A letter is printed from Tiburon, California dated April 22, 1906
describing the earthquake and fires in San Francisco.
Signed W. H. VAUGHAN

Death of Mrs J. R. MILLER
Mrs. Joe MILLER expired very suddenly at her home in Martin last
Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. MILLER had moved from their
home near Terrell's Schoolhouse to Martin five years ago. Death
was due to paralysis. She came in from the garden and sat near
where Mr. MILLER was working, remarking that she felt bad and
wanted assistance to the house. She expired soon afterward.
Deceased was sixty six years of age. Her maiden name was
TERRELL, being the daughter of the late Ben TERRELL, one of
this county's pioneer citizens. Besides her husband, she is survived
by two children, Lee MILLER and Mrs. Mamie MOORE, the latter
being sick at her home in Nashville and unable to attend the burial;
two brothers, Messrs. John and N. E. TERRELL, and two sisters.
The interment took place Sunday afternoon at the Dresden Cemetery
with services at the grave by Rev. O. E. GARDNER.

Storm at Dukedom
Esq. ESKRIDGE telephoned Wednesday from Latham that there
was a severe wind and electrical storm at Dukedom Tuesday night.
The roof was torn off Mr. Henry PARRISH's busniness house, the
telephone wires are down and wiring blown off several business
houses. He also tells us that the home of Mr. Jim WILKERSON
residing three miles from Latham was struck by lightening, the gable
end and one chimney were torn away. No one was hurt.
Later Report: The stock barn of Dr. WATTERS, of Dukedom,
was blown down, one horse killed and another badly crippled. Also,
lightening killed a horse belonging to Loyd Jones, residing near
Dukedom.

The First National Bank and the Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Martin have consolidated and elected the following directors:
H. H. LOVELACE, T. M. RYAN, W. H. PARKER,
W. B. GIBBS, S. O. HIGGASON, J. W. LEWIS, S. H. HALL,
J. D. HALL, T. H. FARMER, G. W. HALL, and J. O.
SMALLEY.
President H. H. LOVELACE; Vice-President T. M. RYAN;
Cashier, J. H. FAIRCLOTH; Asst. Cashier, Frank SMITH.

>From Route 4 Martin Column -
Dr. JACKSON of Gardner was driving his cows home from the
pasture, when crossing the railroad, a train killed them
instantly.
John BUSHART has a brand new girl.
Mr. Jewel SMITH, of Gardner, died of pneumonia Friday night
at his home; he leaves three sons and seven daughters and
many friends and relatives to mourn his death.

Peck's Pickings Column -
Mrs. TARVER is very sick.
Mrs. Tom OVERTON is improving.
Henry FRANK is in a serious condition and not expected to live.
Thomas MOORE'S little child is very sick.
Mr. Jim GALEY and Miss Florence CAUDLE, prominent young
people of near Greenfield, were married last Wednesday.
Henry COCHRAN, our mail carrier, made a trip to old Virginia
last week.
Jim LEWIS has about completed his job of moving the Dunlap
Schoolhouse.
Rev. Tom MOORE will deliver a sermon at Goodloe the last
Sunday in May.
John E. EVERETT, a farmer residing in the 12th district is a
Democrat candidate for State Representative.

Christmasville Capers Column -
Eva, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MOORE, is very
low with slow fever and it is feared she will not recover.
Friends and brother Odd Fellows of Mr Thomas MOORE met
Monday to help him plant his crop, as he has had such a
seige of sickness at his home the last four months.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. CAUDLE attended the marriage of their sister
Miss Florence to Jim GALEY, of near Greenfield last
Wednesday night.
A large crowd attended the Farmers Union procession to Wright's
Cemetery Sunday in memory of George LANGLEY,
deceased. There were nearly two hundred in the procession,
both ladies and gentleman.

Jonesboro Jots Column -
When a tree was cut down in Squire DUDLEY's yard, the tree
was hollow and contained six nice racoons. Five, were
young, about the size of cats.
Henry HARRINGTON has fenced up part of the ancient "city"
of Jonesboro.
Deputy Charlie GROOMS and Z. W. GROOMS have purchased
a fine lot of black and white oak lumber from Sam STOUT
which they will ship.
Rev. Monroe EVERETT will preach at Meridian Sunday. Come
and hear this boy of twenty summers.
Lightening burnt telephone line #113 in two in front of J. C.
THOMAS'.

District No. 23 Column -
Mrs. Joe RICHEE is recovering.
Rev. Crit SPENCE conducted the prayer meeting at Ward's
Chapel last Sunday night.
Miss Ida MONTGOMERY left for North Carolina to visit
her relatives.
Brother MATHENY will preach at Peace and Harmony next
Sunday at 3.
Mr. Jim GRISSOM's house caught fire last Sunday night and
burned a hole in the roof but was put out.
Brother ARGO will preach at Beech Springs Sunday.

Hinkledale Hunks Column -
LOONEY and GILBERT will continue in business here; it was
reported that they had sold out.

Town and Country Column -
Col. S. A. CHAMPION, a lawyer residing in Nashville, but a native
of Dukedom died last week
Messrs. F. P. HALL, Geo. E. BOWDEN and J. L. HOLBROOK
were appointed by Senator CARMACK to represent him
before the County Democratic Executive Committee.
Mr. E. B. TANSIL of Sharon is attending the Nurseryman's
Association meeting in Nashville.
Sam FEATHERSTON is putting in an acre of strawberry plants.
Mrs. Charlie BARTON has been real sick.
Mrs. Allie EDWARDS is expected here from Los Angeles,
California to spend the summer with Mrs Mary GARRETT.
Elder SUMMERS, a Baptist minister of Greenfield, will preach
at the C. P. Church in Dresden.
Mr. J. B. THOMPSON, Ralston merchant, made an assignment
last week for the benefit of creditors, naming Mr. T. H.
FARMER assignee. The assets are about $775 and liability
$1,000.
Dr. Ike BAXTER showed us an old Seth Thomas clock which
was the property of his father. It is 150 years old and the
works are made of wood. The doctor is having BAXTER
CARDWELL fix it up and will keep it in his drug store as
a curio
Mr. H. E. CHILES writes us from Itasca, Texas that he wishes
he were in Tennessee to vote for Bob TAYLOR.
Miss Bera WARD came home from school at Dickson, sick.
The sixteen year old son of Mr. Eve BAILEY, residing in the
Jones' schoolhouse area, one and one half miles north of
Martin, died after a lingering illness of consumption. The
boy's legs swelled to several times their normal size and
burst just before death.
Mrs. Jennie RAMBO, wife of Harve RAMBO who died about
a year ago, died at the homeof her son Charlie in No. 22 near
Greenfield last Saturday and was buried the next day at
Brock's graveyard. She was a Miss PARHAM, born and
raised near Dresden.
Buford O'DANIEL, brother of Sam O'DANIEL, the singing
master died at the home of his father near Jewell on Sunday
of fever. Buford was twenty four year of age, esteemed and
admired by all who knew him.
Mr. Jordan WILLIAMS a very prominent citizen of No. 13
became suddenly demented last Friday, so Col. L. E.
HOLLADAY tells us. It was found necessary to confine
him. Mr. WILLIAMS had recently made a land deal which
he was dissatisfied with and it is surmised that brooding
over this caused him to become unbalanced. We are informed
that his father was similiarly afflicted.
Mrs. Lula WOODS has greatly improved the looks of her
business house. She is one of the town's most successful
business "men".
Mrs. Mary Ann HICKS, beloved companion of Rev. W. M.
HICKS, residing near Jewell; she was born February 7,
1841, professed faith about thirty seven years ago, joined
the Methodist church, and remained a consistent christian
until death, which occurred Friday, April 27, 1906. She
was sixty five years of age, and married Mr. HICKS May
17, 1888. She was sorely afflicted with cancer for a number
of years. Burial took place Saturday at Pleasant Hill.
Dr. FIELDS has sold out at Fancy and moved to Latham. He is a
skilled physician and a perfect gentleman as well.
Mrs. J. F. BALDRIDGE, wife of the tobacco man at Martin, died
at the family residence last Saturday after a ahort illness of
pneumonia. She was about forty five years of age and survived
by her husband and four children. Mrs. BALDRIDGE was a
Miss WAGGONER previous to her marriage. Interment took
place at the East Side Cemetery.
Mr. Walter TUCK and Miss Mattie DAVIS prominent and well
connected young people of No. 25 were united in marriage
here Tuesday morning by Squire Robt. N. IRVINE. The bride
is the daughter of Mr W. V. DAVIS and the groom is an
industrious young man.
Louis HARRIS, a prominent young citizen of near Pisgah, is steppin'
high over the arrival of a beautiful little girl at his home
Tuesday
night.
Mrs. Jane COLLEY, residing in No. 17 and mother of those
splendid gentlemen, Messrs. C. A. and I. C. COLLEY,
suffered a several stroke of paralysis and she is quite old,
may not recover.
The home of Uncle Billy ROBERTS, situated just east of Esq.
J. H. COLLIER, near Dukedom, was completely destroyed
by fire on last Friday afternoon. Very little of the effects
were
saved and there was no insurance.
Esq. ESKERIDGE was roused from bed Wednesday night to
perform the rites of matrimony between Mr. Harrison
CLARK and Miss Fannie SLAUGHTER, a run away pair
from near Dukedom.
W. H. WILSON of Houston, Texas, formerly of Paris, and Miss
Rubie CANNON were married at the bride's home in
Greenfield Wednesday.
At a meeting of the mayor and aldermen, Mr. J. P. TAYLOR
was elected Marshal for the next two years. Sam
McELWRATH, Treasurer and Robt. N. IRVINE, Tax
Collector.
Miss Mary SMITH aged about 80 years, died at the home of her
brother John SMITH in No. 25, on last Thursday and was
buried Friday at Pleasant Hill, the funeral conducted by
Brother JENKINS. rs. WILLIAMS, the sainted mother of
Mr. Kince DAVICE who has been sick so long at her home,
the WILLIAMS Hotel, in Martin, quietly and peacefully died
Wednesday morning at two o'clock.
Mrs. WILLIAMS had been confined to her bed many weeks.
Interment Wednesday afternoon at the West Side Cemetery.
She was about sixty three years of age and a native of Obion
County being a sister of Dr. CALLICUTT of Rives. Her husband
Mr. G. A. WILLIAMS, preceded her to the grave about two years
ago. Her stepchildren loved her as their own mother.

Hall's Branch Budget Column -
Mr. Jim MALONE moved one day last week from Fulton to our
midst. He has rented a house from Mr. John OLIVER, on
Hall's Branch. Jim has had enough of town life.
Messrs. Buck BOOTH and Chas. E. SMITH put up a string of
picket fence along Hall's Creek last week.
Mr. Bill SMITH, of Gleason, was here taking orders for trees.
The wife of Rev. W. M. HICKS, our tax assessor, died last
week of cancer. Interment Saturday at a small graveyard
in the north of this district. Funeral services conducted by
Brother JENKINS.
We need a levee across Thompson Creek near Janes' Mill in
districts No. 6 and No. 24.

Ruthville News Column -
Miss Myrtle SMITH is still on the sick list.
Monroe ROSS went to Middle Tennessee and brought back
four fine horses.
Paul, infant son of Arthur MATHENY, is sick.
J. P BREEDEN is painting his house and adding a yard fence.
Miss Ella MAXWELL, whose home is Texas is sick of
pneumonia at the home of Lon BRUCE in the Mt. Moriah
neighborhood. She is the sister of Mrs. McDADE, whose
death occurred a short time ago.
J. O. VINCENT returned from the reunion at New Orleans and
reports a nice, good time.
Ernest RAWLS, west of hehre, is right sick of pneumonia.

Oak Hill Column -
Cage BROOKS, of near Hyndsver, is reported better.
Prof. SHAW of Dresden, will lead his class in singing at
Freeman's Chapel Sunday.
Mrs. Tom CARNEY, who has been sick several weeks is able to
be up.

New Notes From No. 14 Column -
Mr. Jule SMITH, one of Gardner's most highly respected citizens,
died at his home last Friday night with pneumonia and la
grippe, together with old age, being about 70 years old. He
had resided in this end of the county for many years.
Interment took place at the Gardner Cemetery Saturday
evening.
Curtis CROCKETT who resides near Mud Creek Bridge has been
sick with congestion of the stomach.
Dessie COLLIER received a very bad kick by a horse Monday.
He has a serious looking wound on the knee which has
disabled him.

District No. 10 Column -
Brother PEG will preach at Pleasant Grove.
Lon HARKEY has entered the stock buying business.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie UNDERWOOD have a girl.
Brother BARKER will preach at Hopewell the third Sunday
and Bro. BRICIAN the fourth Sunday.

Public Wells Column -
Clem PARSLEY is suffering with rheumatism. Also Mrs. Ellen MILES.
J. Q. ADAMS is improving slowly. His neighlors broke about twelve
acres of land for him and planted most of it.
I was mistaken in my last letter. It was J. M. ESSARY's baby
that died not Jim TAYLOR's.

End of Abstracts for May 4, 1906.

Friday, May 11, 1906 THE DRESDEN ENTERPRISE
Dresden, Tennessee

Gone But Not Forgotten
John D. SHELLEY, one of Pleasant Hill's best members was called
to his reward on Monday, January 29, 1906, at his home, five miles
south of Martin. He was born September 7, 1828 and was in his
seventy-eighth year. He professed faith and united with the
Northfork Church in Weakley County, now extinct. He was
married to Miss Patience GARDNER October 21, 1850, to which
union there were born eleven children, nine girls and two boys.
Three of the girls died young, two after they were grown and six
survive him. He had selected a song to be sung at his funeral,
"I've Anchored My Soul In The Haven of Rest".

Western Side of No. 15 Column -
Mack GREER is all smiles - it's a boy.
Mrs Dock BARNER has been real sick.
E. J. CANTRELL cut his hand very badly last week while splitting
stove wood.

Mt. ARIE Column -
W. A. BLACK bought two tracts of land last week - one ten acre
tract of W. A. BAKER and another from Bud SCATES.
J. R. YOUNG who was called to the bedside of his son-in-law, Mr.
McELROY, returned home Friday and reported the death of
the latter.
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MOORE
last Monday and took their precious little daughter. Eva died of

typhoid fever.
J. I. RICHEE joined the Mt Arie local union.

Up-To- Date Doings Column -
J. F. Henrichs has been down with rheumatism.
J. F. PARRISH had a barn raising last Thursday.
Frank AUSTIN will go to Nashville to have his eyes treated by a
specialist.
J. T. BURTON and M. A. BEDWELL went to Benton Co. last
week but cattle were as high there as here.
The case of J. T. Burton and W. McWHERTER was called in
Esq. J. M. BUCKLEY's court last Saturday. There was a
dispute of pasturing land both rented from Jim PEOPLES,
Mr. McWHERTER was bound over to the court.
Mrs. Jane COLLEY, wife of J. J. COLLEY, deceased, of No.13
sustained a stroke of paralysis and her recovery is considered
doubtful.
Aken WYNNIGER says the boys can't break up his debates as
they tried to do recently at Webb's.

News Notes From No. 14 Column -
Mr. Will MILES, residing in No. 18, is rejoicing over the arrival of
an eleven pound boy.
Cleatus CRUTCHFIELD has been sick for the last week with an
attack of fever, which is going very much against his will as
he is an industrious boy.
Mr. Alex BROWN had a fine mare killed one day last week in a
strange way which no one can explain. The horse was
pastured in a field in which there was a large ditch and
concealed with undergrowth and it is supposed the horse
fell into same. When found it had been dead for some time.
Lee WOOD hauled a new threshing machine and engine to his
home Monday and will accommodate the public this season.

Shady Grove Column -
Neighbors met at Mr. T. J. WRIGHT's Saturday night and had a
nice singing.
Mrs. Mary DRAKE has been in bad health for some time, but is
up now.
Miss Sadie WELCH has a painful rising on her hand.
Will HORNBEAK was here Sunday hunting strawberry pickers.

Town and Country Column -
Miss Ellie THOMPSON, of Sharon, is the operator at the exchange
here now.
Mr. George COURTWRIT, residing near Peace and Harmony church,
east of Gleason, was painfully injured this week. A big wagon,
heavily loaded, ran over his leg, breaking the bone.
The family of Mr. Russell E. GARDNER arrived last Saturday and
will spend the summer here. Mr. Gardner come cown from
St. Louis and spent several days.
The approaching marriage of Mr. Alex McGLOTHLIN is announced
to take place next Wednesday at Lebanon.
Mr. W. R. McWHERTER tells us that his mother has an old
fashioned oven one hundred years old. It was her
grandmother's and is a good state of preservation. He also
tells us that a cow belonging to his brother, S. J. McWherter
was killed by lightening one day last week.
Mr. John HOBBS, who formerly resided in No. 12 but is now a
citizen of Indian Territory, was united in marriage on
Wednesday afternoon to Miss Nannie, daughter of Mr. T. L.
HEATH, one of No. 12's most substantial citizens. Rev. J. C.
RUDD performed the ceremony.
Thomas CARLTON, a wll known minister of Gleason met with a
fatal accident Friday morning. His bees swarmed on a limb
and he was trying to cut the branch off and catch the swarm
in a basket, when he got too close and the whole swarm fell
on him stinging him all over his head and face causing his
death a few hours afterward. Physicians think he bursted a
blood vessel while running, trying to rid himself of the bees.
He had been married twice and out lived both his wives. He
leaves a few children. The deceased was the father of Wade
CARLTON who was pastor of the Dresden Methodist church
three years ago.
Dr. SAWYERS of Ruthville who had been in the medical
department of University of Tennessee for several months,
returned home last week. Dr. SAWYER has not yet decided
where he will hang out his shingle.
Mr. G. T. HUMMEL, Greenfield's noted concrete man, informs
us he has closed contracts with Mr. Jack SHANNON for
the erection of four concrete business houses at Sharon on
the site where the recent burn took place.

Town and Country Column (continued)
Dr. A. D. FINCH and son Carl purchased a very fine young black
stallion, paying $300. for the animal which is but one year
old.
The Tyler stock is noted throughout the country as being
thoroughbred, fine stock.
The people of Freeman Chapel vicinity hosted the Weakley County
Musical Convention last Saturday. Uncle Dave FREEMAN
worked continually for the success of the affair, the good
ladies
spread a grand, most palatable feast.
Greenfield is to have a new $8,000. Baptist church built on a new lot.
Mr. Henry BEARD, telephone lineman, moved back to Sharon this
week.
The son of Constable John VOWELL fell from a trapeese (sp) last
Saturday, breaking his arm.
Postmaster John HART has put in a new, fresh, up-to-date stock of
groceries in the front end of the postoffice at Palmersville and

cordially invites all his friends to call on him.
Mr. Sam BURTON, the hustling energetic mill man at Palmersville
is hard at work erecting a dwelling house near the mill
which he will occupy when completed.
Mr. Henry BOURROUGHS, residing several miles north of
Dresden, was wounded Tuesday by a horse kicking him,
the blow landing directly over his left lung. He is in a
critical
condition.
The funeral of Dave DINNING, deceased, will be preached at
the Dinning graveyard, five miles east of Gleason, Sunday by
Revs. J. C. RUDD and John H. WITT. There will also be
a masonic procession.
Suit was brought in Circuit Court here this week by Mr. J. W.
THOMAS, attorney, against Mr. W. H. SHANKLIN
and son, John. The suit is brought for Mr. B MADDOX,
who charges in his bill that the above named defendants
alienated the affections of his wife and caused her to leave the

plaintiff . A judgement in the sum of $10,000. is asked for.
Mr. MADDOX is a citizen of No. 6 and his wife left him
some time ago, returning to the home of her parents.
Bob JETER tells us there will be a performance on the court
square next Monday in Dresden. It will take place at 1:00
o'clock. Esq. Bob IRVINE has agreed that if Bob TAYLOR
is victorious in Saturday's primary, he will wheel Uncle Press
DUKE around the court square three times in succession and
Uncle Press says that if CARMACK is victorious he will ride
Bob IRVINE around three times. The vehicle is a wheelbarrow.
We spent last Saturday night in the home of Mr. Cleveland
STEVENSON and wife at Hillside and partook of their
generous hospitality. He showed us his sample of enlarged
work, which is the best we have ever examined. Mr.
STEVENSON is unable to farm and has entered the picture
business while regaining his health. Dealing with him, you do
not have the disagreeable feature connected with the foreign
agent and his everlasting, detestable, obnoxious chin-music.
There was an immense throng at Greenfield yesterday to hear Gov.
Bob TAYLOR.
Mr. Mount PENECOST and Miss Ada BRANN were happily
united in the bond of Holy Matrimony at the home of the
bride's father, Mr. A. C. BRANN in No. 5, last Tuesday.
Esq. John BUCKLEY officiated. The groom is the son of Mr.
Tom PENTECOST and both are members of prominent
families.
Mr. Charley COLLEY and Miss Annie Lee TAYLOR surprised
their friends by getting married on last Sunday. Charley is the
son of Mr. Bud COLLEY. Miss Annie is the daughter of Mr.
Ed TAYLOR, of No. 13. Elder Wm Etheridge performed
the ceremony.
Mr. Tom SMITH, one of this county's best and most reliable
citizens passsed away at his home in No. 25.

From Lunet Column -
Last Saturday afternoon Mr. J. L. TAYLOR, a highly respected
citizen of No. 17 went to W. H. HOWARD's on the state line to
advise Mr. HOWARD about killing some dogs belonging to
HOWARD which had killed some of Mr. TAYLOR's sheep.
After one of the dogs had been killed and Mr TAYLOR had
been in pleasant conversation with the family for a while, he
started home and fell dead before he got out of the yard. Mr.
TAYLOR had been in poor health for some time and his sudden
death was due to heart failure. Deceased was sixty five years of
age, has raised a large and highly respected family. A devout wife,
two daughters and five sons survive him namely:
Mrs. J. J. CLEMENT, Miss Flora TAYLOR, J. W. TAYLOR
who lives near his father, Tom TAYLOR, Tom TAYLOR, Martin,
Sim TAYLOR, of Greenfield, Oscar TAYLOR, of Farmville,
Louisana, Edgar TAYLOR, of Mobile, Alabama, Lynn TAYLOR,
of Fulton and R. T. TAYLOR of Dukedom. Mr. and Mrs.
TAYLOR, of Dukedom. Mr. and Mrs. TAYLOR lived to see all
their children grown and this is the first death to occur in their
family.
Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Moriah church Sunday
afternoon by pastor ACUFF, assisted by Rev. W. G. HEFFLEY,
of Fulton, and Rev. FOOKS, of Wingo, Ky., after which interment
took place in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in the presence of a large
assembly of relatives and friends. It is remarkable that while Mrs.
TAYLOR was trying to reach her son at Mobile by telegram to
inform him of his father's death, he was trying to reach her to inform
her of the death of his wife, who died of lockjaw from the effects of
sticking a nail in her foot.

Mrs. Jane COLLEY, who has softening of the brain, is in precarious
condition and was removed last Tuesday to the home of her
son-in-law, G. W. FROST, who lives at her old home.
Mrs. W. B. TRAVIS, just over in No. 13 has been right sick of fever.

Ruthville News Column -
Jim TAYLOR, a prominent farmer, living two and a half miles north
of here, dropped dead at the home of his neighbors Saturday
last. Mr. TAYLOR was well known and has many friends all
over the county; his death is said to be due to heart failure.
He
leaves a wife and nine children.
Born - to the wife of John QUARLES, a fine girl on the 30th.
Little Paul, the six month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
MATHENY is very ill at this date. Drs. ALEXANDER of
Fulton and HOWARD of McConnell, were called to see the
little sufferer on the 7th. Very little hope is entertained for
his
recovery.
Jim GIBBS has a fine girl, born the 30th.
D. R. J. RAWLS is having his house repainted.
Bob WEBB and Jim BROWN have just run a new rural telephone
line from their house, connecting with the line at Dukedom.
Miss Ella MAXWELL whom we reported last week as being very
low with pneumonia, is improving.
Dr. T. E. SAWYERS and family of Nashville where the doctor has
been attending medical school.

Ralston Report Column -
Mr. D. B. HORN, of Fulton, who bought out J. R. Thompson, took
charge this week and will move his family here at an early
date.
Mr. HORN has the appearance of a fine businessman.
J. B. THOMPSON left Sunday for Arkansas to seek a location.
C. D. WHITLOCK got his hand severly mangled in a run away.

News Fom No. 4 Column -
Mr. and Mrs. Lou CARR are the proud parents of a fine boy.
Mr. and Mrs. Will MAXEY have a fine girl at their home.
Prof. CARNEYwill sing at Concord the third Sunday.

Hall's Branch Budget Column -
Prof. W. F. BEVIL will lead his class in singing at Jolley Springs
on Sunday afternoon at 7.
Mr. W. D. JANES has rented his roller mill to a couple of
gentlemen who will put under a new foundation and otherwise
repair the mill.
Ruben BAILEY, of Martin, did a lot of work around here last week.
We are getting a large number of signatures on our petition for
a levee across Thompson Creek bottom here. Esqs. Bill
ALLMAN of No. 6, J. W. PARKAM and Geo. PEERY of
No. 24 are working for this levee.
Arthur LOCKHART, the road overseer on the bottom section of
the Chicken Road, did a lot of much needed work on the
same last week.
Mrs. VANCLEVE, wife of Bro. VANCLEVE, lately deceased, is
at present making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E.
SMITH.
Wm. VAUGHAN, of Tiburon, California writes me that he lost
all he had in the recent earthquake and fire at San Francisco
just across the bay from his home.

District No. 23 Column -
Rev. Crit SPENCE, will preach at Peace and Harmony next Sunday.
Mrs. Emily JENKINS is on the sick list.
Carl CRAVENS conducted the prayer meeting at Ward's Chapel
last Sunday night.
I have been informed that Mr. Bob BRAWNER who has been sick
for such a long time is no better.
Brother Tom CARLTON died last Thursday very suddenly. Death
was caused by bees stinging him. He was 73 and loved by all
who knew him. Interment at COX's graveyard Friday
evening.

From No. 6 Column -
Mrs. Linda CAMPBELL was thought a little better Sunday.
Sam GATEWOOD is in a very critical condition condition and not
expected to live.
Mrs. Bettie TAYLOR has pneumonia. Mr. TAYLOR is also sick.
Jube TUCK had a log rolling Saturday, getting ready for a tobacco
crop.
Milton BEVIL is better.
Uncle Sam MAPON's funeral will be preached at Wesley's Chapel
next Sunday. There will be a Mason's procession also.
Walter OWEN has his grist mill running again.

Peck's Pickings Column -
Berry pickers are going into Greenfield from almost every direction.
George COX and some others killed 118 rats one day last week.
Mrs. Emily BARNER is very sick; also Mrs. PRIEST.
The musical at Mr. John MOORE's last Saturday night was a
perfect success - quite a crowd was entertained by Prof.
Ottie DEARINGTON and Lester YOUNG.
The body of Jim SMITH, who a short while ago sold groceries in
Bradford, but who has been at Steels, Mo. was brought back
to his old home and buried last week. He is survived by a
wife, a daughter and several brothers.

End of Abstracts for May 11, 1906