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Weakley County, Tennessee

Dresden Enterprise Newspaper

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1904 August 5th & 12th

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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