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Cousin Martha's Abstracts

Weakley County, Tennessee

Dresden Enterprise Newspaper

Transcribed from Microfilm by Martha Smith

November 17th
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DRESDEN ENTERPRISE Friday, November 17, 1905 John B. VANCLEAVE John B. VANCLEAVE, the son of William VANCLEAVE, was born in Weakley County, September 27, 1883, died October 30, 1905; age twenty two years, one month and three days. John was a noble young man; to know him aright was to love him. Always orderly, in his walk attending strictly to his own affairs and never interfering with others. While he never attached himself to any church left sufficient evidence that he was prepared to die. He often talked to his mother while sick about dying and told all he was not afraid to die. John was an obedient son, a kind and loving brother. He bore his sickness with Christian fortitude and was jovial and lighthearted until death. He leaves a mother, three sisters and many relatives and friends to mourn his death. His remains were placed in the Pleasant Hill graveyard to await the resurrection morn, the funeral services being preached by the pastor. Rev. H. E. JENKINS Obituary Elizabeth J. JACKSON was born Oct. 7, 1833; married to Thomas Daniel CLEMENT Jan. 21, 1858; professed religion when about fifteen years of age and joined the M. E. church, South, in which she remained a devoted member until death, which occurred October 17,1905, aged seventy two years and ten days. Mother had been afflicted for many years and bore her afflictions patiently and with Christian fortitude. During her late illness, she was heard to say, ”Why is it I have to stay here and suffer so? But if it is the Lord’s will for me to suffer on it is all right.” She had lived her three score years and ten and had suffered so much that it was a relief to her (and to us all) when she breathed her last. We will miss mother so much, but our loss is her eternal gain, for we sorrow not as those who have no hope. She died as she lived, trusting in God. She leaves three children to mourn their loss; a son and two daughters. Her husband and four sons preceded her to the future world. J. G. CLEMENT Gone But not Forgotten Mr. Jim OGG departed this life Nov. 8, 1905; age about twenty four years. He leaves a father, mother, four brothers and four sisters to mourn his death. Jim was loved by all who knew him; he was a nice boy and one who tried to make everybody enjoy themselves where he was. Jim will be greatly missed among his associates. The body was laid to rest at the Sharon family burying ground, about five miles north of Dresden, by kind and loving hands. (The name of writer illegible) From No. 6 Column Bod HEARN raised a stable last week and Sam DAVIS raised one on Tuesday. Mr. Tom NEWBERRY and wife, who have been sick so long, are improving slowly. There are three new babies in the neighborhood, one each at Charlie ALLMAN’s, Doke SHUFF’s and Mr. HARPER’s. Mrs. Babe ATKINS, who has been keeping house for her brother, Mr. JANES, is going to move to her home near Gleason right soon and Dr. ALLEN and wife, from Henry station, are coming to live with Mr. JANES next year. Hall’s Branch Budget Column I learn that Todd GREEN has rented the John MORAN farm, just south of Janes’ Mill, and will occupy the dwelling recently moved out on the Gleason road by Crutchfield Bros. We learn with regret that our bachelor friend, Mr. John NEWBERRY of No. 6, will in the near future, leave for Texas, where he will make his future home. He has for many years desired to make his home in Texas, but would not leave his dear old mother but now that she is dead, he will stay no longer. Mr. NEWBERRY has passed his fiftieth year. Mr. Bud TAYLOR and son, ROBERT, near West Union, are erecting some dwellings on their farm adjoining Messrs. J. M. KING and Marion LOCKHART along Hall’s Branch. Work was begun on these buildings Saturday morning by Messrs. Ed GILLIAM, Bullard FOWLER, and Bud TAYLOR and son. Crutchfield Bros will occupy the dwellings when completed, as they have the farm rented for the coming year. Mr. Bullard FOWLER sold his farm recently to a gentleman for about $600. Mr. FOWLER and his family may occupy the place for another year. Messrs. Buck and Ting BARKER, the former of Benton County and the latter of the Huntingdon vicinity, were here last week visiting their brother, MR. Babe BARKER, and the former prospecting to buy a home here. Mr. Ting BARKER bought Andrew HART’s farm here last spring and will take possession about Christmas. Travis Chapel Column Mr. Travis GRIFFIN, who has been down with the fever for some time, is up on his pegs again. Mr. Green STOKER is improving his farm by building some new houses on it. On Sunday morning, Nov. 12, the death angel entered the home of Mr. Willie NOONER and took from him his dear companion, Mrs. Della NOONER. Meda Matters Column Miss Lilian McDADE, of near Fulton, is here visiting her cousin, Miss Lilia CONNER. The young people were royally entertained at the home of James HAGARDS Friday night by a party. Ralston Report Column Ira HUTCHERSON and mother, from near Old Salem, has moved into the Bill WHITLOCK place to live in our midst the coming year. Mr. Allen CHILDRESS is moving his family to Arkansas, (near Texarkana) where he has bought a farm and expects to reside some time. Mrs. W. R. VAUGHAN was called last Sunday to see her son in law in Camden (Will S. CORBITT) who is right sick with congestion. Mr. Jessie RYANS and Miss Bertha ATKISON were married by Rev. JONES at his gate Sunday. These are very popular young people of the Salem neighborhood. Christmasville Capers Column Mr. Will STUBBLEFIELD is having a bill of lumber sawed for the purpose of adding a room to his residence. Messrs. Bill WHITE and E. F. BLACK and their families are contemplating starting on a visit to relatives in Arkansas this week. They will make this a pleasure trip, going through by land and viewing the country. The real estate of Mr. S. T. BOAZ was sold at McKenzie Saturday. Mr. Ike COX was the highest bidder, purchasing the land for $801. Mr. John FEATHERSTON and family returned from Celeste, Tex., where they have been living for the past three years. They say that Texas is a fine country, but they now expect to make their home in Tennessee for the rest of their lives. Miss Lula LEWIS, who is attending school at Gleason, but who will begin teaching near Dresden in about two weeks, was here visiting relatives and friends. Mt. Pelia Column Mr. BASKINS was kicked by a mule Monday but not seriously hurt. Mrs. Casey TODD, of Memphis, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. JACKSON. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Café last week, a girl. Uncle Bill STOVALL, who was hurt last week, is able to be up again. Palmersville Pointers Column Glad to see Mr. Jack LONG improving, he is up and walking about. Smith Chapel Column Mrs. Maggie MONTGOMERY is sick with lagrippe. Mr. Andrew BLACK happened to a painful accident last week. While trying to turn a log over at Dunlap’s saw mill, the hook broke, letting the log roll on his foot and bruising it very badly. Mr. Isaac DUNLAP is in a critical condition, has dropsy. Miss Lula MONTGOMERY is improving slowly. Mr. Claud BROWN and Miss Vera MARTIN are to be married on Thursday, Nov. 23. Notes New and Old From No. 1 Column Mrs. Martha DARNELL, of Calloway County, Ky., and Mr. and Mrs. Green AUSTIN, of near Ruthville, attended the burial of Mrs. King STEPHENSON, who was a half sister to Mrs. AUSTIN and Mrs. DARNELL. Miss Hester FORESTER has accepted a position as assistant teacher in school at Salem. Mrs. Clara OLIVER, of Glasgow, Ky., is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. C. DONOHO. These ladies have met but few times since they left their parental home and until last spring had not met for nearly thirty years. Mr. E. W. DONOHO has had his dwelling repaired and repainted which looks a little suspicious. Probably some bright eyed Miss has already said “Yes.” Mr. Will BREEDLOVE’s baby fell out of a chair and struck a stick which it held in its hand, and cut its tongue almost in two. It is in a critical condition. Quite a crowd of our young people went opossum hunting last Friday night, the young ladies being chaperoned by Mrs. Gus DONOHO and Mrs. Ora RHOADES. Western Side of No15 Column John HEATH, who left his wife last year, came in home on Monday last week, and was again married to the same woman on Friday. Roy WHICKER is dangerously ill with something like heart trouble. Town and County Column Messrs. Will BRUMMITT and J. B. FINCH left Wednesday for Reelfoot Lake to spend a few days hunting and fishing. Mrs. H. E. PERKINS, accompanied by her beautiful little daughter, Miss Sarah Bell, who is quite a favorite with many of our people, is the guest of her father, Col. E. E. TANSIL, and family. Ex-sheriff L. D. DODDS has leased the Sharon hotel from Esquire PATTERSON and will take charge on December 1. We regret losing Mr. DODDS and most excellent family from our town and hope they will find the move both pleasant and profitable. Contractor WHEELER, from Ripley, who is here building houses for Messrs. Charley COBB, J. L. HOLBROOK, G. I. BAXTER and others, has closed a contract to erect a handsome residence in Sharon for Esq. B. W. BRUCE, same to be a five room cottage. Dr. J. A. MOORE, a practical, skilled physician of Bradford, had purchased the residence of Mr. J. K. ALLEN at Sharon and will occupy same at an early date. It is presumed that Dr. MOORE will form a partnership with that splendid physician of Sharon, Dr. SHANNON. Mr. ALLEN will build another residence at once. That splendid singing master, Mr. Tobe SHAW, has accepted a position in the grocery with W. W. FULLER. Mr. Tom HARRIS, of Wilton, N. C. is here visiting his children, Mrs. Hatch FREEMAN, Mrs. Ellen SANDEFER and Sid HARRIS and will be here several months. Mrs. G. S. BOYD will entertain the Entre Nous club tomorrow. Dr. J. B. L. TERRELL’s residence, situated on the Paris road, east of town is nearing completion and will be occupied till spring by Mr. Ed STEEL, who will build between now and spring. Mr. and Mrs. K. K. BRADBERRY left here this week for Medina, their future home where he will engage in the hardware business. Mr. Cat FREEMAN will take Brad’s place in the exchange here and Mrs. Willie BARTON will be the day operator. We notice in the Newbern Chronicle that Prof. Madison W. Hall, who three years ago conducted the Sharon school, died last week. We notice that Mr. J. Y. YOUNG, father of Frank YOUNG, who was killed at Milan a few days ago by falling from a passenger train, has brought suit against the I. C. railroad company for damages in the sum of $2,000 for the death of his boy. Mr. John JONES has his new store house at Hatler’s about completed. Mrs. Lucy, wife of Mr. Jim ADAMS, died last Tuesday at her home near Sharon of old age and was buried at Wednesday at Corinth. This good woman was seventy six years of age and was a devout member of Corinth church. She was the mother of Messrs. Isaac, Henry and Elbert ADAMS and Mrs. Pattie THOMPSON. Mrs. ADAMS was a NORMAN before she married and was born in North Carolina and moved to this country with her parents years ago. Her husband is left to mourn her death. On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Jim KNIGHT, a prominent and well to do young farmer of No. 22, was united in marriage to Miss Mollie WHITE, eldest daughter of Mr. Logan WHITE, a substantial citizen of No. 23, south of Gleason. Mr. Lee PARKS tells us that Postmaster Wade PARKS, of Gleason, let the contract for a two story brick to be erected on the vacant lot next to the barber shop. The first floor will be occupied by the post office. Mrs. Della, beloved wife of Mr. Will NOONER, one of this county’s most substantial young farmers, died at her home, southwest of Dresden, on last Sunday night, after a short illness of typhoid fever. The deceased leaves a brokenhearted young husband and three children. She was a Miss GOODWIN prior to her marriage to Will NONER and about twenty six years of age at the time of her death. Mrs. NOONER was loved and esteemed by a large circle of friends for her many noble traits of character, for she was indeed a good woman; her life was well spent and was full of Christian and deeds of kindness. The bereaved husband has the profound sympathy of a number of friends in his sad bereavement. Mr. Tom HEMBLY, aged thirty three years, died at the home of his mother in Martin on last Wednesday morning of tuberculosis. Interment took place Thursday at Oak Hill, Several years ago this young man’s mind became deranged through the excessive use of cigarettes and he was sent to the hospital at Bolivar for treatment, there developing tuberculosis. He was brought to his mother’s home in Martin on Monday and died on Wednesday. Peck’s Pickings Column Will GRISSOM gave the young people a party Saturday night. Henry HOLT leaves here today for Obion County. Clarence HORNBUCKLE was returning from the mill when “old Beck” got scared and ran away, he lost his sack of meal, and tore one shaft out of the buggy. Frank ELINOR will quit the barber business and go off with Ben ELINOR in the show business. Urbin PERRY moved into these parts last week, we welcome him to our midst. Mt. Harmon Items Column Mr. Tom and Irie HUGGINS have been right sick with pneumonia, but are better. Mr. N. J. HESTER came very near getting his house burned down when Mrs. HESTER struck a match and by chance it touched an old dress and set it on fire. The loss was about $8. North Part of No. 2 Column Mr. Jessie RYAN and Miss Bertha ATKINSON drove to Brother JONES’ Sunday afternoon and were married. Mr. VANCE is moving this week. We hate to give him up, but welcome Mrs. WINSTEAD to our midst. Mr. George NEWBILL and Miss (B-r-- ?) GLOVER were married at the home of the Prof. A. C. ELINOR moved last week to Shafter, near his school. John FEATHERSTON came in Friday from Celeste, Texas to reside with us in the near future. A. P. CAPPS and J. D. LASATER exchanged farms one day last week. Mat SPARKS is now a Mason. From No. 19 Column Arlie ESTES happened to a very serious accident last week by getting his hand split by an ax, requiring about ten stitches. Dr. G. W. HEDGCOCK is adding to his already handsome residence. Mr. and Mrs. Lon HARKEY’s baby has been very sick with whooping cough. Mr. Dennis ALLISON, our hustling carpenter and brick mason, works most night and day and none dare to do better work than he does. Mattie LEE, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie VANCLEAVE, is very sick with whooping cough. Esq. John PRIESTLEY, has about sixty five acres of the finest wheat I have ever seen. District No. 23 Column Mrs. Ella WRAY, who is visiting here from Union City for her health, is no better. Little Zelma BRAWNER has the whooping cough. Mr. George ELLIS is no better. Mr. Luther EVANS will conduct the prayer meeting at Ward’s Chapel Friday night.

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