In Memory of Aunt Liza HENDERSON
On November 7, the angel of death visited the home of Mrs.
Bettie PARRISH and took from us a loving mother and friend, Aunt
Liza HENDERSON, aged 76 years, 10 months, 6 days.
She was a consistent member of the Old Baptist church. We can
only say to you all, live the life of your mother, and weep not,
for she is at rest.             Nettie  WILLIAMS

W. W. McCLURE sends a letter to the Enterprise enclosing $1.25
to renew his subscription and change his address from Douglas,
La. to Eudora, Chicot County, Arkansas.

Ore Springs Siftings Column - 
Miss Puss HEARN and her mother have been visiting relatives in
        Kentucky.
Mrs. NEWBERRY, who has had fever for some time is improving.
Will CLEMENT is able to visit his grandmother after having been
        confined to his bed for about seven weeks with fever.
Miss Bera NEWBERRY, daughter of Esq. G. W. NEWBERRY, began
        school at Butler�s schoolhouse last Monday. She is an
        excellent young lady and we feel sure will have success
        with her school. 
Miss Ettie WALTERS, of Gleason, who spent a few days with Miss
        Bettie CLEMENT has returned home.
Mr. Dave TERRELL has his residence completed and will have it
        painted next week.
Mrs. Jim ALLMAN has fever, but is not very sick yet. 
Jack TAYLOR and family visited near Dukedom last week.
Aunt Mec STEEL fell out the door last week and received several
        painful bruises. She is still unable to be up.
Miss Zora TAYLOR is spending the week with her aunt, Miss Mary
        TAYLOR, who is very sick of heart disease.
Will CASTLEMAN and wife spent last week in Lake county.

Latham Lispings Column - 
Mrs. Nancy CARNEY has been sick with fever, but is better.
Bertie, little daughter of Mr. W. D. PAYNE, has been sick with
        fever, but is better.
An infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. WHEELER was buried at Old
        Concord Thursday of last week. 
Wednesday of last week, at his residence, Esq. ESKRIDGE united
        in marriage Mr. Fox GIBSON and Miss ROSE, of Dukedom.
A matrimonial craze struck our little town Sunday. Mr. Carney
        JONES started the ball rolling by stealing a march on
        the old folks, got his girl and made a rush for Esq.
        ESKRIDGE�s office where they were made man and wife.
        Mr. JONES is an honorable, industrious young man and
        stands high. His bride is Miss Susie TODD, daughter of
        Mr. Will TODD, one of our best, most substantial 
        citizens. Next was Mr. Albert MAXEY and Miss Cora
        BRUNDRIGE. Albert is a noble upright and industrious
        young man, well thought of by all who know him. Miss
        Cora is one of the fairest of her sex. and possesses
        many excellent qualities.
Mr. T. RIGDEWAY and wife visited here Sunday.
Mr. Henry RIDGEWAY has moved his undertaker�s business here.
        We would like wo wish him a lively business, but cannot 
        conscientionaly. 
Mrs. Laura WHEELER is getting along nicely. Dr. FINCH was out
        to see after the small-pox at Dukedom today.
Next was Mr. James ETHERIDGE and Miss Maud MALONE. We look upon
        the groom as a model young man in many respects and
        Maud, his lovely bride, has many friends and admirers.
Mr. E. E. ATKINS has closed a deal woth Griffith Bros. and will
        take stock when insured.
MR. Dave ATKINS is very low.
Dr. RAMSEY, the new groceryman, is stocking up for a big winter
        trade.
Mr. Will ETHERIDGE went to Fulton Saturday on business.

Hall�s Branch Budget Column - 
Mr. Babe BARKER and family have moved here from Gardner Station. 
Prof. Earnest SMITH sold his farm recently, to Mr. Babe BARKER,
        consideration $550. Prof. SMITH has moved near Lamb�s 
        schoolhouse, where he is teaching.
Mr. and Mrs. James HUNTER gave an entertainment for the young
        people Saturday night.
Mr. Rob�t SUDDOTH and sister will visit friends near Mayfield
        Friday.
Mr. Ben CASTLEMAN is building some dwellings for Sam LOCKHART
        this week.
Mr. Frank BLACKARD left Thursday of last week for Cartersville
        Ill., accompanied by his niece, Miss Minnie FOSTER, who
        has been visiting here since September. Mr. BLACKARD
        will join the carpenter�s union and work there until
        Christmas.

Insolvency Notice
Mr. W. E. FULLER , deceased

Mary Hay�s Happenings Column - 
Mrs. Fannie HALL and children, of Jones� schoolhouse, were the
        guests of Mrs. Stella MILNER and family Saturday and
        Sunday.
The following went to the bottoms nutting Saturday: B. A.
        TARWATER and family, Esquire KENNEDY and family, Misses
        Carrie KENNEDY and Nannie MILNER and Messrs. A. F. TRIM,
        S. D. COLLIER and H. B. BELL. 
Messrs. C. J. BELL and Almus CRUTCHFIELD spent a few days near
        Lanesview last week visiting relatives.
Clint HALL, Dee MILNER, Joe SCATES, Prince HALL and ADD MILNER
        started to the lake last Friday morning to be gone a
        week or more.
Mr. Claud RUSHER and Miss Era STEVENSON, Esq. S. D. COLLIER
        officiating.

Gardner Gems Column - 
Mrs. Jesse WINSET, of Henry Station, is visiting her parents,
        Dr. and Mrs. GARDNER. 
Mr. Tom ROGERS and wife, of Fulton, Ky., spent last week with
        the former�s mother.
Mr. Burnett CLARK, of Clinton, Ky., was here on business Monday.
Mr. Ed FALWELL and wife, of Martin, spent Sunday here.
Miss Irene FOSTER left Tuesday for a protracted visit to her
        brother in Jackson.
Mr. Joe GREY and Mr. Everette ELDER left last week for a tour
        through Missouri and Arkansas.
Mr. Horace ROGERS has moved to the McMurry place.
Mr. Herbert CARTER, of Memphis, spent a few hours here with
        friends.
Mrs. Lee GARDNER, sho has been here for the past seven weeks,
        leaves Saturday for St. Louis.
Mr. Grizzard GARDNER, who has been in Hickory Valley for the
        past three months, is at home for the winter.
Mr. Algernon GARDNER has accepted a position at Martin.

Town and County Column - 
Mr. E. T. REAVIS and son Loyd were in Dickson and Nashville a
        few days this week.
We learn with sore regret that Esq. I. HOUSE of No. 20 is
        gradually sinking and can not live much longer. He has
        lived an honorable and useful life, and is esteeemed by
        all. 
Rev. R. E. BRASFIELD will preach at Liberty church, in No. 10, 
        on the fifth Sunday in this month.
A bright eyed little miss arrived at the home of Sam Featherston
        on last Sunday. 
We are glad to get a subscription for the paper from Master
        Claud FREEMAN, son of Uncle Rufe FREEMEN.
Misses Mamie TANSIL and Pearl DAVIS made a flying trip to Martin 
Tuesday. 
Edward KING says it snowed here Monday night about 10 o�clock.
Dr. J. B. L. TERRELL was called to Fulton and Newbern one day
         last week to do surgical work.
Prof. Madison W. HALL, principal of Sharon Training School, was
        able to resume his duties Monday, after a spell of fever
        of  several weeks duration.
Deputy Sheriff Henry DRAKE, of No. 1, informs us that old Aunt
        Margaret McCLAIN, mother of M. Charlie McCLAIN,
        one of No. 1�s most well-to-do and prominent residents,
        is sick nigh unto death and cannot live much longer.
        Aunt Margaret is probably the oldest woman in the county,
        and has lived a useful and noble life. 
Attorney Harry JONES has passed his examination and will soon
        received his license in a few days. He will take up the
        practice of law with his father, the firm ofto be Jones
        & Jones.
Mr. Will McDANIEL and Miss Mattie STEPHENS, prominent young
        people of No. 1, stole a march on their friends one day
        last week, slipped off to Henry county and were quietly                 married. The
bride is the daughter of Mr. W. H. STEPHENS
        and a young lady of lovable disposition. Will is a 
        steady, sober, industrious boy. 
A jolly house party has been charmingly entertained the past
        four days by Mr. and Mrs, A. E. GARDNER at �Hill Top,�
        their handsome suburban  home across the creek. The 
        personnel of the party was Col. and Mrs. E. E. TANSIL,
        Capt. Tom CARTHEY, of St. Louis, Misses Mymie TANSIL
        and Pearl DAVIS, George Edwards, Mrs. M. IRVINE and
        Douglas EDWARDS of Dechard.
A bouncing boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed JONES, of No.24,
        Wednesday.
Mr. Albert MAXEY, a prominent, substantial and hard working
        young farmer of No. 4, was on last Sunday happily united
        in marriage to Miss Cora BRUNDRIDGE, daughter of Mr.
        Dick BRUNRIDGE, of No. 25. The ceremony was performed
        by Esq. Everett ATKINS, at the home of the bride�s
        parents.
The following have been removed from the pension roll, either by
        death or removal: G. T. POYNER and E. D. BLACKWELL.
        Added: John H. MELTON, Cottage Grove, $100. per year.

(Most of the last page of the paper  has been ripped away.)

Adams Academy Column - 
Miss Ima BRIZENDINE has been on the sick list.
Mrs. T. S. FLIPPO is spending a few days with relatives east of 
        Dresden.
Mr. I. F. DUNLAP and wife, from near Dukedaom visited with the
        former�s sister, Mrs. W. M. BRIZENDINE, since out last. 
Horace MOORE and Mrs. Beulah FLIPPO visited friends near Mt.
        Pelia.
Mr. Henry ADAMS has bought the Peak BLAKEMAN place and moved his
        family from near Harris Station.
Mr. G. W. ANDERSON and family were the guests of  M. W. LAWLER
        and wife Sunday.
Mr. Fred MORGAN continues quite ill with inflammatory
        rheumatism.
Fielden TRAVIS and wife attended services at Public Wells
        Sunday.
Mr. Albert ADAMS was united in holy bonds of wedlock Sunday
        morning at 10 o�clock to Miss Cleavis, the charming
        daughter of Mr. C. J. TRENTHAM. Esq. CRUTCHFIELD
        performed the ceremony.

Henderson Academy Column - 
Mr. Robert VAUGHAN is putting up a new wire fence and making
        other improvements on his place.
Mrs. Willis COPLIN is very low and her recovery is doubtful.
Mrs. Cora FRENCH is right sick.
Davis and Pearl McCLAIN spent Saturday with their sister, Mrs.
        John BAKER. 
Little Carman WHITE, who has been very sick is better.

End of Abstracts for November 20, 1903.
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Friday, November 27, 1903       The Dresden Enterprise
Dresden, Tennessee

Honor Roll Liberty Graded School
Sixth Grade - Penny SIMS, Berah GOLDSBY, Claud SIMS, Ernice
        EDMONDSTON, Walter SIMS.
Fifth Grade - Doby ARNOLD, Maud PARKS, Roscoe SWAIM, Clara
        BAILEY, Katie YOUNG.
Fourth Grade - Bertie SIMS, Ivy BAILEY, Jessie SIMS, Carlisle
        MITCHELL, Tom BAILEY, Onie SMITH, Fred BRASFIELD,
        Lettie BOBBITT, Mary JOHNS.
                                        Pearl MATHENY, Prin.

Two Special Elections
A special election will be held in No. 20 on Saturday, Dec. 5,
to elect a constable to fill out the unexpired term of J. W.
HICKS, resigned and also a justice of the peace to fill out
the term of  I. HOUSE, deceased. Appointed to hold the
elections are: Jim SIMPSON, officer. John HESTER, J. W.
CARNEY, Hardin BROOKS, judges. Arthur HYNDS, John BROOKS,
clerks. 
On the same date, an election will be held in No. 3 to elect
a justice of the peace to fill out the unexpired term of W. H.
McMURRY, resigned. The following are appointed to hold the
election: W. L. GARDNER, officer. Esq. CHILDRESS, S. H. HALL,
J. O. SMALLEY, judges. J. R. PHIPPS, Lee RUTLEDGE.

Hyndsver Hits Column - 
Miss McNEAL, from Chicago, visited Mr. Chas. HYNDs� family.
Mr. W. A. THOMPSON passed through our town Tuesday.
Rev. J. M. NOWLIN and wife visited his daughter here, Mrs.
        MEACHAM, this week.
Walter MORGAN has entered school here. 
Mrs. Eva FRAZIER and Miss Josie JOLLEY, of Martin, visited 
        Mrs. HOUSE Tuesday.
Mr. Will CHAPPEL has sold his farm to Mr. Will BARRETT, of
        McConnell.
Uncle P. ELLIOTT died this (Wednesday) morning with heart
        trouble . He  was tax assessor of this district, a
        very prominent man, a good citizen, beloved by all
        who knew him. His obituary will be in next week.
Mr. Isham HOUSE, one of our oldest and most highly respected
        citizens, died Thursday, November 19, and was buried 
        Friday at Oak Hill cemetery; services conducted by
        Rev. Chas BELL, of Martin. There was a large crowd
        present to pay their last respect to him. He was
        confined to his bed for several weeks with la grippe.
        He said many times that he was ready to die and bore
        his afflictions with christian resignation. He was
        born in Davidson county, May 2, 1824, and came with
        his family to this county in 1828, thus having been a
        citizen of Weakley seventy-six years. He was a member
        of the county court and had been for several years; was
        also a constable of No. 18 about twenty years. In public
        as in private life, he always held out for the right,
        and no man was truer to his friends, and he had many.
        He raised a large family, five of whom are living. He
        was indeed a loving husband and father, a good neighbor,
        a child of God.

A Card of Thanks is signed by F. P. HOUSE, W. W. HOUSE, Mrs. J.
        H. HATLER, Mrs. J. R. SIMPSON. 

TERRY-NOWLIN
What might be termed a surprise wedding, though not entirely
so, occurred here Sunday morning at the home of Register
BARTON, the contracting parties being Mr. Gallitin TERRY and
Miss Lillie May NOWLIN, both of Sharon, Eld. RUSSELL, pastor
of the Corinth Baptist church, tied the silken knot. Last week
Miss Lillie came here to visit her sister, Mrs. BARTON, Sunday,
Mr. TERRY came over and brought the preacher with him to
perform the ceremony. 
The groom is the son of Esq. G. M. TERRY, one of this county�s 
foremost citizens, and is himself a young man of sterling worth.
He now holds a responsible and lucrative position with the I. C.
railroad company. 
The bride is the daughter of that grand old man, Mr. W. D.
NOWLIN, of Sharon. She is a young lady of refinement and rare
intelligence, and of a lovable, bright and sunny disposition.

Jonesboro Jottings Column - 
Prof. A. M. STOUT began his school at Meridian Monday.
Dr. T. Z. ELINOR has bought a farm and announced that he would
        make this his retirement home.
Mr. H. C. COOPER spent four days in Kentucky last week.
J. A. WHICKER carried a load of fine turkeys to Greenfield
        Monday.
Mr. Buck YOUNG, of Greenfield, was the guest of Mr. Frank HALL
        and family last week. 
A large crowd attended the singing at David RICHE�s Sunday
        night. Prof. Jim WILLIAMS was the leader.
Henry HOLT sold his farm last week to Dr. ELINOR.
Mr. Joel BARNER carried a load of cotton to Trezevnt last week.
Last week, Mr. Sol CARLTON and Miss Minnie POPE, two of our
        highly respected young people were married at Dresden.
Rev. JACKSON filled his regular appointment at Meridian Sunday.
Mr. Bud STOUT has returned from Bolivar. He says his brother,
        Dan, is worse.

Mt. Hermon Items Column - 
Mrs. HENDRON has been right sick with malarial fever, but is
        better.
Last Sunday morning at the groom�s home, Mr. Will LISCOMB and 
        Miss Olice HARRINGTON were happily married by Esq.
        OLIVER. There were so many to see them married they had
        to get out in the yard to marry. They turned the tables
        on the �jokers� by immediately driving off in their
        buggy.
Mr. Charlie PUCKETT, near Gleason, and Miss Evie PENTECOST,
        daughter of Mr. G. W. PENTECOST, accompanied by Miss
        Bertha and Master Curt PENTECOST, drove to Esq. OLIVER�s
        Sunday evening and were married. We know that Evie will
        make him a good housekeeper, as she has been keeping
        house for her father, three younger sisters and a 
        brother ever since she was ten years old.
Mr. Elbert PARHAM and Miss Fannie BULLOCK were married Sunday,
        but we don�t know where or by whom.
Mr. W. P. LECORUE has rented his farm to Mr. Earn LECORUE and
        moved to Greenfield. 
Mr. Henry HARRINGTON and his sisters, Mrs. Martha SUMMERS,
        have moved to Greenfield. 
Mr. F. J. FORD recently took a big load of cotton to Trezevant
        and got $3.75 per hundred.
Mr. Lee NEWBERRY and family have returned from the lake and
        report a fine time.

Non-Resident Notice to Martha J. NORMAN and husband, Albert
        NORMAN  filed by J. B. SISSON, administrator of J. M.
        RHODES.

Town and County Column - 
Mrs. Minnie McELWRATH, of Murry, Ky, is the guest of Mrs. Bruce
        FINCH. Mr. Charlie PUCKETT of near Gleason, was united
        in marriage Sunday to Miss Eva DELLAHART, of Greenfield.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. TIMBERLAKE  returned to Jackson 
        Sunday from a short visit to the latter�s father and
        family here.
Mr. John VOWELL has purchased the Jim WHITE two story brick, 
        near the brick yard, north of  Martin, and will move
        in soon. Consideration $1,300. and John says $2,000
        wouldn�t touch it today.
Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS, son and daughter of  Mr. E. J. HARRIS
        of near Pisgah church, were in Dresden last Monday and
        gave the Enterprise an appreciated call.
We understand that our esteemed young friend, Carl GROOMS
        is a candidate for re-election to the office of
        constable of No. 9, Greenfield.
The hunting party composed of Buck MITCHELL, Hillary JONES, Joe
        LOYD, Harrell and Jim MORAN, and Walter BOBBITT returned        Saturday form
Kennett, Mo. 
Rev. and Mrs. MOONEY have moved to their home in Dresden. He
        has been in the active service of the ministery fifty-
        four years. 
Mr. BRADBERRY, of Rutherford, visited his brother, Mr. K. K. 
        BRADBERRY, and wife here this week.
Mr. Geo. BROOKS, of the poultry firm of J. L. BROOKS & Son,
        Martin, left last Saturday night for Chicago with a
        carload of chickens. Uncle Jack tells us they will ship
        a carload every week from now to Christmas.
Mr. Tobe McWHERTER, one of No. 5�s best  citizens, is seriously
        ill.
The two year old child of Mr. Irvine LOWRENCE, of No. 6, died 
        Tuesday night of pneunomia and was buried at Travis
        Chapel Thursday. The broken hearted parents have the
        sympathy of many friends.
Mr. Brown TATUM, aged about thirty-three years, died at his
        home near Gleason last Friday night of pneumonia.
        Deceased was ill only a short time. He leaves a wife
        and six chidren; was well known and had the good will
        of all. 
A very bold but unsuccessful atempt was made Sunday night to
        steal Sam McELWRATH�s fattening hogs. Sam had stepped
        out doors for a smoke and  heard someone trying to call
        his hog in a very low tone. Sam stepped down to the lot
        but was unable to identify the would-be thief who went
        over the back fence. 
Mr. Orben BELL, one of No. 14�s most prominent and gentlemanly 
        young men, was here last Saturday and secured a marriage
        license to marry Miss Bertrice, oldest daughter of Bill 
        Stephenson, also a citizen of no. 14. The marriage took
        place at the home of Esq. S. D. COLLIER, he officiting.
        The ceremony was witnessed by several couples, friends
        of the contracting parties. The happy young pair start
        out in life with flattering prospects and the sincere
        good wishes of friends.
Mr. F. M. KENNEDY tells us that many of the small mills
        throughout the county are closing down on account of
        the scarcity of wheat. He willl ship no more flour, but
        save what he has for his home customers.
A double wedding occurred Thursday of last week near Ore Springs
        Mr. W. D. EZZELL and Miss Bulah MITCHELL, Mr. W. D.
        FEATHERSTON and Miss Lilla HALLEM, at the home of Mr.
        N. A. MITCHELL. These young people are highly respected
        by all, and have a bright future before them. Their
        pastor, Rev. R. H. JACKSON. officiated.
After a lingering illness, Mr. W. W. MILLER died at his home in 
        Palmersville last Monday evening at five o�clock. He
        had been suffering some time from dropsy and heart
        trouble. Mr. MILLER was preceded to his grave by his
        wife about two years ago. No children survive them. He
        was about fifty-five years old, and, having been born
        and reared in that community, was one of its most widely
        known citizens. He was a member of the Methodist church
        and had lived a devout christian. He was generous
        hearted, obliging, and always ready to assist a friend.
        His brother, Dr. P. M. MILLER, survives him. The body
        was laid to rest at Union Hall burying ground in Henry
        county.
 

Non-Resident Notice.
John A. VOWELL, administrator of W. E. FULLER, dec�d., vs
        Elizabeth FULLER, et als.

Martin Column - 
Mr. W. A. McLEAN is sick.
Mr. Jim OWNBY has brought an interest in C. C. CLARK�s
        confectionary. 
Grandpa JOHNSON, of McKenzie, is visiting his daughter, Mrs.
        Jane WINGO.
Miss Jessie SHARP, of McKenzie, is the guest of Mr. F. M.
        KENNEDY and family.
Mr. Jim HILLIARD and family have moved to the LAWLER house in
        West Martin.
Miss Monte SEBASTIAN, who has been very sick for three weeks,
        is up and about again.
Mrs. Theodora WINGO has returned  from a week�s visit to her
        son Carl, at Hornbeak.
Miss Birdie HILLIARD, who has had malarial fever for three
        weeks is up and about again.
Mr. Fonz KENNEDY and wife, of Rutherford, are visiting parents, 
        Mr. F. M. KENNEDY, and wife.
Mr. J. MORGAN, one of M. D. DUKE�s polite and accomodating 
        clerks, visited home folks.
Miss Ethel JOHNSON  is visiting her brother, Mr. Lun JOHNSON
        and family at Kennett Mo., to be gone all winter.
The residence of Mr. Carl BOWDEN caught fire Tuesday morning
        but was put out before any damage was done.
Lony TUTER, who has been very sick with pneumonia at his home 
        two miles north of town, is on the rapid road to
        recovery. 
Miss Lucile DODD and Miss Amelia CLEMONS were the guests of
        Miss Margaret BASKERVILLE at Union City Thanksgiving
        day.
Mr. Sam FREEMAN is with Mr. H. C. CRAIG, one of our West Side
        barbers, where he would be glad to have friends call
        on him.
Eld. Sam KIRKLAND and wife, of Fulton, spent Sunday here. He
        preached at the Primitive Baptist Church sat eleven
        o�clock and at night.
Rev. G. W. WILSON and family left Tuesday for Dyersburg, their
        new home. 

Jewell Jottings Column -
Little Orran OVERBY is on the sick list.
Miss Edwonia POOL is visiting her sister.
Mr. B. FOWLER and BOWLIN Bros. have consolidated their stocks
        and gone in business together. Mr. FOWLER will carry
        dry goods and BOWLIN Brothers grocery. 
W. F. OVERBY and Sons have finished burning brick for their new
        business house.
Mr. Carl McWHERTER happened to a bad accident last Thursday
        while coming from Dresden. Just as he drove his horse
        into Jewell the animal became unruly, turning the
        buggy over on Mr. McWHERTER, hurting him, but not
        seriously.
Miss Maggie GATEWOOD died at her home last Friday and was
        carried to Palmersville and laid to rest in the
        Palmersville cemetery. She leaves a father and many
        relatives and friends to mourn her death.
A large crowd gathered at the home of  Mrs. Dora GLASGOW
        Sunday in the afternoon and had a real nice singing.
W. F. OVERBY says he had the biggest and best trade he has had
        in many moons. It required the services of four clerks
        to wait on the trade.
Miss Maud PEERY left Monday for Pleasant Hill, where whe will
        teach school.
Mrs. M. L. OVERBY has returned to her home at Hazle, Ky., 
        after a few months visit here to relatives.
Mayo TEMPLETON is on the sick list.

Adam�s Academy Column - 
Little Lula ANDERSON is on the sick list.
Mr. Selo BREWER and wife, from Obion, visited Mr. T. S. FLIPPO
        Saturday and Sunday. 
J. W. ADAMS and family attended services at Ralston Sunday.
Misses Bulah ADAMS and Ima BRIZENDINE attended singing at Public
        Wells Sunday.
Mr. Horace MOORE and Miss Beulah FLIPPO visited Miss Ida
        CHAPPEL, near Hyndsver Sunday.
Mr. Clint MOORE and family visited Mr. Earnest HARDEMAN and
        wife at Ralston Sunday.
G. W. ANDERSON and H. MATHIS have been in Madison county several
        days on business.
Mr. Albert ADAMS and wife and Herbert MORGAN and Miss Lena
        ADAMS attended services at Martin Sunday night.

Abstracts of November 27, 1903 to be continued.........

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Part 2 of the Abstracts for:
Friday, November 27, 1903       The Dresden Enterprise
                                Dresden, Tennessee

Mt. Hermon Items Column - 
Mrs. HENDRON has been right sick with malarial fever, but is
        better.
Last Sunday morning at the groom�s home, Mr. Will LISCOMB and 
        Miss Olice HARRINGTON were happily married by Esq.
        OLIVER. There were so many to see them married they had
        to get out in the yard to marry. They turned the tables
        on the �jokers� by immediately driving off in their
        buggy.
Mr. Charlie PUCKETT, near Gleason, and Miss Evie PENTECOST,
        daughter of Mr. G. W. PENTECOST, accompanied by Miss
        Bertha and Master Curt PENTECOST, drove to Esq. OLIVER�s
        Sunday evening and were married. We know that Evie will
        make him a good housekeeper, as she has been keeping
        house for her father, three younger sisters and a 
        brother ever since she was ten years old.
Mr. Elbert PARHAM and Miss Fannie BULLOCK were married Sunday,
        but we don�t know where or by whom.
Mr. W. P. LECORUE has rented his farm to Mr. Earn LECORUE and
        moved to Greenfield. 
Mr. Henry HARRINGTON and his sisters, Mrs. Martha SUMMERS,
        have moved to Greenfield. 
Mr. F. J. FORD recently took a big load of cotton to Trezevant
        and got $3.75 per hundred.
Mr. Lee NEWBERRY and family have returned from the lake and
        report a fine time.

Non-Resident Notice to Martha J. NORMAN and husband, Albert
        NORMAN  filed by J. B. SISSON, administrator of J. M.
        RHODES.

Town and County Column - 
Mrs. Minnie McELWRATH, of Murry, Ky, is the guest of Mrs. Bruce
        FINCH. Mr. Charlie PUCKETT of near Gleason, was united
        in marriage Sunday to Miss Eva DELLAHART, of Greenfield.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. TIMBERLAKE  returned to Jackson 
        Sunday from a short visit to the latter�s father and
        family here.
Mr. John VOWELL has purchased the Jim WHITE two story brick, 
        near the brick yard, north of  Martin, and will move
        in soon. Consideration $1,300. and John says $2,000
        wouldn�t touch it today.
Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS, son and daughter of  Mr. E. J. HARRIS
        of near Pisgah church, were in Dresden last Monday and
        gave the Enterprise an appreciated call.
We understand that our esteemed young friend, Carl GROOMS
        is a candidate for re-election to the office of
        constable of No. 9, Greenfield.
The hunting party composed of Buck MITCHELL, Hillary JONES, Joe
        LOYD, Harrell and Jim MORAN, and Walter BOBBITT returned        Saturday form
Kennett, Mo. 
Rev. and Mrs. MOONEY have moved to their home in Dresden. He
        has been in the active service of the ministery fifty-
        four years. 
Mr. BRADBERRY, of Rutherford, visited his brother, Mr. K. K. 
        BRADBERRY, and wife here this week.
Mr. Geo. BROOKS, of the poultry firm of J. L. BROOKS & Son,
        Martin, left last Saturday night for Chicago with a
        carload of chickens. Uncle Jack tells us they will ship
        a carload every week from now to Christmas.
Mr. Tobe McWHERTER, one of No. 5�s best  citizens, is seriously
        ill.
The two year old child of Mr. Irvine LOWRENCE, of No. 6, died 
        Tuesday night of pneunomia and was buried at Travis
        Chapel Thursday. The broken hearted parents have the
        sympathy of many friends.
Mr. Brown TATUM, aged about thirty-three years, died at his
        home near Gleason last Friday night of pneumonia.
        Deceased was ill only a short time. He leaves a wife
        and six chidren; was well known and had the good will
        of all. 
A very bold but unsuccessful atempt was made Sunday night to
        steal Sam McELWRATH�s fattening hogs. Sam had stepped
        out doors for a smoke and  heard someone trying to call
        his hog in a very low tone. Sam stepped down to the lot
        but was unable to identify the would-be thief who went
        over the back fence. 
Mr. Orben BELL, one of No. 14�s most prominent and gentlemanly 
        young men, was here last Saturday and secured a marriage
        license to marry Miss Bertrice, oldest daughter of Bill 
        Stephenson, also a citizen of no. 14. The marriage took
        place at the home of Esq. S. D. COLLIER, he officiting.
        The ceremony was witnessed by several couples, friends
        of the contracting parties. The happy young pair start
        out in life with flattering prospects and the sincere
        good wishes of friends.
Mr. F. M. KENNEDY tells us that many of the small mills
        throughout the county are closing down on account of
        the scarcity of wheat. He willl ship no more flour, but
        save what he has for his home customers.
A double wedding occurred Thursday of last week near Ore Springs
        Mr. W. D. EZZELL and Miss Bulah MITCHELL, Mr. W. D.
        FEATHERSTON and Miss Lilla HALLEM, at the home of Mr.
        N. A. MITCHELL. These young people are highly respected
        by all, and have a bright future before them. Their
        pastor, Rev. R. H. JACKSON. officiated.
After a lingering illness, Mr. W. W. MILLER died at his home in 
        Palmersville last Monday evening at five o�clock. He
        had been suffering some time from dropsy and heart
        trouble. Mr. MILLER was preceded to his grave by his
        wife about two years ago. No children survive them. He
        was about fifty-five years old, and, having been born
        and reared in that community, was one of its most widely
        known citizens. He was a member of the Methodist church
        and had lived a devout christian. He was generous
        hearted, obliging, and always ready to assist a friend.
        His brother, Dr. P. M. MILLER, survives him. The body
        was laid to rest at Union Hall burying ground in Henry
        county.

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                                Dresden, Tennessee

Non-Resident Notice.
John A. VOWELL, administrator of W. E. FULLER, dec�d., vs
        Elizabeth FULLER, et als.

Martin Column - 
Mr. W. A. McLEAN is sick.
Mr. Jim OWNBY has brought an interest in C. C. CLARK�s
        confectionary. 
Grandpa JOHNSON, of McKenzie, is visiting his daughter, Mrs.
        Jane WINGO.
Miss Jessie SHARP, of McKenzie, is the guest of Mr. F. M.
        KENNEDY and family.
Mr. Jim HILLIARD and family have moved to the LAWLER house in
        West Martin.
Miss Monte SEBASTIAN, who has been very sick for three weeks,
        is up and about again.
Mrs. Theodora WINGO has returned  from a week�s visit to her
        son Carl, at Hornbeak.
Miss Birdie HILLIARD, who has had malarial fever for three
        weeks is up and about again.
Mr. Fonz KENNEDY and wife, of Rutherford, are visiting parents, 
        Mr. F. M. KENNEDY, and wife.
Mr. J. MORGAN, one of M. D. DUKE�s polite and accomodating 
        clerks, visited home folks.
Miss Ethel JOHNSON  is visiting her brother, Mr. Lun JOHNSON
        and family at Kennett Mo., to be gone all winter.
The residence of Mr. Carl BOWDEN caught fire Tuesday morning
        but was put out before any damage was done.
Lony TUTER, who has been very sick with pneumonia at his home 
        two miles north of town, is on the rapid road to
        recovery. 
Miss Lucile DODD and Miss Amelia CLEMONS were the guests of
        Miss Margaret BASKERVILLE at Union City Thanksgiving
        day.
Mr. Sam FREEMAN is with Mr. H. C. CRAIG, one of our West Side
        barbers, where he would be glad to have friends call
        on him.
Eld. Sam KIRKLAND and wife, of Fulton, spent Sunday here. He
        preached at the Primitive Baptist Church sat eleven
        o�clock and at night.
Rev. G. W. WILSON and family left Tuesday for Dyersburg, their
        new home. 

Jewell Jottings Column -
Little Orran OVERBY is on the sick list.
Miss Edwonia POOL is visiting her sister.
Mr. B. FOWLER and BOWLIN Bros. have consolidated their stocks
        and gone in business together. Mr. FOWLER will carry
        dry goods and BOWLIN Brothers grocery. 
W. F. OVERBY and Sons have finished burning brick for their new
        business house.
Mr. Carl McWHERTER happened to a bad accident last Thursday
        while coming from Dresden. Just as he drove his horse
        into Jewell the animal became unruly, turning the
        buggy over on Mr. McWHERTER, hurting him, but not
        seriously.
Miss Maggie GATEWOOD died at her home last Friday and was
        carried to Palmersville and laid to rest in the
        Palmersville cemetery. She leaves a father and many
        relatives and friends to mourn her death.
A large crowd gathered at the home of  Mrs. Dora GLASGOW
        Sunday in the afternoon and had a real nice singing.
W. F. OVERBY says he had the biggest and best trade he has had
        in many moons. It required the services of four clerks
        to wait on the trade.
Miss Maud PEERY left Monday for Pleasant Hill, where whe will
        teach school.
Mrs. M. L. OVERBY has returned to her home at Hazle, Ky., 
        after a few months visit here to relatives.
Mayo TEMPLETON is on the sick list.

Adam�s Academy Column - 
Little Lula ANDERSON is on the sick list.
Mr. Selo BREWER and wife, from Obion, visited Mr. T. S. FLIPPO
        Saturday and Sunday. 
J. W. ADAMS and family attended services at Ralston Sunday.
Misses Bulah ADAMS and Ima BRIZENDINE attended singing at Public
        Wells Sunday.
Mr. Horace MOORE and Miss Beulah FLIPPO visited Miss Ida
        CHAPPEL, near Hyndsver Sunday.
Mr. Clint MOORE and family visited Mr. Earnest HARDEMAN and
        wife at Ralston Sunday.
G. W. ANDERSON and H. MATHIS have been in Madison county several
        days on business.
Mr. Albert ADAMS and wife and Herbert MORGAN and Miss Lena
        ADAMS attended services at Martin Sunday night.

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Ore Springs Siftings Column - 
Walter CLEMEMT, of near Henry, is staying with his aunt,
        Mrs. E. J. CLEMENT, and attending school at Olivet.
Mrs. Lela TEMPLETON, of Jewell, is spending the week with
        relatives here. 
Mr. Ben COOK is preparing to move to Martin soon.
Mrs. Walter CASTLEMAN says he has made so much corn this year
        he has worn out his hands gathering it. 
The infant child of Mr. Jack TAYLOR fell from the door last
        Saturday and came near breaking its arm. 

12th District Doings Column - 
A stranger came to the home of Mr. W. F. HOBBS last week and 
        took up his abode with them. Bill says he is the finest
        boy in the whole country.
Dr. E. M. EVERETT is moving this week to McKenzie.
Mr. Sam COX of Ore Springs, has purchased a valuable farm on
        Spring Creek from Guy ALEXANDER, Gleason. 

Hall�s Branch Budget Column - 
Mr. OZZIE SMITH, who has been very sick with tonsilitis, is
        fast recovering.
Mr. Allen BRASFIELD was here Monday shaking hands with many
        friends.
Mr. Edward JONES is delighted over the arrival of a young man
        at his house last week.
Mr. Ben COOK sold his farm and household effects at auction 
        Monday. He will move to Martin where he will engage in
        the livery business.
Mr. Tom NEWBERRY left Wednesday of last week for Kennet, Mo.,
        on a hunt, to be gone perhaps till Christmas.
Mr. Wm. LAMB, Sr., left Saturday for Tullahoma, where he will 
        spend a week or two with relatives.
Mr. James PEERY and wife returned last week from Alvard, Tex., 
        where they have been visiting relatives for several
        weeks. 
Dr. T. J. BOSWELL entertained the young people Friday night of
        last week.

Elm Tree Twigs Column - 
Mr. W. H. WILDER made a flying trip to Huntingdon this week
Mr. Levi CAVITT is erecting a new business house on Water
        street.
Messrs. Aleck HALL and Ed STINSON went to Mayfield last Monday, 
returning Tuesday and report a pleasant trip. 
Mr. J. A. WILLIAMS has bananas for sale, the first that has
        been here for several years.

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