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Weakley County, Tennessee

Dresden Enterprise Newspaper

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1906 Sept 7th & 14th
Friday, September 7, 1906 Union City Fair Notes The Union City fair will be held September 26, 27, 28 and 29. There will be more than $3,000 in premiums offered by the West Tennessee Fair Association. John L. SULLIVAN, the world’s most famous pugilist will be a part of the program daily during the fair. Grand Rally and Barbeque There will be a grand rally and barbeque of the farmers of Fulton County, Kentucky on Thursday, September 20, 1906, at the grove at Mud Creek Bridge. BANKS – LITTLE On Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock, Chancery Clerk and Master I. L. BANKS was united in marriage to Miss Mary Grey LITTLE at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. I. LITTLE, in the presence of only a few friends and members of the family, Brother IRION officiating. Mr. and Mrs. BANKS left on the evening train for Martin and other places. The young couple intended to keep the affair a profound secret, but in spite of their efforts, it leaked out and the ceremony was hardly completed when showers of congratulations came in over the phone. These are two of Dresden’s most popular young people. Mr. BANKS was born and reared in Gibson County and is a member of that County’s best families, and is himself a model young gentleman, possessing those noble qualities that go to make up a true gentleman. His fair bride is a young lady possessing rare intelligence and beauty and is a most charming, graceful young lady. She is a native of Dresden, being the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. T. I. LITTLE. Courthouse News Things have been very busy about the temple of justice this week, especially in the County Court clerk’s office and Clerk HILLIARD has been on the move the entire time, with Judge HILL and Tom MAYO assisting him. Sheriff ACREE appointed the following deputies Monday who qualified before Clerk HILLIARD: W. E. HATCHER, Whit LAFON, W. L. BROOKS, C. E. GROOMS, A. C. BONDURANT, Bob JOHNSON, George ACREE, and W. H. BROOKS. All are good men. The lunacy inquisition of Mrs. Laura KENNEDY, mother of Messrs. G. H. and J. C. KENNEDY, of No. 5, was held in county court on Monday and she was adjudged of unsound mind and not capable of attending to her own affairs. Letters of guardianship were issued to Messrs. G. H. and J. C. KENNEDY and they qualified as her guardian, bond being fixed at $1,500, with T. I. LITTLE security. On Monday, Esq. Hugh A. ROBERTS, of No. 5, qualified and was issued license to practice law in magistrate’s courts in this county. On the same day, Mr. J. W. WYATT qualified as guardian of Fame and Herman TAYLOR, minor heirs of Hurt Taylor, deceased. Up to Date Doings Column Mr. Robert SPENCER is very ill with fever. Verner, the little boy of J. R. McCLURE, happened to a very bad accident Saturday morning. While riding Hardy BELL’s horse to the pond he fell off and broke his arm near the elbow. Esq. John STEPHENSON, informs me that he and his brother, Seaton, have closed a deal with Mr. W. D. JANES, of Janes’s Mill, renting same for eighteen months. They are upright Christian gentlemen and experienced mill men. Esq. John STEPHENSON has been connected with Williams Mill at Elm Tree for about twelve years and knows the milling business thoroughly. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Coy CARRINGTON, last Sunday, a boy. Mr. Manny DICKSON, who recently moved here to work at McClain & Co.’s shingle mill, moved back to Paris last week. Will McCLAIN is busy installing his saw rig and getting his engine located the grist will be added some time soon. Oak Hill Column Mrs. Ella BARBER is real low. Mr. Jim TUCK’s baby is not expected to live. Mr. Frank VAUGHAN cut a barn of tobacco last week. He is on the sick list this week. Mr. Claud GARDNER and wife, of Hyndsver, are the proud parents of a fine girl. Mr. Willie COBB and family, of Mayfield, returned home, after a two weeks; visit with her mother, Mrs. ELLIOTT. School opened at Hyndsver Monday under the supervision of Mr. Louis IVIE. Northern Part of No.8 Column Mr. Bud BATT has been on the sick list. Mr. J. W. BURTON is erecting a nice residence in Sharon. Miss Montie NOWLIN, daughter of Joe NOWLIN, is sick with fever. Uncle Bill NOWLIN has some to live with his brother, John NOWLIN, a while. Mr. Tom BEARD happened to a bad accident the other day, stepping on a nail. Bob TRAVIS says he is going to try town for a while, as he is done with the country. Jess BREWER’s children have been sick with scarlet fever but are better. Andrew HEDGEPETH and wife, of Campbell, Mo., are here on a visit to relatives and friends. Mr. John MORRIS’s little boy has been very sick with scarlet fever, but is able to be up. Mr. Enace GARNER bought a 20 acres tract of land from Mr. George LACKEY. Mrs. Edgar PRIESTLY came to town last Sunday visiting and had a congestive chill and had the doctor with her five times that day. Western Side of No. 15 Column Abraham CANTRELL has been very ill but is better. Will CARLTON is rejoicing over the arrival of a fine boy at his house. John DUDLEY, Jr. has bought Will MAYNARD’s place; consideration $500. Mr. John (Sharpe) JONES has weatherboarded and recovered his dwelling house, which makes it look very fine. We are sorry to report the serious misfortune that has befallen Mr. Walter ARNOLD, who, until recently resided down in No. 9, but now lives in Jackson. Mr. ARNOLD had a spell of slow fever, in the summer that settled in his eyes, causing him to lose his eyesight. Peck’s Pickings Column Ike COX will move to Gleason at an early date. Mrs. Alice PRIEST is dangerously ill with fever. Mr. Rufus THORN’s little baby died Sunday from a spinal affliction and was buried Monday at Pilgrim cemetery. Billie HOLT sold his farm last week to Rufus LEWIS for $700 and then the latter traded places with Buck BOAZ. George BOAZ will live on the Billie HOLT place next year. Ed MITCHELL, of Christmasville, became lost last Sunday night while enroute home from Pitman’s school house. Town and County Column Halbert McELWRATH left Monday for Bowling Green, Ky., where he will take a special business course in Cherry Bros. School. Mr. Ben ROGERS, Jr., left Sunday night for Nashville, where he will study the telephone business with a view to following that vocation. Our good friend, Mr. H. A. PARKER, of No. 3, told us in Martin Saturday that he will get the blue ribbon this year for having the tallest stalk of sugar cane, he having one that measures exactly twelve feet and eight inches. Mr. Chester STEEL, son of our good friend Edward STEEL, has accepted a position with Mayo & Peery and has entered upon his duties. Chester is a nice, polite, manly young man and we congratulate Messrs. Mayo and Peery in securing his services. We wonder how much longer that dirty, filthy, dirty, loathsome old public privy will be permitted to be an eyesore, a source of nuisance and a sickness breeder to the citizens of Dresden? This thing should not be tolerated in the community, but should be moved to some out of the way place. The fact is, we have heard of threats to apply the torch were it not removed. Mr. Bob OVERTON has purchased a farm near Huntingdon and will move there at an early date. Esq. J. W. PARHAM requests us to say that all the road overseers in No. 24 are hereby notified by him to put in full time on all roads in that district at once. Mr. R. C. UNDERWOOD and family of McConnell, are visiting relatives and friends here. On last Sunday afternoon, Esq. J. A. ESKRIDGE was the officiating magistrate in the marriage of Mr. Joe HAWKS and Miss Adella PIERCE, both prominent and highly respected young people. Mr. M. F. BUTLER, brother of Mrs. R. E. FREEMAN and who has been engaged in a Catholic hospital at Memphis will leave for Colorado at an early date to reside. We are reliably informed that Bill FEATHERSON, that jolly, jovial, whole-souled, Bill, and Mr. John KENNEDY will go into the general merchandise business at the Simp MOORE old place, No. 5, southeast of Palmersville. The storehouse is now building and will be ready for occupancy at an early date. Mr. C. A. HOUGH, Dresden’s skilled, polite, enterprising jeweler, has rented the Baxter building, near the post office on the east side, and will open a brand new and complete line of jewelry just as soon as the building was ready to receive it. Workmen are this week putting in the shelving, etc. Mr. Geo. R. EDWARDS, the book man, will occupy in part of the building with his book store. We certainly commend those enterprising gentlemen and wish them the success they so richly deserve. The lid is on good and tight now at Hatler’s Campground now on Sundays, it being impossible to get a drink of lemonade, a plug of “flat” tobacco or anything else there on the Sabbath. Miss Vilda BOYD was here, preparatory to entering school at Ward’s, Nashville. We are glad to state that Mr. Clarence WARD, who has been very sick with typhoid fever for the past several weeks at his home in Dresden, is slowly recovering. Trustee Z. W. GROOMS desires to publicly thank the number of good citizens from all parts of Weakley County who volunteered to go on his bond here Monday and he feels very grateful to those good men. He was not compelled to ask a single person to make bond for him, but dozens came forward without solicitation whatever and volunteered to do so. We also understood that Judge HILL was compelled to call a halt in making Sheriff ACREE’S bond as there was a very large number (ten times more than required by law) who came forward to make the bond of the sheriff. The precious three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Bob CAMPBELL, residing near Mt. Harmon, in No. 10, died on last Saturday after a short illness of fever and its little body was interred Sunday at the Mt. Harmon burying ground. The child was quite painfully scalded several weeks ago while visiting with its parents in the vicinity of Fancy and suffered intensely. The parents have the sincere sympathy of their friends in this their darkest hour. The Cobb and Nichols school opened Tuesday with quite a nice enrollment, there being several boarding pupils and others are to enter at an early date. Mr. Buck LEE, has a very sick boy at his home in No. 20. Mr. and Mrs. Welborn MOONEY left Wednesday afternoon for Monteagle, where they will remain indefinitely for Mr. MOONEY’s health. Elder Tom MAYO united in marriage at the courthouse Tuesday, Mr. Bob CUNNINGHAM and Miss Benie Rial, both of Greenfield. Henry BURROUGHS has sold his farm, situated north of Dresden, to Mr. Jack EDWARDS, of near Dresden. J. B. THOMPSON, who conducted a business establishment at Ralston, left this week for Arkansas, where he will reside in future. Postmaster Chas. ESKRIDGE has been quite sick again this week, having two physicians with him Tuesday. He is better at this writing. Lee FREEMAN, residing north of Dresden, left this week for Dallas, Texas, prospecting and if the country suits he will move his family there at once. The one year old child of Mr. Will TUCK, residing in No. 20, died on Tuesday and was buried Wednesday at the Jenkins graveyard. We extend sympathy to the bereaved. Circuit Court Clerk King WEBB on Tuesday purchased the Dick Baker place, situated east of W. A. McCUAN’s residence and will take possession at an early date. Mr. BAKER will move to the country and it is understood that Nat HEIGHT will take Mr. BAKER’s hauling business. Mr. John BROOKS, residing in the vicinity of Salem church, came very near being killed on last Sunday. His team, hitched to a wagon, became frightened at a flock of sheep on the roadside and ran away, throwing him out and injuring him painfully, but not seriously. District No. 23 Column Those on the sick list are: little Herbert and Mildred WRAY, Ollie V. JENKINS and Mr. George SAWYER. Some unknown thief broke into Mr. Tilman WRAY’s store last Saturday night and helped himself to some cigars and gunshells. Messrs. Sam WRAY and Lester McCALEB went to Martin last week to play ball. Sam was running and very badly sprained his ankle, he is now compelled to walk on crutches. Miss Idella CALL and her brother started for Gleason last Saturday when their horses got frightened and ran away. Miss Idella was thrown from the buggy and spraining her ankle, fracturing some bones and bruising her up considerably, while her brother escaped without energy. New Notes From No. 18 Column Those reported as being mighty sick: Henry HILLIARD, brother of County Clerk Claud HILLIARD, slow fever; Lucille STEVENSON, typhoid fever; Mrs. James Haggard, lung trouble; Mrs. Jessie HAGGARD. Mrs. Tollie VAUGHAN, a highly respected lady residing west of Mt. Pelia, died at her home last Friday of typhoid fever. The deceased was taken very suddenly sixteen days before her death and the physician did all within his power to reduce the fever, which ranged from 102 to 105.5. Mrs. VAUGHAN was the beloved wife of Mr. Alec VAUGHAN, a well known citizen of his neighborhood. Funeral services were conducted Elders BOAZ and MOON, after which the body was laid to rest at Cane Creek graveyard. Chester DICKERSON, a well known and highly respected citizen residing in the Brooks neighborhood, died last Thursday with bowel consumption, at the home of his wife’s father, Mr. John BROOKS. The deceased had been afflicted with the disease for many months, not having been able to attend to any of his work since early last winter, and as he grew worse, his death was not unexpected. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. Interment took place at the Freeman graveyard Friday morning. Hall’s Branch Budget Column J. G. TODD, our grocery man here, purchased from Hyte FINCH recently something over fifty eight acres of land near his store on the “Chicken Road.” Same includes the handsome residence now occupied by Mr. FINCH; consideration $700. Surely this bachelor means business this time, girls. Mr. W. E. BARKER, who has the contract for bridge work on this levee, put up one bridge last week and I have not seen better work in this county. Walter, son of Mr. Clint McDANIEL, of No. 6, and Miss Ellen BAKER, the daughter of Newt BAKER, were happily married Sunday and that night came near being killed. While enroute from West Union the animal they were driving became unruly and when near the residence of Mr. Will SHELL began to run, ran down a steep hill and into a big tree, knocking the animal down, breaking a buggy shaft, knocking one of the animal’s eyes out but fortunately, neither of the happy couple were hurt. May the end of their married life be far happier than the beginning. News >From No. 12 Column Miss Bettie VAUGHAN has been quite sick with bilious fever. Miss Sarah ELDER has been suffering with erysipelas for several days. Mr. Bob ANDERSON has been suffering almost death with kidney trouble. Mr. Rufe THORN’s little 3 year old boy died last Sunday morning. The little fellow has had an ear trouble very near all his life, which was thought to be the cause of his death. District No. 19 Column Mr. Ben DENT is slowly improving. Mrs. Ida LEE and baby have been very sick. Mr. and Mrs. Willie VANCLEVE are the proud parents of a new girl. Mrs. Mack CRAVINS left for Middle Tennessee Thursday morning. The C. P. church at Hopewell took in five new elders Sunday, namely: Ed CROSS, David LEE, Tom WOODARD, Ike EXUM and Adkins GARDNER. Bert LACKEY and wife are happy over the arrival of a new boy. On last Thursday, about 2 o’clock, God took from the embrace of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart LEE, their darling babe, Bernice. She was sick about three weeks and suffered much. Bernice was about fifteen months old and the prattling of her little feet and tongue was fast becoming sweet music to her mother and father’s ears. Funeral services were conducted by Mr. F. M. GARDNER at Pleasant Grove, where the body was laid to await the judgment day. Tumbling Creek Column Miss Effie PATTENT is very sick with fever. Mrs. JOINER, of Arkansas, is visiting J. G. LAWRENCE and family. Miss Jennie TODD’s death is hourly expected. She has tuberculosis. Miss WHITE, sister of Barkley WHITE, is visiting B. B. WHITE’S family. Mrs. Van ARNOLD, wife of J. Winslow ARNOLD, departed this life Saturday evening, September 1, after a lingering illness of flux and fever. She is a Christian lady, very much devoted to her husband and children. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. MANLEY and FELTS, after which her body was tenderly laid to rest in the Butler burying ground, there to sleep its last long sleep. Prof. John W. ELDER closed a big writing school at Tumbling last Friday. Palmersville Pointers Column Mr. W. T. TYSON, drug clerk for Buckley Bros., has been very low with typhoid fever, but is better at this writing. Prof. M. H. GOLDESTON will begin his school here on Sept. 17. We have it on good authority that Dr. BIGGS has sold his dwelling to W. T. KILLEBREW; consideration $1,000. Dr. BIGGS has other land adjoining that sold and ere long we look for the erection of a handsome residence by him. Jonesboro Jots Column That substantial citizen, Major GROOMS has three sons weighing 140 pounds each. This is the first time I ever heard of three brothers weighing exactly the same. N. B. ANDERSON bought a few days ago the largest red oak from Spain PERRY in this whole section. It is said the hands consumed half a day cutting it off the stump. It was between five and six feet through. Ralston Report Column Miss Addie MADDOX left last Friday for Huntingdon, there to enter school for ten months. Miss Inez OLDHAM accompanied her aunt, Mrs. FRENCH, back to Rector, Arkansas, to spend several weeks on a visit. Two on the sick list are: Gilbert VAUGAN and Hazel BROOKS, who have bilious fever. The girls here enjoyed quite a nice treat at the parsonage last Friday night, given by Warner CHILDRESS and Joe TAYLOR. Prof. Martin ADAMS and Miss Maggie MILES opened school here Monday, but many were opposed to it opening so early and it was postponed two or three weeks. Warner CHILDRESS and Misses Vera and Bessie VAUGHAN attended a moonlight party at Mr. Charley KILGORE’s last Saturday evening. They report a delightful time. Friday, September 14, 1906 A Sanitarium Dresden is to have a first rate sanitarium, equipped with all modern appliances and conveniences. This is the information given out here this week by Drs. R. M. LITTLE and Hugh BARR, two very eminent and capable physicians. The contract was let last week for the erection of a two story brick, with basement, to be built on the lot north of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., by Mr. H. H. BARR. This building will have ten rooms, five down stairs for offices, consultations, and operating rooms, and the five upstairs will be for bedrooms for patients who desire to room at the sanitarium. The x-ray machines will be kept on the first floor and there will be galvanic and fradic electricity. On the second floor, besides the bed rooms, there will be a room for hot and cold shower and spray baths, with apartments for trained nurses and attendants, a sufficient number of both of which will be constantly be in attendance. A complete system of waterworks throughout the entire building will be one of the principal features as well as most complete in every aspect of the whole structure and it is intended to later install an electric lighting system that will be fully adequate for all purposes. The basement will be utilized for this purpose Dr. LITTLE tells us that large roomy porches will be glass enclosed all around, below and above, and heated with hot air, so that feeble patients may be perfectly comfortable sitting thereon in the very coldest weather and not be compelled to confine themselves in a tight room all the time, which is so damaging to those in poor health. It is hoped to be ready for the reception of patients by December 1 and not later than January 1. This, to us, seems to be a very commendable move on the part of these thoroughgoing gentlemen and one we fully believe will prove a success from the very outset. We would admonish all our citizens, old and young, to speak an encouraging word at all times. Killed by Lightning On last Thursday afternoon, during an electric storm, lightning struck M. S. CAMPBELL and Elvis FULLER, killing the latter instantly. At first, both were thought to be dead, but CAMPBELL revived and is improving. He will get well. They were loading stave timber near CAMPBELL’s house when the unfortunate occurrence took place. FULLER was eighteen years of age and a son of Sam FULLER, sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary at the August term of circuit court here for killing Ike BUTLER. He was a hard working, industrious boy and bore a splendid reputation. Obituary James Monroe BLACKARD was born December 27, 1888, and departed this life August 19, 1906; age seventeen years, three months and nineteen days. Jim was taken sick Saturday August 18, and died Sunday night, rejoicing in a Saviour’s love. He told his mother just before death that he had been a bad boy, but was now happy. He said goodbye to his sisters and told them he was going to heaven. To his sister, Emma, he said, “We have played the fiddle and guitar so much together” and spoke of giving up his pleasures here, but was ready to leave. He told his father that he was a new boy, and said he was prepared to meet God in peace. Bro. Jim professed a hope in Christ and died a triumphant death. Deceased leaves parents, two brother and two sisters to mourn his untimely death. Jim was a bright, intelligent, manly young man and was just reaching the age of usefulness. But God knows best, though we may not understand His ways. Written by S. M. LOCKART Western Side of No. 15 Column Mr. E. J. CANTRELL is quite sick. Jim HORNBUCKLE is all smiles, it’s a girl. The farmers met at Greenfield on last Saturday and decided to locate the warehouse at that place; Tom COATS will also put up a fine gin. Corinth and New Salem Column On last Thursday evening, Mr. Ell FULLER and Mr. Monroe CAMPBELL were loading stave bolts near the latter’s home during an electrical storm and a bolt of lightning struck Mr. FULLER, killing him instantly. Mr. CAMPBELL was standing about ten feet off and the bolt came with such terrific force that it threw Mr. CAMPBELL a distance of about twenty feet. Mr. CAMPBELL is badly hurt but the physicians don’t think dangerously so. Both limbs of Mr. CAMPBELL are blistered and the bottom of his right foot is burned to a crisp. No one was present except the two named parties. Later, Orrie BLASINGAME came along and got Mr. CAMPBELL in the barn and carried the dead body of Fuller to the house. The bolt caused the team of horses to run away, doing considerable damage to the wagon. Mr. FULLER’s body was laid to rest at Corinth cemetery Friday about 2:30 o’clock. About 30 people were present and listened to the exhortations by Messrs. F. P. FONVILLE and S. T. WITHRINGTON. Jonesboro Jots Column Luthian SHAW has rented Dr. ELINOR’s farm for 1907. Mr. Bill HOLT has bought Oscar FEATHERSTON’s place, one mile west of Greenfield. He will move this week. The city of Greenfield seems to be overjoyed over getting the Farmer’s Union. There will be a nice gin built. It is said this will materially advance the town’s prosperity. I learn that Sam McADAMS is going to cut up his field out this way into lots and sell them. \ News Notes From No. 14 Column Mrs. Etta STEVENSON has been sick nigh unto death with a serious stomach trouble. Uncle Isaiah CRUTCHFIELD, residing east of Hillside, is in a very feeble condition caused by old age, he being up in his eighties, and grave doubts are entertained as to the recovery of the old citizen. A report is current that Mr. Aleck BROWN, who for some time has been shaving his face as slick as a peeled onion and who, after about sixty years’ stay on earth, has grown young again, did take unto himself a bride for the second time. The lady of his choice, Mrs. LACKEY, resided near Sharon. We sincerely congratulate them, wishing for them sunshine and happiness in their old age. From No. 6 Column Mrs. Allie TUCKER is very sick. Mr. and Mrs. Henry BROOKS are the proud parents of a girl, born a few days ago. Lee KIMBLE’s little girl fell off a fence and broke her arm. It is hard to tell who is stepping the highest, Egbert DUKE or Dalton GLISSON; both have brand new boys who came at the same time. Town and County Column Uncle Dick BAKER will move to Huntingdon at an early date. Mrs. J. A. IRVINE and son, Charlie, will leave in a few days for California, where they will sojourn for several weeks. Mr. Jim CARNELL purchased Esq. S. A. SMITH’s residence in Sharon and it is said Stephen will move to Mississippi. Mr. MAYO has decided that he will not move his family to Dresden to reside and Mr. C. A. HOUGH will take Mr. MEADOWS’ place. Mr. Bob OVERTON and family left Tuesday for Huntingdon, their future home. Trustee GROOMS was here Monday looking for a place but found everything too high for him. He offered $750 for one half of Will FULLER’s lot, south of the square, but Mr. FULLER is holding it for $1000. We enjoyed a pleasant call from the grand old patriot, Mr. Thos. D. MARTIN, one day last week. Mr. MARTIN is one of this county’s most progressive citizens and takes great interest in anything calculated to the up-building of the county; he is a fluent conversationalist and we always enjoy a social chat with him. We understand that Mr. Ike TERRY, Sharon’s noted and long time bachelor merchant, last week refused $2,000 for the building in which he is now doing business. Some partied desired to purchase the property for the purpose of erecting a fine hotel thereon, but Ike wanted $2,500 for it and will very likely get it. He gave $600 for it, but that was several years ago when property in Sharon, like that in Dresden, was not worth anything. Mr. Chas. S. OLDS, a piano man from Huntingdon, moved his family to Dresden last Tuesday and is occupying rooms with Mr. R. G. MALOAN and family. He has rented the Etheridge place for three years but will not get possession until Christmas. Esquire GAULDEN officiated at his first marriage Wednesday, he united in wedlock Mr. P. D. DOBSON to Miss Mamie DOBSON and Mr. J. R. RAY and Miss Dollie SHELBY, both Kentucky couples, and the boys say the Squire acted as though he were an old hand at the business. Mr. C. A. HOUGH was called to Columbus, Ky., last week to the bedside of his little son, one of the brightest, sweetest little fellows we have ever seen, who was thought to be dangerously ill. Saturday brought the news that the child was recovering. Dogs got into Mr. Dave FREEMAN’s flock of sheep one night this week, killing eight for him and several others in the neighborhood. Trustee GROOMS was back Wednesday looking for a place and we understand he is within $75 of buying the Ewing place, south of the railroad and believe the deal will go through. Clerk Hilliard has issued the following marriage license since our last report: Geo. CUNNINGHAM to Blanche OLIVE, A. E. BROWN to Mrs. Mattie LACKEY, G. W. WRIGHT to Nora STALCUP, P. D. DOBSON to Mamie DOBSON, J. R. WRAY to Dollie SHELBY. Sheriff ACREE carried Jack MASON, from No. 17, back to the asylum at Bolivar Wednesday, making three times this county has been to an enormous expense sending this man back to that institution. It seems to us there ought to be some remedy for this waste of the people’s money. We do not intend any criticism of our county officials, but those in charge at the asylum ought to keep patients there who are not fully restored. We understand that Mr. George LASATER will at an early date pull down the old frame on the corner west of the post office at Gleason and build on the same lot a large commodious and modern two story brick business house. Judge HILL has appointed Mr. Will ESTES, of No. 19, Mr. Crate ROBERTS, of No. 13, and Miss Pearl MATHEWS, of Dresden, an examining board to examine candidates for county superintendent of public instruction and the examination will take place at the courthouse in Dresden on the first Monday in OCTOBER. We understand there will be three aspirants for this position Prof. J. F. DUNCAN, the present incumbent, and Messrs. S. S. and Oscar FEATHERSTON. A tremendous effort is being made to have Mr. Wade PARKS re-instated as postmaster at Gleason. Hall’s Branch Budget Column W. D. JAMES has been very sick. The little boy of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. SUDDATH has been sick for a week or ten days. Bud Taylor and son, Robert, have built a new frame tobacco barn on their farm which the Crutchfield Bros. have rented. I am told that Guy BLACKARD happened to the misfortune of losing one of his fingers last week. He was handling a chestnut bur and got his finger full of stickers and the flesh became swollen so he had the finger amputated. North Part of No. 2 Column School opened here Monday with good attendance. Teachers are Miss Ima QUALLS and Prof. CLARK. Ruthville News Column Lenard Grubb is sick with fever. Little Eva, daughter of Charlie and Lena Taylor, is reported sick. Luther LEDBETTER has been repairing his residence; he has added two rooms, veranda, weatherboarding and paint, which improves his place a great deal. Bob GRUBB has been sick of remitten fever, but is able to sit up some. The school at Sawyer School house opened, conducted by Prof. THOMPSON, of Gibson, and Miss Edna GROGAN of this community. From Route No. 4 Martin Column Mrs. Mollie WILLIAMS is on the sick list. Glad to say that Tom HOUSE is recovering from typhoid fever. School at Gardner will be conducted by Mr. F. Y. FUQUA and Miss Ivy JOHNSON. Henry HOLTON just escaped death last week. While cutting barn wood, a limb breaking from the top, fell and struck him on the head, bruising him up, but not seriously. Christmasville Capers Column Our schools will be closed at once due to scarlet fever breaking out in the community. Well, Bro. Jos. JONES we are all still Cumberland Presbyterians here at Christmasville. Shady Grove Column Mr. Jim McCLAIN and son, Morris, are on the sick list. Mrs. Ora WATSON has a Hamburg hen that has laid 103 eggs since the 23rd of March. The rain last Thursday evening caught Mr. G. O. CARMICHAEL with about 200 sticks of tobacco cut down. Peck’s Pickings Column Harvie STOUD and wife are the proud parents of a new girl. Cleve CAUDLE tells me he is going to Mississippi to take a course in telegraphy. Those on the sick list: Monroe PRIEST, Mrs. Vinnie GALEY, Earnest BULLINGTON, Mrs. Emily DUNNING, Tom GUFFEE and Nancy SMITHSON. Uba Utterings Column Those of the sick list: Elmer STANLEY, Elmer and Mathew CASSADY. Miss Etta KILLGORE left Saturday for her school three miles east of Dresden. Miss Verdis HOUSE, teacher, opened school last Monday with very good attendance. Vester DAMERON, from the north side of the river, returned from Oklahoma last week; he reports the West in a flourishing condition, with plenty of openings for good men.

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