Friday, August 5, 1904
THE DRESDEN ENTERPRISE
In Memory
Mrs. B. M. Muzzell, of near Dukedom, passed from this life on July
23, 1904, at 10 o�clock A. M. after a painful illness of fifteen
months.
Another good and true woman is gone; called from the walks of life
she responded readily and willingly, being warned amply, she entered
the conflict bravely although conquered physically, her spiritual
trimuph was most glorious.
Sister Muzzell was the daughter of J. C. Hasting, of Henry County;
born January 31, 1865; aged thirty nine years, five months, and
three
days. She was converted in her 13th year and joined the M. E.
church, South; was married to J. C. Muzzell about 1882. To this
union was born six children. They moved to Weakley county about
1888, put her letter in the church at Mt. Moriah, of which, she
lived
true and faithful to her vows until two years ago.
All that loving hands could do with the aid of skilled physicians
was
done for her. She leaves behind a devoted husband, three sons and
three daughters, an aged father, six sisters and four brothers.
She was
laid to rest in Good Springs cemetery, the funeral being conducted
by
Rev. Folk, pastor in charge.
Belle and Doran
Died at Her Home Near Ralston
Ellen Underwood was born October 6, 1867. She was the daughter
of Stirling and Puss Edmonds, was married to Abe Underwood
September 21, 1883. There were born to this union nine children.
She
professed a hope in Christ and joined the Missionary Baptist church
at
Pleasant Hill in August 1883. Three years later she moved
to near
West Union where she lived a consistent member, until about nine
months ago. Brother Underwood and family got letters to move to
Ralston owing to the ill health of Sister Underwood. The deceased
was a true companion, a loving mother and an obedient daughter.
She will be missed in the home and in the church and in the
neighborhood where she lived. Funeral services were conducted by
the writer and Brother Bale Smith, of Martin, in the presence of
a
large conregation of people, after which her body was tenderly laid
to rest in the West Union Cemetery. sympathy.
H. W. Jackson
In memory of Aunt Mildred Brooks who departed this life July 12,
1904; aged ninety three years and eleven months. Jesus has called
her home where there will be no more sickness, pain or death. Aunt
Mildred was loved by all, and we miss her kind and cheerful work;
her smiling face we can no more see, but her kind work will never
be
forgotten. Why do we mourn for that aged friend who is dead?
Serenely, she to her final rest has passed while the soft memories
of her virtues yet lingers like twilight when the bright sun is
set.
Ella Vaughan
Aunt Mildred Brooks
Mr Editor, I don�t believe I remember ever seeing the death of Aunt
Mildred Brooks mentioned in the paper. She was one of the oldest
people who have died in our county for some time. She died July
12,
1904, and some of her nearest relatives say she was ninety three
years
and ten months old, while others say she was one hundred years old.
She ws not a member of any church, yet I believe she was a good
woman, for her Bible was always her companion when alone, as long
as she could see. She leaves no near relatives. Her husband and
only
daughter passed into the great beyond many years ago.
A Friend
Marriage Licenses
G. C. Hearn to Annie Hollaway
R. C. Miller to Julia Hall
W. G. Morgan to Zelma Williams
C. G. Killebrew to Alice Rudecie
J. C. Hatler to Effie Rea
Curtis Webster to Asalew Ray
Latham Lispings Column
Mr. Lockridge has purchased lot of new wheat, so the mill
will run
most every day.
Mr. C. E. Griffith is very ill with typhoid fever.
Mr. Will Etheridge has gone to assist Bro. Long in a protracted
meeting, near Pilot Oak, Ky.
Mr. Certis Webster and Miss Cisalee Ray were married Sunday at
Mr. Ray�s residence, Mr. E. E. Atkins
officiating.
Mr. Jim Griffin will have to stop hauling logs now as he had traded
off Old Sam.
Look out Girls! Messrs. Bob Carney and Albert Parish have
bought them a new arch axle buggy.
We had a difficulty last Friday between Harry Byars and Elvis Price,
neither was seriously hurt.
From No. 18 Column
Mrs. Lamb who lives near Bible Union is very sick at this time.
Miss Jane Cherry has been sick for some time.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Doxy, on July 31, a fine boy weight
eleven pounds. Mother and babe are getting along
nicely.
Circuit Court
The grand jury was selected as follows: J. W. Insco, foreman;
B. F. Cox, L H Norman, G. W. Adams, Will
Finch, W. W.
Berryhill, W. O. Collier, D. A. Curlee, Jay Vincent,
J. M.
Carnell, Boyd McWherter, G. T. Prince, T. R.
Reynolds.
News Notes From No. 14 Column
As was stated last Week, the little twin baby of Mr. Orben Bell
and
Mrs. Bertie Bell was thought to have been getting along very well
and
some who saw the little one thought probably it might live, while
others
were of a different opinion. On the 26th it passed away in
the arms of
its Creator to join its little brother in peace forever more. The
remains
were interred at Colliers graveyard to await the resurrection morn.
From Greenfield Column
The extensive chair factory plant is looking this way.
Now is your
opportunity, friends of Greenfield, to
get another enterprise
located with you that will furnish work
for some more of the
idle labor we have with us.
Bro. Cannon is said to be improving somewhat this week from his
recent serious illness. Bro. Cannon is
a power in his church and
society here, and it is to be hoped that he may
soon return to his
usual paths of usefulness.
Andrew Patterson, taken from this place to Bolivar last winter,
is
said to be very low.
Druggist Shannon has completed dressing up his residence, which
adds wonderfully to the appearance of his
beautiful home.
Our popular postmaster, Steve Farmer, has had his office repainted
inside. Evidently Mr. Farmer wishes his
democratic
successor to at least think him a good
housekeeper.
Halls Branch Budget Column
Mrs Azzie SMITH is right sick with chills.
James MALOAN is right sick.
Miss Meg COLLIER and brother, Oren of Mt. Pelia, were guests
of their uncle, S. W. LOCKHART.
Mr. JONES of Ill. is visiting his son, Thos. JONES.
J. M. LOCKHART is on the puny list.
A. Z. SMITH left Tuesday for Mt. Pelia vicinity prospecting
for a location. Mr. SMITH has rented
his fifteen acre lease
on A. J. HART�s farm to Mr. John GRUBBS
for $65. provided
he finds a place to suit him.
Mr. Walter CASTLEMAN and family and Mrs Tom JONES are
visiting in Lake County.
Prof. JOLLEY began a day long singing school at West Union
Monday. He will sing at Thompson�s Creek
church Friday
and Saturday.
J. M. LOCKHART sold and delivered his tobacco to McCUAN
at Dresden, last week receiving three and
a half and one.
T. J. BOSWELL received a phone message last week from
Dyersburg that his brother, John, was at
the point of death.
Mr. Bill SMITH of Gleason was here last week selling fruit.
Mr. Will SHELL has been disabled for the past few days, owing
to a jolt received while plowing in very
rough ground.
Finis PASCHALL, of near Como, was here Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. T. J. BOSWELL visited relatives in Fulton last week.
Mr. Ben SMITH of near Mt. Pelia was the guest of his nephew,
A. Z. SMITH Tuesday last week.
Adam�s Academy Column
Miss Eva ADAMS has been right sick for the last week.
The beloved wife of Abe UNDERWOOD died at her home near
here Friday evening July 29, of consumption.
Deceased was a
devout christian, being a member of the Missionary
Baptist
Church, at West Union. Her remains were carried
back there to
be buried. Funeral services were conducted by
Bro. SMITH of
Martin, Her death was a sad blow to her family
and the entire
community sympathizes with the bereaved family.
Ore Springs Siftings Column
Mrs. Dave TERRELL and little daughter are on the sick list.
A number of friends spent an enjoyable day at the home of J. G.
CLEMENT, it being the 21st birthday anniversary
of his eldest
son Willie. The ladies helped quilt and
the boys, of course,
did the talking; but if you like mutton,
you missed a treat,
for they had some of the best we ever ate.
Uncle Crewd PARHAM is very low and not expected to live long.
Coleman SMITH lost a fine horse last week.
Mr Ed GLISSON is the proud father of a new boy.
W. W. CASTLEMAN and family and Mrs. Belle JONES, have
gone on a week�s visit to Lake County.
J. G. CLEMENT is on the sick list.
Town and Country Column
Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. HICKS, last week a thirteen pound girl.
David L. DUKE is here from Louisville.
Dr. A. D. FINCH has returned from Dawson Springs improved.
Hubert FINCH was called home by telegram, Wednesday to attend
the bedside of his mother.
In county court. J. C. FITZPATRICK qualified as adminstrator of
the estate of W. J. FITZPATRICK.
Rolandus LEWIS is agent for the Jackson laundry, basket at the
R. T. LEWIS� law office.
Uncle Henry ATKISSON brought in an eight pound beet.
Revs. J. E. JONES and WITT are conducting a meeting at Walker�s
Chapel, north of Dresden.
Strayed One black mule, 12 or 14 years
Tom BODEN,
at Shannons stave mill, Dresden
Miss Willie McVEY, our very accomodating and obliging
�hello girl� has an offer of a similiar
position in Mississippi at
a handsome salary, but it is earnestly hoped
she will remain here.
Esq. Will HOUSE, of No. 20, officiated at a double wedding in
Martin Sunday night at the home of Mrs D. PHILPOT uniting in
marriage Mr. G. W. MORGAN and Miss Zelma WILLIAMS, Mr.
J. C. HATLER and Miss Effie REA, all prominent young people
of the vicinity of Martin.
There will be an all day singing at West Union, four miles
northeast of Dresden, on the 3rd Sunday in August, at 10
o�clock, in memory of Buddy and Henry FOWLER. Mr.
J. S. O�DANIEL will lead the singing.
After an illness of a few days , Mrs Evelyn McELWRATH, wife of
Frank P. McELWRATH, died at her home in Shannon on Tuesday
night, July 26, at ten o�clock. She leaves a husband and two little
children and a number of relatives. Her early death is lamented
by
the whole community. Special from Shannon Miss, to the
Memphis Commercial Appeal and concerns a relative of Mr.
and Mrs. Sam McELWRATH whom they recently visited.
Friday, August 12, 1904 THE DRESDEN
ENTERPRISE
Friday, August 12, 1904 THE DRESDEN ENTERPRISE
Bankruptcy - T. M. DINWIDDIE, L. C. HANNINGS,
Attorney,
John R. WALKER, referee
in bankruptcy
Freeman�s Schoolhouse Column -
Miss Ida DANIEL is fast improving since she
started taking x-ray
treatment from Dr.
Ted LITTLE.
Logan Lore Column -
Robert GALEY�s baby is right sick.
John MITCHELL�s children are sick with eye
trouble.
Mt. Herman Items Column -
Mrs. Ardell SMITH is right sick with malarial
fever.
Rev. Jim HASKINS has been holding a campbellite
meeting in a tent
at Shafer.
Jonesboro Jots Column -
The annual Greenhill singing had a least 3,000
people attending.
There were lemonade, milkshake,
popcorn and other stands
on the grounds. A
beautiful stage was erected. The moderator
was John EVERETT of
No. 12. There was string music of all
kinds and an organ on stage.
12th District Doings Column -
Mr. J. W. ADAMS is on the sick list.
Sam COSTEN and Edgar CAMPBELL have returned
from Ill.
Mrs. Hugh SMYTH and her two small boys, Cannon
and Everett,
of Tyle, Mo. who
have been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs.
John E. EVERETT of Mettleton
Ark., dropped in Saturday
evening and stayed until
Tuesday.
Town and Country Column -
Z. W. GROOMS, of No. 9, was elected justice
of the peace.
Mr. William AUVENSHIRE of Texas is visiting
his daughter,
Mrs. NANNY near Dresden.
Our good old friend, Uncle Jack DUNN made
our hearts glad with
a basket of fine peaches.
Prof. J. S. O�DANIEL, the well known singing
master, presented
us with an immense watermelon.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee OWEN of Texas, who recently
lived in No. 10,
are visiting their
old home and friends in the vicinity.
Mr. Will CLARK, residing about 4 miles southeast
of Gleason
presented us with a red
mouse which he brought in a corn popper.
We immediately constructed
a roomy little cage for our tiny guest.
Uncle George FARMER came down from the Soldier�s
Home at
Nashville to visit relatives
in the county. Enroute, he lost his
pocketbook containing $10
- $15 for his return ticket. On the
day of the election, Mr.
J. A. GIBBS made up a handsome
collection for the old
soldier.
The Misses RAWLS, daughter of Mr. Chas. RAWLS,
were out
driving Sunday afternoon
when their horse became unruly and
ran away, throwing the
young ladies out of the buggy and slightly
crippling one of them
and demolishing the buggy wheels.
On last Sunday morning at 11:00 AM at the residence
of the bride's
father in No. 24, Mr Clarence
WARD and Miss Lena PEARY
were quietly united in
marriage by Rev. COLLINS. Mr. WARD
is salesman in the grocery
establishment of Mr. S. P. SCOTT of
Dresden and is a young
man of good morals and strong business
capacity. His bride is
a popular and accomplished young lady with
numberless friends. They
have a bright prospect before them and
we join their many friends
in wishing them much happiness and
prosperity.
Born - to Mr. and Mrs. Willie OLIVER, of near
Ore Springs, a girl.
Mr. Francis SUMMERS, of near Public Wells,
is all smiles - its a girl.
Johnnie BLACKNELL�s little boy is very low
and not expected to live.
C. B. BRASFIELD has bought out the grocery
establishment of
J. M. MEADOWS and Company.
He has secured the services of
Clarence WARD to assist
him in the business.
Mr. B. D. GILLS began working on the courthouse.
Monday afternoon about 4, SHANNON�s stave
factory just south
of the depot caught fire.
The flames spread rapidly and in a few
minutes the who woodworks
burned to the ground. The machinery
was considerably damaged
but it is thought that the factory will
soon be up and running
again.
On Saturday last, a very shocking incident
occurred in No. 1, the
result being that Mr. Bob
ABERNATHY is thought to be mortally
wounded. Mr. ABERNATHY
and his son were at home at Austin
Springs when a third party
drove up to the gate with a wagon
load of sheep and stopped
to get a drink of water. The young
man, about 14 years old
went out into the yard with a gun and
fired it so near the horses
as to cause them to run away. The
father reproved the son
for his reckless act and the young man
ran off to the woods nearby
carrying the gun with him. Mr.
ABERNATHY followed him,
but when he came within close
range, the boy is supposed
to have become so angered that he
fired, the discharge taking
effect in Mr. ABERNATHY�s abdomen.
At last account it was
thought that there was no hope of recovery.
Bankruptcy T. M. DINWIDDIE, L. C. HANNINGS, Attorney,
John R. WALKER, referee in bankruptcy
Freeman�s Schoolhouse Column
Miss Ida DANIEL is fast improving since she started taking x ray
treatment from Dr. Ted LITTLE.
Logan Lore Column
Robert GALEY�s baby is right sick.
John MITCHELL�s children are sick with eye trouble.
Mt. Herman Items Column
Mrs. Ardell SMITH is right sick with malarial fever.
Rev. Jim HASKINS has been holding a campbellite meeting in a tent
at Shafer.
Jonesboro Jots Column
The annual Greenhill singing had a least 3,000 people attending.
There were lemonade, milkshake, popcorn and other
stands
on the grounds. A beautiful stage was erected.
The moderator
was John EVERETT of No. 12. There was string
music of all
kinds and an organ on stage.
12th District Doings Column
Mr. J. W. ADAMS is on the sick list.
Sam COSTEN and Edgar CAMPBELL have returned from Ill.
Mrs. Hugh SMYTH and her two small boys, Cannon and Everett,
of Tyle, Mo. who have been visiting her
parents Mr. and Mrs.
John E. EVERETT of Mettleton Ark., dropped in
Saturday
evening and stayed until Tuesday.
Town and Country Column
Z. W. GROOMS, of No. 9, was elected justice of the peace.
Mr. William AUVENSHIRE of Texas is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. NANNY near Dresden.
Our good old friend, Uncle Jack DUNN made our hearts glad with
a basket of fine peaches.
Prof. J. S. O�DANIEL, the well known singing master, presented
us with an immense watermelon.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee OWEN of Texas, who recently lived in No. 10,
are visiting their old home and friends
in the vicinity.
Mr. Will CLARK, residing about 4 miles southeast of Gleason
presented us with a red mouse which he brought
in a corn popper.
We immediately constructed a roomy little cage
for our tiny guest.
Uncle George FARMER came down from the Soldier�s Home at
Nashville to visit relatives in the county. Enroute,
he lost his
pocketbook containing $10 $15 for
his return ticket. On the
day of the election, Mr. J. A. GIBBS made up
a handsome
collection for the old soldier.
The Misses RAWLS, daughter of Mr. Chas. RAWLS, were out
driving Sunday afternoon when their horse
became unruly and
ran away, throwing the young ladies out of the
buggy and slightly
crippling one of them and demolishing the
buggy wheels.
On last Sunday morning at 11:00 AM at the residence of the bride's
father in No. 24, Mr Clarence WARD and Miss Lena
PEARY
were quietly united in marriage by Rev. COLLINS.
Mr. WARD
is salesman in the grocery establishment of Mr.
S. P. SCOTT of
Dresden and is a young man of good morals and
strong business
capacity. His bride is a popular and accomplished
young lady with
numberless friends. They have a bright prospect
before them and
we join their many friends in wishing them much
happiness and
prosperity.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Willie OLIVER, of near Ore Springs,
a girl.
Mr. Francis SUMMERS, of near Public Wells, is all smiles
its a girl.
Johnnie BLACKNELL�s little boy is very low and not expected to live.
C. B. BRASFIELD has bought out the grocery establishment of
J. M. MEADOWS and Company. He has secured the
services of
Clarence WARD to assist him in the business.
Mr. B. D. GILLS began working on the courthouse.
Monday afternoon about 4, SHANNON�s stave factory just south
of the depot caught fire. The flames spread rapidly
and in a few
minutes the who woodworks burned to the ground.
The machinery
was considerably damaged but it is thought that
the factory will
soon be up and running again.
On Saturday last, a very shocking incident occurred in No. 1, the
result being that Mr. Bob ABERNATHY is thought
to be mortally
wounded. Mr. ABERNATHY and his son were at home
at Austin
Springs when a third party drove up to the gate
with a wagon
load of sheep and stopped to get a drink of water.
The young
man, about 14 years old went out into the yard
with a gun and
fired it so near the horses as to cause them
to run away. The
father reproved the son for his reckless act
and the young man
ran off to the woods nearby carrying the gun
with him. Mr.
ABERNATHY followed him, but when he came within
close
range, the boy is supposed to have become so
angered that he
fired, the discharge taking effect in Mr. ABERNATHY�s
abdomen.
At last account it was thought that there
was no hope of recovery.
News of September 12, 1904 to be continued.....
Tom JETER has engaged 500 pounds of seed from the Garrett
stock of tobacco in front of his house they are
going at $10.
per pound.
Misses Ora and Lilla McWHETER returned home from Nashville,
accompanied by their cousin, Miss Vivian
MAYO who will
spend a few weeks with them.
Mr. B. H. PALMER brought in a curiously shaped apple grown in
the orchard of Mrs. Jim GLASGOW in No.
24, about 4 miles
from Dresden.
On Tuesday morning at 11 o�clock, Bro. Thos. CANNON, pastor
of the C. P. church at Greenfield died of congestion.
The funeral
took place at the C. P. church in Greenfield
on Thursday morning
at 11 o�clock conducted by Rev. B. C. MITCHELL,
of Lebanon.
He was buried with masonic honors. Bro.
CANNON had been
sick for some time but was suddenly taken worse
a few days ago,
and for several days was not expected to
recover. He leaves a
wife and four children, two boys and two girls.
He was not only
one of the foremost ministers of his church,
but was an educator
of ability. He was once president of Bethel College
and was always
a warm supporter of that institution.
Meda Matters Column
Miss Bessie STEPHEN returned from Bradford, where she had been
attending school until two days ago, sick with
fever.
Mr Bill GARNER is on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom GROOMS are the proud parents of a new girl
who arrived on the fifth.
D. W. HARPER is on the sick list.
Luther CRUTCHFIELD has gone to Missouri.
Mrs A. L. PEERY is better.
Curtis CRUTCHFIELD is an the puny list.
From No. 6 Column
Mr. George TAYLOR is on the sick list.
Miss Annie IRVINE from Mayfield, Ky., is at Mr. Brit SIMMON's
with the fever.
Henry POWERS is busy getting out house logs to build him a new
house.
Jim DAVIS lost a fine gray mule.
Mr, Will OLIVER has a broad smile on his face. He says its a girl
this time, born August 1.
Mr. Jim COX, wife and boys attended the annual singing at Green
Hill.
Mr Jim LAPLAD and wife from Texas are visiting relatives and friends
for a few days.
From Greenfield Column
We had a shock in our social circles, when it became known that
Jno. HIATT has left for part unknown. He was
highly esteemed
here, was a good and prosperous citizen, and
the question is,
what did he do it for?
Mr. Jimmie HARRISON returned Saturday from a trip to Missouri.
Mr. Harry EZZELL, who is visiting home folks this week, is said
to
be $2,000 better off since Thursday.
Adam�s Academy Column
Mr. Henry ADAMS and family have gone to spend a few days with
relatives and friends in their old neighborhood
near Pierce Station
in Obion County.
Mr. Arter ADAMS� little girl �Flecie� is having chills.
Beulah ADAMS is suffering with her wisdom teeth.
Miss Jessie ADAMS of Sharon, who has been visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Allen CHILDRESS of Ralston returned home accompanied
by her cousin Lena ADAMS.
Horace MOORE is working in the childress tobacco factory at
Ralston.
Latham Lispings Column
Mrs. GUTHERY of New Orleans is visiting Mr. LOCKINRIDGE.
Mr. Tom ETHERIDGE steps big this morning over the arrival
of a
new boy.
MR. C. C. GRIFFITH, who is very low, is worse.
Mr. Tom GRIFFITH's wife is on the puny list.
Mr. J. O. GRIFFITH's daughter is having chills.
Mr. Alan REED�s wife will start to Dawson Springs in the near future
for her health.
Mr. L. A. WINSTEAD carried several of our boys to New Hope
Sunday for the preaching.
Mr. Peel HARRIS was married to Miss Tiny BROOKS Friday,
Mr, E. E. ATKINS officiating.
New Notes From No. 14 Column
Mr. W. C. STEVENSON has bought Mrs. Missoura ROGERS
from on the Troy and Dresden Road.
Mr. Carl H. BISHOP and wife will teach the school at Mary Hays
this fall and winter. Carl is a worthy gentleman
while Mrs. Lilsis�
equal
can not be found in this part of the country.
Miss Amner NOWLIN, of Kurrville, Texas is here, the guest of
Miss
Carrie KENNEDY.
Mr. Dave FREEMAN is on the sick list this week.
Messrs. M. E. STEVENSON and J. H. COLLIER left for St. Louis to
see the sights at the world�s fair.
Miss Mable BELL of Rector, Ark is here visiting.
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