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Weakley County, Tennessee

Dresden Enterprise Newspaper

Transcribed from Microfilm by Martha Smith

1906 August 17th, 24th & 31st
Friday, August 17, 1906 Murder and Suicide At an early hour last Monday morning, at their home, near Terrell, in No. 3, Mr. J. P. CASTLEMAN, shot and killed his wife and then with the same weapon, killed himself, both dying instantly. Mr. and Mrs. CASTLEMAN were married just thirty years ago last March and were divorced last April in the circuit court here. Mrs. CASTLEMAN filed a bill through her attorney, L. C. HANNINGS, for divorce, charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The divorce was granted by Judge MAIDEN and she was given alimony, which consisted of the farm and other property, upon which she resided at the time of her death last Monday morning. They have reared a family of several children. About the time the divorce proceedings were instituted it is alleged that Mr. CASTLEMAN swore he would burn the house if it was given to her. Sometime after this it was burned and he was charged with the crime; he was given a hearing before a magistrate and as the charge of arson could not be proved on him, he was liberated. Last Monday morning, CASTLEMAN secreted himself in the garden at his wife’s home and shot her just as she came out the back door, a load of buckshot taking effect in her chest and killing her instantly. After she had fallen the old man crept to her lifeless form lying in a pool of her own blood, on the ground and remarked “Now, G-- D---- you, I guess you won’t file any more bills against me.” Her son was standing near and he says this is what his father said. CASTLEMAN, crazed at the sight of his horrible deed, went to the lot and arranged to take his own life, which he did by placing the butt of the gun on the ground, after having first cocked it; he procured a tobacco stick and with this struck the trigger. The load took effect directly over his heart, killing him instantly. Mr. CASTLEMAN was about sixty years old and his wife something near that age. He had been living with one of his children since his wife’s divorce from him and is said to have been in very feeble, downcast, despondent spirits at times. There can be but little doubt that the man was crazy. Most Enjoyable Affair One of the most enjoyable entertainments of the season was given last Thursday evening at the Dresden hotel, by Mr. Alfred THOMASON, to a number of his young friends, in honor of Miss Elsie and Russell GARDNER, Jr., on the eve of their departure for their home in St. Louis. A number of games were indulged in, after a most sumptuous lunch was served in four courses, consisting of French sandwiches and iced tea, brick cream and cakes, nuts and native fruits. The tables were profusely decorated in ferns and white carnations, the colors being green and white. The party enjoyed a pleasant ride out to the beautiful suburban home of Mr. Russell E. GARDNER, where they entered into a pleasant contest for a handsome prize, given by the host. The first prize was won by Mr. John McWHERTER and the second by Mr. Arthur JONES. Those present were, Miss Elsie GARDNER of St. Louis: Miss --- McELWRATH, of Water Valley, Miss; Miss Ethel JOHNSON, of Martin; Miss Annie PATTON, of Trenton; and Misses Anna Bell FINCH, Carrie GIBBS, Maud MITCHELL, Ora McWHERTER and Nell TAYLOR, of Dresden; Messrs. Turner CANNON and Malcolm McKINZIE, of McKenzie; Oscar ALEXANDER, Arthur JONES, Harrold MORAN, Eugene BOYD, Harry JONES and John MCWHERTER of Dresden; Russell GARDNER, Jr., of St Louis; and Walter NICHOLS, of Kenton. Mr. THOMASON is one of Dresden’s most popular young men, and all present vote him an ideal entertainer. Circuit Court Sheriff ACREE opened court here last Monday morning with Judge MAIDEN presiding and Clerk KILLEBREW at his desk. The grand jurors were drawn from the hat by Master John IRVINE as follows: R. R. AYCOCK, foreman; Travis JOHNSON, Bruce CALDWELL, J. A. BURK, J. P. BROWN, W. J. JETT, Clark GRIFFITH, C. A. CRAWFORD, J. O. SMALLER, J. H. GRIFFITH, Sam WHEELER, Pink RAWLS, B. M. HYNDS. The first case heard was that of the state vs. Enoch BLACKSTOCK, charged with carrying a pistol, BLACKSTOCK and his neighbor, W. C. BRANTLEY, had had some trouble over the latter’s stock intruding on the former and it is charged that BLACKSTOCK accosted BRANTLEY in the road one day and had a pistol in his hand which the latter took was intended for an assault on him. The jury rendered a verdict of guilty and defendant was fined $50. Squire DEW was fund guilty of selling liquor without a license and given the usual sentence. State vs. Clifford MADDOX, Charley BROOKS and Frank MILLER. These youths were charged with disturbing public worship during a protracted meeting at Jolley Spring last year, conducted by that good man, Elder C. C. McDEARMON; but the proof was not sufficient to convict them and the jury declared them not guilty. State vs. Will BROWN and Eulas HARRIS. The charge against these boys was carrying a pistol and shooting along the public highway. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Several misdemeanor cases were tried Wednesday. The Sam FULLER case was taken up Thursday and occupied all of that day. There is a vast difference of opinion as to the outcome of the case, some being of the opinion as to the outcome of the case, some being of the opinion he will not be convicted, while others declare he will. The civil docket will be taken up Monday. The two important cases on the docket are PAGE vs. Esq. R. E. HOLLADAY, claiming $5,000 damages, and the other is Ed MORGAN vs. Dock MARTIN, from Martin. Able counsel is employed on both sides. Street Fair Notes Work is progressing on the fair catalogue and they will be ready by the 21st of this month. There is to be a road making contest with the road overseers will award $100. for the best worked section of road, $50 for second best $35 for third and the “booby prize” for the worst section and the owner of same to be ridden around the square on a rail. Cane Creek Column Mr. Thyer KEMP is all smiles over the arrival of a fine girl at his house last Tuesday. Mr. Dee BRISENDINE, of Cottage Grove, died last Friday of consumption. Deceased leaves a wife and one child. Mr. Crawford BLAKE, of Cottage Grove, died Saturday of appendicitis. The doctors performed an operation on him after he was dead, finding a plum seed in the appendix. North Part of No. 2 Column Mr. Jesse RYAN is stepping high because he is being called “Papa.” Benton CARMICHAEL, brother of Gertrude HYNDS, has typhoid fever and is not expected to live. Mr. BRAWNER, father of Will BRAWNER is not expected to live, he has heart trouble. Mr. Jasper HOWELL closed his eyes in peaceful slumber Sunday morning; he leaves a wife and one child to mourn his death. The burial services were conducted by Brother Dave FREEMAN, after which he was laid to rest in the campground cemetery, there to await the resurrection. Pisgah News Column Mrs. Bet MITCHELL was not able to attend the meeting last week, on account of chills. Mr. Babe EVERETT and family left here last week for Missouri, where they will spend a few days visiting relatives. There will be preaching at Mr. Bob PETTIE’s next Saturday night by Brother BUTLER. District No. 19 Column Mr. Ben DENT has been quite sick, but is improving. Simeon GARDNER has been right sick but is better. Little Garrett CAVENS was quite sick but is better. Mrs. Hettie CROOK is teaching a vocal music school at Beech Grove. Mr. CROOK, of near Beech Grove, has joined the conference and has already preached some excellent sermons, District No. 23 Column Miss Lella RITCHIE is sick at this writing. One of Mr. Jodie DOHERTY’s children has diphtheria. On last Wednesday night, while Ira Beasley and his girl were returning home from church, their buggy was upset, throwing them both out and bruising Ira up considerably, but the young lady was not injured. Public Wells Column Arthur McGEHEE has returned from Covington, where he is selling books. On last Monday the people of this neighborhood met at the Carlton Graveyard and cleaned it off. There are two Mr. GROOMS and families from Carroll County visiting their brothers, Sam and Thompson. Bob and Jim BLAKEMORE and the latter’s wife, from Kennett, Mo., have been her the past few days, visiting kinfolks and old friends. On last Wednesday evening the death angel visited the home of Frank and Nannie McGEHEE, and took from them their little babe and carried it home to heaven. From Route 4 Column The little son of Mr. T. B. SMALLEY fell in the fire, near the wash kettle, but I am glad to say he will soon walk again. While Mr. and Mrs. GRAY, of Gibson, were visiting his brother, near Gardner, last week the news came to them that their youngest son, while out hunting, had accidentally shot and killed himself. News >From No. 12 Column Mrs. Nannie WHITE is convalescent. Mr. Davie MILLER has been on the sick list this week. Mrs. Willie HALEY has put up one hundred cans of fruit. Bessie GOLDSBY was right sick a few days last week. Mr. Dug CUTLER and son Callie, left for Obion County, to attend a camp-meeting. Mr. J. W. PATTERSON gave the young people an entertainment last Saturday night. All present seemed to enjoy themselves. Mr. Harrie EZZELL, of Bloomfield, Mo., is visiting relatives and friends in and around Hinkledale. Miss Edith MILLER will accompany him home. We have four schools in this district: Prof. Will McDONALD is teaching at Green Hill; Prof. Clifford CLARK, at Union Grove; Prof. Sam COSTEN, at Fair View; and Prof. MANLEY, at Hilltop. These young gentlemen say they are going to put the 12th district in the front column of Weakley County, as an educational district. At the close of their schools, they will throw all four together, and have a big educational rally. Town and County Column Mr. John BLAKEMORE, brother of Mr. W. B. BLAKEMORE, Martin, who returned here from Arkansas some time last year, is sick nigh unto death at the home of sister in law Miss Nancy DREWRY, in Dresden. Uncle Jim BOYD, that grand old man who would ride twenty miles on the darkest night man ever saw to confer the initiatory degree in the I. O. O. F. order upon some poor unsuspecting mortal, made the editor happy this week by presenting us a lot of fine cabbage and peaches. The citizens of Gleason are determined to have a first class school there. They will ask the next legislature to create a new district, which will take in certain territory adjacent to Gleason. As the situation is now, Gleason is cut in two by districts 11 and 23, which makes it difficult to have a good school in the town. The creating of a new district will make twenty five districts in the county, No. 21, which cut Martin in two, having been abolished by the last legislature. Master Hilliary BODEN celebrated his tenth birth anniversary last Monday afternoon. Mr. M. S. GROOM, residing in No. 18, tells us he has a stalk of tobacco that is eight feet high and says it is still growing; that when its gets it’s full growth he is going to put it on a log wagon and haul it to the Enterprise for fire wood. Mrs. Henry KENNEDY, who resided near the home of Mr. Ben JONES, in No. 8, was taken to Nashville by her attending physician, Dr. Ed SHANNON, to have an operation performed, she being in childbirth. She died at Nashville and was brought home for burial. The deceased was married to Mr. Henry KENNEDY one year ago; she was about twenty years of age a true Christian woman. There were fully 3,000 people at the 16th annual reunion of old soldiers, held one mile west of McKenzie, on last Saturday. Rev. SULLIVAN, of Paris, was the master of ceremonies and proved himself equal to the occasion. He delivered a splendid address in the forenoon and was followed by a song, rendered by a bevy of beautiful young ladies from McKenzie can justify boast of her large number of beautiful, refined , modest young ladies. At 2 o’clock memorial services were held and the fact developed that since the last reunion of this bivouac seven of the comrades and members had answered the last roll call and passed over the river, from whence no traveler ever returned. Mr. Allen BRASFIELD tells us that arrangements have been made and a second story will be added to the schoolhouse at Liberty Church, south of Dresden. This second story will be used by the Masons, a lodge of which will be organized at that place soon. Mr. J. M. ACREE, wife and two daughters arrived here last Friday morning from Muscogee I. T., and are visiting his brother, High Sheriff John S. ACREE, and family. Mr. ACREE says his people are elated over the idea of being admitted into the statehood and glad to be one of Uncle Sam’s states; he says there are about 1,500 lawyers at his town and all of them seem to be doing a land office business. Mrs. Helen BRUMMITT has been suffering with a sprained ankle. Orval PINKSTON, north of Dresden, is rejoicing over the arrival of a new boy. Clarence FREEMAN has been here this week nursing a smashed foot, having dropped a large Iron switch ball, weighing about twenty pounds, on his foot while at work at Martin a few nights ago. The little three year old child of Mr. Ed MANSFIELD, residing near Fancy, died Monday morning after a lingering illness and was buried Tuesday. It was currently reported in the county this week that the brother of Clint HOUSE, who is in jail here for cutting Charley DOWD at Gleason, had killed and robbed a man in Arkansas, but the rumor is not believed to be correct. Greenfield’s renowned capitalist, Jim RAY, has a large crew of hands hard at work erecting a four story brick building on the corner formerly occupied by Richmond Brothers, they having moved out and the frame has been torn away. This will be the only four story building in this county and when completed will be occupied by Ward & Shannon as a drug store. Mr. Sam WILLIAMSON, aged sixty two years, died at his home, four miles southeast of Greenfield, near Shade’s bridge, Tuesday and was buried Wednesday at the Highland cemetery in Greenfield. The deceased was a man of exceptionally good standing in his vicinity, noted for his strict honesty, devout piety and generosity. He was a Union soldier and is survived by a wife and several children. Mr. J. T. ETHERIDGE has experienced some difficulty in getting water for his mill at Orr Springs and some days ago undertook to bore a well, going to a depth of fifty eighty feet, where he struck a log, pieces of which were brought out by the auger and we have several in our office. Also he found leaves at that depth, but so far failed to find water. Herbert, the 20 year old son of Mr. Allen OLIVER, died at the family residence in Martin, Saturday, after several weeks illness with typhoid fever. Funeral services were conducted at his home by Elder I. N. PENICK and the body taken to Jordon, Ky., for interment. He was a moral, sober, steady young man and esteemed by many friends. Uba Utterings Column John JANES and his wife, who have been sick for the last week are able to be up. On last Friday evening, Mr. Arthur HESTER drove through his gate with about 500 feet of lumber on his wagon. One of his little children, unnoticed by Mr. HESTER tried to climb on the wagon, and fell under the hind wheel. The wagon passed over nearly the entire length of his body, but broke no bones. Corinth and New Salem Mr. Printice CROCKETT and others left Sunday for Mississippi. These young men are in the book business. Mr. HORNBECK, of near Greenfield, was in this community this week working for the interest of the farmer’s union, organizing a lodge at Rock Hill schoolhouse. Mr. R. S. ROBERTS, wife and daughter, have returned from McEWING and report a good time. Mr. ROBERTS says crops are fine in that country. Jonesboro Jots Column I learn that some children have been stopped from going to school at Rinda, because Professor GILLIAM is in favor of the church union. Professor GILLIAM is one of the two elders of the Meridian Church who favor the union. Rev. R. H. JACKSON, of Sharon, passed through here Saturday enroute to Pilgrim’s Rest church, where he is holding a Cumberland Presbyterian protracted meeting. It seems the Presbyterians will not get that church, for it is said that when Esq. Bob YOUNG gave the church the land he specified in the deed that it should revert back to him when the Cumberland Presbyterian church was no more. Since he is a strong Cumberland it must be conceded that there will be the same good old doctrine preached in the same old pulpit. Peck’s Pickings Column Mr. Bill WHITE has purchased a farm from Ike COCHRAN, paying him $1,600. School here is moving along nicely, under the management of Miss Laura SHAW. Lets all go to Prospect next Sunday and hear Matt SPARKS, the singer. Hall’s Branch Budget Column Work on W. D. JANES’ roller mill is progressing nicely, under the able management of Charlie DOWD. It is thought this will be ready for business again in about two weeks. Walter MILLER, of Bells store vicinity was here last week prospecting for a home, but failed one to let. Robert M. LOCKHART has just received from T. E. DONNE, Wellington, New Zealand, a large package of interesting matter, relative to the natural resources and scenic advantages of those sunny idles. The package also contained a nice clothbound geography of New Zealand. Shady Grove Column Mr. Shelvie CRITTENDON is having chills. Mr. John CARMICHAEL is quite sick with fever. Eula CRITTENDON is some better at this writing. Mrs. Laura CRITTENDON is suffering from sore eyes. Mr. and Mrs. Gus SADLER are the proud parents of a fine girl. Mr. Elvis LAMB and little son, Ray, have been on the sick list. They had a bad night for the moonlight party at Mr. Frank HOUSE’s last Saturday night. Mr. T. J. WRIGHT says that he caught from five to seven tobacco worms on one plant. Herbert WRIGHT’s foot, which he had the misfortune to cut a few days ago, is improving. He can now walk on crutches. News Notes From No. 14 Column After the extended visit to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie SHELLEY, deceased, Mrs. Emma PINKSTON, of Crockett, Ark., returned home last Saturday. Mr. James PUGH, who resides in the lower end of this district, is very sick with malarial fever, which has laid him up for the past two weeks. Dr. V. A. BIGGS is in attendance. One of the largest, if not the largest, watermelons ever raised in this county; was raised by Mr. T. J. HIGGS, near town, who has quite a number almost as fine. It weighed fifty nine pounds, was green in color with a very thin rind. Mr. Harvie WILSON, who resides in No. 19, tried to end his life by shooting with a revolver last Saturday evening, he being subject to those attacks. Me. WILSON has been in a serious condition for some months, but no thought was entertained that he would do such a thing. Saturday, he went up stairs to a vacant room and fired the would be fatal shot, the ball passing through his ear. The presence of his wife on hearing the report, brought an end to the affair, relieving him of the weapon. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE August 24, 1906 John BLAKEMORE at REST After weary weeks of intense suffering, Mr. John BLAKEMORE died at the home of the late John J. DREWRY on last Friday night at 12 o’clock. Mr. BLAKEMORE was born in Dresden sixty six years ago. He was the son of Wiley BLAKEMORE, Sr. who resided for many years at the place where Esq. A. E. GARDNER now resides and ran a tan yard just west of Fuller Bros gin. The deceased was married to Miss Florence DREWRY, oldest daughter of John J. DREWRY, thirty eight years ago. No children were born to the union. He left Dresden some thirty years ago for Arkansas, residing there until last fall, when he and his wife returned to Dresden, the home of their nativity. He is survived by one brother, Mr. W. B. BLAKEMORE, at Martin, besides his faithful companion. Funeral services were conducted at the DREWRY home on Sunday morning by Rev. A. E. SCOTT, of Martin, attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Ten Years For FULLER Sam FULLER was tried in the circuit court here last week for the killing of Ike BUTLER some six years ago. The case went to the jury Friday and a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree was rendered Saturday morning at the opening of court. The jury sentenced the defendant to ten years in the penitentiary and while the sentence was being pronounced FULLER laughed as though he was declared not guilty. Counsel for FULLER prayed a new trial, upon the ground that since the evidence had been submitted, additional evidence, favorable to their client had been adduced. Argument for a new hearing was taken up Tuesday morning, affidavits were produced showing new evidence in the defendant’s behalf, but His Honor did not deem it sufficient to grant a new trial and passed sentence on the defendant. An appeal will be taken to the Supreme Court and Fuller’s bond is fixed at $2,000, which he will be unable to make. Jonesboro Jots Column Constable Paul JENKINS is real sick. Miss Laura SHAW is teaching the best school that has ever been taught at Holt’s. It is reported that Shade’s bridge is quite dangerous and needs repairs at once. Some of the good old cotton raisers are anxious for it to be fixed since they carry most of their cotton over it to Bradford. Esq. John BOAZ, of Christmasville, and Prof. Alex ELINOR have jointly bought half of Prof. I. M. COCHRAN’s farm and Mr. Bill WHITE has bought the other. This is a fine farm and never should have been divided. I believe the Meridian church is the oldest Cumberland Presbyterian church in Weakley County, if not the oldest of any kind, having been organized in 1826, If there is an older one, I would like for someone to report same. Ruthville News Column Arthur MATHENY is reported on the sick list. Ms. J. S. GROGAN has a very painful rising on his wrist. J. O. VINCENT had a very bad chill last Monday morning. Marvin WILLIAMS and wife are the proud parents of a fine ten pound boy. Edgar SMITH, of Martin, will fill his regular appointment at Ruthville next Saturday and Sunday. Sam REED has the finest colt in this section. It is a Martin Coach, five months old, and weighs 515 pounds. The other Sunday, while Rev. S. B. Ross and family were at Church, some hungry fellow entered their home and helped himself to their dinner. Some unknown parties visited J. O. VINCENT’s meat house one night last week and stole a large side of bacon. D. L. LASWELL and three children started for Sunday school last Sunday morning, when his horse took fright at a road scraper by the roadside and ran backwards and broke both shafts out of the buggy. Died, on the 19th, Barnie HARRIS, son of the Widow HARRIS, residing between here and McConnell. He was a young man of about nineteen years. The remains were interred at Walnut Grove Monday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. B. Rose. District No. 23 Column Born, to Bud KELLISON and wife on last Wednesday night, a fine boy. Mr. John DECK and family, who lived near Pillowville, are moving to Gleason. Miss Bessie DELLINGER and Mr. Gus JOHNSON drove to the home of Esquire WRAY a few days since and were united in marriage. Ralston Report Column Mr. and Mrs. W. T. BROOKS have been on the sick list, but are better. Mrs. MILLINER is still at Martin, where she has been for some time, very sick. Mrs. Cora FRENCH, of Rector, Ark., has her children out here on a visit to relatives. Will MOSS is again able to be with us after having a very severe attack of bilious fever. M. E. SMITH has purchased a very nice grocery from Mr. PEEPLES at Gardner and has put his son, Drew, in there. Uba Utterings Column John JANES and his wife, who have been sick for the last week are able to be up. On last Friday evening, Mr. Arthur HESTER drove through his gate with about 500 feet of lumber on his wagon. One of his little children, unnoticed by Mr. HESTER tried to climb on the wagon, and fell under the hind wheel. The wagon passed over nearly the entire length of his body, but broke no bones. Town and County Column Dock INSCO is rejoicing over the arrival of a big bouncing boy at his home last week. Our esteemed young friend, Bob HAWKS, has our thanks for a whole bag full of fine tomatoes. Mrs. Wm. JOHNSON, who resided here thirty years ago, is here visiting the family of T. W. ESKRIDGE, to whom she is related. This is Mrs. JOHNSON’s first visit here since leaving. Brother IRION and wife were called to Humboldt to attend the funeral of his niece, the little daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Sid HARRIS, who died that day at the family residence Mr. Talbert FRANCIS requests us to state that he has a free scholarship in the Meridian Female College, Meridian Miss. to bestow on some lady of Weakley County, provided it is called for by Sept. 1. Dr. C. H. JOHNSON, of Lexington, has been the guest of his brother, E. E. JOHNSON and family since the latter was injured by lightening here in Dresden on the first Monday in this month. We are glad to say Mr. JOHNSON is recovering and was able to be up last week. Mr. G. T. MAYO has rented the home of Mr. J. M. MEADOWS and will move his family to Dresden at an early date. Mr. BRISENDINE will move to his farm, north of town. Walter LOVELACE, residing in No. 25, is the happy father of a brand new boy. Lent HYNDS is rejoicing over the arrival of a beautiful blue-eyed little miss at his home last week. Col. TANSIL continues to suffer from the stroke of lightning which struck the courthouse here two weeks ago. His right arm is almost paralyzed and he can use it but little. It was reported that Johnny STEPHENS, who has figured extensively in the criminal court here, is in jail at Mayfield charged with horse stealing, but we cannot say as to the correctness of this report. During the electrical storm on Thursday of last week , lightening struck the barn of Mr. Sim FOWLER, residing in no. 25, north of Fancy, killing a fine mare valued at $150, also a calf and burning the barn, which contained a lot of hay and corn. His good neighbors have rebuilt the stable. Mr. Frank TURNER tells us that his neighbor, Jim PIERCE, drank a bottle of lye last week through mistake, thinking it was newly made cider. The bottle containing the liquid was sitting near a cider mill where cider had been making and he did not stop the examine its contents closely. His mouth and throat were pretty painfully burned and Jim says he’ll be doggone if he drinks from another bottle. Dr. G. I. BAXTER left Sunday for Dawson Springs, where he will spend several days recuperating. Mesdames JONES and DENHAM, of Union City, and Mrs. Will MALOAN, of Fulton, are spending the week at the home of Mrs. Mary Ann BARTEE. John WILLIAMS, who has been with J. A. IRVINE in the grocery for more than a year, has left for Bolivar, where he will accept a position at the asylum. Mr. James T. EDWARDS arrived from Gainsville, Texas, Saturday and is the guest of his sisters, Mesdames A. E. GARDNER and Mary GARRETT. He will remain here several days. Mr. Clarence WARD has a fully developed case of typhoid fever and is quite sick, so much so that Judge MAIDEN ordered the north windows in the courthouse kept shut to prevent the loud speaking in the courtroom from disturbing the sick man. Mrs. Katie FOUST came in from Cape Girardeau Mo., Monday and in alighting from the bus came very near being seriously injured. The vehicle drove up on he side of a slant and when she attempted to alight the horses moved, precipitating her and her baby to the ground with terrific force, but fortunately she was uninjured. Sunday’s American (another newspaper) contained a list of old soldiers who have just been added to the Tennessee pension roll and among the list we find the following Weakley County old soldiers and widows of confederate soldiers: G. T. MERRIS and H. C. COWARDINE, Martin, who will receive $5 per month. Nancy C. CANTRELL, Greenfield, widow of the late Trustee CANTRELL, and Charlotte E. KILLEBREW, Cottage Grove. There are no old soldiers dropped from the roll in this county. Mr. Edgar McKEEN and wife, of Fulton, are visiting relatives here. Martin McELWRATH was in Nashville and Bowling Green, Ky., this week on business. Mrs. J. B. EZZELL and little daughter, Sophie are visiting her father, Mr. J. W. MORAN. Mrs. W. C. TATOM and daughter, Miss Will Ella, and son, Master Keith, are visiting the family of Mr. J. A. GIBBS. Little Miss Ruby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McCUAN, fell while playing at her home and broke her arm in two places. Miss Pearl MATHEWS and her mother are this week moving here from Trenton and will be domiciled at the Dowd place, on Depot Street. Floyd, the 11 year old son of Mr. M. D. MORRIS, residing three miles north of Dresden, was bitten by a highland moccasin snake Tuesday afternoon on the hand and was very sick for several hours. He was suckering tobacco and put his hand beneath the plant, when the reptile struck it. Mr. Ed HOUSE tells us that leather is still advancing and that all retail dealers will be compelled to raise the prices on certain classes of shoes. This advance of leather is caused by the scarcity of the commodity and also the fact that a great deal of our leather is exported. The case of Clint HOUSE, who cut Charley DOWD at Gleason some time ago and which was on trail in the circuit court here last week, came to a very abrupt ending. All the state’s evidence had been taken and House was on the stand in his own behalf, but, owing to his mental condition, the case was estopped without going to the jury and House given eleven months and twenty nine days in jail with a fine of $50 attached. HOUSE has never been considered a man of very sound mind and it is highly probable the jail sentence will be removed and that he will be able to secure the fine and allowed to go free with an admonition to behave himself. Some time ago, Messrs. Chas. BRYANT and J. J. COFFMAN, two of No. 17’s most reputable citizens, had a misunderstanding and they agreed to fight the matter out, fair fist and skull fashion, which they did, and it is alleged, that COFFMAN disarmed himself, laying his pistol on the ground, and they went at it. It is said that BRYANT got the best of COFFMAN and when they were separated the latter got a stick and started on BRYANT whereupon he picked up COFFMAN’s pistol, but friends succeeded in separating them and BRYANT carried the pistol home with him. There was a controversy in court here this week over the weapon and it is likely indictments will follow. Mr. Clarence WARD has been confined to his bed this week with fever. Uncle Jack DUNN was married just fifty years ago last Sunday, Aug. 19, and on that day he gathered his children and grandchildren about him to celebrate the occasion with a great and sumptuous dinner. He has eight children and twenty nine grandchildren. Mr. DUNN is seventy four years of age and Mrs. DUNN is sixty six. Uncle Jack says he feels that he is god for twenty five years yet and from his present activity, one would believe him. He served four years in the civil war, being wounded several times, has been a hard worker all his life and still he is young for a man of his years. We dare say there are not a dozen men in the county possessing a constitution equal to his. Hall’s Branch Budget Column Elie CANTRELL and family, of Bloomfield, Mo., moved back here this week and settled on Suddoth Bros. farm. James BLACKARD, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank BLACKARD, died Sunday night about 12 o’clock of congestion of the brain. He had been sick only a few days and his death was very sudden and unexpected. Jim was a bright intelligent boy, eighteen years old, and it is with sorrow we chronicle his death. One consolation to his relatives and friends is he confessed hope in Christ just before death, so I learn. The body was laid to rest in West Union Cemetery Monday afternoon, services conducted by Rev. W. C. NEWBERRY. From No. 6 Column Uncle Brit SIMMONS is improving slowly. Mary DAVIS is quite sick. Mr. Jim COX has returned from Dawson Springs, where he spent a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Babe RAFFERTY are the proud parents of a fine girl, two weeks old. Mr. and Mrs. Earl DILDINE are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine big boy at their home. W. F. BEVILL, S. W. DAVIS and wife and J. F. POWERS and wife left Tuesday for Arkansas to spend about fifteen days with relatives. Corinth and New Salem Column Mr. L. N. MELTON’s baby is on the sick list. Mrs. Clem MELTON, of Mounds, Ill., is a visitor in this community, While on his way to church Saturday night, Mr. Isaac ADAMS was run over by some reckless drivers, hurting Mr. ADAMS’ horse. Mr. ADAMS was riding horseback and a stranger was in a buggy. Peck’s Pickings Column Mr. Frank HALL is very sick. Mrs. Mary BOAZ has been on the sick list for the past week. Mrs. Walter DUNNING has been very sick for the past few weeks. A. C. ELINOR, of Christmasville, purchased a part of Bill WHITE’s farm, paying $800. Prof. Matt SPARKS led the Prospect class in singing last Sunday. Mr. Luther COOPER came very near being mashed up a few days back by a mule falling on him, bruising his head and face. Prof. Jim WILLIAMS led a class at Ward’s Chapel last Sunday. Norman ARGO, who resides in the Rinda vicinity, has rented a farm from Calvin FOSTER and will move the first of the year. Mr. Henry COX tells me that on the night of the moonlight party at Wyatt CROWLEY’s he came very near getting killed. While crossing a bridge near Bud TAYLOR’s some one rushed up in front of his horse with a bicycle; his horse became frightened and backed his buggy off the bridge, bruising Mr. COX up considerably but doing no other damage. Western Side of No. 15 Column Miss Pearl Leggett has been real low with slow fever, but is improving now. R. H. GALEY and T. N. GILLIAM are on a land trade. Up To Date Doings Column Mr. Ive WIMBERLY is reported very sick with cramp colic. Mr. H. S. WALKER, who has been suffering from a very bad boil on his upper lip, is getting better. I have been informed of a fracas at Jones Mill, in Henry County, last Saturday, between Bob McCLAIN and Col. ELAM over some telephone matters. ELAM drew a large knife and Mc CLAIN withdrew. Freeman, the eighteen months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. BOYD, narrowly escaped death one day last week. While Mrs. BOYD was washing, the little one picked up a can that contained concentrated lye and put it to his mouth, lye remaining in the can burning off all the skin. The little fellow was unable to swallow anything for forty eight hours. News Notes From No. 13 Column Mr. W. M. STEVENSON has a volunteer bean vine on his place that was grown from one single seed, from which he has gathered 200 pods. One John J. RIVES, No. 1 mail carrier, is in Dawson Springs for his health. Old Salem Column Mr. George BRAWNER is very poorly and has been awful sick. Mr. Will BRAWNER, the No. 3 rural mail man has bought himself a house and lot in Martin south of the M. E. church. Uncle Lon LANIER says he can work as much tobacco as any sixteen year old boy. Friday, August 31, 1906 Was a Miss-Trial The case of Ed MORGAN, who sued Dock MARTIN in the circuit court here for damages in the $10,000, will have to be tried over, the jury last week being unable to reach a verdict. DUKE – WILLIAMS At last Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. DUKE, in Dresden, the rites of matrimony were solemnized between Miss Nora DUKE, niece of Mr. W. P. DUKE, and Mr. J. L. WILLIAMS, a wealthy plantation owner of Friars Point, Miss., Rev. J. W. IRION, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. This marriage is the culmination of a long and ardent courtship and unites the lives and destinies of two prominent and promising young people. The bride is a native of Dresden and is held in universal esteem by a large circle of friends. She has for several years taught school, which position she has filled successfully. Modest, refined and graceful, pious, intelligent and a splendid conversationalist, she is well fitted for the new role assumed. Mr. WILLIAMS is a stranger to our people, but is recommended as being a clever businessman, possessing a large share of this world’s goods, and being a perfect gentleman in the fullest sense of the term. The bride and groom left on the 11:50 train for Memphis and from there will go to Friars Point, their future home, where the sincerest wishes of a host of friends follow them. A letter is printed from Mr. A. J. BISHOP, Hope Arkansas Town and County Column The Enterprise force thanks Frank MANGUM for a lot of the finest peaches we have seen this year. Mrs. A. W. BOWDEN was granted a divorce in the circuit court here last Friday from her husband, A. W. BOWDEN, a traveling man residing at Martin. In her bill Mrs. BOWDEN charged cruel and inhuman treatment, drunkenness, etc. the divorce being granted on those grounds. Invitations have been issued to the approaching nuptials of Miss Ethel JOHNSON, daughter of Mr. R. M. JOHNSON, of Martin, to Mr. G. B. HENRY, of Memphis, which will be solemnized at the Christian church in Martin on Wednesday evening, Sept. 6. The bride-elect is the sister of Mrs. R. L. JETER, of Dresden and is quite popular here. The new switchboard has arrived and was installed last week. It will take a week or more to get it in perfect working order and patrons should bear with the operators patiently. Esq. J. M. RIDGEWAY, of Martin, was first elected Justice of the Peace in No. 5 in the year 1852; he is now seventy seven years of age; he served in that district as a member of the quarterly court for twenty six years, at the expiration of which time he moved to Martin, in 1878; was elected magistrate there in 1882, and has served in that district for twenty four years, making his total service as justice of the peace in this county fifty years. Besides this, he was elected for another term of six years at the August election. He served the corporation of Martin as mayor for eight years, from 1884 to 1892, he is now a notary public and has been commissioned by every governor from Wm. CAMPBELL down to the present chief executive of the state. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. E. FULTON, of Memphis, at the home of the latter’s mother, Mrs. John BRAGG, on last Sunday night, a fine boy. Mr. and Mrs. FULTON have been married thirteen years and this is their first born. We sincerely congratulate Mr. Jeff UNDERWOOD, of Martin, upon his appointment as deputy U. S. Marshal to succeed Marshal HAWKINS, Union City. Mr. T. L. KILLEBREW and family have moved to his farm in No. 5, east of Palmersville. We very much regret to lose this most excellent family. Register-elect Gus ATKINS has purchased the place vacated by Mr. KILLEBREW and is this week moving in. Mr. and Mrs. ATKINS are not strangers to our people, having many relatives here, and we hope their stay here will be both pleasant and profitable. Constable Ben THOMPSON informs us of a serious accident that happened to J. A. CANTRELL’s little 8 year old boy in No. 25, on last Friday. The little fellow was hitting an old gentle mule on the heels with a switch, which the animal let fly with his heels, striking the boy in the forehead and cutting a great deep gash, which required several stitches to close. The boy will recover, but will doubtless be marked for life. Mr. Homer BRUNDIGE, son of Mr. Bill BRUNDIGE, and Miss GERTIE, daughter of Mr. C. P. SMITH, were united in marriage on last Sunday at New Hope church, Elder. C. C. McDEARMON officiating. Miss Shelah Belle PASCHALL, one of the most skilled and perfect musicians this county affords, left Monday for Cincinnati, where she will study music in the Cincinnati Conservatory of music till next June. Mr. Baxter CARDWELL, the jeweler at Baxter’s drug store, will leave here next month for Trenton, were he has accepted a very lucrative position for the leading jeweler in Trenton. Luther, the 4 year old son of Mr. W. O. TUCK, who has been sick since May, remains in a low stage of health, It was found necessary this week to extract all his teeth because of an abscess of the gum, which had affected the jaw bone. Mr. TUCK tells us he thinks he will have to take the child to Nashville for treatment. Dr. J. B. FINCH was called to Latham Monday night in consultation with Dr. Fields to attend Wayne, the 8 year old son of Coley FOWLER, who resides in No. 25, near Latham. On the 24th of this month the boy stepped on an axe cutting his foot, the wound was dressed but continued to bleed and last week he developed typhoid fever. The wound continues to bleed until it became alarming, when Dr. FINCH was called in and when he left at midnight Monday the bleeding had ceased. Work was begun this week on Jim TAYLOR’s new hotel, which is being erected on the site where his former hotel burned. Mr. Tom WOODROUGH sends us bt Uncle Bill THOMPSON, an ear of corn that measures 15 inches in length. Ex-Sheriff L. D. DODDS has purchased the old hotel recently owned by J. W. PATTERSON, at Sharon, and will take possession at once. Mr. Dick RUTLEDGE, who moved to Greenfield from Sharon some time last year, was united in marriage at the latter place one day last week to the Widow JONES, of Greenfield, May happiness and contentment attend them throughout life is our sincere wish. The WELCH case has been compromised to the entire satisfaction of all the heirs, and on last Monday, Attorney J. W. THOMAS filed a bill in the county court to sells the lands, etc. of the estate for division among the heirs and assign homestead for Mrs. WELCH. This has been moving week in Dresden. Mr. Joe DAVIS and wife have moved to Judge McGLOTHLIN’s, Rufe KILLEBREW has moved to Volley SANDERFER’s and the latter has moved to his new house, north of W. O. TUCK, Hazie RAWLS and wife have also moved to the SANDERFER place with Rufe KILLEBREW and Mr. T. L. KILLEBREW has moved to the country. On Wednesday of last week, during the silent shades of evening, Mr. King WEBB, our very efficient, good looking and courteous new circuit court clerk, hied himself to the home of Mr. Lum ESTES, in No. 19, and was there happily married to Miss Relma ESTES, Elder J. V. KIRKLAND, of Fulton, officiating. Now, King thought himself to surprise his many friends, but it was no surprise at all to them, for they had anticipated, suspected and predicted such a thing for the past three months. Mr. Webb and bride will come to Dresden to reside. Mr. Buck GLASS has sold his residence in Sharon to Mr. John PATTERSON and it is rumored that Mr. GLASS will go to Fulton to reside. County Court Clerk Claud HILLIARD came to Dresden this week wearing a smile from ear to ear. A new deputy clerk made his appearance at Claud’s home. Forrest DUKE Will leave September 1, to take a new position at Hattiesburg, Miss. Mr. DUKE is an excellent young man. Mrs. L. G. WIMPF, a sister of Mr. J. H. McGREGOR, of the Cottage Grove vicinity, who resides in Cordova, Alaska, sent us a copy of the local paper which is three sheets, three columns wide and is chock full of saloon advertising. Mrs. Ada, beloved wife of Mr. Will LAMB, general manager of the Forbes Piano and Music Co., Jackson, died very suddenly at the home of her father, Mr. J. C. TUBERVILLE, near Latham, on Wednesday afternoon about 5 o’clock. Mrs. LAMB has been visiting at her father’s for several weeks; she has been in very feeble health for some time and she and her sister went to Dawson a couple of weeks ago, hoping to be benefited, but she continued ill, having chills nearly every day while there and returned home. Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. LAMB exclaimed, placing her hand directly over the heart, ”Oh’ that pain.” Members of the family rushed to her and assisted the dying woman to bed, where she expired soon after without having lost consciousness. Mrs. LAMB was in her forty second year and was married to Mr. Will LAMB some ten or twelve years ago. Two beautiful children blessed this union, a boy and a girl. The deceased was a devout Christian and a member of the Christian church; she was noted for her strict piety and lovely disposition, possessing many noble traits of character and winning the esteem and love of those with whom she came in contact. At this hour, no funeral arrangements have been made, as members of the family who are in different states have not arrived. One brother is in Iowa. Mr. LAMB reached the TUBERVILLE home early Thursday morning, he being in Memphis at the time of his wife’s death. Pisgah News Column Mrs. Walter FREEMAN was called to the bedside of her sister Thursday. Miss Media EVERETT is on the sick list, it is thought she is taking the fever. Master Edith FINNIE has been confined to his bed some time on account of slow fever. Mrs. Peggy DAWSON has been confined to her bed for a week, but, we are glad to say, she is improving. Hall’s Branch Budget Column Mr. and Mrs. J. G. JONES, of Tiptonville, were guests of relatives here last week. Mr. JONES purchased a good farm southwest of Gleason while here and expects to move to it next winter or spring. Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. WOOLVERTON, of Hayward, Mo., but formerly of this county, moved back last week and will make their home with their son, Walter WOOLVERTON, who resides three miles east of Gleason. Jonesboro Jots Column John COLEMAN has purchased John HOLT’s farm; consideration $350. Emerson HOLT had an old fashioned stable rising. He invited his neighbors in to help him. When the dinner hour came, Mrs. HOLT had an excellent dinner for the hands. Mrs. Ollie GLOSSON’s wife died Sunday and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Seminary. She is survived by a husband, four children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. S. A. SMITHSON, Oddie SURBER, Luther JENKINS, Alfred COLEMAN and Guy SMITHSON took a long drive in a covered wagon recently. During the trip, Bud found his mare that has been gone. The boys tell good stories about the fun they had while gone. Nearly everybody “hooted” at my item saying that Trustee Z. W. GROOMS would furnish ice water and stock feed for the big crowd that would be at Rinda at the Farmers Union rally the 22nd. It is now a thing of the past and the five or six thousand people present will tell you that he did. He called the attention of the crowd when the noon hour came and told them he could not possibility see all of them personally, but for all to take their stock to his lot and give them all the feed they needed and then as many as possible come to his table to eat. He had a dinner to feed a thousand people out in front of his brick residence. Is there another man in Weakley County who would have done so much for the peoples’ comfort. There are plenty of men right here who knew him when he was trying hard to make a living at the plow handles for his widowed mother and his younger brothers and sisters. He is estimated to be worth twenty five or thirty thousand dollars and has done all this since he was twenty one years old. Cane Creek Column Mr. J. W. POWELL and Mrs. Willie MANN are on the sick list. Mr. S. P. HUNT is contemplating selling his farm and moving to Texas. Sheriff EDWARDS, of Paris, and Deputy Sheriff HART, of Como, arrested two bootleggers in this vicinity, carried them to Paris, had their trial, but the whiskey drinkers cleared them, so I understand. Dukedom Doings Column Mrs. A. L. McCALL, who has been sick for eighteen weeks, is improving slowly. Mr. B. A. WINSTON has been on the sick list for the past two days, but is better. Mr. R. T. TAYLOR bought of Mr. C. H. ROSS at Dukedom one house and lot and gave Mr. ROSS a lifetime right. District No. 23 Column The school at Beech Springs is progressing nicely under Miss Eva EVERETT. The new levee across Spring Creek bottom will be completed in a few days. News reached here Sunday morning that Mrs. Ura GLOSSON, who resides at Greenfield, died Sunday morning at 5 o’clock. She leaves a husband, four children and a mother and many relatives to mourn her death. From Route 4 Martin Column Mr. John WESTMORELAND sold his farm to Mr. Ben CANDRA for about $3,000. Sorry to say that Tom HOUSE and John HANNINGS are both very low now. Mr. John SELLARS and family, of near Terrell, have move to Martin where they will make their home for a while. News Notes from No.14 Column The death of Dassie HANCOCK occurred at the home of his father, Mr. Z. HANCOCK hear Oak Grove church last Saturday, residing from an attack of consumption of only about two week’s duration. He had been employed by the railroad at Martin and delived the mail to and from the post office to the trains each day; he had served in this capacity for some months giving the best of satisfaction and had been given a position as flagman on the I. C. road. On receiving this position, he resigned to take some much needed rest and went out to visit with his parents until it was time to go on the road. While at home he was seized by the disease that caused his death. He was a model young man, loved and esteemed by his many friends. He was but nineteen years and four months of age; the last of two of his mother’s sons, the older brother John, preceded him in death being the same age as Dessie at the time of his death. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning by Elder T. A. WAGGONER, after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest at the Cate graveyard, witnessed by a vast concourse of relatives and friends. Shady Grove Column Miss Bettie WRIGHT and Miss Ula OLDHAM ar on the sick list, little Ula CRITTENDON is able to sit up again. One day last week, one of Mr. Bell WILSON’s little boys went out to the water melon patch, laid down and went to sleep; at night as he did not appear, the family raised the alarm and he was found asleep. Public Wells Column On the sick lis : Arthur McGEHEE, Thompson GROOM and Uncle Mace PLEASANT. Miss Henry MILES will teach school in South Fulton, and Miss Pearl BROOKS will teach here the coming year. There was a baptizing at Claud ROWLETT’s pond last Sunday. North Part of No. 2 Column Claud COLEMAN, of Missouri, is here on a visit. Mr. Bob HYNDS is improving the looks of his place by painting. Rasco JOHNSON has a new girl. Uncle Lue LANIER has a four months old colt that weighs 523 pounds.

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