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 his boyhood days� stories 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 HATTLER 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's 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 erection
        of a handsome new dwelling, which will begin at once.
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 has
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, 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�, 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. The farmers will
        have to hustle if they wish to beat that.
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. A horse, belonging to Dr.
        FIELDS, 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 ate 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 
        Saturday.  
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
        Sunday.
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 on business.
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 have been ringing again. Last Sunday morning Miss
        Altha SOMMERS and Mr. Jodie SMITH were united in
        marriage 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 twenty 
        one 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  To the 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, 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.
I. F. PARRISH is in Nashville this week on business.
Mrs. BELL DURHAM and daughter 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 
Our friend and neighbor, Harrison GALLIMORE, 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.
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.
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
        middle 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 her 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.
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

Friday, May 22, 1903    THE DRESDEN ENTERPRISE
Dresden, Tennessee

Note: several large items have been clipped from
         this newspaper prior to the microfilming.

Reavis Schoolhouse Column - 
Master Rams PRITCHETT came home from his aunt�s, Mrs.
        NOONER, last Sunday, where he had been staying
        last week, picking berries.
Mrs. Willie UNDERWOOD, of Martin, visited home folks last
        Saturday, returning home Sunday.
Mr. Sanna REAVIS and wife spent Sunday with Mr. J. D. 
        BROWNING�s family.
On last Sunday a fence on Mr. JEFFRIES� farm was
        discovered to be on fire by one of the neighbor�s
        boys, who put the fire out and went and told Uncle
        Joe about it. He saw a man going from the fence,
        but didn�t know who it was. Whether it was an
        accident or done on purpose we don�t know, but
        hope it was an accident, as we would hate to
        think anyone would do such a thing on purpose.

Mary Hays� Happenings Column - 
Mrs. Winnie HALL is on the puny list.
Mrs. Lizzie BELL has been right sick, but is improving.
Miss Annie JONES, of near Public Wells, is going to make
        her home at W. M. HALL�s.
MR. Selo BREWER, of near Mt. Pelia, and Miss M. M.
        CHAPELL, of near Bible Union, were united in the 
        holy bonds of matrimony at Mt. Pelia Sunday morning.
        Bro. C. H. BELL, of Martin, officiating.
Mrs. M. A. MILLNER has returned to her home at Martin,
        after a two weeks stay with her son, J. D. MILLNER.
Uncle Frank, our mail carrier, has gone to Murry, Ky., to 
        carry the mail from that place to another.
Mr. Ed TANSIL, who has been very low of consumption,
        quietly fell asleep in Jesus on the morning of the
        17th. His funeral was conducted in New Homechurch by
        his pastor, Eld. C. H.BELL. A large crowd assembled
        to pay the last tribute of respect. His remains were
        tenderly laid away in the Collier cemetery. 

Greenfield Gatherings Column - 
Elijah FAULKNER, of Huntingdon, was here the latter part of
        the week on business.
C. O. ROGERS has taken the contract for carrying the mail from
        Greenfield on the Logan, Peck, and Rinda route.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. HIGGS are in New Orleans this week,
        attending the Confederate Veteran�s reunion.
The marriage of Mr. Walter HAZELWOOD, of Cooper, Texas,
        and Miss Emma BOYLE will take place May 21, at
        the C. P. church.
Attorney Charles A. OGAN went to Henderson Friday on business,
        and returned Monday.
Prof. H. E. WALTERS has returned from Savannah, Ga., where
        he attended the Southern Baptist Convention.
Prof. Eph. SMITH has been elected principal of the Greenfield
        Graded School.

Death of Ed TANSIL - 
Mr. Edward TANSIL, who has been at death�s door so long, died
        at the home of his father on last Saturday morning at
        6 o�clock, of consumption. The family was prepared
        for his death, as it was known for weeks that he
        could not survive many days. Ed was indeed a moral,
        trustworthy, upright, sober young man whom to know
        was to esteem and admire. In search of health, Ed had
        gone west a year or so ago, but finding he was not
        benefitted, returned to the parental roof to spend his
        remaining days with loved ones, where the best care
        and attention, such as only a mother can give, was
        bestowed on him. He was about 27 or 28 years of age
        and unmarried. Several years ago he was employed in 
        one of the dry goods stores in Martin, where he was
        held in the highest esteem. 

Marriages License-
W.B.STOWE to Gertrude WHITE
Ed FALWELL to Donie WHITTLESY
S. H. BREWER to M. M. CHAPPELL
Birtie BOMAR to Zettiie FERGUSON
L. E. HOLLY to Pearl PARHAM
Walter C. HAZELWOOD to Emma BOYLE

Real Estate Transfers - 
Thos. CAMPBELL to L. C. BRASFIELD       $3,600.
J. L. BROOKS to Henry WILSON            $600.
A. M. SMYTH to Sue SMYTH                $250.
L. TIDWELL to L. Peckins                $725
J. L. MILLER to C. M. BROOKS            $350.
Wm. WAGONER to Harry EZELL              $700.
J. H. VAUGHN to J. L. SMITH             $333.
R. W. PRIESTLEY to J. W. RAY            $1,753.
C. A. SWAIM to Sue SMYTH                $600.
C. H. BELL to T. H. CARLTON             $740.
F. J. DUKE to B. L. SANDEFER            $867.
O. A. FEATHERSTON to
                 J. W. THOMPSON         $375.
J. A. ASKEW to H. B.  TERRY             $150.
W. W. McBRIDE to H. B. CREWS            $300.

Town and County Column - 
Jim FREEMAN is home from Jackson.
Finis GARRETT and Geo. A. Boyd are attending the
        Farmer�s institute at Knoxville.
Mrs. R. T. LEWIS is about recovered from her illness.
In the county court last week John R. THOMASON
        qualified as administrator of personal estate
        of John BRAGG, deceased.
The following old soldiers left Monday for New Orleans:
        E. E. TANSIL, S. P. SCOTT, J. W. MORAN,
        John TERRELL and L. D. DODDS, M. D. McELWRATH,
        and Judge HILL.
Mr Jim BLAKEMORE, a formerly of this county, but now
        located at Kennett, Mo., was in  the county
        this week mingling  with old friends. He tells
        us that his aged father at St. Louis is in
        feeble health.
We are glad to report that Mr. B. A. TURNER, a highly
        respected citizen of near Martin who has been
        suffering with rheumatism the past two and a
        half months, is much improved and is able to
        walk about without the aid of crutches. 
C. A. BAILEY, (the �Old Reliable�) of Dresden, tells
        us that he has a pear tree that is now in
        bloom for a second crop of pears this year.
        The tree already has pears on it as large as
        quail eggs and is in bloom for another crop.
        This tree bore two crops last year and both
        matured.
Esq. S. A. SMITH is assisting in the county court
        clerk�s office during the absence of Clerk
        TANSIL.
John BRASFIELD, W. T. KILLEBREW, W. R. BOBBITT, W. D.
        BRASFIELD and J. A. IRVINE left last Sunday
        for the reunion at New Orleans.
Several young couples gathered  at the home of Hon.
        and Mrs. J. E. JONES on Monday evening and
        enjoyed a number of games of flinch.
Deputy Sheriff DRAKE, of No.1, is here attending to
        the duties of the sheriff�s office during the
        absence of Sheriff DODDS, now in New Orleans. 
Mrs. R. E. MAIDEN delightfully entertained the elderly
        ladies at her home on Monday evening. There
        were quite a number present and a charming
        evening spent.
Miss Annie HOLBROOK, who has been associated with the
        Enterprise for more than two years, left Monday
        for her home in Union City and will be
        connected with the Obion Democrat.
Mr. Tom PHILLIPS, aged about 40 years, died at his
        home southwest of Dresden last Friday morning
        after a lingering illness of pnuemonia. Mr.
        PHILLIPS was a highly respected and an honored
        citizen in the community in which he lived and
        his death leaves a vacancy that will be hard
        to fill. He leaves a wife and several children.
A letter received here from the son of Newt HOLT, a
        former Weakley county lawyer, tells of the
        injury Newt sustained in a railroad wreck on
        the 14th inst. near Hot Springs, Ark.
        Both hips were mashed, left breast mashed,
        two ribs broken and spine injured. The letter
        states that Mr. HOLT suffers a great deal,
        coughing and spitting up blood constantly and
        that while he will live, he will be crippled
        for life.
The corporation of Dresden has a crew of hands at work
        this week opening up the much talked of street
        to intersect with Depot streeet and the road
        leading to the cemetery, a compromise having
        been effected. The street is being run 
        alongside of the MALOAN south boundary line
        to an alley adjoining the new school building
        lot, thence south 93 feet to the alley running
        east and west between the McGLOTHLIN property
        and the school lot. A street 40 feet wide will
        be opened up all the way through, which will
        prove a great convenience.
A quiet wedding occurred at Gardner on last Saturday
        night at the Baptist church, Mr. Ed FALWELL
        and Miss Donie WHITTLESY, Eld. T. F. MOORE,
        of Hickman, officiating. Mr. FALWELL is a
        prominent, hardworking young farmer of the
        Gardner vicinity and his bride is the only
        daughter of that big-hearted, whole-souled
        fellow, Uncle Tom WHITTLESEY, formerly of
        Martin, and is a young lady of many admirable
        traits of character. 
A surprise wedding was solmnized in Dresden on last
        Sunday afternoon at about five o�clock. The
        contracting parties were Mr. L. E. HOLLY, of
        Decatur Ala., and Miss Pearl PARHAM, of
        Gleason. Esq. R. N. IRVINE tied the silken 
        knot that united their destinies, after which
        they returned to the home of the bride near
        Gleason and informed the folks of the wedding,
        which had been kept a profound secret. They
        were accompanied by Mr. Ed PARHAM and Miss Annie
        BULLOCK. Miss Pearl is one of this county�s 
        most worthy young school teachers and has a
        host of friends who offer congratulions and
        wish for her much happiness throughout life.
        Mr. HOLLY is employed as bookkeeper/general
        collector for the Ayer-Lohr Tie Co., of
        Decatur at a handsome salary and is to be 
        congraulated upon winning the heart and hand
        of one of our fairest young ladies. They left
        Monday for the home of the groom.
Miss Mary LEVISTER, sister of Uncle Jim LEVISTER, of
        No. 24, who has had pneumonia for the past
        10 days is rapidly recovering.
Uncle Jack LITTLE was second in the contest at
        Jackson last Friday for pension commissioner
        for this division, being defeated by Rev.
        McNeal, of Jackson. Uncle Jack�s friends
        say he will be first in the next contest.
Town and County Column (Continued)- 
The body of little Ruth, the precious three-year-old daughter of
        Rev. and Mrs. I. N. YOKELEY, of Scottsboro, Ala., was laid
        to rest near Gleason on Tuesday. Little Ruth died last
        Saturday night after an illness of four days, of congestion.
        Mrs. YOKELEY is a sister of Dr. A. D. FINCH, who attended
        the burial. 
Last week, Mr. J. P. TAYLOR was informed by a friend that the
        preacher (?) who beat him out of a board but who also
        defrauded the Weakley County Bank out of a considerable
        sum of money several weeks ago, had been seen in Union
        City last week, and Mr. TAYLOR boarded the first train
        for that place, but upon arriving was unable to locate
        the man anywhere. It is supposed that he got wind of
        Mr. TAYLOR�s coming and went into hiding or left town
        until the Dresden landlord left town. This fellow is a
        slick duck and it will be remembered worked the Dresden
        people in a smooth manner.
Esq. EDWARDS, of Gleason, and several others, drove into Dresden
        about dark with Arch ARNOLD bound down with ropes.
        ARNOLD had that day made several attempts to kill
        himself. An inquest of lunacy was held before Esq.
        EDWARDS, who recommended that ARNOLD be sent to the
        asylum at Bolivar. When near the river, enroute to
        Dresden with ARNOLD in a buggy, he made a leap from
        the buggy, and dashed into a mud hole, where he
        endeavored to choke himself to death, first by burying
        his face into the mud and then by craming mud and dirt
        into his mouth. He was finally gotten out of the mud,
        but tore away from his captors and made a lunge head
        foremost into the river, making several attempts to
        drown himself. Several succeeded in getting ARNOLD in
        a wagon, tying him down with ropes and bringing him
        into Dresden. Saturday he was taken to Bolivar by Sheriff
        DODDS. Arnold is about 35 years of age and has a wife and
        3 or 4 children. He has been considered of unsound mind
        for some time.
The crowd at Public Wells, near Ralston, was variously estimated
        at from 1,500 to 2,500 people, but there were fully 2,000 
        or more souls there, we think. They came from near and far.
        The singing was led by the grand singing master, Hon.John
        O. VINCENT, of  No. 17, who never tires of singing the
        grand old songs of his forefathers. The Old Southern Harmony
        books were used and the number taking part was large.
        Everyone was fed on this occasion and many more could have
        eaten to their heart�s delight, so plentiful was the food. 

Mt. Pelia Pick-ups Column - 
Dr. RICHARDSON, of Milan, specialist, is in the city for a few days.
Parson RIVERS left last Monday to attend the reunion.
Peyton IRVINE now the contract on this mail route.
Rev. BELL, was called out of the church after the service Sunday to
        marry a couple seated in a buggy. Married are Mr. Cole BREWER
        and Miss CHAPPEL.
Avery Bros. are establishing a store at Crockett. They opened
        Wednesday. James AVERY will conduct business there.
 

Fancy Facts Column - 
Born- to Mr. and Mrs. Sam PERRY, a fine girl, Saturday, May 16. Both
        mother and child are getting on  fine.
Mr. and Mrs. WILLIS attended church services at Unity last Sunday.
Mr. B. A. FOWLER passed through our community last Sunday afternoon.
The little daughter of Mr. Isaac TURBVILLE is on the sick list at
        this writing.
Mr. Sim FOWLER and wife are preparing to make a trip to Fancy Farm,
        Ky., next week, to visit the latter�s parent, Mr. Marion
        JOLLEY. 

Hyndsver Hits Column - 
Mr. I. D. RHODE is on the sick list.
Mr. Buck WATSON moved here from Martin last week.
Born, May 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry MANN, a girl.
Jas. H. HYNDS, of Paducah, Ky., was here Sunday.
Miss Elanor BATTS, of Kentucky, is visiting relatives near here.
We understand that our former citizen, John A. VOWELL is
        sitting up with a young deputy sheriff, who arrived last week. 
Mrs. Willie COBB  and children, of Mayfield, Ky., are visiting  Mrs.
        COBB�s moher, Mrs. E. E. ELLIOTT.
Mr. J. P. ELLIOTT, while boring a well near here a few days ago,
        struck a solid log at a depth of sixty feet.
We think that Hyndsver was well represented at Public Wells last
        Sunday by Esq. CARNEY, Matt HYNDS and Ben WEBB.

Parrish Schoolhouse Column - 
Timple SHARON has the prettiest garden in No. 20.
Several pf our people went to Jim WHITE�s trial in Union City
Virle QUARLES happened to a bad accident last week. A block
        fell from up stairs and struck her on the head, cutting a
        great gash but not very serious.
Mr. Jim BARTON is hauling his tobacco to Mayfield this week.
Mr. Birch BYARS came up from Martin and carried Miss Zerler
        STAFFORD out to Pisgah the other night to the show.
Tom Bruce and Ikie DANSON were here Wednesday.
Mr. E. M. PRICE is setting out tobacco this season.
Mr. Buck WATSON, from Martin, moved into the neighborhood
        Monday. 
Tom DANIEL has a fine boy, and is stepping high as a blind horse.

Henderson Academy Column - 
Miss Genie VOWELL, who is working at Jackson, visited her parents
        last week, near Martin. 
Miss Effie DENT left last week for Corinth, Miss.
W. A. McCLAIN and family attended the decoration at the McClain
        graveyard Saturday.
Bob FRENCH is stepping high over the arrival of that new girl,
        who came to stay with them for quite a while.
Miss Ida CHAPPELL has retired from Greenfield, where she has been
        picking berries.
Mr. Jim BLAKEMORE, who has been at the asylum at Bolivar, is
        visiting has daughter Mrs Emma Killebrew.
Miss Lena TURNER visited friends at Martin last week.
Miss Bessie HENDERSON visited her aunt, Mrs. Alice VOWELL,last week.
Mrs. George MYRICK and children, of Jackson,  visited Mr. and Mrs.
        Jasper VOWELL last week.

Insolvency Notice. Estate of Mary L. KLUTTS, deceased.

Martin Column - 
W. I. DAVIS, of Terrell. was here last Saturday.
Elder T. F. MOORE, of Hickman, was here last Saturday.
Attorney J. W. THOMAS, of Dresden, was on our streets Tuesday.
Mr. R. R. AYCOCK is visiting friends and relatives in Nashville.
Born- to Mr. and Mrs. Willis LEE last Friday, a girl. Mother and
        babe are doing well.
Mesdames Mollie DAVIS and Cora GARDNER, of near Terrell,were here
        shopping last Friday.
Homer HIGGS was here last Saturday shaking hands with many of his
        friends. 
Vege FRAZIER is having the limber hauled preparatory to erecting
         a new residence in North Martin.
Walter PARHAM is chief of police this week while John COLEMAN is
        taking in the sights of New Orleans.
W. E. TRAVIS has commenced the erection of a new warehouse on the
        East Side on the first lot west of the J. D. BALDRIDGE
        tobacco house.
John ROOK, assisted by Misses ALLEN and DAVIS, all of Union City,
        and Miss Lucretia BROOKS of this place, gave a cencert
        at the opera house Tuesday night. There were many present
        and the evening was well spent.
John Bell CASHON, of Martin, and Miss Bettie E. SMITH, of Dowery,
        Cal., were married in St. Louis by Eld. W. W. DOWLING
        Thursday morning of last week.
        The bride�s father and brother accompanied her to St. 
        Louis, where they met Mr. CASHON. The groom is one of
        Martin�s most worthy, sober, industrious young men.
        They arrived here last Sunday morning and will make
        Martin their future home.
On last Wednesday evening at 9, at the home of the bride�s father,
        Mr. Tom WHITE, Mr. Will STOW led to the matrimonial altar
        Miss Gertrude WHITE, Dr. Johnson saying the few words that
        united their young lives. The parlor was beautifully
        decorated and quite a number of friends were present to
        witness the marriage ceremony. They were the recipients
        of several nice presents. The groom is a hardworking,
        and is esteemed by all. The bride is the second daughter of 
        Mr. Tom WHITE, one of our most valuable citizens, and is
        a young lady of sunny disposition, scattering rays of
        sunshine wherever she goes. They will reside in Martin.

Public Wells Whispers Column -
Bro. DAVIS has gone to New Orleans this week to attend the �old 
        soldier�s� reunion.
Mr. Tom WASH, and wife, of Sharon, are spending the week here with
        their son, Mr. J. R. WASH. 
Mr. Elmore BLAKEMORE, of Missouri, is spending this week with his
        sister, Mrs. Addie MILES.
Mrs. Sue HOLLIS, of Sharon, spent last week with her sister, Mrs. 
        Emma FIELDS.
Mr. J. R. MILES returned home from Hot Springs, Ark., last Saturday,
        where he had been for his health.
Mr. Joe RADFORD and family, of near Gleason, spent last Saturday
        night with MrsRebeca FIELDS, of this place.

Non-Resident Notice  To Dock JONES a citizen of Kentucky
         A bill of divorce by your wife, Mary Florence Jones 

-----------------END OF MAY 22ND 1903
 

Part 1 of the Abstracts for:
Friday, May 29, 1903 
DRESDEN ENTERPRISE

Contract Let
The committee appointed at the April term of the county court to let
out and superintend the construction of a new jail building in Dresden,
closed a contract last Wednesday with Mr. Landrum, representing
the Pauley Jail Co., of St. Louis, to build a new jail, which will be
on the site of the old jail. 
A $10,000 structure will be built and is promised to be ready for 
occupancy by September 1st at the latest. All the material to be used
in the construction will be steel, brick and concrete.There will be
five rooms on the first floor for the jailer�s family, an office, a
bathroom, etc., and on the second floor, will be the jail proper,
consisting of the main cage, made of heavy steel, a juvenile cell,
a female cell and a special cell for desperate criminals.
The builders guarantee that no prisoner can cut his way out of this 
jail and that it is impossible for same to be burned from ordinary
cause. The jail will be supplied with a complete sewage system and
water works.

Ralston Report Column - 
Miss Minnie HUTCHENS is spending this week with her uncle, John
        FERRULE at  McConnell.
Mr. J. S. ARAN and two little girls spent last Sunday with Mrs.
        Earnest WRIGHT, of Martin.
Mr. J. C. RAY is on the sick list.
An ice cream supper was given at the home of Mr. Bill EAVES last
        Saturday night. A large crowd attended.
Mrs. VAUGHAN and Miss DASDY visited Mrs. Mary TERRELL at Dresden
        last Sunday.
A large crowd is expected in Ralston next Sunday, as there will be all
        day singing with dinner on the grounds  here. Rev. W. M. COLLINS
        will deliver a sermon at 11 o�clock. 
Miss Brooksie ATKINS and little May Lurze WHITLOCK visited in Mayfield
        Ky., last week.
V. M. LAMSEY was in Union City all last week, attending Jim WHITE�s
        trial.

Bud LITTLE hurt in Runaway.
Monday, Mr T. M. LITTLE started for Mississippi on business, driving
        through from Dresden to Martin. In the buggy with him was Ed
        BAKER, and when crossing the railroad at the freight depot in
        Martin, the horse began kicking, bucking, rearing and pitching
        like a wild west bronco, and, seeing they could not hold the
        maddened beast, Mr. LITTLE attempted to jump out, but fell
        beneath the wheels, being bruised up considerably about the
        left shoulder and arm. While not seriously injured, he is very
        sore, but we hope will be all right in a few days. He returned
        home on the afternoon train, postponing his Mississippi trip.

Greenfield Gatherings Column - 
Ethel PRIESTLY is visiting at Newbern.
Loutie GLOVER, of Huntingdon, is visiting friends and relatives here.
W. B. SHANNON has returned from a business trip to Arkansas and Texas.
J. H. FINCH and wife are visiting their son at Shawnee, Oklahoma.
The fire alarm called many of our citizens to the residence of C. L.
        BRAY Thursday evening. Somehow fire had caught in the corn
        crib, near the house. It was soon put out without much damage
        being done, and it was fortunate for Mr. BRAY that help was
        immediately at hand, or his house would have gone up in flames. 
The marriage of Walter HAZLEWOOD and Emma BOYLE took place at the C. P.
        church Thursday night at 8:30. Rev. T. W. CANNON performed the
        ceremony, and a large number of friends were present. The happy
        couple left Monday for their future home at Cooper, Tex.
The following Greenfield people visited New Orleans during the 
        Confederate reunion, and have returned well pleased with their
        trip: H. L. HIGGS and wife, G. W. NOWLIN, Clint ROBINSON,
        Thomas CAMPBELL, James CAUDLE, J. H. RACHELS and wife.
Mrs. Fount COATS was quite badly burnt Monday by a kettle of boiling
        water being upset.
Rev. T. W. CANNON is attending the C. P. general assembly at Nashville. 
Jo KEMP, who has been firing on the M. & O. railroad, with headquarters
        at Murfreesboro, Ill., is home for a few days with friends and
        relatives.
Hon. John D. ELDRIDGE and wife of Agusta, Ark., are visiting Mrs.
        ELDRIDGE�s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. NOWLIN.
John HILL of No. 9, died suddenly Friday night at the age of near 75
        years. The funeral services were held at the Christian church
        Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Eld. J. L. HOLLAND.
        The remains were taken to Bradford for interment.

Mary Hays� Happenings Column - 
Misses Lillie PHILLIPS and Eula COLLIER came home Saturday from 
        Greenfield, where they had been  picking berries.
Mr. Jeff UNDERWOOD was in this neighborhood last Friday.
Squire HALL is on the sick list.
Bro. DENTON filled his appointment at Mr. WATSON�s Sunday evening,
        having another for next Sunday evening.
Jim RUDD and wife, of Meda, were at the latter�s father Sunday.
Miss Vera HALL returned to her home today. We hope she had a pleasant
        time while with us.
WHITE cleared.
The jury in the  case of the State of Tennessee agianst Jim WHITE,
charged with murder, returned a verdict of  �not guilty.� The case was
given to the jury Thursday, and that afternoon they reported they could
not
come to an agreement, six of the jury standing for acquital, four for
manslaughter and two for murder in the first degree. The jury was sent
back
to the jury room and requested by the court to further consider the
matter. 
On Friday afternoon the jury reported a verdict of not guilty and WHITE
was
given his liberty. Throughout the entire time the court room was packed
with friends of both parties, many Weakley countians being present.

Ore Springs Column - 
Miss Mary Alice FOWLER, who has been confined to her bed for some time
with
        rheumatism, is very low, and it is thought she will never recover.
        She is the sister of George FOWLER, of this place, and the family
        have the sympathy of a host of friends in their trouble.
Miss Babe TAYLOR is still very sick.
Miss Florence JENKINS, who has been visiting here for some weeks, has
        returned to her home in Nashville. 
Bessie CLEMENT is on the sick list.

Adams� Academy Column - 
T. L. FLIPPO, wife and daughter, Miss Beulah, visited friends near
Gardner
        Sunday.
Miss Jessie ADAMS, of Gleason, has been with relatives and friends in
this
        neighborhood for several days.
Mr. Jim TEMPLETON and family, the Public Wells, visited the former�s
brother,
        John TEMPLETON, and wife, Saturday and Sunday. 
Elzie FLIPPO and sister attended the debate at the Wells Saturday night.
G. W. ANDERSON, wife and little daughter, Luis, visited relatives near
        Terrell since our last.
The little daughter of Mr. DORAN, who was very badly burned some time
ago
        is improving.
Mr. Almus ADAMS and wife visited the latter�s parents, near Walnut
Ridge,
        Sunday.
Mr. Jack THOMPSON gave the young people a strawberry supper last Friday.
MR. HIGGS and daughter, from near Greenfield, visited Mr. Will ADAMS
since
        our last.
John THOMPSON and sister, Miss Ethel, visited friends near Public Wells
        Sunday. 

Elvin JANES Arrested-
Elvin JANES, who is well known in Henry and Weakley Counties was
arrested
at his home in the county by J. J. LOWRT, of Paris, and Deputy United
States
Marshal W. L. MORRIS, and carried to Lexington for trial on a charge of
violating the internal revenue law, relating to the sale of liquor.
JANES
was disposed to resist arrest, but surrendered when the officers broke
down
the door of his house. He has been in trouble before, and once served a
term in the penitentiary for holding up a man with a pistol and severely
beating him with a whip. JANES was indicted at the February 1902 term of
circuit court here for illegally selling whiskey, but  T. K. REYNOLDS
and
Dick BRAGG went on his bond and JANES skipped. This is the first trace
the
officers here have had of him.

West Union Column - 
Little Allie BELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abe UNDERWOOD has been on
the
        puny list this week.
The infant son of  Mr Ed GILLIAM came very near getting chocked to death
        by eating candy last Saturday.

Palmersville Pointers Column - 
Crockett VAUGHN, one of our most prominent farmers, is building a new
        tobacco barn.
The closing excercises of the Minida Normal college were a grand
success.
        Oren WAGGENER, Miss Blanch BIGGS and Clide PENTECOST won prizes for
        the best speech in each grade. Webster HENDERSON, and Will KILLGORE
        were awarded diplomas  in the commercial class.

Town and County Column - 
Mrs. C. P. MEADOWS has returned from Gardner.
Miss Zelma GARDNER, of Gardner, attended the FUQUA-GARDNER nuptials here
        Sunday.
Mrs. W. H. McMURRAY, an aged mother in Isreal and wife of our esteemed
        friend Esq. McMURRAY, is critically ill at her home in Gardner.
The infant son of Mr. J. E. PARHAM died on Wednesday evening at the
family
        residence in Dresden. Interment took place Thursday afternoon at
        West Union, services by Bro. WYATT. The sympathy of the entire
        community is extended to the grief-stricken young father.
We sincerely and truly thank our esteemed friends, Messrs. Conse HYNDS
and
        his two sons, Arthur and Matt, for the donation of a fine sheep for
        our correspondants� picnic.
Mr. Lee Miller, son of Uncle Joe MILLER, has been recommended by a large
        number of our prominent citizens for a position as Pullman car
        conductor and has made application for a place. Lee is an upright
        honest, sober, industrious, moral young man and we sincerely hope
        and trust he will secure a position.
A quiet wedding accurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. GARDNER on
last
        Sunday afternoon at 5 o�clock. The contracting parties being Mr.
        Chas. FUQUA, of McKenzie, and Miss Maggie GARDNER, of Gardner, Rev.
        J. B. RUSSELL officiating. Only a few relatives and friends 
        witnessed the nuptials. The groom is employed as bookkeeper for the
        McKenzie roller mills, and is a splendid business man. The bride is
        the daughterof Mr. Ed GARDNER, of Gardner, and is a most lovable
        charming lady of many admirable traits of character.
Town and County Column (Continued)-
Mrs. R. E. MAIDEN is visiting in Ralston. 
Dr. G. I. BAXTER is making preparations for having his
        dwelling painted.
Miss Maude GARDNER, of Union City, is the guest of her
        aunt,Mrs. Nora Gardner SMITH.
Rev. YOKELY, wife and children, of Scottsboro, Ala., were
        here this week, the guests of  Mrs. YOKELEY�s
        brother Dr. A. D. FINCH, and family.
Ben PARKER returned Sunday from  New Orleans, Ben is much
         enthused over his trip.
R. G. MALOAN has beautified his residence on Depot street by
        having same nicely repainted. B. D. GIBBS did the
        work, which proves that he is an artist with the brush.
Mr. Sid IRVINE, son of Esq. Ben IRVINE and who was born
        and raised here, is in Dresden mingling with old
        friends. This is Sid�s first visit here in several
        years.
Invitations have been issued to the wedding of Mis May TALBOT
        and Mr. G. W. HOLMES, of Jackson, on June 10. The
        bride-elect is well known here, having frequently
        visited.
Hon. and Mrs. Joe E. JONES were called to Camden early 
        Wednesday morning on account of the death of Mrs.
        Jones� sister, who died very suddenly Tuesday night. 
We are glad to note that Martin�s boss contractor, John
        WALTERS, has secured the contract to furnish the
        brick and the work on the new jail. When WALTERS
        and LANDRUM got together it only took them about
        half an hour to trade.
The wife of Mr. Bynum AUTREY who lives about two miles north
        of Gleason, was buried at Walkers Chapel last Monday
        afternoon. Services were conducted by Mr. J. J. WHITE.
        The deceased was a daughter of Uncle Joe JEFFERIES
        and died Sunday morning at 10 o�clock of consumption.
        She leaves several children.
Mr. R. H. DAVIS, of Hyndsver, was here Monday. He tells us
        folks are hard at work getting everything ready for
        the Enterprise picnic. 
Clarence JONES, Chas MEADOWS, Tom BOWERS, and Sid
        PHELPS left early Tuesday loaded with all kinds of
        fishing tackle, for the river.
Col E. E. TANSIL, that grand old war horse, returned Sunday
        from the reunion at New Orleans, where he was busily
        engaged, night and day, on committee work the whole
        time he was there. The Colonel was chosen chairman of
        the Tennessee delegation.
Shannons stave factory at Latham resumed operations this week
        after being shut down a week or so on account of 
        illness in the family of the foreman, Tom BODEN.
Mr. T. J. INSCO requests us to announce that Supt. Sam
        Featherston will speak at the Harris schoolhouse 
        tomorrow night. He will discuss the new school law.
The editor spent about an hour at the county farm on last 
        Sunday afternoon and was agreeably surprised to
        note the many improvements that have recently been
        made there.The houses have been remodeled and made
        more habitable. Mr. GIBBS, the superintendent. keeps
        things shining as a new pin. The inmates were all nice,
        cleanly and comfortably clad and in a healthy state.
        Mr. GIBBS has a splendid crop this year and is getting
        considerable work out of some of the inmates.
The Weakley county board of election commisioners met in the
        office of the chairman R. T. LEWIS, on last Friday to
        transact important business.Messrs. G. E. BOWDEN, 
        Will DIBBRELL and Kince DAVIS, appeared before the 
        commissioners at their request.

Meda Matters Column -
Mr. and Mrs. Dave HEMPHILL, of near Fulton, visited the
        former�s brother, Mr. J. L. HEMPHILL, here Saturday
        and Sunday. 
Dr. McKAY visited Dr. H. B. STEPHENS, a few hours Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. ELLIS attended preaching at Martin Sunday.
Mrs. Tommie TATE is right sick with slow fever.
Mrs. Julia ELLIS is visiting her son, Mr. Bob ELLIS, at Martin.

Mrs. Etha HARPER has announced a subscription school here.
Mrs. A. L. PEERY, who has beeen ill ever since January, was
         able to visit Mrs. J. W. BOMAR last Sunday, to the
         delight of her many friends. 

Marriage  Licenses:
W. W. SISSIN to Ama WRIGHT
W. E. BOSWELL to Lula VALENTINE
George POINTER to Susie WATHERINGTON
Gourley HORNBEAK to Hattie PARSONS
D. J. LUNSFORD to Hattie BOSWELL
C. B. FUQUA to Maggie GARDNER

Fancy Facts Column - 
Amos WRIGHT and wife, of Sharon, are visiting relatives in
        this community. 
T. I. FOWLER and Jeff EAVES are going to the river this week.
        Squirrels had better hunt tall timber and fish take to
        deep water.
Coleman SMITH has purchased a horse from T. I. FOWLER, paying
        $75. for the same.

Martin Column - 
Phillip MILAM is on the sick list.
Horace SANDERS visited friends at Jackson Monday.
G. T. BEARD and wife, of Sharon, were here Monday.
Miss Louis WHITTEN, of Rosemark, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
        WOOTEN.
Mrs. E. C. LYON is visiting Mrs. T. A. McELWRATH, at Mayfield,
        this week.
R. C. WHITENELL is having his house on Main street remodeled
        and repainted. 
W. H. WILSON, P. W. LEE, M. HANNING and J. L. BROOKS went
        fishing last Thursday.
John GLASS, of Sharon, was in the city last Monday. We are glad
        to note that he looks much improved in health.

Berry Hill Column - 
Ask Mrs. B. E. HUDSON where she went last Sunday and got
        such a cursing. She says she heard more cursing in 
        twenty  minutes than she has heard in thirty-five years.
        The engine was small but there was nothing wrong with the
        whistle. 

Tumbling Talk Column - 
Mr. and Mrs.  Glasgow, of Jewell, were with us Sunday.
John HIGHFIELD and T. J. BELL paid Paris a business call Saturday.
Bob KLUTTS and wife, of Gleason, attended church here Sunday.
Walter HOLT, the hustling Christmas merchant, spent a few days
        here the first of the week. 
Mrs. Jennie KLUTTS and Misses Hattie and Myrtle KLUTTS, of near
        Gleason,  spent Sunday here.

Real Estate Transfers
J. T. CULVER to F. M. SCATES            $60.
L. B. JANES to C. W. CASSADAY           $125.
Z. D. CHILDRESS to  Inez CHILDRESS      $10.
H. T. FREEMAN to  Louisa FREEMAN        $160.
L. P. JONES to Bell PUCKETT             $55.
End of June 29th