERKINS, who has been in
feeble health for the past year and a half, but who now
appears on the road to recovery.
Mr. John Bell TANSIL, principal of the Dresden Training School
will not be connected with the school next year. Mr. TANSIL
will enter Vanderbilt university at the close of his school
term
here, and take up the study of law.

Sharon Snap Shots Column -
Mrs. W. T. PAYNE and nephew, Elix RAYER, returned to their
home at Paducah, last Tuesday, accompanied by Miss Della
HUNT.
Miss Hattie GLASS has returned from a visit to her brother in
Obion.
Miss Birdie BROCK went to Martin Monday, returning on the
afternoon train, accompanied by her cousin, Mrs. Ruth
CRIDER.
Miss Maggie HUNT gave an entertainment last Thursday night in
honor of Messrs. BROWN and RAYER.
Mrs. Allie ALLEN and family, and relatives from Martin, spent
Sunday in the country.
A. G. TERRY made his regular trip to Sharon Sunday.
Miss Olive PARRISH attended the institute at Union City last week.
I. F. PARRISH is in Nashville this week on business.
Mrs. BELL DURHAM and dughter from Texas are visiting
relatives here.
L. A. JONES and wife, of Meridian, came down Monday to see
the berries and how they were managed.
G. M. TERRY went to Bolivar Thursday on business.

Terrell Schoolhouse Column -
The death angel has visited our midst and taken for its victim our
friend and neighbor, Harrison GALLIMORE, who died Sunday
morning near 7 o'clock. Deceased was 35 years old; a member
of the Missionary Baptist church. He suffered untold agonies,
having been confined to his bed nearly six months, but bore his
suffering with fortitude, dying perfectly resigned to the will of his
master. Mr. GALLIMORE was shown every attention that human
skill could procure, but the Lord saw fit to take him to himself.
Deceased leaves a wife, two small children, an aged mother,
four brothers and a host of relatives to mourn his death. The
funeral services were conducted by W. L. TRAVIS and the
remains were laid to rest at Travis Chapel cemetery.

Mr Tom PHILLIPS, who resides near Terrell schoolhouse,
is in a critial condition, suffering with something like
Bright's disease.
Mr. Bud LUCKETT's death is hourly expected. People say
he is the thinnest person they ever saw.
Mrs. S. E. HUDSON, who has been on the sick list since the
first of February, is slowly improving, which her distant
friends will be glad to learn.

Martin Column -
Uncle Hamp JONES is on the sick list.
R. C. WHITNELL and wife are on the sick list.
Will PARRISH, of Sharon, was here last Monday.
Mrs. Jane JOLLEY is visiting her son, J. W. JOLLEY near
McConnell.
W. L. DUNNAGAN and wife visited relatives at Greenfield.
Mrs. R. E. DUKE and children are visiting her parents near
Dukedom.
Ernest ASKEW and wife, of near Kenton, visited relatives
here this week.
T. C. WOOD is having the foundation laid for a nice cottage
in south Martin.
Misses Birdie BROCK and Lois SWAIM, of Greenfield, were in
the city Monday.
Mrs. G. R. HOLMAN, of near Pierce station is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. B. E. BODD.
Mesdames ANDREWS and ARNOLD, of Fulton , were the
guests of Mrs. Amelia ASKEW last week.
On Thursday, Mrs. ASKEW moved into the residence on Main
street recently built by Mr. MOORE.
Last Thursday, a young man arrived at the home of Mr.and Mrs.
Carroll LOONEY, near here.
Mrs. Nell JORDAN, of Hollow Rock, visited her parents, Esq.
R. R. AYCOCK and wife, since our last.
Mrs. J. A. ASKEW and Miss Louise SEBASTIAN visited their
mother, Mrs. Eli BYNUM, at Fulton lst week.
Miss Maude DICKEY, who has been teaching at Dyer, has
returned home to spend the summer.
Rev. Bob NORMAN is having a nice, substantial residence built
in south Martin.
Mr. R. E. NOWLIN is laying the foundation for a nice six room
house in north Martin.
A new boarder arrived at Mr. and Mrs. C. B. COWDEN's last
Friday night.
Aunt Sallie PIERCE and Miss Ima DUKE met their relatives and
friends at Jenkins' graveyard Saturday and assisted in
decorating the graves and beautifying the premises.
There was quite a crowd at the old fiddlers' contest at the opera
house last Friday night. The capitol prize, a $10. violin was
awarded to Isham DAVIS.
It is rumored that the J. E. KENNEDY family will move to midddle
Tennessee.
Peter LOONEY's residence, on Main street near the Presbyterian
church, caught fire last Friday morning from the stove flue, but

by the prompt arrival of the fire department, the fire was soon
put out. The damage to the house was about $50.
Mrs. Joe BELL died at ther home, 3 miles southwest of here, last
Sunday night. She was 20 years of age and a member of
Missionary Baptist church at Gardner, and died as she lived-
a true christian. Deceased leaves a young husband and a four
months old child to mourn her death. Funeral services were
held at the Baptist church in Gardner Monday evening by
her pastor, Eld. I. N. PENICK, after which the remains
were laid to rest at the Gardner Cemetery.

Mt. Pelia Pick-Ups Column -
Dr. CHITWOOD's parent who live at Union City, spent Thursday
night with him.
E. A. GOLDSBY returned to his home, at McKenzie, after a few
days' visit to his son, Dr. J. E. GOLDSBY.
Mrs. CHAMBERS, of Martin, is visiting the family of J. E.
WHITE.
Capt. HARDIN, of Cairo, visited his daughter, Mrs. Dr.
ADKINSON, last week.
Dr. C. P. ALLEN, of Sharon, was the guest of his daughter, Mrs.
Goldsby, this week.
Harrison Fields, of Murry, Ky., was seen on our streets this week.
Prof. Jno. TAYLOR, who has been teaching in Texas, came
home last week to spend vacation.
James AVERY and Will COOK made a business trip to Crockett
Monday.
Mrs. J. P. ALLEN of Sharon, visited relatives here this week.

Non-Resident Notice - To Dock JONES for a bill of divorce by
wife, Mary Florence Jones.

End of Abstracts for May 15, 1903.